Scott check out Sam's SG-1 on http://www.pitbullguitars.com/?page_...wtopic&t=971.1 - image http://www.pitbullguitars.com/wp-con...140128_007.jpg - that's an SG in basswood using dark onyx. Pretty black to me. Have been lucky enough to see some after shots of it with some topcoats and it's getting shiny as well!