How much blue?
 
None more blue.
 
FWIW: I thought the first attempt was incredible.
 
Dood - this version is more than worth the extra time & effort.
 
It really does look like a ripple in still water when there is no pebble tossed...- especially the headstock lam.

liquidy goodness

Pete, I loved this neck recipe when I saw it on  Will Gunn's bass, so I decided to use it for mine & I couldn't see painting over such a beautiful combination of woods! The Ebony is extra wide (3/8) compared to the Vermillion laminates which are 9/32. The extra width in the Ebony should give it great bottom end & help balance it out with the brightness of the Quilted Maple top & back. It's hard to see in the picture but there is a pinstripe maple laminate on either side of the Ebony. Here's a close up -
 

Hey Rusty,
 
When the time comes, shoot me an email to confirm the correct shipping address. wink, wink, nudge, nudge, say no more.

Michael, I'm hoping we will have a Texas Gathering after I get my bass so you you can see it in person! I can't wait for the next round of pictures!

Me, too. That would great. But as alluded to in previous post, seeing it in person is already covered. Just helping out in my small way.

Well, it's being shipped to Guitar Rez on an undisclosed date, so I guess you could camp out there between now & when it arrives to beat me to it! LOL!

D'oh! Well, I'm sure they could probably care for the bass better than me. Maybe...

They are going to check & adjust the neck after it hits the Texas humidity before I pick it up.

Wow Rusty, that blue burst is amazing. Good call!

Thanks Gregory!

I'm usually not turned on at all by coloured Alembics but that really is a nice blue Rusty.
 
Graeme

Thanks Graeme!

I too would prefer a natural wood if I was having a custom build.
 
However I think if it was a white maple wood that was really dramatic like this one, choosing a transparent coloured finish would still allow the natural beauty of the wood to be seen. As you know I have a natural finish maple quilt Series II europa that is as dramatic as this one and I still think visually for me it's too loud and if  I was was choosing the maple quilt for a new build I would have a slight brown/amber tint to tone it down.
 
This one is sure to stand out on stage.

Jazzyvee, your Maple Series II is the bass that made me fall in love with the Europa body. Your bass is stunning! I do want mine to stand out on stage & I think it will also! I can't wait for the next round of pictures!