Olie's Custom Bass

[olieoliver]

Here is a quick cut and paste job I was playing around with.  
From left to right, original body, extending its own horn and the horn off a Balance K.

 
(Message edited by olieoliver on November 04, 2006)

[mica]

I think we made a pistol grip 3/4 body instrument, but it was before I was taking pictures of everything. I'll see if I can find a template.
 
The one you've got on the right is similare to the Balance K - just the cutaway is offset in the Balance K so the upper horn doesn't look too long for the rest of the body shape. It's pretty difficult to change only one part or curve on a bass when you make a change, the whole shape needs to be evaluated so it doesn't look like something was just stuck in place. But that's why we make 'em custom.

[olieoliver]

It was just an idea.  
I just got home from church and played the bass in these photos. It just fits me too good. It's not my favorite body shape for looks (the balance K is) but it's the most comfortable to play.  
And I play 'em more than I look at them. LOL  
 
Anyway we'll stick with the 3/4 heart omega.