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Wow, after about three weeks I just got these: Note I asked for a jack socket on the side of the body, not on top like he usually does. The large hole is for a stacked pot Note large hole for 18v power. Now the blue dye goes on next week. Cheers Mark

I'm still interested. I could probably negotiate for a school auditorium in Cranleigh or Crawley if you need it. I know a couple of teachers in Cranleigh and a head in Crawley. Cheers Mark

Hi, folks -- There's been a slight delay on this while Bud the Builder waits for a shipment of Nordstrands. They are apparently on their way to him now, and I expect to post new pics later this week. Cheers Mark

Hi, folks -- Here are the latest pix -- ^^ Neck, now with dots ^^ Headstock end, with slot for the nut ^^ A view of the heel end ^^ Headstock from the side ^^ Neck, with frets yet to be trimmed Cheers Mark

Here are two more pics: ^^ Neck, glued and trimmed ^^ Side of the headstock. Cheers Mark

Here we go -- the necks instalment :roll: ^^ Back of the headstock ^^ Front of headstock and truss rod ^^ Bird's eye fretboard, not glued on yet. Cheers Mark

More pics -- ^^ Top, with rounded edges ^^ Back, same ^^ Maple laminate on the headstock front ^^ Headstock sandwich -- maple, walnut, maple, limba (front to back) Cheers Mark

Hello, folks. This week's updates: ^^ The body's cut out. ^^ The top. ^^ The back. ^^ Maple, walnut accent stripe and limba, seen from the side. Cheers Mark

Here's a small update -- a pic of the neck blank. Bud has glued a book-matched laminate on the back of the headstock to match the wavey body. The body itself is also glued up ready to be cut out this week. Here's a reminder of what the back looks like: Cheers Mark

Here are a couple more wood shots: The front, not glued. The accent stripe. They'll all be sandwiched together this week. Cheers Mark

[quote]Here's a potted version of my build diary started on bassworld on March 2, 2007. Sorry I couldn't transfer people's comments -- feel free to add them here. Cheers Mark[/quote] Hello, folks -- I love seeing the progress on people's custom-builds, so here's my LeCompte ST-4. It'll have a transparent blue, flamed maple top, black limba body, walnut accent stripe and stabilised bird's eye board. Also on the list are Nordstrands (P/J), an Audere Z-mode 3-band, chrome Hipshot A and ultralites, with a five-piece maple neck. You can see other examples at [url="http://www.lecomptebass.com"]www.lecomptebass.com[/url] Click on the bass shapes to see pictures. Bud LeCompte is a maker near Houston, Texas. Things have barely started yet but here are pics of the wood: The fretboard The top The back. More to come as it happens. And if you think I'm being a flash git, check out his prices now there are almost two dollars to the pound. :wink: Cheers Mark