gonna use this veneer in a bow in the near future,it's macassar ebony  

If I were to order one, Zircote riser with Myrtle limbs.          

How about mid west walnut with curly maple limbs or west coast walnut glassed in the riser for stability, do not have to look too far for some beautiful wood between our shores.  most domestic woods exceed the exotics in beauty and strength with out the drying problems and the oils that deplete the finish life but thats just me and as luck would have it I get to work with these beautiful wood every day so perhaps I am a bit biased

I used Indiana Black Walnut in these limbs. other pic is of some curly black walnut veneers, gonna build at least 12 bows with them..      

I like the dark browns also. My choice would be a riser that is built with wenge (very dark brown) and curly bubinga with curly bubinga limbs.

Anybody got any pics of Zircote? What would zircote riser and limbs look like?

Do a search for PCH twins and you will find some pics of Steel's Zircote riser PCH with tiger myrtle limbs. I couldn't resist that combo myself so that is what I ordered.

Those are truely some fine looking bows guys!!!!  I'm gonna have to go cut my credit card up.

just as a general rule of thumb, with age, light woods turn dark and dark woods turn light. i dont know if that helps but i just thought i would throw it out there.

Tyler