Rami, it's 24K gold. The first time he poured the metal, it wasn't hot enough and it cooled before reaching the top of the cloud. The second casting he quenched too soon, after about 10 minutes of cooling. The gold fractured. Tim had never encountered that before (and he didn't even think it was possible). Finally he got the kinks worked out and had a successful third casting, and he reports he can now make these with confidence (and with normal delivery times).

That's awesome, Rami. Just when I think you're done, you pull out another trick feature from a hat that kick's a**! Hey Mica, is it too late to get that on my bass? JUST KIDDING! LOL! I love that gold logo, and to get it inlayed with shell would look stunning, but I'm dying to get my bass soon (and I don't wanna spend another $1k to get it done, LOL!). I'll have to settle for the gold-plated surface-mount jammy sans shell.

Hey Rami,
 
Your other parts are in the spray booth, need only a couple more coats to get the pickups and knobs shiny like the rest of the bass.
 

These are prepped (sanded) and ready for the next coat. These will look even better than original, I know you'll love it.

Thanks Mica.  Although I did like the orginal matte finish, it had a tendency to Fog up and had to be continually cleaned - even though I'd never touch them.  Maybe it's the weird weather here.  I'm sure the new finish will be more resistant (not to mention gorgeous).
 
I like to think of those pickups as the ones that started it all - the continuous wood everything trend!
 
Any news on the electronics?
 
Thanks again,
 
Rami

Yeah - I've got 4 sets here and Tony will perform the upgrades on Monday, so check your post box next week.

Hi Mica,
 
Any news?  Have the electronics been sent out yet?
 
Thanks,
 
Rami

Dear rami, how many do own?,,,(alembics)

Way, way too many.....
 
Although I got most of them when my dealer was liquidating his stock at half price or less.
 
I probably wouldn't do it again though.

Sorry, Rami, those electronics were not shipped yet. Instead of sending by post I'll get them on the UPS truck. It seems there's never enough time to make it to the post office (you have to present the package in person if it weighs over 1 pound). Then you can finally get all your Europa electronics in good order.  
 
We started the work on the logo inlay. It's really difficult to work with! The shell pieces are cut, and next is to fit them in the logo. Your bass should be back in spray by the end of next week.

Thanks for the update Mica.  
How are ET & DP coming along?

Hi Mica,
 
Any chance of pics?  I'd love to see the progress.
 

I'll make sure I get you some updated pics this coming week. When I was taking pictures on Friday, your bass was in the drying room.

Hi Rami,
 
I know it's nothing of my business but if I read this thread it seems you are missing AND Evil Twin AND Dark Prince AND the newcomer Byrd.
Yes?
Jeeeez Rami ...that must be hard! Did they ALL need a re-finish?? I read somewhere about changing electronics??
 
I guess you are devideing your attention between the other basses in your collection??
 
Keep up the good spirit ...and be patient!
Not for too long anymore I sincerely hope with you.
 
Paul TBO

Thanks Paul,
 
Yeah...., it hurts.  But Mica has been very helpful and generous with support through it all.

Here's that fabulous 24k logo inlaid and even under a few coats of spray:
 

 
My dad saw it yesterday and was really impressed with the color.