thanks Bob for puttin' the idea of trying that combo in mind. I have had 5 or so Cherry paddles for some time and have just gone on about my merry way doing things the way it was pounded in my mind that Walnut is best !!! I really like the sound og that paddle and I am going to get me a 8/4 board that I am going to make a few bodies but ALOT of lids and bases from. There will be more Cherry tried now for sure. That thing soundes great and kinda fell together---I hardly had to mess with it any ---it is a natural born killer !!!!