The 8/4 is beautiful, just not as beautiful as the 4/4. Grain is pretty straight. The wood is massive! I love this stuff! My only complaint thus far is the padauk dulls my cabinet scrapers pretty quickly because it is so dense. No way around that one, I suppose.
You are always welcome to stop in anytime to hand-select your own boards.
Or you can order ahead for a scheduled pickup! Typically ready in 24 hours at your chosen store. Just call or order online. Available times are shown during checkout -- pick whatever works for you.