I Ordered a Custom Bass! - Build Thread w/Photos in Progress…

[UNICORN BASS]

Not in the market for a bass like this but wow! The wood figuring is absolutely amazing. Can't wait to see the finished work of art!

 

[Spahic_Basses]

Very impressed. I may have to look him up as I'm in the market for another custom short-scale. Currently have one made by Lignum in Croatia and it is amazing (pretty much perfect).

Thank you for the kind words. I would be happy to make you a bass to your exact standards.

 

[Twocan]

My crown is taking shape.

 

[Twocan]

 

[Twocan]

Oh man, this is really starting to look good! Just ordered a Nordstrand 3B-5B preamp for it (3 band + passive tone control).

 

[UNICORN BASS]

You said it!

 

[Twocan]

Elvir sent these today. Bass is ready for the first round of clear coat!

 

[Twocan]

Just about two weeks until I pick this baby up from Elvir!

If you haven't seen his latest yet, don't miss this listing: https://www.talkbass.com/classifieds/custom-5-string-bass-by-elvir-spahic.1682256/

 

[Twocan]

Custom knobs

 

[Twocan]

Current situation

 

[Twocan]

Additional coats added and I'm literally drooling over these photos…

 

[SharpCat]

I'm literally drooling

Good thing it's got a finish, then.

 

[Twocan]

 

[Twocan]

FINAL POST!

The bass made it back with me on my recent trip to FL. Here's how it looks and sounds:

• Bass Build: Feb - May, 2026

• Number of Strings: 5

• Top Wood(s): Walnut

• Body Woods: Walnut & Wenge

• Neck Wood(s): Flamed Maple and Wenge

• Neck has carbon fiber and two-way truss rod

• Fretboard Wood: Wenge

• Frets: Stainless Steel

• Pickups: Nordstrand Big Split 5

• Pre-amp: Nordstrand 3B-5B

• Knobs: Walnut (custom).

• Controls: Volume (push/pull for active/passive), Treble/Bass Stacked, Mid (push/pull for freq), blend & tone

• Bridge: Warwick

• Tuners: Gotoh

• Weight: 8 lbs, 8 oz

 

[BassicJazzy]

Gorgeous, the way it came out! Beautiful, and it sounds great too. Nice playing BTW.

 

[SharpCat]

The crown IS warranted. Long may it play!

 

[Twocan]

In action:

 

[UNICORN BASS]

You are indeed living the dream!