Oak would stain alright but it is an open grained wood you might not like that or you might like it okay. What I would do is get wood that you have on hand or you want to buy and test the different wood with the stain you want to use. Straight grained pine is another wood you might test. Although pine is a wood that doesn't stain well a small piece might work. Testing is something I do a lot, weather it's stain or finish. Something you might find helpful in the future is to use mineral spirits on a piece of wood your thinking about putting a clear finish on. Just get a rag wet and wipe it on and you will see how nice it will look. Let us know how you come out or if you have more question just ask.