Sonor Black Chacate Shell?

storsav · Post by **storsav** » Sun Feb 15, 2026 6:42 pm

Build, Build, Build!

Kinda thinking the Hilite style lugs are best, just because the Sonor SQ2 style is trying to replicate perfection from the factory...

Post by **Jules** » Sun Feb 15, 2026 8:11 pm

Personal preference: Modern hardware. But, I am biased.

SonorBart · Post by **SonorBart** » Mon Feb 16, 2026 4:23 pm

Wow, great shell! I vote the Hilite lugs so less of the beautiful grain is covered.

storsav · Post by **storsav** » Tue Feb 17, 2026 10:38 am

SonorBart wrote: Mon Feb 16, 2026 4:23 pm
Wow, great shell! I vote the Hilite lugs so less of the beautiful grain is covered.

My thought too! I prefer a classic Link-era look. The tube lug idea might take up too much space. Better for an 8x14. We'll see...

Scott_M · Post by **Scott_M** » Tue Feb 17, 2026 1:46 pm

I'm curious how the Phonic/Signature lugs would look - the boxy design detract too much from the shell...?

Also thinking about the Vintage series teardrop style - I would expect those to have a similar look as they do on the Rosewood finish...

DaveInNZ · Post by **DaveInNZ** » Tue Feb 17, 2026 5:46 pm

I posted about this one on the FB post Hale made...

I think ruthenium Vintage Series lugs on that would look fantastic. Shame you can't get them...

But I'd pair them with ruthenium Hellas and Dual Glide personally in some fantasy world where you can buy this stuff.

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