The Story Behind the Original
The original Mission Control bass, by Rick Turner, made its debut with the Grateful Dead on June 16, 1974. This revolutionary instrument helped pioneer the concept of boutique basses and appeared in numerous historic performances, including the legendary Cornell show and the pyramids of Egypt.
The original instrument, commissioned in 1973, represented a landmark in bass guitar innovation, costing $30,000 (equivalent to over $250,000 today). Our tribute instrument maintains this legacy of excellence while incorporating modern manufacturing techniques for enhanced reliability.
Crafting Excellence: The Osiris Mission Control
Our meticulously crafted tribute instrument honors the legacy of one of rock history's most innovative basses. Through unprecedented access to the original instrument, we've created the first truly reference-grade reproduction of this iconic bass.
Precision Engineering
Incredibly accurate, industrial grade measurements of the original
Direct reference to the original instrument throughout the building process
Hollow body design for optimal resonance and balance
Premium Tonewoods
Short-scale neck with 24 frets
Mahogany core with premium koa top and back
7-piece laminated neck-through construction featuring:
Vintage-matched Osage orange wood
Walnut
Maple
Maple and walnut accent veneers
Electronics and Hardware
Reverse-engineered filter circuits from the original instrument
Medium impedance pickups cloned from the original specifications
Modern reliability improvements while maintaining authentic tone
Distinctive Inlay Work
Custom Osiris headstock design
Abalone, mother of pearl, and brass Steal Your Face emblem
Opal-inlaid eyes in the Steal Your Face design
Intricate star pattern inlays
Twin dolphins design (representing Pisces)
Dark Star motif
Customization Options
Want to make your replica more "you"? No problem, we offer a customization of headstock inlays and more — just ask!
Featured in Bass Magazine
Read more about the reproduction of the Osiris / Mission Control bass in Bass Magazine.
Osiris Replica Build Options & Pricing
Our Osiris Mission Control bass replicas are offered in a range of configuration options.
Barebones Osiris: $32,000
No quadraphonic pickups
No LED board / cutouts
Includes all other authentic hardware, electronics, and inlays
Non-Quad: $35,000
No quadraphonic pickups
Includes LED board / cutouts
Includes all other authentic hardware, electronics, and inlays
Full Boat: $37,500
Includes all authentic hardware, electronics, and inlays, including quadraphonic pickups and LED board / cutouts
Museum-quality reproduction with impeccable attention to detail
Custom Calton Cases: $1,800
Premium protection designed specifically for your Osiris replica
Professional-grade durability for touring and transport
Custom-fitted interior to protect your investment
Note: Even when adjusted for inflation, these prices are vastly less expensive than what it cost to build the original Osiris in the 1970s, while maintaining the finest quality craftsmanship and materials.
Order Your Osiris Mission Control Bass
Each Osiris Mission Control bass is individually crafted by master luthier Leo Elliott. Limited builds available.
Contact us for a consultation and pricing details for your preferred configuration and any customization
A non-refundable 1/3 deposit secures your place in our build queue
A second non-refundable 1/3 deposit is collected upon paint and fretting completion
The remaining balance is due upon completion of your dream guitar
Important: Due to the custom nature of each build, refunds are not available after the build process begins.
