Wish I could

 
do a paint job like this.
It was done by a certified Taylor repair tech on a custom made bass he built.
I've sent him a mail questioning if he painted the fret dots too? Seems like it to me. I don't know if that's something new but it is to me.
That metal flake spraying...wow...just something I need to learn how to do. It fascinates me. I don't know why but it seems if one could spray that they could probably spray most anything- but I don't know.
 

Would you really?

Isn't it hot rod metal flake type paint?

Nice!
What got my eye about Brian's is the size of the flake. It reminded me of the old motorcycle helmets.
 
I have a few factory Fenders that are metallic but nothing in yours or Brian's size of flake.
 
I also have a few paint guns that I've never used...no excuse...just need to decide to get serious I guess.

bapu

spacey
Would you really?

Not really.

Well it was a good question Bapu. I could understand one preferring a paint finish. Since that wasn't an option for you, you raised my curiosity. I do hope it's a very good bass for you...after all I was up against some excellent competition/comparison. Personally I love the Purple Heart over flake any day:)