Mica,
 
    Can you tell me how far it is in inches from the end of the fretboard to the edge of the neck pickup?  That will tell me if there is enough space between them for me.  Though it's not my strongest technique, I do a little slapping and popping every now and then and need a little room.  Just want to make sure there's enough for that.  
 
Thanks,
 
Alan

You're looking at 1.5 inches in the above picture. That's a good amount of room, but the pickup can be moved either direction very easily.

Mica,
 
   Make it 1.75 inches (1 3/4) and we're there.  That's what I have on my SC Sig Std and I like that a lot.
 
Thanks,
 
Alan

I noted the pickup placement on the work order. 1.75 away from the fingerboard for the neck pickup, and we evened out the spacing between the rest.  
 
Next photos will show the pickups and bridgeblock routing, and the main electronics cavity (no holes). The cavity on the horn will be hand routed after the CNC routing is completed.  
 
Then we'll review the control placement, get those holes drilled and get this puppy back into carving.

Mica,
 
    Thanks, can't wait to see it.  
 
    If I recall, I think we discussed an amber tint a la Oliver's Dragon Wing on the bass when I was out there in August.  Just wanted to make sure that's in the works.  If it costs extra, let me know.
 
Thanks,
 
Alan

Tint is noted on the work order.

Mica,
 
    Thanks, just didn't remember if I'd told you guys or not for sure.
 
Best regards,
 
Alan

Mica,
 
   Any updates? If not, I understand.
 
Alan

Mica,
 
     Any updates?  I called last week and was told it was awaiting inlays.  If that is still the case, no reply is necessary.
 
Thanks,
 
Alan

....am eager to see some actual pics.....
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

Me three!

Any news?

Your bass is ready for the inlays, and the first ones to go in will be the silver webs. I've got to prepare the artwork for the note for note inlays yet, but James probably won't be needing it for at least a couple of weeks, so I'm not holding any work up (yet!). The plan is for James to put in a few hours a week on this inlay project until it's completed.  
 
But since your bass has a good deal of the finish on it now, I'll make sure I take a picture for you before the end of the day. It looks really nice!

Mica,
 
    Thanks for the update, I appreciate it.  Looking forward to the pix.  
 
    BTW, did you get the email I sent you reference my wife crafting something for you?  Let me know if you're interested.
 
Thanks again,
 
Alan

Hi Alan,  Here's the pics of your bass with some finish in place:

  and up close to see some detail:

 There's a nice blend of quilt and bird's-eye figure.   I did get your kind email, and I've been thinking about what would be good. I'll either call or email you in the next few days to talk about it more.   Hope you have anice weekend!