Some of the stuff happening in assembly with your custom bass:

   

 Don't worry, sanded Quilted Maple always looks like a big yawn. Actually, that you can see much of anything is an indicator that when the finish is on, the figure will pop. This is a really nice top.  

Agreed; very nice quilt!!

Sometimes I get lots of pictures, and this is one of them. Here's the body with the roundover:

 

  Those burn marks on the edge are a good sign - choice quilt does that.

Thanks very much for sharing Mica.  
I am a captive audience to whatever it is that you have to send me as my bass makes its way through your craft people. Thanks again.

Nice looking Quilt. Congratulations Darrell and welcome to the club.
 
graeme

Great looking bass, Darrell.  I'm looking forward to seeing it become an instrument.  Welcome aboard.
Bill (the other one)

Thanks very much y'all.
You all looked like you were having too much fun not   to jump in and take the dive. I suspect the best is yet to come.

Congrats and welcome Darrell!

Parts coming together:

That looks like its gonna be a great looking bass. The small SC style body shape is my favourite.
 
Jazzyvee

This is another bass that I can't *wait* to see with finish on it.  That top looks nuts.

Some sealer:

and also a first look at the pretty back.

That looks very nice!  Cool Quilt!

Thank you for the pictures Mica. It is great to see the progress and watch the steps and detail. Really helps to appreciate the work and craftsmanship that goes into your instruments.

Great quilt.  The rippling figure on the back looks fantastic.  Hope the same figure's on the front.  This is going to be a beauty.
Bill (the other one)