I agree David. Steve Turay and I visit all the time and had the same discussion. I have also noticed that the younger guys tend to think the thumbrest is way cool and the way to go whereas the old farts tend to think it looks like a "wart" on the side of the bow. LOL Room for all of us I guess.
Thanks for the comments guys. I think a lot of people think the gray is interresting or neat but when it comes right down to purchasing they would go with clear or a darker colored glass. I will bring that bow along to KZOO if anyone wants to look at it up close.
As stated, there isn't too many riser woods that would go with it. It would have to have some red in it, I would think. Cocobolo, Bubinga, purpleheart, Kingwood would work and as an after thought, black ebony would be cool.
I'll keep a few pieces or Gray in stock for special orders. Thanks, Chad