King of Bass

Sculpture has been defined as releasing a shape or form from a block of material. A bass guitar, with its size and power suggested a powerful beast. In a rock band, the bass guitar underlines all other sounds, like a lion's roar in the jungle.

The challenge with this instrument, was to select blocks of wood to match the lion's body. Figured maple often called "Tiger Striped" was used for the muzzle, chest, and hind legs. The tail was made of birds eye maple to give it a mottled or tawny look, and the main and tail end were carved of blocks of mahogany inlaid with satinwood. The eyes were made of yellow and green pearl to glow in the light, and whiskers were classical guitar strings, sometimes called "catgut". The traditional bass guitar head takes on the shape of a lions paw, with claws of tortoiseshell.

Common to all Exotic Guitars, King of Bass features one piece neck and body for excellent sustain.