Well, the reel seat showed up today. I ordered the polished aluminum hardware, but they sent the black. To be honest with you all, I was seriously considering the black stuff. The only things I'll have to change are the guides from chrome to black, and the wraps from Tan/Chestnut to Chestnut/Black. I think it'll be great. The wood insert is still unpolished teak, and that's great with me. Here's a couple of pics;





Now all I need are black guides, black hook keeper & black winding check.

Let me know what you think.