rstermer

My mom bought a jewelry box at a scratch and dent sale. The top is missing. She asked me to make her a new top and I am going to do so. The box is finished in a dark mahogony stain and I have found a combo poly / stain in one "Bombay Mahogony" that matches pretty well. I am wondering what wood to use to make the top? The sides and legs do not show any grain or pattern and I would like to match them if possible. I already made, and ruined, one top. I made it out of ash. I stained it and got a lot of grain showing through so now am looking for something that will reveal less grain. Alternatively, is there a way to hide the grain so it will not show?

Thanks for your help.
rstermer