I would be ordering some samples to get exactly what you are looking for. Once you make the move to the real wood veneers the cost differential is gone but the sound quality is the same. I have seen Axiom's real wood veneer, the Rosewood, and it looks incredible, worthy of furniture grade.

Jason
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