...the difficult beginning! - Hunting for the right Design

At first:
I want to build a headless bass!!
Why? ...because:
- it is smaller and easier to transport,
- there is no damageable head,
- it cannot be top-heavy,
- i think it looks pretty cool,
- it is easier to build :-)

At the end:
As you will see in my latest concept the bass will be half fretless.

Now a short picturesque overview of the way I have been walking until now:
(please feel free to comment!)

did not really like that... lack of classiness^^

Second try! Much better, but still a little chunky...

trying out a straight cutaway - LIKE!

adding elegance and a little more Jazzbass like shape...

And finally half fretless and coloured :-)