IIRC the 2+3 has been the standard for medium and short scale 5 strings for a couple of years now.

Both my MK's are the opposite, then again they are 34 & 35 scale basses. The 35 is a 98 model and the 34 is a 05 Model.

Actually there is no standard in regards to the 2+3 on shorter scales. It's all about what the customer wants. Jeff specifically asked for 2+3 instead of 3+2.
 
Valentino

it adds up to 5 anyway you slice it

Either way it looks cool. Thats the beauty of Alembic, they build it they way you want it.

val said its in spray
thanks olie...

I never get to see your bass before it's prepped:
 

 
But, at least you can see how most of the thirsty burls are full.

oh man.......
mica.... thanks,,, these photos really help me through the wolf joneses....
the bouts look awesome,.especially at the edges so different than previous photos....
its gonna really WOW when the clear goes on....
 
THANKS

It does look great, but I'm still waiting to see it all shiny before Bob sands it for the next coat. There is plenty of clear on it right now. It's hard to see it through the scuffed sanded surface though.  
 
Maybe I will get lucky tomorrow!

Flax:
 
What can I say?  Absolutely gorgeous!  I LOVE the PH lam.  (or is that vermilion too?  It looks purplish on my monitor).
 
Bill, tgo
 
(Message edited by lbpesq on July 13, 2006)

Superb!!
You ARE a lucky guy Flax.
Love EVERYTHING about this instrument.
G

Flax,
 
This may be the first Tribute bass, though I doubt it'll be the last. I can't wait to see this beauty when it's done. Congrats!
 
Regards,
 
Jonathan

BOY  
 when mica is anxious to see something
it must be lookin good!
:-)
bill yes to both- the lams are the same as the neck
burl top-verm stripe-p/h lam- maple stripe- mahog core
i am truly blessed guys....

by the way
there is one guy aside from my pal valentino that never gets enough recognition imho
        !!!!!!!!!!!CHIP!!!!!!!!!
i picked the boards  we both agreed on top and bottom  
but his layouts are what made this so special
thank you chip!

Finally, I beat Bob to the sandpaper. Well, actually the bass is in preset for fretting, so it's safe from the abrasives for at least a couple of days. Here's what we've been waiting to see:

 

 

  Chip does amazing wood selections and placements. He's the best, and he doesn't try to save every gorgeous piece, he wants to use it up and find more great lumber. Like PTBO's mantra, "There will always be another..."   I also was in the drying room, and found your plates with finish: