Body in the big press:

  Neck ready for the body:

  And the logical next step, neck joined to body:

  Lookin' good!

Heart Omega detail carved:

I've never been a big fan of the cone but I have to admit that it looks great on this guitar! I opted for a mini knobby peghead on my Little Darling. I think these tapered headstocks really compliment the natural flow of this particular guitar better than the standard crown. Just one man's opinion. Great choice!

Routed:

 
Soon with finish - this wood will look seriously fantastic.

Series electronics with a whammy bar? Sacrilege!
 
Nah - looking mighty fine. And then that quilt ...

This is going to be interesting. . .

WOW!!!!
 
I think I just wet myself...

Series on a Darling?  I suppose it could be a prep for Series, so we'll have to wait for confirmation.  But they are certainly some interesting looking routes.

Indeed, it is Series electronics in a Darling (though it's ever-so slightly modified). Now, there's sealer coats. You knew it was going to look gorgeous, but the difference with some finish is truly remarkable:

 

 

 

  Now is the time for us to have the "to color or not to color" talk. I left you a message today, please call me back when you have a chance.

Wow, that's beautiful!  Joe, Play it Healthy!
Congratulations,
Art

Yet again, Alembic have produced an amazingly contoured Quilt!. I hope it's getting continuous backplates.  
 
Graeme.
p.s. don't hide it under colour!!

The dreaded to color or not to color talk!  Just remember to breath deeply.
 
This is a really cool guitar!

For me its simply a case of do not cover at any cost - highly figuered maples are my very favourite.
 
Stunning piece of craftsmanship!

I vote for color Joe- I think the color really makes that figuring stand out- especially if you're not going too dark.  I loved the flame top they picked for my Elan without the amber tint, but it really pops with the color.
 
You've got a winner either way!
 
Toby

If you leave it as is, will the maple get darker on it's own as it ages? I've seen that on some basses, but I don't know if maple always ages like that.  
 
Either way, I'm sure it will turn out great.
 
Mike