Andy's Custom Europa

[mica]

In the pipe clamps:

 

  Then arrived in carving:

 

 

[ampeglb100]

Thanks a lot Mica, looks great!
 
Andy

[echo008]

Congrats man that is looking amazing.... Did you go with Abalone ovals?
 - Tom

[ampeglb100]

No, I think it just has the standard ovals, I forget the correct term.  Other than the coco bolo top & back, the chrome hardware, and the 32 scale it is pretty much stock.  I have a '91 34 scale flame maple top Europa right now, so this should augment that bass nicely.  I really like the wood grain on this one though... and 32 should fly!  
 
Andy

[bob]

I also really love the grain, and the placement. The straight approach on the back is pretty much what I went for on mine, but the flaring placement on the top is great. Almost looks like you've got a little of that sideways offset too, though it's hard to tell.
 
Very nice.
-Bob

[echo008]

The wood grain is certainly beautiful, I love Dark/light cocobolo as compared to some of the more orangish shades.
this one is a classic.
 - Tom

[ampeglb100]

Yeah thanks guys.  It like the best of both worlds, really - which is a nice surprise.  The top being darker and flaring out vs. the back being lighter and more streaked.  You can see the original peice of wood at the top of the coco bolo list, saturn's rings.  
 
Factory to Customer is so great!!!  It makes the wait so worth it...
 
Andy

[mica]

Still wet in the spray booth:  

 

[ampeglb100]

Oh my god... yeah!!!  Sweet, thanks Mica!  It is looking exactly as I would have dreamed...
 
Andy

[ampeglb100]

Mica, I'm dying for pix... any updates on the ship date?
 
Thanks a lot, good to talk with you.
 
Andy

[mica]

Here's the shots I took on Friday:  

 

  Played it this afternoon for a good while. I know you are going to love this bass, Andy. Shipping will be in a day or two.

[olieoliver]

I can hear Carly Simon in the back ground Andy.
(......anticipation.....anticipa..a.ation...)

[ampeglb100]

Sweet!!!  That looks perfect... exactly what I wanted.  I am glad I went with the chrome hardware.  The wood looks great...  I can't wait to play it.  
 
Thanks,
 
Andy

[dadabass2001]

Andy, The chrome looks beautiful against the neck and body woods.
Congratulations
Mike

[ampeglb100]

Hey Mica-
 
Any updates on a ship date?
 
Thanks,
 
Andy