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GW custom 6 string in progress!!

Just wanted to share with you guys some progress pics of my custom 6 string being built by Talkbass's very own Bass Kahuna. I'll update this thread with pictures as they are provided!

Heres the rough specs on the bass:

swamp ash body
flame koa top, spalted maple back
maple/bubinga neck
macassar ebony fretboard (24 fret)
34" scale, 19mm spacing
bartolini M56K/C pickups and NTMB preamp
clear gloss laquer finish

Some progress pics! Wohoo!
koa_top.jpg

spaltmaple_back.jpg

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Laser cut signature into 12th fret!
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Full specs are here: http://www.gwbasses.com/projects/JoelR_DC1/index.shtml
What do you guys think?