These are about a week old, but I'm sure you still want to see how things are shaping up:  

   Up a little closer, you can see how nice the Coco Bolo looks:  

Some pieces seem to sail through the process:
 

 
Looks to me that most of the finish is completed.

What a beauty!!

Rubbed out:  

  and a peek at those cool black mother of pearl ovals:  

Gorgeous!

Hi Dave,
 
Here's the place where your bass build record will be updated. Hope you enjoy the journey.  
 
Are you going to pick this up at the factory when it's completed?

Wow!!  looks great!!!    Can't wait....    No,  I'm in GA...   I'll call you w/ address....

This is an oldstyle Essence body shape, am I correct? Why did you prefer this shape?
 
Gruesse, Pablo

I din't realize there was a newer shape..  link??

That's not old style, it's the current shape.
 
Valentino

Sorry, my brain forgot to add the tailpiece to the picture.
 
Gruesse, Pablo