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JC Basses 5 String Semi-Hollow

I can't believe my bass is getting this many hits! Wow!
Headless basses, to me, are very 80's hair metal. I think a headstock should further accentuate the body's design, which this does. Just my 2 cents.
I think the 2nd treble F-Hole makes the bass somewhat symmetrical, that's why I opted for 2 instead of just one, like on the Omega.
No recessed-edge knobs, I need quick access.
Chris K: Why do you think F-Holes and horns are cliche? Just 'cause they're used often doesn't detract from it's beauty. Plus, it's a throw back to the instruments origins(F-Holes), we can't move forward unless we have the knowledge of our past. Again, my 2 cents. lol
I would prefer not to have the knobs too close to the upper strings, I don't want my playing area crowded. Closer to the bridge would be o.k. though.
I kind of like neurotictim's idea, but I it'll kind of look like the rendering on the previous page. If the knobs were closer to the bottommost edge (following the body's outlines), that would look cool, but it might be to far to reach for those quick changes.
Thanks for all of the ideas, guys! They're always welcome.
 
I got quite a bit done on the body yesterday and today. I glued the body blank up with black walnut, maple and a dyed black veneer between every layer. I then went ahead and roughed out the hollow part of the body. Then I cut the fret slots and the last picture is of the top I will be bookmatching soon.

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