Vlad Zacul Sawyer's "The Impaler"

Info to come, but here's a quick rundown on the bass:

• NC Series III Flame-Top in busetto shape
• Scale shortened via coco/ebony false nut and relocated bridge and soundpost
• Cocobolo fingerboard hand-carved from solid billet
• Cocobolo / ebony compensated tailpiece from Mike Pecanic
• Hand-turned cocobolo hat pegs
• Fabricated aluminum scroll cheek plates - finished in matte black with brushed edges
• Tuning machines antiqued to rich patina
• Modified f-holes with additional 'satellite' soundholes
• Hand-rubbed spirit varnish with shading and antiquing
• Hand-painted 'purfling' with special corner details
• Darkened Despiau bridge with walnut adjusters, detented for easy reference
• Norton Carbon Fiber endpin