Meanwhile, the 6-string bass has been very busy in the shop.   Cutting the Mahogany body on the bandsaw:

 (don't worry - Kris stopped the saw for this "in action" shot)  Body shape rough cut:

  Body parts coming together:

  Hollowing the body out for hybrid construction:

  Access holes (aka "plumbing") readied:

  Getting ready to glue body to neck:

  A little glue squishing out as the clamps are tightened:

  In the pipe clamps waiting overnight to dry:

  Dressing the fingerboard region for fitting the bookmatch to center top:

  Planing the neck to be flush with the body:

  More hand planing:

  Gluing the center seam of the accent laminates:

  Chiseling the fit of the top laminate around the fingerboard:

  Tracing the template for the bottom cut:

  Top on:

  Hope you like what you see so far!

I likey!  Cool pics.

Yes; a great series of shots!

Europa  headstock too looks great with that body style. Also a 5+1 tuning peg arrangement that I can't recall ever seeing previously.
 
It's coming on strong now.
 
Jazzyvee

Love the straight string (I assume) pull/ Headstock arrangement. Sweet!

It is a first-time for the 5+1 Europa peghead arrangement, good eye!

I realize that this is a work in progress,and that carving may yet be done,it seems to me that the tail end is offset.Is it my imagination,or is it a custom modification.I can see several shapes that could be done in an offset(I've actually doodled such things before when dreaming w/pen and paper.

Yes, these cuts are set offset!
 
Mica, I have to tell you about the tuning.
I'm planing EADG + hi-C&F initially.
 
thanks

My comment on the tuning intention ;  Yes,  I like that idea as well!

A little easier to see the offset body in carving now:  

 

 

Wow!  Beautiful; these pics really show off the form and wood.

VERY cool! I have actually had some similar ideas in some of my own scetches.Thia is going to be a beauty! I LOVE ALL the custom shapes Mica.It would be cool to see them all!

Wow, LOVE the body shape! And some really great shots in here, what a gorgeous instrument this is!

I'm very happy to see such lovely shots!

Even that special chisel has a red stained flame maple handle in it's own case!. Must be a special tool!
When I visited the factory I noticed door stops, tables, tool holders all made from the scraps of wood from various builds..ultimate re cycling