Rusty's Custom Series II 5-string

[5a_quilt_top]

How much blue?
 
None more blue.
 
FWIW: I thought the first attempt was incredible.
 
Dood - this version is more than worth the extra time & effort.
 
It really does look like a ripple in still water when there is no pebble tossed...- especially the headstock lam.

[pauldo]

liquidy goodness

[rustyg61]

Pete, I loved this neck recipe when I saw it on  Will Gunn's bass, so I decided to use it for mine & I couldn't see painting over such a beautiful combination of woods! The Ebony is extra wide (3/8) compared to the Vermillion laminates which are 9/32. The extra width in the Ebony should give it great bottom end & help balance it out with the brightness of the Quilted Maple top & back. It's hard to see in the picture but there is a pinstripe maple laminate on either side of the Ebony. Here's a close up -
 

[mikedm]

Hey Rusty,
 
When the time comes, shoot me an email to confirm the correct shipping address. wink, wink, nudge, nudge, say no more.

[rustyg61]

Michael, I'm hoping we will have a Texas Gathering after I get my bass so you you can see it in person! I can't wait for the next round of pictures!

[mikedm]

Me, too. That would great. But as alluded to in previous post, seeing it in person is already covered. Just helping out in my small way.

[rustyg61]

Well, it's being shipped to Guitar Rez on an undisclosed date, so I guess you could camp out there between now & when it arrives to beat me to it! LOL!

[mikedm]

D'oh! Well, I'm sure they could probably care for the bass better than me. Maybe...

[rustyg61]

They are going to check & adjust the neck after it hits the Texas humidity before I pick it up.

[edwardofhuncote]

Wow Rusty, that blue burst is amazing. Good call!

[rustyg61]

Thanks Gregory!

[jacko]

I'm usually not turned on at all by coloured Alembics but that really is a nice blue Rusty.
 
Graeme

[rustyg61]

Thanks Graeme!

[jazzyvee]

I too would prefer a natural wood if I was having a custom build.
 
However I think if it was a white maple wood that was really dramatic like this one, choosing a transparent coloured finish would still allow the natural beauty of the wood to be seen. As you know I have a natural finish maple quilt Series II europa that is as dramatic as this one and I still think visually for me it's too loud and if  I was was choosing the maple quilt for a new build I would have a slight brown/amber tint to tone it down.
 
This one is sure to stand out on stage.

[rustyg61]

Jazzyvee, your Maple Series II is the bass that made me fall in love with the Europa body. Your bass is stunning! I do want mine to stand out on stage & I think it will also! I can't wait for the next round of pictures!