Custom built bass assembled from a King 6B/DG. It is unlacquered and has a nice patina. Free blowing. Powerful low range. Dark rich sound. Decent slide. Questions? Ask away!Highlights include:screw bell conversioncustom counterweight on the main tuning slideindependent Instrument Innovations Axial valves in F(.562) and Gb(.595)removable threaded leadpipe with 3 pipes(VB Corp 50, MK George Roberts nickel, Getzen/Edwards 1)custom built flat case made for the horn.