Sorry that I didn't get to catch your bass in some more infant stages.  
 

 
It's like instabass! I should be able to get some more next week so you can see the whole thing. In this picture, Jack is sanding on the body for the contour of the tummy carving on the back. Action shots are cool!

Actually, I can see he's got a rasp and is actually carving the contour in that picture.

Woooo Hoooo!!!!

I am Sooooo Excited!!!!!!!!
Ha!!! My Christmas present!!!!

What's your wood recipe? I know it's mainly maple. Are you having a quilt or flame maple on the top?
Jazzyvee

Hey Jazzyvee!!! I am going flame maple. I believe!!
I am sooo looking forward in the end result and having my baby in my big hands!!!

I got a Europa for Christmas 2008. Best present ever! This bass is going to Rock! I will be watching this one.

This is going to be a very cool 5. I am looking forward to seeing its outcome. I have a 5 in the works as well over there.

Hey thanks dlbydgtl and cousinvinnie!!! It takes forever to paint black, or Opaque. Take your time guys!! But hurry up!!!! LOL!! Just kidding, of course!!

It's always worth the weight. The black finishes are always outstanding.

Black finishes are heavier?

Indeed!!!

I told you instabass!
 

 
It should get some black on it next week. Even though it's gone pretty fast up to now, we have to remember that the color finishes tend to be pickier and less predictable than some of the others. Just trying to prepare you for the next peiod of time, which is the long wait in finish.

No worries, Mica!!! I happened to be a very patient guy!!! Just looking forward to the finished product!! Keep me posted with more pix, and news!!
Have a great weekend, and remember 9-11-01...

Seems like you made the call to stick with Standard Electronics.  
Jazzyvee