Binding is not our first choice either, and you'll notice most of them don't include it. Our batting average is really good on this matter.
 
On rare occassions, the fit isn't as good as we like, and the binding is added. Of course, it's also done at the customer's request.  
 
In any event, you'll know as soon as the plates are made (that means after the plywood is assembled) how well the fit is.

I'm marking this as something you don't want based on your last message. Let me know if I've misunderstood.

Have you decided if you want the Omega peghead or the Corwn peghead on your bass?

quote:You are not allowed to have an oil finished Coco Bolo bass where you live anyway.
 
You're not allowed.  That just cracks me up (in a good way!).
 
When I called to order my bass, Susan said, You're not allowed to order a 6-string with the normal Mark King body.  Made me laugh, since we live in a, I'm sorry, sir, the computer won't allow me to configure your order that way/a faceless bureaucrat won't allow that... type of world these days.  Susan said, it won't be right, so I won't build it.
 
Bradley
PS- Vegas is nosebleed city (dry doesn't cover it) whenever I go there so I see why.

Yes, Mica, let's go ahead and do that, please.
 
I'd like the gloss finish/satin neck combo that's now standard.  Sounds like the thing to do.
 
Thanks again for your help, gang!

Thanks, Mica.

Okay, then, Mica.  I defer to your recommendation.  Let's pass on this option.  Thanks again for your feedback.
 
Mark

Yes, ma'am, I WOULD like to have the mini-omega feature in the peghead AND the front & rear bevel for the peghead -ASSUMING that the cost would be $550 retail ($300 for the omega, $250 for the front/rear bevel) that could/would be added to the order with Beaver and subject to his dealer discount.
 
As long as this is the case, I ask for you to go ahead with it.
 
It's killing me... but it just looks SO good, I want to have these features... I know it'll really push the looks of my bass over the top!

Yes, ma'am, I'll have to be content with the Europa electronics with the 3-position Q (0/6/9).
 
My mate and I put in a bid for our first house today... if it becomes a deal, I won't have ANY additional money for ANYTHING for... probably quite a while.
 
I'd love fancier electronics... but I know from experience the Europa setup is VERY versatile -and this is, after all, a replacement for my old Elan-Plus.
 
The main theme of this bass will be the great sound & appearance of Coco Bolo... and with the other features & upgrades from my Elan, I'm certain I won't be disappointed with it... I won't be disappointed with the Europa electronics package -especially with the more versatile 3-position Q.

All the cool kids are doing it.
 
Bradley

This got me thinking today. I checked my notes, and in our last conversation about bookmatch to center construction, you had specified no accent laminates to keep the neck as thick as possible. This was in lieu of your idea of having the accent laminates stop at the neck, and having the Coco Bolo only over the neck. I don't know if you remember our discussion about how difficult (but possible) this would be, but at that time, the thought was to eliminate the accents alltogether.  
 
If you want a accent pinstripe, Maple would be the best choice for contrast. Here's Danny's Excel, with one pinstripe so you can get a visual idea:
 
 
Just to make absolutely certain, please let me know if you want:
 
1. no accent pinstripes
2. one accent pinstripe in Maple (for top and back of course)
 
Thanks.

Hi, Mica.  I would at least like 1 pinstripe.  If you think Maple is best, let's do Maple, then.
 
If it didn't involve extra cost, I'd like 2 pinstripes, whatever wood/colors you think best (Maple and something else?  It seems like Maple and Purpleheart are the most common combination; but I like Walnut, and also Vermillion).
 
Bottom line:  I DO want at least one pinstripe, and I tend to think I'd prefer two (provided there's no extra cost)... but -so long as I get at least one pinstripe- I defer to your judgement on the choice of woods/colors, and also whether to have one or two pinstripes.
 
If YOU THINK one pinstripe would look better than two, then give me one pinstripe.  It sounds like Maple would be what you recommend.
 
If YOU THINK that two pinstripes would look as good or better than one pinstripe (and wouldn't cost any more $) then give me whatever woods/colors you think best.
 
Thanks, as always, for your devotion to detail.

If we do two, then we are getting thicker, and that defeats your other concern regarding the thickness of the neck.  
 
It doesn't cost extra to do 2 pinstripes, if you like the look we'll do it. Maple with Purpleheart would be better than Maple with Walnut - the Walnut would vanish into the Mahogany.  
 
This is your bass, Mark. You get to decide what will look best to you. Both styles will look great, so I'm guessing you'll want two, but you'll have to decide that and let me know - the sooner the better.

Hmmm.  Okay.
 
I need your help/advice.
 
I know I want at least one pinstripe on either side... Maple, since that's what you suggest for best contrast.
 
The question is whether or not to get a second pinstripe on either side.
 
Visually, I'd definitely prefer two.  Since you don't recommend Walnut, then it would be either Purpleheart or Vermillion.  I think, all things being equal, I'd lean towards Vermillion, for balance, since there's more Purpleheart/less Vermillion in the neck.  But, I'd defer to your recommendation -IF we go for two pinstripes.
 
Now here is where I need your help/advice/input.
 
My concern about shaving down the neck is based on concern about reducing the sound/effect/benefits of the Ebony neck laminate -as a result of shaving it down.  But, based on previous conversations we've had, I tend to think this concern isn't valid.  I searched unsuccessfully for info on pinstripe thickness... but I'm assuming they're roughly 1/32cnd of an inch thick, and therefore, two additional pinstripes would add an additional 1/16th of an inch that would have to be shaved off the neck.  I'm assuming this is too minor to significantly reduce the impact of the Ebony.
 
Does this sound about right?  Are these assumptions valid?  If my concerns about losing/reducing the impact of the Ebony laminate as a result of the additional shaving required to accomodate the additional two pinstripes are unfounded, then I want to go for it and get two pinstripes on either side.
 
Please get me the best answer you can.  I'll give you an answer as soon as I hear your response.  I'll check tomorrow before I go to work, and then first thing when I get back -which may be later than usual, around 5 or 6.
 
Thanks, Mark

I only brought it up because it was previously a fairly major concern for you, and I just want to confirm that we'll be making the bass as you envision it.  
 
It's a really small amount of wood, I actually don't think you'll hear the difference if we use one or two pinstripes.  
 
Vermilion will brown out eventually and blend into the Mahogany same as fresh Walnut. As an accent laminate (1/8) it's big enough to still see when the color ages.  
 
You'll have to decide whether the change in color of the Vermilion will be acceptable to you in future. While the Purpleheart ages as well, it just gets darker, and as a pinstripe, it's not going to be too noticeable.  
 
This would make the stack:
 
Coco Bolo top
Maple pin
Vermilion or Purpleheart pin
Mahogany core
Vermilion or Purpleheart pin
Maple pin
Coco Bolo back