Woodworking problem(mainly)

[gimmeagig]

I have a Atelier Z 5 string jazz bass,It is perfect except for the fact that the bridge pickup is in the 60s location and I want to move it back about 1/4" to the 70s location.
That requires routing and would of course leave a huge scar on a very valuable instrument.
Is there a way to fill in the gap that I would get, that would make is less visible? Like ( I'm guessing here) cutting out the chunk from the back and moving it to the front of the pickup?
I know this is a long shot and I should probably leave the instrument as it is.At the same time there are lutiers that can do amazing things.And if there was a way....
I just don't know is THIS is possibe.

[202dy]

The grain will not match. It would be better to search through the scrap bin looking for matching pieces. It is also a very difficult cut to make cleanly. A better approach would be to laminate a new top so that the surface is all one with itself. It is an awful lot of work for the quarter of a inch.

IOW, leave it alone. If you cannot live with it as it is, sell it and buy something you like.

[gimmeagig]

You're right, it would be very difficult.If the bass wasn't natural it would be easier.And the grain is really beautiful as it is.
Actually now that I've had the bass for a few weeks it is really growing on me as it is.And besides I already have a bass that does the Marcus thing perfectly...my souped up 74 Jazz.

[Pilgrim]

You have much more to lose than to gain. Don't do it. I'd bet a steak dinner that it won't make a bit of audible difference in the sound, either.