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I dubbed this bass "Sum Odd" because it is a 33 in. scale and it has 24 and some odd frets (note the 25th fret).
The body is walnut and some pretty colorful maple. If anybody recognizes what maple it is let me know. The front and back are book matched. The neck is maple and cherry laminated. Tru-Oil finish. I still have some set up to do but so far it plays great.

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That is gorgeous!

The headstock is unique and I really like your choice of woods.

Nice job

EDIT: BTW, the maple looks like ambrosia or wormy maple
 

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wow that is beautiful
 

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Great bass! Love the headstock and the choice of woods! Maple should give great sustain.
 

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Great job. Anyone who has tried to do a contrasting reveal carve like you did on the top knows just how hard it is to get a nice flowing curve. The hardest part is knowing when to stop so you don't make it work (yep, been there, gone too far). The headstock is not my cup of tea, but I've built a few with headstocks that were an acquired taste in their own right. The craftsmanship, however, is very nice. I've got a five string multiscale bass build on my list, but that is after the two guitars I currently have in the works.
 

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Sweet! I'm liking the headstock and the wood choices are beautiful with just the right amount of subtle contrast.
 

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Wish it were mine !A wonderful design, and execution of your skill as a woodworker- luthier. Alistair
 

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Thank you all for the kind words. We have a very encouraging community here at LJ.
 

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That bass is extremely cool!
It is truly a masterpiece.
Now you have to build a custom case for it! :)

Bill
 

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That's right fivecodys!

I've already been drawing a case up in Sketchup. With the way the headstock and tuners are it won't fit a standard case.
 

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I love it! The headstock reminds me of the old metal Kramer necks from the late 70's early 80's.
 

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I am in awe… I could see Rustee Allen or Jeff Ament playing this beautiful work of art.
 

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Beautiful guitar. I would love to be able to build something like this. Very nice work :)
 

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Nice build. I'm going to attempt one soon.
 

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Very Nice Project Indeed! Beautiful Work! Thanks For Posting!

Rick
 

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very cool bass im doing the finish sanding on one myself not as original as this very cool I know how much work goes into this very well done!!!
 

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Thanks Freighttrain (fellow Kentuckian?). I hope to see yours on here when it's done.
 
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