bob
i see your point
it could be a matter of where in the lip smacking he is
to me- i kinda looks like he's at the end of the it

I think it's a pretty amazing piece.  The only thing that looks kind of odd to me is that the ash circle and silver ring aren't continued through the mouth area.  Undoubtedly this is a compromise since the original design had the muzzle extending outside of the circle.  I would assume that they tried it both ways and decided that it worked better this way, particularly for showing the teeth.  I might continue the ash between the tongue and the lower jaw, though, while leaving it as-is within the mouth to highlight the teeth.
 
The detail of the snout is exceptional, and I hope the eyes really com out like that.  They really grab the attention.
 
Of course, the only opinions that matter here are Jeff's and the artists who are doing the creating.  If you asked each of us what we thought, you'd get dozens of comments on preferences and adjustments.  That's the nature of art.  There's no one right answer.
 
Looking good, Jeff!

but i love the feedback
thanks bob

 
 
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SUSAN
HOUSTON HERE
WE ARE GO FOR LAUNCH!

 
 
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Dave - just got it - in case your interested. Delete when read.

val
dat you?
such a happy fellow

how we doin on this val?
no call just email annoying this week

please dont forget to post photo wiht thison my bass before producing for approval  etc
ty
good weekend

You want to see a picture of your bass with this mock up tailpiece on it?   Here's some of the progress James has made on your inlay.  Walnut selected for the fur:

  Pink ivory for the lining in the mouth:

  James cutting out the golden mother of pearl:

  The Ash disk cut:

  and the Walnut cut:

oh my..oh myoh myoh myoh myoh myoh my..
 mica thanks so much,.....
the intricacy is AMAZING!!...i have been on the road for 3 days... i really needed this!
your timing was perfect.. tyty
the gmop shot is priceless-brochure quality..
it is the same way i work my stain glass! cept i use opaque paper so i can line up the grain direction and set the color of the piece. will add some photos-
yes to seeing the mockup on my bass- just to be sure...
thanks for the fix.... will go sit in the corner for 5 minutes,, lol
see boys and girls...
worth the wait?
damn right it is.....
i have a question though.. we have known each other a year now since you were nice enough to call me back after i bought my first orion...
do i have to keep buying instruments to keep the relationship going??? lmao
flax