Stockholm Syndrome

And without cutaway:

Here is a mockup: I'm still thinking about whether I should have the upper body cutaway for the right arm or not, right now I'm leaning towards not. I'm working with the luthier on something different. I also think the koa top will have a bit more reddish/amber tone rather than brown.

[url="http://www.unicornbass.se/sve/Unicornbass_Blogg/Poster/2009/12/10_Customshop_blogg_del_5_%2Bstandard!.html"]Blog[/url] I haz a glued neck!

So this build is officially on. Estimated early spring (March) delivery. Body wood has been selected and processing has begun!

Wow guys, sorry for not replying, the email notification seems to not be working. Thanks for the kind words. Oh and for the record (as a Swede) I think Swedish Chef is saying "bort bort bort" because he is throwing whatever he's got in his hands at the end of the theme. Bort means "away" in Swedish I just got word that the neck is being glued as we speak! "Tomten är inte i engelsk" should be "Tomten är inte engelsk" (Santa is not English). Otherwise it would mean "Santa is not in English".

On a serious note though, Christian's basses tend to be very light yet produce a big tone.

Yeah...I'm a poser. Being the least photogenique person in the world causes me to pose whenever I'm in front of a camera!

Lol, thanks! It's [url="http://www.filippa-k.com/fw09/"]Filippa K[/url], a well known Swedish brand.

[quote name='ARGH' post='437594' date='Mar 17 2009, 07:31 PM']Oh its alright.... Its ok to be wrong,good construction is a good thing,just dont think it actually is the greatest influence upon tone.[/quote] It is.

[quote name='XB26354' post='437044' date='Mar 17 2009, 01:32 PM']...Of these I believe the most important qualities are the woods, construction quality and pickups...[/quote] It sure is. Here are some videos to prove it: [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X52TOh3f9Oo&feature=channel"]Youtube 1[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A45actuCQ8Y&feature=related"]Youtube 2[/url] [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thiNm6DBAws&feature=related"]Youtube 3[/url]

[quote name='M4L666' post='624213' date='Oct 12 2009, 06:59 PM']That looks orgasmic![/quote] Thanks! Imagine this bass, but with a koa top covering thw whole body, and a slightly broader neck:

Spec update. Due to having problems with Wenge shrinking, causing unwanted stability issues - we've decided to go with purpleheart laminations in the neck instead. (Spelling edit, WTF is wrong with me tonight? )

[quote name='mrcrow' post='610114' date='Sep 27 2009, 05:44 PM']custom is good at all levels the luthier combines nostalgia with pragmatism and playability [url="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34963887@N02/sets/72157621683978205/show/"]a basic custom bass[/url][/quote] Yeah, I have connected with Christian (luthier) on so much more than a business plane. His attention to detail is second to none where most luthiers probably would compromise. I rank him as one of the top luthiers in the world, no wonder that his basses are gaining ground both in Sweden and in the rest of te world. I'm honoured to have him build build me my dream bass - and I will proudly play it on stage.

Yeah, I have spec'd mine to be a bit dirtier sounding.

...and ordered a [url="http://www.unicornbass.com"]Unicornbass[/url]! Specs: Unicorn Artist Master 3200 5-string - Set neck. - 32", 24 frets. - [i]Khaya[/i] Mahogany body. - Bookmatched Koa top with matching headstock. - Maple neck with [i]Purpleheart[/i] laminations. - Rosewood fretboard. - 2-piece bridge (in the style of Alembic/Warwick). - Quad mk. II-pickups. (basically ceramic blade pickups with 3 selectable coil combinations on each pickup). - Trinity quad-preamp (4-band). - Black accent veneer between body and top wood. - Black hardware with gold bridge saddles for accent. - Koa ramp between the pickups. I'm as excited as a very excited person who's got a special reason to be excited! [shame on you if you don't know that quote ] I will keep a running update of pics when available!