Agreed!

Thanks guys!

send it over here!!!!!!

I wish I could bring it to Scotland George, but if you ever come to Texas you can play it!

I got a new camera. Things like basses look better already!  

 

 

   Some of the clear back of the neck catching up now, and the mask removed from the logo. Remember, these are work-in-progress shots, so don't worry about the shiny vs dull areas - it's looking awesome!

OH MY GOD MICA!!!!!!!!! I am honestly at a loss for words!!!!!! These are the pictures I've been waiting for!!!! It is absolutely stunning!!!!! It literally takes my breath away!!!! I'm SO glad the Aqua center didn't work out, this is perfect with the Orca!!! It's a good thing you didn't have it painted when I was out there in July, if I saw this in person I would hug you so hard I would probably break you!! WOW!!!  Just WOW,WOW,WOW!!!! Please tell Bob he has outdone himself on this one, he hit it way out of the park!!!! The scary part is that it is only going to get better when it is complete! David (5a_quilt_top) was right, Perfection Realized!!!!

Another beautiful bass on the way to completion.

The front lam of the headstock is just incredible. Although I'm pretty much a natural wood guy, I can't get over how impressive the neck looks against the blue maple back. Wow! I'd really need to rethink a new build if I was doing one.

Rusty,
 I like your choice in keeping neck natural. Is that a standard size Ebony lamenent? This Bass looks like it's going to Roar!
 
Pete

How much blue?
 
None more blue.
 
FWIW: I thought the first attempt was incredible.
 
Dood - this version is more than worth the extra time & effort.
 
It really does look like a ripple in still water when there is no pebble tossed...- especially the headstock lam.

liquidy goodness

Pete, I loved this neck recipe when I saw it on  Will Gunn's bass, so I decided to use it for mine & I couldn't see painting over such a beautiful combination of woods! The Ebony is extra wide (3/8) compared to the Vermillion laminates which are 9/32. The extra width in the Ebony should give it great bottom end & help balance it out with the brightness of the Quilted Maple top & back. It's hard to see in the picture but there is a pinstripe maple laminate on either side of the Ebony. Here's a close up -
 

Hey Rusty,
 
When the time comes, shoot me an email to confirm the correct shipping address. wink, wink, nudge, nudge, say no more.

Michael, I'm hoping we will have a Texas Gathering after I get my bass so you you can see it in person! I can't wait for the next round of pictures!

Me, too. That would great. But as alluded to in previous post, seeing it in person is already covered. Just helping out in my small way.