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jacko
Advanced Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 280
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 4:37 am:   Edit Post

Hey, congratulations Jeff. there can't be a bass more deserving of COTM than the Dire Wolf. I'm willing to bet you haven't put him down since July;-). Very special to have it the same month as Jerrys' sad demise too.

graeme
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364

Post Number: 953
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 5:31 am:   Edit Post

Congrat's Flax! The more I look at this thing, the more exquisite it becomes.

I almost missed it: the last COTM was up there so long I forgot to look. Thanks to Graeme in bonny Scotland for picking up on it.

That this bass should be the COTM on the 10th anniversary of Jerry's death is Kismet. Heaven always seems to shine down on the Dead, and here's another fine example of that.

You should link it over to the Dead's site...I'm betting a lot of DeadHeads would be interested in seeing it.

Enjoy!

Kevin
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 591
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 9:13 am:   Edit Post

Jeff:

Congrats! She came out absolutely beeeeeauuuutiful! Well deserving of COTM honors. Enjoy!

Bill, tgo
s_wood
Intermediate Member
Username: s_wood

Post Number: 147
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 9:51 am:   Edit Post

That is an absolutely killer bass! Play her well!
bassman10096
Senior Member
Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 776
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post

Beautiful. I couldn't wait to see it get completed. Enjoy it in good health!
Bill
the_mule
Senior Member
Username: the_mule

Post Number: 545
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 11:32 am:   Edit Post

Jeff, congratulations! Well deserved C.O.T.M.-spot. Should make a great 'conversation piece', you must be so proud!

Enjoy,
Wilfred
jalevinemd
Advanced Member
Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 215
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 12:00 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful bass, Jeff. Is it just me or is seeing your baby in Mica's FC format like seeing it for the very first time? Enjoy!

Jonathan
foth
Junior
Username: foth

Post Number: 29
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 3:43 pm:   Edit Post

I was thinking the same thing, Jonathan! I notice for the first time that the wood truss rod cover gives the pickups a bridge-shifted look. Nice goin', Jeff! I look forward to seeing what vision you have for your next one...

Paul, foth
bigredbass
Senior Member
Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 446
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 6:59 pm:   Edit Post

Although I'm really partial to quilt, this cocbolo is sure starting to grow on me.

I sure wish CafePress could do a Dire Wolf/Alembic shirt!

BTW, what is the nut width and the final spacing at the 24th fret?

J o e y
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 564
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 7:01 pm:   Edit Post

I JUST SAW THIS!!!!
OH MY GOD! thanks people!

i never ever thought i would end up on the front page. i hoped,.... but until i saw it here.... god daymn.....
yes mica's photo makes it mint. it just stops everyone dead in their tracks when they see it for the first time.
and for whippped cream on this cake?
i will be visiting the factory this monday the 15th....and working on the the next tribute to my favorite band...

I OWE EVERYONE AT ALEMBIC BIGTIME FOR THIS DREAM COMING TRUE, AND A SPECIAL THANK YOU FOR MY FRIEND VAL WHO CALMED ME DOWN WHENEVER I FREAKED AND GUIDED ME THROUGH MOST OF THE PROCESS.
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 565
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 7:03 pm:   Edit Post

BIG RED
THE NUT IS 1.75 W .180 EDGES- .500 SPACING AND 2.45 AT THE 24TH FRET
and it plays like butta
that was the big grand slam on the bass- it came out perfect
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 566
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 7:33 pm:   Edit Post

there is going to be a second. another tribute to my favorite musician and band
gonna be hard to top this though...
i feel so blessed.....
what a long strange wonderful trip my life has been- so far!=
somatic
Junior
Username: somatic

Post Number: 39
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Sunday, August 14, 2005 - 8:40 am:   Edit Post

Great bass Jeff.

THE NUT IS 1.75 W .180 EDGES- .500 SPACING AND 2.45 AT THE 24TH FRET

Been looking at close spacings for a 5 stringer for myself, and like the look of what you have here. Could you tell me what the spacing specs out at the bridge please?
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 567
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 9:01 am:   Edit Post

total width at the bride is 2.75
so if its 2.5 at the 24th
am gussing it is slightly over .500
it plays like butter
you can check with val or mica- she said it was the first 5 string she could play
i nicknamed the neck "valflax"
am using it for my new order also
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 583
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Friday, September 02, 2005 - 10:16 am:   Edit Post

i know my days are numbered as the featured custom... i want to thank everyone for their kind words. to be included in the alembic "hall of fame" is something i never really thought would come to be. having it happen for august on the 10th anniversary of the jerry's passing made it even sweeter....
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1041
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 6:39 am:   Edit Post

Don't worry, Flax...that bass will be hard to forget, especially because of the timing. It'll still be in the archives allways for all to enjoy, so don't sweat it. Post a pic now and again to remind the Alembic faithful about what is possible in Alembicland.

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