Rusty's Custom Series II 5-string

[georgie_boy]

LOL!!!!!

[rustyg61]

Now I have a yearning for new pictures!

[mica]

We had to send your bass back to finish, but James rubbed it out today, will buff again on Monday! That's how these things go, but I know you are glad we are picky.
 
The tuners arrived and they look good - a little darker than the ruthenium, but a close match. I'm so happy that our distributor was able to get these to us so quickly.
 
If all goes well with the buff out and assembly early next week, we should be able to ship as soon as the case arrives, probably first week of December. Home stretch!
 
Only picture I have is James gently placed an inlay he was cutting on your beautifully sanded blue for contrast.  

[rustyg61]

Hey Mica, thanks for the update. I'm glad y'all are picky! Picky = Perfection! Hopefully the buff out will go well & they can start assembling next week. I can't wait to see the finished pictures! Nice inlay!

[rustyg61]

Hey Mica, when you get a chance can you take a picture of the hardware & tuners together & post it or email it to me so I can see how close the color is? I know they aren't an exact match, just curious how close they are.  
 
Thanks!
Rusty

[rustyg61]

Hey Mica, did we survive the 2nd buff out?

[mica]

Hey Rusty! Great talking to you today! I didn't stay late enough to get all the guts installed, but here is a little peek at what's to come. Looks freakin' awesome!!!!!
 
 

[mica]

And of course, I mean I didn't stay long enough to take a picture with all the guts installed - James is who actually takes care of that!

[sonicus]

Beautiful !

[rustyg61]

Absolutely stunning Mica! Thanks so much for the phone call & the picture! I'm pinching myself to make sure I'm not dreaming! It may not have knobs yet, but it has strings & that means it is near completion & I couldn't be more excited! I love the contrast between the dark Walnut & the Quilted Maple!  
 
This morning I got to be there for the birth of my grand daughter & now my other baby is almost ready to be born! This will be my best Thanksgiving ever!
 
I hope you get to feeling better & wish you & your family a Happy & Blessed Thanksgiving!

[hammer]

Rusty:
 
Congratulations on two fronts...your grandchild and your bass.  I must admit I initially had the bass listed first but after thinking about having my own 1st grandchild this past May (who lives in El Paso) changed the order.  Enjoy her!  Being a grandparent has been great.  All reinforcement and none of the hassles.

[David Houck]

Congrats on the granddaughter.  And the bass is looking pretty good!

[edwardofhuncote]

You're a doubly lucky fellow Rusty. I'll add my congrats on the new youngster, and concur with Mica on the bass. It it indeed, freakin'awesome!

[rustyg61]

Thanks for all the congrats on my grand daughter! She is such a blessing & has helped keep my mind off my Europa as we come to the home stretch of the build! Here's is my little Zoey, hopefully we will see some pictures this week of the birth of my other baby, Blue Orca!
 

 
(Message edited by rustyg61 on November 30, 2014)

[rustyg61]

Mica's last picture has disappeared, so here it is again -