this is my newest family member  a 1979 4 string fretless tobias  walnut & purpleheart neck walnut body core quilted purpleheart top & back and ebony fingerboard this is an amazing bass built by Tobias him self back in florida when Tobias was just a one man shop. this bass really sings and looks amazing in person

 

 

 

 

  (Message edited by davehouck on November 03, 2006)

I've never seen purpleheart quilt before.  That's beautiful.
Rich

Very nice, indeed! I've always heard great things about these instruments.

Wow.As much as I like PH,that to me is astounding.I would love to have a quilt PH top Rogue to pair with my flame PH Rogue.Any chance on seeing a more detailed pic of the top?Thanks for the posting.

By the way,Tobie's are fantastic basses.
You should enjoy that one a great deal.