Hello and howdy,

I'm currently looking to build a Pitbull DJZ-4, their zebrawood "J" style bass.
I have some questions for anybody who's purchased zebrawood guitars/basses from Pitbull:

For starters, how much does the grain "pop" to begin with? The site says that their "zebra"wood is cottonwood treated with color to give the effect of zebrawood.
Relatedly, since they already treat the wood with color, would any further dark staining on my part be necessary?
If not, do you all have any recommended clear coats? I'm thinking a semi-gloss finish would look nice, and I want to protect the bass from dirt, dings, etc. Any recommendations are welcome.

Also, please feel free to share any of your experiences with zebrawood: what works, what doesn't, maintenance, etc.
Cheers!