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gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 104 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 6:29 am: | |
As most of you, I spend some time of the week on the Alembic Custom Quote, dreaming... But every time I get to the inlays, I get lost. I cannot find the pictures or images of them. I saw Stickk's thread, asking for the Birds of Pray inlay pictures, and thought that perhaps, we could get a new sort of showcase thread, showing all the special inlays Alembic has made. I'll put up some pictures that I have collected over the internet and this forum. So if you see something that looks like your bass, it probably is!! Greg |
gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 105 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 6:32 am: | |
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gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 106 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 6:34 am: | |
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gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 107 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 6:38 am: | |
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gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 108 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 6:40 am: | |
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gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 109 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 6:53 am: | |
Now guys, don't be shy and show us all what you are proud off!!! Greg |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 2302 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 6:57 am: | |
Love the Dove. Pictures don't do it any justice, you should see that Dove in person. Susan and Mica really did a great job on these. Here are the others on the same bass. OO |
mario_farufyno
Member Username: mario_farufyno
Post Number: 93 Registered: 9-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 7:11 am: | |
Oh, the blue Dragon Fly is totaly awesome! |
gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 110 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:33 am: | |
Couple more I've found
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gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 111 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:36 am: | |
The Tree of Life: |
gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 112 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:39 am: | |
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gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 113 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:41 am: | |
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lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 3741 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 11:06 am: | |
From Woody, my custom Further: Bill, tgo |
pauldo
Intermediate Member Username: pauldo
Post Number: 118 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 3:33 pm: | |
Bill - I love the earth, that's real sweet. (Message edited by pauldo on April 22, 2009) |
terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc
Post Number: 793 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 8:19 am: | |
They are all great works of skill & art..is there any other bass manufacturer on the planet that does this unique and elaborate work. An absolute joy to see |
funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky
Post Number: 413 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 9:39 am: | |
Who can tell me about the burled beauty at the top? |
fmm
Advanced Member Username: fmm
Post Number: 262 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 10:08 am: | |
Looks like a 25th anniversary model in burl walnut. |
gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 118 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 10:15 am: | |
Unfortunately I can't help... I found the picture over the internet, but with no description... But is one absolutely amazing piece of art... Greg |
artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 645 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 10:44 am: | |
Interesting that all the frets except the first have inlay on the burl. |
gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 119 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 11:27 am: | |
Superstition perhaps? Greg |
gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 120 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 11:27 am: | |
Double post, sorry... Greg (Message edited by gregduboc on April 23, 2009) |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 2312 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 11:32 am: | |
Ran out of money maybe? OO |
kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4
Post Number: 337 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 11:53 am: | |
I'm guessing, but according to the 25th anniversary page, the first fret was left blank to allow the owner to have their initials inlaid there. I'm guessing the shot was from the mothership to a buyer. Wish we could see more... Ken (who's customs all have Elvish runes) |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 7936 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 12:08 pm: | |
Vann; it case you missed it, the page being referenced about the 25th anniversary bass is here. |
gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 121 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 12:30 pm: | |
Close up on those inlays, from Dave's link:
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artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99
Post Number: 646 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 1:18 pm: | |
Ah, I see this quote stated on the thread Dave pointed out. Thanks! "We leave the first fret position blank and can put any inlay there you like. Ben decided to leave his blank until he comes up with a good idea." |
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 456 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 3:11 pm: | |
"is there any other bass manufacturer on the planet that does this unique and elaborate work" A few - I didn't notice any basses, but have you checked out Grit Laskin's work? Peter |
dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217
Post Number: 954 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 5:16 pm: | |
There was an inlay set in an Alembic fingerboard I saw here a while back but I don't know where it is. I remember the owner of the bass calling it California Gothic. It was palm trees, crabs, and other really cool stuff. It was certainly not real ornate, but beautiful. Anyone know the bass? |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 7941 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 5:22 pm: | |
Michael; I thought this was it, but I see from your post to that thread that it is not. (Message edited by davehouck on April 23, 2009) |
gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc
Post Number: 124 Registered: 11-2008
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 5:27 pm: | |
And here I go again:
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davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 7942 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 5:40 pm: | |
Michael; I think this may be what you are thinking of. |
stickk
New Username: stickk
Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2009
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 5:46 pm: | |
Birds of Prey Inlay, anyone? |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 7943 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 6:24 pm: | |
Stickk; I've looked but haven't been able to find it. |
dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217
Post Number: 955 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 7:11 pm: | |
That's it! Pineapples, flamingos, and crabs! I really like those kissing dolphins on the other pic too. |