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Tekton pedragon finish

Hey all you Pendragon fans. I've been speaking with Eric at Tekton and put in my order for some Pens! I appreciate all of the insight on this forum and some reviews that helped confirm my decision. All I have to do is decide on a custom paint or go with a standard.
So, has anyone seen first hand what the painted finish looks and "feels" like? The satin finish is a good idea but can the wood grain be seen or felt or is it more like a piano finish? I have no doubt about the quality....just wondering about the final look.
Thanks all
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zmanastronomy
738 posts
 
The stock finish is not a piano finish. It's a satin black that though well done, it's not a piece of furniture.
If looks are important to you, get the upgraded finish.
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sebrof
835 posts
 
I have the Katz Meow and Lore with the standard finish, my understanding is that the Pendragons have the same standard finish. As Zman has mentioned, it's well done and durable, but not really fancy nor something to be admired. You cannot see the wood grain.
I have read on forums that the upgraded finishes are very nice and worth the extra cost.
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marakanetz
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Is that cat's first and last name?
nicodemix
90 posts
 
I have the Lore in high gloss black and it's really well done but easily gets hairline swirls in the finish when looking at it under light. If I had to do it all over again, I would most definitely go for the wood finish (that Bubinga looks gorgeous!) but I got a deal on these since they were B-Stock so I wasn't going to be picky.
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rootmann
78 posts
 
I have a set of Eric's OB 4.5s I had him do in Bubinga wood for something different from all the cherry wood speakers we have. He just does a very nice job with the wood, showing every bit of grain and character. We put this pair in our master BR for a change of pace in sound and look. I might have to think about a pair of his Pendragons to replace our Maggies after all this time.
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