Capn Pickard, You may already know this, but you can order samples of the different finishes (custom and standard) from Axiom for $10.00 deposit. Also you may to check out the following thread:http://www.axiomaudio.com/boards/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=Advice&Number=34433&page=0&view=collapsed&sb=5&o=0&fpart=