Any idea what this is?

[buduranus2]

Looks like it was quite something before all the guts were stripped out. Only pictures available. The plate at the end of the neck has a lot of numbers on it and some embossed writing but can't quite make it out. Looks like it'd be an interesting wall hanging. Your thoughts?

 

[bholder]

enough holes? which one launches the missiles? hehe

 

[Jebberz]

I guesss this is a PI-Bass...

 

[abarson]

Looks like red oak, which is typically on the heavy side. Not surprising someone decided to try and drill their way to a lighter body.

 

[TrustRod]

It shares a lot in common with an Alembic though I'd guess no actual connection. The influence is clear.

 

[Inara]

No idea, but it looks cool

The pi on the headstock makes me think of Wojtek Pilichowski, but who knows?

 

[FRoss6788]

It shares a lot in common with an Alembic though I'd guess no actual connection. The influence is clear.

Or a B.C. Rich...

 

[StereoPlayer]

A cousin of Mothman?…

 

[abarson]

A cousin of Mothman?…

Aphid Boy?

 

[ChickWithaRic]

Early Transformers prototype, before CGI could cut it.

 

[Hawk256]

Needs a few more holes for switches and knobs. How can you possibly get by with only 18?

 

[Bass V]

someone's intriguing HS wood shop project

 

[JW56789]

This is one of those 'Shoot, why would I spend all that money on an Alembic when I can build a 'hippie sandwich' all by myself' homebuilts. Regrettable shape, not sure about all the holes (almost looks like an onboard patch-bay), but the builder did seem to get the overall thing right, even an adjustable nut. Whole lot of woodworkin' goin' on !

Could be a Dead head: The 1+4 pair of holes on the lower bout could be a master volume over individual gain/tone for each of the 4-strings like one of Phil's early Alembics with individual outs for each string.

Who knows ?

 

[dkelley]

It looks actually pretty cool imho. brass nut, possibly bell brass frets (hard to tell from photo color), is it actually neck through? I mean, I'd rock that, build an alembic style preamp, put in a couple emgs or SDs, and make it my number one. Although it's prob heavy, is it? alembics used to be super heavy in the old days, one reason I sold my series I. So not necessarily a bad thing unless you're decrepit like me.

I'd worry most about the neck, action, etc, specially if it's neck through since you can't unbolt it and shim it in that case.

truss rod?

 

[andruca]

Looks like a fun project bass to me. Gotta figure out what to do with all those holes. I can think of series/single/parallel switch for each pickup + volume + blend + 4 band EQ. Still too many holes left to fill... or assorted rubber covers to complement the outrageous look.

 

[Leigh Semmens]

I was thinking neck thru, Put some electronics and pickups in it and play it! It's a cool looking machine.

 

[Element Zero]

 

[Cal03]

I've tried and tried, but sorry, still can't take that pi seriously.

-Cal.

 

[bhoff5150]

This is bad. REALLY REALLY BAD!! That is clearly the offspring of the fabled Mothman bass. It needs to splashed with Holy Water, and then immediately burned.

 

[Londo Molari]

Early prototype of this: