Mica,
YOU MAKE MY DAY!!!!!
Wow, this is really gorgeous!!!
What a difference from the raw white-ish wood color to this great tint. The bird?s eyes really jump in ones face.
I understand that this is the sealer coating; will it be darker after final finishing?
Oliver (Spyderman)

Probably not much. Over time, most wood gets a little darker, including the Maples, but this won't be much darker.

Mica,
thanx for the quick answer.
The wood is really gorgeous.
Plse allow me one other question:
as for the aft strap lock I ordered it located in the mid behind the bridge.
What do you suggest for the front strap lock?
At the upper horn or on the back on the neck heel?
Also as for the input jack:
better in the rims as on the normal DW?s or like the Spyders on top?
Oliver (Spyderman)

Upper horn, Oliver, no question.  
On the back of the heel it would make the bass tilt forward; I doubt you'd like that. Also it would not balance as well.
In regards to the jack, since you are getting the mono/stereo jack, that needs to be top mounted.
 
Valentino

Val,
AGREED.
That makes sense..... :-)
Thanks mate
Oliver (Spyderman)

WOW !
 
what a difference the spray makes... hey, I remember that there was a song out in the air many many years ago, LOL ! Oliver, this is outta this world ! Soooooo cute, simply....
 
WOW !
 
Christian (the faker)

Wow indeed! This is looking very nice Oliver. Congratulations.
 
Graeme

That top is stunning! I was totally underwhelmed with the raw wood UNTIL I saw it finished. What a gorgeous piece of wood!

Yeah,
I had the same thought. Seeing the raw bass side to side with Rick?s new DW it looked really unspectacular.
But now I have to say, the wood grain is phantastic  and I am eager to see it completed with the pickups, the hum canceller dummy, the big hat knobs, the top mounted input jack and the master vol and pu selector on the front horn.
Oliver (Spyderman)

Wow.  Spectacular.  A fitting tribute meant to be played loud.

We should have expected this though. Alembic Always seem to be able to work their magic on even the dullest piece of wood and have it turn out to be fantastic.  
 
Graeme

Graeme,
yeah you are right. It looks that gorgeous now. No comparison to the raw whiteish wood.
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

Your bass is getting closer:
 

 
It's ready to get the custom electronics pattern drilled, so that will probably be by the end of the week, then back for a few final coats.

Oliver,
 
Looking very, very nice. I think I even see my dragonwing ogling yours in the background. Can't say I blame it...
 
-Rick

Mica,
wow, Tears for John will be great !
It is really looking great.
Rick,
many thanks for your kind words. Yeah, it seems that they are still together there, our DW?s.
 
Oliver (Spyderman)
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