Shoji's Quilted Coco Bolo Short Scale

[mica]

Here's the parts coming together in assembly:  

 

 

 

[redtiger]

Hi Mica,  
 
Any updates on the bass?  
 
Thanks,  
 
Shoji

[mica]

And glued together, getting ready for routing:

  And some closeups of the wood:

 

  It's so hard to show how beautiful the wood is. Even the closeups can't do it justice.

[3rd_ray]

Shoji, that quilted coco bolo looks awesome! This bass will look great sitting next to the Red Tiger.
 
Mike

[mica]

With some finish, it looks even better:

  Some closeups to try and show the lovely grain:

 

  Rays and logo inlaid, finish sanded here ready for the next coat of spray:

[David Houck]

The intricate detail of the patterns in the grain makes it look like hand painted artwork!  Stunningly beautiful!

[redtiger]

Hi Mica,  
 
Any updates?  
 
Thanks,  
 
Shoji

[mica]

Your bass is in final cure now.  

 

 

 

  It will probably be at least a week before we can rub it out, but all the finish application is complete.

[pierreyves]

YESSSSSSSSSSSSSS !!!!!
One day, Il will have my Stanley replica .... congatulations, very nice!!

[bassjigga]

Shoji,
 
Saw your bass in person Monday. It is very nice. Much better in person than in pictures.
 
Dave

[redtiger]

Mica,
 
Thanks for the stunning pics, but I'm wondering if there seems to be no holes for LED switch and stereo/mono switch as we discussed earlier.....
 
Shoji

[mica]

Those holes are drilled by hand in the setup room. You'll see them when the bass is getting set up.

[jacko]

That logo is stunning. What shell has been used to inlay the dragon and alembic?
 
Graeme

[mica]

It's abalone, but what an amazing piece! It's dynamic and changes appearance drastically when viewed from differing angles.  
 
Also, I love the ripple-effect abalone in the rays. Cosmic!

[jacko]

Thanks Mica. I'm very surprised as I've only ever seen abalone as a blue shell.
 
Graeme