and I thought the top was amazing- that is a killer sandwich you've got going there.  
 
Best thing is that I'm sure it sounds better than it looks.

Wow! What a stunner!
Welcome to the Gang, and enjoy!
 
Mike        (the 'Ho)

Okay sweet talkers, here's another

Mica,
 
What a memory!  Yes that matches what Peter (orig owner) told me;  he took two trips out there from Chicago to handpick the woods, I guess in 96-97 the internet wood bank wasn't available.  Good thing, since I have been having trouble concentrating while voraciously consuming the pix you have posted there.
 
I thought at the time Peter said it was burled walnut, but the paperwork agrees with you:  burl rosewood.   He told that this piece was reserved for a 25th Anniversary bass, and that there wouldn't be many like this one.  He was right.

that is stunning.

its an absolute beaut. killer body lams, great idea very unique.  can we get some better headstock photos please? pretty please?

It's a very beautifull guitar!
Quite an original shape for the body too???
 
Paul TBO

Paul, I think the shape is a normal series 2, but with all trace of omega cut or pointiness removed from the bottom.  It actually looks like the wood came from the same cut as the Superb Walnut '89 S2 that just showed up on this list.  There was speculation before that this one might be rosewood but it is walnut.  Notice also the similarity in body shape.

This is Burl Rosewood - this piece was too small to make a 25th Anniversary Sterling model. We made a few basses from Burl Rosewood before we decided to reserve the rest for the limited edition. It's very special - I don't recall us making another guitar from it.  
 
The body shape is that of the 20th Anniversary guitar, but with a smooth cut intead of the regular omega. My mom's Anniversary guitar is in the Showcase for comparison.

I have gotten some emails recently to find out if I still have this guitar.  Have not been able to pull the trigger and list on ebay yet, so if you are thinking about it...

Also, sorry about not responding to the request on better headstock photo, hope this helps...

 

  (Message edited by davehouck on July 06, 2009)

Beautiful guitar David!
Play it Healthy!
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