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David Houck

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #30 on: April 14, 2018, 06:02:06 AM »
Congrats, Keith!

jon_jackson

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #31 on: April 14, 2018, 06:40:56 AM »
Beautiful bass. Very nice combination of woods.
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #32 on: April 14, 2018, 07:23:08 AM »
Congratulations & Compliments, Keith. Very nice appointments.  :)

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #33 on: April 14, 2018, 08:38:42 AM »
Got a couple of images processed for you tonight. The bass is amazing!

Wow. Thanks, Mica. It is more than I'd hoped it would be.

Love the simplicity the concealed hardware bridge and the rounded bar tailpiece give it. Ebony and maple combination is awesome. Can't wait to play it.
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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #34 on: April 14, 2018, 11:00:52 AM »
Congrats, Keith! It's a real beauty!  :)

kdh

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #35 on: April 15, 2018, 09:01:07 AM »
Here are some photos of the headstock Susan sent me.

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #36 on: April 15, 2018, 10:27:32 AM »
The black tuners go well with the Ebony.

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #37 on: April 15, 2018, 03:41:34 PM »
Very nice bass. :)   Are the headstock veneers walnut?

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #38 on: April 15, 2018, 04:51:23 PM »
Yikes.  (Beautiful!)
I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #39 on: April 15, 2018, 06:25:11 PM »
Wow - simply beautiful!

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #40 on: April 15, 2018, 11:54:31 PM »
I love it !

kdh

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #41 on: April 16, 2018, 04:31:49 AM »
Very nice bass. :)   Are the headstock veneers walnut?

I believe so; walnut is the usual, I think.

I was aiming for a not-too-flashy good sounding short scale bass. I'm blown away by the beauty of the instrument. The look exudes "quality" to my eye.

I'm thrilled. Can't wait to play it!

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #42 on: April 16, 2018, 08:25:10 AM »
Clean, classy, and unique!

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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #43 on: April 16, 2018, 09:21:12 AM »
the dark accents against the maple are really classy - enjoy!


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Re: Keith's Custom Essence Bass
« Reply #44 on: April 16, 2018, 09:29:27 AM »
Beautiful bass Keith! Simple, yet elegant.