That's one seriously gorgeous bass.  As you may know, I'm a BIG fan of dark woods.  My series II is in Burl Walnut.  I love the natural red and green highlights in the wood.  WOW!  I think I'm jealous!

Hi, lovely set up you have there am I right in thinking she,s a balance point??
BTW I notce you have a BBE 462,do they make alot of difference??
I am concidering adding one of these,or an Aphex model 204 Exiter.Any comments?
Regards,Mark Palmer.

Brian,
 
this is a very nice instrument. In fact: I think we are related (haha - in instrument). You'll see as soon my pictures are ready and posted up here!
Keep on the low-end!
 
Paul

Paul, I sorta have an idea of what your refering to, based on the picture in your profile. I can't wait to see a color photo of your series II, but from what I'm able to see thus far, your bass is gorgeous to say the least.

Hi Brian,
 
Very nice bass indeed. If I am not mistaken it was made for the 2001 NAMM, and a few weeks later it was offered for sale by Bass North West in Seattle. I was interested in buying it myself and saved the photos of the bass from their website. Unfortunately, it disappeared very quicly, before I could even think about it twice. The unique woodgrain but especially the lighter cross streaks on the front just under the hum cancelling block make this one fairly unmistakeble.
 
I am glad to see it has found a good home.
 
Cheers,
 
Peter Jonas
 

For sale at BNW in June 2001

Jonas, it certainly looks the same. The only exception is that the filter, pickup volume knobs, and master volume knob are different. Hmmm... I prefer the knobs that are shown in your photograph which are identical to the knobs on my (2) previous signature model basses. Oh well, I can always replace them, right? Thanks for the photo and info

Of all the standard bodies,I like this the best.Not many got made either.Very nice....=)

Is that a proto Balance K body?

Yes,it was the in between step.I believe the guy,for whom the Balance K is named after,had one,and then wanted another more slimmed down version for reduced weight.That bass was a COTM back around '02 or so which was the 1st Balance K.That being said,I've always liked the feel of larger bodied basses compared to the more compact versions.

Stunning

Agreed.If you want to see another, check out the supreme walnut example on the home page,under wood samples.Also there is a lefty w/a pistol grip called Raging Bass,and one called Hot Lava in the COTM archives.The later has been slightly shaved down to be slimmer on the back end.All 3 are gorgeous!