Charles' Custom Dragonfly

[olieoliver]

Cool. That's probably how I would have done it too. The top on this axe looks incredible. I's love to see a shot of the finished rear.
Very nice bass Charles.

[mica]

Frets in now:

 
Getting ready to do the black hardware shortly. Will keep you posted on the inlay artwork real soon here.

[crgaston]

Oh, my...
This is really looking sweet, guys.
 
Would asking for a pic of the finished back be greedy?

[811952]

Another incredibly beautiful bass.  Wow.  Time to pour the drool out of my keyboard again...
 
john

[mica]

Back lam with finish:

[crgaston]

I am speechless.  
 
Thank you, Mica, and everyone who is building this beauty!

[2400wattman]

This is going to be one of the most killer basses I've seen in a while. This is really knocking me out. Cheers Charles!

[jahnahisti]

mmmmm, shiny ebony. That is just exactly the right amount of bass.  Nice choices!

[jacko]

Wow, this going to be a spectacular instrument. Can't wait to see it finished.
edit... The pinstripe laminate under the cocobolo is stunning. Vermillion?
 
Graeme
 
(Message edited by jacko on November 09, 2006)

[crgaston]

Yes, Graeme, it is vermillion.  
 
Thanks for all your compliments, everyone.  We're getting closer on being able to see this completed;  Mica says the inlay work should be started sometime this month!

[the_8_string_king]

Wow!!!  Somehow I missed this one!  What a unique and orignal, awesome design!  And the neck... I love it!  I didn't realize other people were getting these ultra-cool multi-wood necks!  It just looks incredibly awesome and unique!  You must be thrilled!

[mica]

The dragonfly inlay is cut, and should land on the back of the peghead tomorrow:

 
There's some dark glue covering some of the white mother of pearl, so don't worry, the shell layout is the same as the mock up. The forked end of the tail is getting cut tomorrow. The little container next it is holding the emerald eyes.

[tbrannon]

Duuuuude...... Awesome stuff.  
 
 
Just when you think you can't be amazed any more than you already are they go and do something like this.  
 
Congratulations Charles.
 
(Message edited by tbrannon on January 26, 2007)

[crgaston]

SWEET!!! Thank you so much, Mica! I love the colors in the darker sections!  I can't wait to see it in the wood!!!
That is just fantastic, guys... my compliments to the artists.

[mica]

Dragonfly in and under most of the finish with larger peridot eyes (those little emeralds didn't look right):

 There's still a few more coats to go, but it's looking really good now!  And the logo inlay with black pearl cloud: