Shouldn't that be swung the axe.  
 
OO

Or is that swang?
 
OO

swung the swang?  Yea, I think that about sums it up!  lol
 
Bill,, tgo

Now we're swingin'

ya'll have a sharp sense of humor!

Clear High-Hat Alembic (Lincoln) knobs on the list...

Clear selector switch knob, on the list...

And a Plexiglas body, too?
 

Altgrendel, just in case you didn't read prior post..  
 
The logic...
 
If it's plastic, I am considering having the parts become translucent plastic, and not colored plastic.  
 
Simple right...
 
Nowhere in this design, I wish to exchange wood or metal components into plastic ie, body neck, bridge, strings etc.  
 
WHY NOT...?
 
Because those parts are not made from plastic.
 
 
I can't even imagine A PLASTIC Alembic Bass.
I would love someone to make one.  
 
Not for me...
 
You had me laughing so hard, I almost fell out of my chair  
 
PLASTIC PARTS: Pickups, Knobs, and selector switches.  
 
Therefore, whether I choose clear plastic parts, or colored ones, (guess what...) they are still plastic.
 
Ok, let me take an official position on the parts...  
 
Oh, I already did...

Yes, it was a joke. Glad it made you laugh.
 

Hey Hal, maybe you could get Alembic to build you a DS5 in a plexi box?  And maybe even the 5-pin cable in clear plastic insulation!  And, of course, you have to get some see-through picks to play with!
 
Bill, tgo

LOL, Bloody-Marys for breakfast again Bill?
 
OO

Bill you don't have to lose any sleep... this bass will look awesome when its done... I promise.

I don't think that clear plastic knobs will wind up looking too good - you'll see the bushing and shaft of the pot, plus the holes for the two set screws and the set screws themselves. These holes will be milky unless you have them buffed, which would be rather costly. Unless you can find a 1/4 shaft knob for the pots and a 1/8 shaft knob for the selector switch that is already made, having these parts custom made will probably be shockingly expensive.  
 
Also note that knobs can be changed at any time! So if you start with a standard knob, and then later find the knob you love, you can always switch them out.  
 
I know you're not going for a clear plastic backplate, but on that note, in case anyone else gets any ideas, that won't quite work because we need to complete the shield with the interior of the backplate, so if it were clear plastic, you'd see the silver paint through it.

Therefore, in moving forward -- The Toma_Hawk bass will be built with traditional standard black plastic knobs and selector switches.  
 
Thank you Mica,  
 
Hal-