I like the way the knobs blend in - looks like there are none. How about using a darker wood for the main barrel of the knob so the player looking down can see them but for the onlooker, they are concealed?
I'm astounded that no-one's gone in for this - I'm not in the locality (and I'm a duffer) but surely there must be some Brum bassists who fancy this????
My first bass was a used Washburn Force 4, which set me back more than £125 back in the day and I loved it!! So its a project but look at it !!! Red binding for £125!!! someone buy it!!!!
I'm really liking this as its shows that you can buy a kit for a sensible amount of money and with some time and patience, (neither of which I am blessed with), and turn it into something rather nice.