And when we started working on our Victor Bailey signature five–string acoustic bass, the man himself graciously spent a great deal of time and effort on it with us. The result is a unique instrument: The instrument features a beautifully arched back, figured dao back and sides, a laminated spruce top with a gorgeous dao veneer, an abalone rosette, tortoise–shell binding, a 34”–scale neck modeled on Bailey’s signature Fender Jazz Bass™ guitar, satin gold Hipshot® licensed lightweight tuners, Fishman® electronics and a deluxe gig bag. A truly stunning instrument.