| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1973 Registered: 6-2000 |
Howdy ho! Finally got the Featured Custom up, so here's the next group of boxes as Valentino promised:  Key to names in next post - Osage Orange and Wenge are sold.      The Tulip inlaid box is sold. Make your reservation by posting on this thread or calling us at 707 523 2611 between 10-4 pacific time. I won't have a chance to put any of these in the online store until October 17, so until then, it's Members Only. (Message edited by mica on October 07, 2004) | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1974 Registered: 6-2000 |
Ooops! left the name key out of the last post, here it is:  | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1975 Registered: 6-2000 |
Probably want to know prices, huh? $40 B-29 box $75 B-29 with heart or single salamander inlay $110 B-29 with double salamander or Saturn inlay Next group should be available in about a month, and it will include many Coco Colo, some with inlays. | ||
| lbpesq
Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 52 Registered: 7-2004 |
Mica: In honor of our pair of pet Australian Water Dragons (Norbert & Puff), dibs on the double salamander quilt maple and amboyna (whatever that is). Thanks, Bill, the guitar & lizard one EXTRA CREDIT: The origin of the name"Puff" for a pet dragon is pretty obvious, but does anyone know why our boy dragon is named "Norbert"? Hint: you have a better chance of getting this one if you have kids. (Message edited by lbpesq on October 07, 2004) | ||
| echo008
Intermediate Member Username: echo008 Post Number: 101 Registered: 2-2003 |
these look awesome!!!! Can I reserve the Burl Walnut, and email you my credit info? - Tom | ||
| poor_nigel
Advanced Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 278 Registered: 7-2003 |
Dibs on THE purpleheart/dark walnut (In other words, I want the darker or first pick of the two - I'm really picky tonight!). | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1976 Registered: 6-2000 |
Bill: got yours set aside. Do you want to pick it up next time you're here or would you like me to ship it? Tom (echo): yours is set aside also. Probably better to email your phone number and we'll call you for credit card details. Tom (nigel): The one on the upper right is slightly darker. The one on the upper left has a little bit of flame in the Purpleheart. Just tell me which one you prefer. Shall I bill your account and use the same shipping address? | ||
| echo008
Intermediate Member Username: echo008 Post Number: 102 Registered: 2-2003 |
Thanks Mica, Ill email you with the number.... - Tom | ||
| poor_nigel
Advanced Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 280 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hey Mica, I e-mailed you and left it to your judgement and taste. You have them there, so just box me up which you think I will like best, and I will. Send it when you have time. Another box feeding frenzy! Spellchecker . . . (Message edited by poor_nigel on October 08, 2004) | ||
| poor_nigel
Advanced Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 281 Registered: 7-2003 |
"Shall I bill your account and use the same shipping address?" Sorry - yes. | ||
| echo008
Intermediate Member Username: echo008 Post Number: 103 Registered: 2-2003 |
Just a heads up, Mica.... I wanted to make sure I emailed to the correct address - sales at alembic.com, is this correct? hopefully this is because I just sent an email.  - Tom | ||
| poor_nigel
Advanced Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 282 Registered: 7-2003 |
Harry Potter - Hagrid's pet dragon Norbert, a Norwegian Ridgeback. Opps, I ain't gots no kids, so I guess I am busted as a kid's film watcher. (Message edited by poor_nigel on October 07, 2004) | ||
| ox_junior
Intermediate Member Username: ox_junior Post Number: 164 Registered: 3-2004 |
Mica - If it's not too late, I'll trade you THIS flame maple box for the one I reserved in the last batch. I like the (what appears to be) mahogany a little better than the walnut on the box I reserved last month. Since the original box hasn't been sent to me yet, can I do this? Or am I, as always, causing trouble? ;) (I'm perfectly OK with my original box if swapping creates an issue). Mike the Troublemaker | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1659 Registered: 9-2002 |
Mmmmmmm...I see the birth of a box-department coming up at Alembic. Makes sense ...every apprentice at the Alembic "factory" will start at the Box-department and graduates to the guitar department (to master in the bass department ...hehehehehe ...just kidding) Paul the bad one BTW: I can imagine some new opportunities to work on as walking sticks or poolsticks. There have been a tradition in old days to make those in fancy (tropical) hardwoods too! Or fancy boxes one can use to put writing tools in to put on a desk (fountain pens like Montblanc, Montegrappa, Dupont, Omas just ASK to be put in such boxes) (Message edited by palembic on October 07, 2004) | ||
| dnburgess
Advanced Member Username: dnburgess Post Number: 326 Registered: 1-2003 |
I'll take the ebony. I need to order some more accessories - I'll be in touch. | ||
| trebor
New Username: trebor Post Number: 9 Registered: 9-2004 |
If there is a purpleheart left, I'd like it please? "FAB" robert | ||
| gare
Member Username: gare Post Number: 53 Registered: 11-2003 |
Dibs on the Coco Bolo...opps..nevermind | ||
| lbpesq
Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 53 Registered: 7-2004 |
Mica: I'll be up that way for court next Tuesday, I believe. I'll stop by and pick it up then. By the way, how much to add LEDS to the side of the box? (Just kidding) Tom (Nigel): Harry Potter is correct, and an extra two points for identifying the species!!!! There's not a lot to do in Maine in the winter, huh, buddy? Bill, the guitar one (Message edited by lbpesq on October 08, 2004) | ||
| kayo
Member Username: kayo Post Number: 67 Registered: 10-2002 |
gare - I am waiting on the coco-bolo too!!! | ||
| tom_z
Junior Username: tom_z Post Number: 38 Registered: 7-2004 |
The boxes are quite nice. The box I ordered from the last batch converged at my home on the same day as my Skylark. Two packages from Alembic!! Whoopee!! BTW - there seems to be an abundance of Toms in the club - almost as many as the Pauls and Bobs. =) Tom (the Z one) | ||
| gare
Member Username: gare Post Number: 54 Registered: 11-2003 |
Kayo I'm thinking a Coco Bolo box would be a nice accessory to the bass I just ordered. One must coordinate when one accessorizes. ( he said as he threw back his flowing platinum hair) | ||
| nick_bassman
Member Username: nick_bassman Post Number: 56 Registered: 9-2002 |
Hi Mica Can you please reserve one of the burl redwood for me, actually for my wife ? I can give you a call next week with a CC number if that's OK. Cheers Nick | ||
| son_of_magni
Intermediate Member Username: son_of_magni Post Number: 124 Registered: 1-2004 |
Can anyone tell me what the approximate dimensions are? | ||
| echo008
Intermediate Member Username: echo008 Post Number: 105 Registered: 2-2003 |
Hi, Mica posted These dimensions on the first "Box" thread "The boxes are about 5.5" x 3" and just shy of 2" high" - Tom | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1989 Registered: 6-2000 |
Nick: Got yours set aside. | ||
| dadabass2001
Advanced Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 260 Registered: 6-2002 |
Dibs on the buckeye burl box! If and when cash flow improves, this would be my choice for a top wood (with walnut running a close second). I'll call in Monday with a card #. Mike | ||
| hollis
Senior Member Username: hollis Post Number: 414 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica and Valentino, The box arrived today. It's just as you described. It's beautiful! Also, the chamois works great! My Persuader's finish buffed right up into it's high gloss. Can't wait to get it home and give the Skylark a good once over! Thanks again, Hollis | ||
| dadabass2001
Advanced Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 273 Registered: 6-2002 |
I just got my buckeye box today and it's gorgeous! (a continuing theme... the body is walnut) Thanks to Val, Mica and all the crew. Mike | ||
| trebor
Junior Username: trebor Post Number: 12 Registered: 9-2004 |
The purpleheart box arrived today as well. Val, thanks for getting it shipped so quickly. Mica and the rest of the Alembic family, you folks are the best. I'm sure my wife will love this Xmas gift when she gets it. robert | ||
| lbpesq
Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 69 Registered: 7-2004 |
I picked up the double salamander on Wednesday. My wife, who kind of rolled her eyes when I told her I had claimed it, changed her tune when she saw it. Very impressive. Bill, the guitar one | ||
| cdf
Member Username: cdf Post Number: 86 Registered: 5-2003 |
Is the Saturn inlay still available, if so I would take it? Thanks, Court | ||
| echo008
Intermediate Member Username: echo008 Post Number: 119 Registered: 2-2003 |
Well my Burl Walnut Box came today, and its beautiful ... thanks so much! got me Dreaming about what I would want for my next Alembic bass... burl walnut top/ mahogany body with maple accents...yum yum - Tom | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2017 Registered: 6-2000 |
Glad you're all loving the little boxes - they really are quite nice. Court, I've got your Saturn set aside - it does look even nicer than the photos, you can feel some of the open Walnut grain, but I just realized that the lighting really exaggerates it. Whats left: 2 Vermilion 1 Flame Maple with Walnut base from last set (not the one above) Wenge Tulipwood Fruitwood with Heart Fruitwood with Salamander | ||
| flaxattack
Intermediate Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 167 Registered: 4-2004 |
put me down for the 1 vermillion please mica got a cool idea- can we use some of the cut pieces aka drops from my coco to make some boxes? would take 6 | ||
| gare
Member Username: gare Post Number: 58 Registered: 11-2003 |
Flax I had the same idea, thought it would be cool offer a box made from the reminants of the top wood as an 'optional accessory'. So the box would match the instrument. Hold the LEDs tho. | ||
| gare
Member Username: gare Post Number: 62 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mica..is the above 'whats left' list, minus 1 Vermillion, still accurate ? gary | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2022 Registered: 6-2000 |
Update on "what's left" 1 Vermilion 1 Flame Maple with Walnut base from previous set Wenge Tulipwood Fruitwood with Salamander | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2023 Registered: 6-2000 |
Oh yeah, and Kris slipped in yesterday and brought me 5 Buckeye Burl boxes too. He said he's considering making custom boxes from top scraps of instruments in production, but he's not ready to provide that service yet. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1719 Registered: 9-2002 |
Oooops MIca ....and I thought it was always made of scraps of instruments in production. Although ...it could be a nice option when buying an instrument: "Include box made of scraps of your bass XXX$" Cool!! Paul the bad one | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2024 Registered: 6-2000 |
Well, they are made of scraps from the instruments, just not specific ones. I've gotten a bunch of requests to take the scrap from a person's instrument and have a box top made from it. Right now, I can't offer that, but maybe I will convice Kris to do it someday. BTW - nice to speak with you today Paul! | ||
| apdavis
Junior Username: apdavis Post Number: 11 Registered: 5-2004 |
Mica could you hold the 1 Flame Maple with Walnut base from previous set Fruitwood with Salamander and one of the Buckeyes. Niece and Nephews! Adam | ||
| gare
Member Username: gare Post Number: 65 Registered: 11-2003 |
Ms.Mica I'd like the Vermillion and Wenge ones pls if they're still available.. Xmas is coming...and my bass is here ! Yoooo hoooo ! Gary | ||
| flaxattack
Intermediate Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 183 Registered: 4-2004 |
how do i pay for this? mica i would take 6 coco;s even if its not from my boards- could you put me down for them in advance? preferably reds thanks jeff | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 556 Registered: 7-2002 |
I put your boxes aside earlier today, Gary. By the way, I believe the zebrawood box is also still left along with the tulipwood and 4 buckeyes. Coco bolo top boxes are harder for Kris to make & we don't know what we are going to charge for them yet. Anyone who has boxes on order and is wondering how to arrange payment can call us at Alembic or e-mail me or Mica with details. Valentino | ||
| gare
Member Username: gare Post Number: 66 Registered: 11-2003 |
Thx Val..I'll be calling later today with payment/shipping info. Gary | ||
| cdf
Member Username: cdf Post Number: 88 Registered: 5-2003 |
I would take a buckeye too if there are still some left. Thanks, Court | ||
| susan
Moderator Username: susan Post Number: 80 Registered: 5-2002 |
I put one aside for you Court. -Susan | ||
| jseitang
Junior Username: jseitang Post Number: 44 Registered: 6-2002 |
mica how about burl coco bolo??! now THAT would be very cool if you could hook one up for me! | ||
| cdf
Member Username: cdf Post Number: 90 Registered: 5-2003 |
Thanks for setting aside a buckeye. I'll call with cc# etc. Court | ||
| gare
Member Username: gare Post Number: 81 Registered: 11-2003 |
My boxes arrived yesterday,they are beautiful. I barely had them unpacked when a hand appeared and grabbed the Wenge one, "oh I like this one", And that was the last I've seen of it..so much for xmas huh. Actually,I think she just likes the word Wenge.. | ||
| ox_junior
Intermediate Member Username: ox_junior Post Number: 190 Registered: 3-2004 |
I betcha AJDover wants a Buckeye box. Poor guy. I love to tease him about his misguided fandom for Ohio State. - Mike | ||
| ox_junior
Intermediate Member Username: ox_junior Post Number: 191 Registered: 3-2004 |
Oh and I LOVE my mahogany/flame maple/purpleheart box! It sits on my desk at work and serves as a candy dish for my chocolate-craving pregnant client. Alembics serve even those who don't play. Mike | ||
| ajdover
Intermediate Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 141 Registered: 11-2003 |
Mike, I'd have bought a Wolverine box, but they don't make boxes out of worthless rats. I do, however, think they utilize them extensively in laboratories so they can figure out why the people in Michigan just went so wrong ... you know, that phrase heard way too often in Michigan - "Hey You! Out of the Gene Pool!" When OSU was beating Michigan (again) in the late '60's by about 50 points, the Buckeyes were lined up for another score. They score, and the Bucks go for two. When asked why he went for two when his team was up by 50 or so points, Woody Hayes replied, "because they wouldn't let me go for three." GO BUCKS! Alan | ||
| godoze
Junior Username: godoze Post Number: 11 Registered: 10-2004 |
boxes ? how big are these boxes ? | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 216 Registered: 4-2004 |
dozer they are 5.5 x 3.5 x 2" with top on here's the vermillion i just got   | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 511 Registered: 12-2002 |
Very cute ,whats in your box?. | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 218 Registered: 4-2004 |
cant tell ya that.... picks>?lol | ||
| cdf
Member Username: cdf Post Number: 91 Registered: 5-2003 |
Just returned from a little trip recently and had a few boxes waiting. Gave one away as a gift (heart inlay). Once again my hats off to remarkable craftsmanship and artistry. These boxes are even more gorgeous in person than in picture. My thanks, Court | ||
| godoze
Junior Username: godoze Post Number: 24 Registered: 10-2004 |
i'd like to get one; are there any left ? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2073 Registered: 6-2000 |
Yes, there is another new batch too (sorry, no Coco Bolo yet). I'll get some pictures up in a new thread by the end of the week. | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 228 Registered: 4-2004 |
will take 2 purple hearts, 2 burl walnuts and 1 burl redwood please if you have them mica chanukah is coming... | ||
| room037
Junior Username: room037 Post Number: 25 Registered: 9-2003 |
Hi Mica, I am waiting for new butch. If Macassar ebony box are available, please keep it for me. I love Macassar Ebony and Zebra combo ! |
