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
Available in Multiple Configurations
Full Boat
Quad version with LEDs
Non-Quad
Non-quad, LEDs included
Barebones
Non-quad, no LEDS
Featured in Bass Magazine
Read more about the reproduction of the Osiris / Mission Control bass in Bass Magazine.
Order Your Osiris Mission Control Bass
Each Osiris Mission Control bass is individually crafted by master luthier Leo Elliott. Limited builds available. Contact us to commission your custom build.
Choose your preferred configuration and custom options.
Contact us for a consultation and pricing details.
Secure your order with a deposit.
We build your dream guitar! Lead time varies based on demand.
