Scooby Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Finally decided to opt for a custom 5 build. I wanted something lightweight, slim neck profile, E-C tuning and as versatile tone-wise as could be! After several 'chats' with Jose - Mr Merlos - the spec is as follows: 33" Scale Body - Alder Top - Poplar Neck through 3 piece with Carbon Fibre Fingerboard - Birdseye Maple Single Coil Pick-ups (Merlos Custom) Active/Passive Electronics (Merlos Custom) Hardware - Black/Gold Pictures below for your delectation... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 5, 2018 Share Posted January 5, 2018 Looking very nice!! Can’t wait to see it finished!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 A little more progress 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 I like the limited palette....less is more.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Super nice combination of woods! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Nice. The pictures speak for themselves. I love watching the burl emerge more and more as the top is contoured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I like this very much. Very classy look to it and the build quality looks tip top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted January 14, 2018 Share Posted January 14, 2018 Liking that sort of binding, don't know how to correctly describe it, the effect most noticeable on the top horn. Also, that's a gorgeous fretboard. Liking fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted January 18, 2018 Author Share Posted January 18, 2018 And a little more progress... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 I Love the pickup covers very classy touch!!!! Looking stunning!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 Nearing completion... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roman_sub Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 MOM... upside-down WOW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Proper Lush ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 Lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 Beautiful top.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooby Posted February 22, 2018 Author Share Posted February 22, 2018 And, the final series of pictures prior to packing and winging its way to me!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Lovely bass...super looking instrument! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimothey Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Stunning bass!!! I bet you can’t wait to get your hands on it!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scojack Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Very Nice Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Outstanding! Beautiful, beautiful job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 In agreement with all the posts above....must be hard having to wait for delivery though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted February 22, 2018 Share Posted February 22, 2018 Gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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