Man this is awesome!

Congrats Scott!!! Your bass is gorgeous. Your little brother is not too far behind. Play it well.  
 
Michael

One of the most beautiful basses I have ever seen!!!
 
Very Very congradulations. Have you slept yet?
 
You are one of the reasons that I just switched to Quilted Coco Bolo on my Series II that is on order. Thank you.
 
Aloha, Paul
 
(Message edited by mele_aloha on March 02, 2007)

I think you made the right call on the blank fingerboard too. It focuses all the attention on that ridiculous top.

A stunning masterpiece, unsurpassed, even amoung the best of the best!
 
Congratulations!

Here's a drawing that Chip prepared for you, showing the older Balance Point body shape. The darker, interior line is the slimmed down version you requested:

  and closer up for more detail:

  Please either reply here or let Valentino know your thoughts about the design.