Your bass is in the home stretch:

 

  These snapshots don't even begin to show how awesome this bass is.

I knew this piece of walnut would be sweet under some finish. Congratulations Terry, that's a beautiful top.
 
Graeme

WOW! That is a work of art.
The finish made the character of the wood explode.
I can't wait to get my hands on this bass.
I thank all of you working on this bass. You are the best.

Does anyone know when this bass will be ready for delivery?

Hi Terry,
 
You bass is in setup now, though I think there may be one or two instruments in line before it:

 
When it's ready to ship, we'll let you know.

Part way through setup:

 
There's still more work to do and final inspection, but it's getting pretty close.

AWESOME!!! This is Sweet.....

does anyone know how long this bass will be in setup?

Any news on how this bass is coming along?

It's strange how naked an instrument looks without the strings on.

I would like to size the neck down a bit. I spoke with Susan about this. I would like to narrow the neck at the nut to the 1.65 and taper it like a Stanley Clark bass. I know you need more info. Please call me at your nearest convenience. I would also like to discuss the color of the mahogany back. Can this be darkened a little? I would like it darker if possible so that the back isn't too far off from the color of the walnut front. The maple neck color is fine as is.

PLEASE DISREGARD MY MESSAGE ON AUGUST 31, 2009 @ 4:19PM

Hi Terry; I'm assuming from your post in the Build Record section that you've discussed this with Susan and that your disregard post here is just to avoid any future confusion.  If not, and given your statement that Susan says the neck is in the build process, then if you're canceling a neck size change, you should probably call.

Dave, I started over with a deluxe MK bass. It has a different neck size. I talked to Susan about this and I believe we are all on the same page.
Thanks for you concern, I appreciate that.
The message posted on August 31st. was about the 1st bass being built and it was a MK standard. There is a new quote and we are moving forward with the MK deluxe model. Thanks

Just about ready to get the top glued on:

  And the body now shaped:

  Plus a view of the sandwich:

  Enjoy!