Here's the wood I was telling you about on the phone. These are successive slices from the same slab. For the top:

   And for the back:

   It's a little hard to see the outlines, so I've drawn a yellow indicator to show you where to look. I only traced the larger body half on each.   Hope you like these - mom and I thought they would be perfect for your cool nordic bass.

What happened to this bass?

It's been quietly chugging through the shop. Here's where it was a couple of days ago:

 

 

 

WOW, this looks really great, and is going to look TOTALLY awesome when the finish hits!!!  Buckeye's a GREAT looking wood, unsurpassed in appearance!
 
You really designed a killer bass, sir!!!  I've always been fond of Essence basses with the electronics package... the old big things come in small packages thing.
 
Your bass is going to totally smoke, in looks, versatility of the electronics, and sound... the Ebony neck lams will blow you away.
 
P.S. if you're not getting the 3 position Q switch, I recommend kicking out a couple bucks extra... the added versatility is considerable.  The standard 8db Q setting is pretty strong... with a 3-position Q, you can get a softer setting in addition.  The Signature Deluxe I just got has 3 position Q switches that go 0/6/9 dbs, like the Series I, which is really great!
 
I look forward to seeing the finish hit your bass!

An incredible thing to do...  watch the craftsmanship of Alembic using wonderful items from nature to make such gorgeous musical instruments.  
 
Enjoy it Roger!
Thanks for the experience,
 
Art

Looks like frikin Granite! Awesome!!!!
 
I think I'd name it El Capitan.
 
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Any day now...

 

 

Oh. My. Lord.
 
That is officially the most beautiful instrument I have ever seen.  That is simply gorgeous.

Pretty amazing!

I really do love these dark buckeye instruments once the finish hits them. The all ebony neck lams go really well too. Gives me lots of ideas ;-)
 
Graeme

Chrome hardware would be an obvious choice here, I think - it would match the colour perfectly!

I come here every day now to look at this bass.

Any day now...
 

Totally finished and arriving at your doorstep this Friday:
 

 
As I said on the phone, you'll be amazed at the wood in person. There is sooo much going on that these snapshots just can't reveal.  
 
Roger wanted me to relay his appreciation for the comments and feedback of the Club. He hasn't been able to set up an account yet, but that will probably change soon.

Wow!  That's really elegant!