They're not perfect, but they're pretty awesome, and I spent an inordinate amount of time/effort in the process of making, and learning to make, these over the past year. Poured my heart and soul into them.
Black Walnut scales ($10/ea Amazon.com)
Boiled Linseed Oil finish
Sanded to 1500 grit
Also made a slideshow of the progress pics along the way
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZtAID9xd5s