This is a modified version of an older balance point design with slightly different side curvature and the neck repositioned about one inch deeper with the cutaways modified to accommodate this. This moved the nut in closer to the body and shortens the reach to the first fret.

Hi rickk,
                 Thanks  for the explanation, I like the geometry of the lay out, This is going to be a very disreable Bass to play when finished.

Thanks for the reply Rick. As you're keen to move the nut nearer, is this going to be a shorter scale too?
 
Graeme
(just getting some info as I love the overall balance of this body / layout)

This is a 34 long scale, but the repositioning puts the nut about where a 32 would be, so the best of both worlds and a little better balance.

This will be a great bass!

It always amazes me how the grain pops once the finish hits it.  
 
Keith

Wow Rick, that is SOME top!  I love it.

This bass is making me have goose bumps. What an awesome work of art !

Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! It is really great to see the wood finally begin to show its grain and detail. It was really hard to see this when I originally looked at the pieces at the factory, but Mica was right, this was a great top set. There is also a lot of detail in the areas that were cut out for the pickups which we will get back when the pickups are covered since they will be continuous too. I really can't wait to see to finished.

This is a definition of coolness.
 
I can only say wow.
 
(Message edited by basstard on September 13, 2009)

You haven't seen the side-view yet:

ohhhhhh

Excellent

MMMMMM Can I have a bite??? So beautiful.

Thanks Mica, I really like the way my walnut looks in the stack.