I do not think that anyone has a lock on the base design. I would suggest that you go the DIY route and design something that you find pleasing, making sure to use the best available materials. I think using several dis-similar materials would aid in vibration and sound dampening. Most designs seem to go for using two or three materials. (wood, acrylic, graphite, aluminum, plastic, sorbothane, rubber, MDF, copper, leather, delrin)