Let me post just a couple of snapshots ...

Beautiful bass!  Has that back laminate been sitting around the shop for 40 yrs, or is there a new batch of that crazy zebrawood?

The zebrawood back laminate was Susan and Mica's suggestion, when I asked for an ebony front. It struck me too that it had that bit of swagger to the grain and even some bird's eye figuring like *the* zebrawood, but I honestly don't know.

Here's the front, for good measure:

Fantastic!

Stunning looking bass. Love the wood selection. If I ordered a custom build I would have a really difficult time choosing between a walnut and cocobolo top for both tonal and cosmetic reasons.

Looks great Adriaan. I hadn't seen the back of the headstock... the zebrawood was a very good call. Classy!

Hey Gregory, the heel shot is especially for you, to show what several pieces of wood look like with a satin finish, vs gloss. The peghead back & sides are satin too. Hope it helps!

Absolutely, thanks Adriaan. Will Gunn had actually sent me a similar picture showing the satin-feel neck a little while back. Whew, so many things to think about... I hadn't really contemplated selectively polishing this part or that, but that satiny reverse of the headstock has me thinking. 

Extremely awesome, congrats! 

Your Low B test was successful, could be heard loud and clear over here! Lol

must listen to this monster........

So way back when, Mica took these glamour shots, and I've been keeping them to myself - time for making amends!

Belated Compliments Adriaan... that is a sweet one. 

I love it !  Exemplary and beautiful .  There may be a six in my future !

Still pretty!!

Always a treat to see the "official" photos made by Mica... thanks for posting!