Adriaan's Custom 6-string (14507)

[adriaan]

Let me post just a couple of snapshots ...

[rv_bass]

Beautiful bass!  Has that back laminate been sitting around the shop for 40 yrs, or is there a new batch of that crazy zebrawood?

[adriaan]

The zebrawood back laminate was Susan and Mica's suggestion, when I asked for an ebony front. It struck me too that it had that bit of swagger to the grain and even some bird's eye figuring like *the* zebrawood, but I honestly don't know.

Here's the front, for good measure:

[mtjam]

Fantastic!

[StephenR]

Stunning looking bass. Love the wood selection. If I ordered a custom build I would have a really difficult time choosing between a walnut and cocobolo top for both tonal and cosmetic reasons.

[edwardofhuncote]

Looks great Adriaan. I hadn't seen the back of the headstock... the zebrawood was a very good call. Classy!

[adriaan]

Hey Gregory, the heel shot is especially for you, to show what several pieces of wood look like with a satin finish, vs gloss. The peghead back & sides are satin too. Hope it helps!

[edwardofhuncote]

Absolutely, thanks Adriaan. Will Gunn had actually sent me a similar picture showing the satin-feel neck a little while back. Whew, so many things to think about... I hadn't really contemplated selectively polishing this part or that, but that satiny reverse of the headstock has me thinking. 

[FC Bass]

Extremely awesome, congrats! 

Your Low B test was successful, could be heard loud and clear over here! Lol

[germansal]

must listen to this monster........

[adriaan]

So way back when, Mica took these glamour shots, and I've been keeping them to myself - time for making amends!

[edwardofhuncote]

Belated Compliments Adriaan... that is a sweet one. 

[sonicus]

I love it !  Exemplary and beautiful .  There may be a six in my future !

[growlypants]

Still pretty!!

[StephenR]

Always a treat to see the "official" photos made by Mica... thanks for posting!