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| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 104 Registered: 11-2008 |
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 |
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| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 106 Registered: 11-2008 |
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| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 107 Registered: 11-2008 |
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| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 108 Registered: 11-2008 |
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| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 109 Registered: 11-2008 |
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 |
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 |
Oh, the blue Dragon Fly is totaly awesome! | ||
| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 110 Registered: 11-2008 |
Couple more I've found  | ||
| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 111 Registered: 11-2008 |
The Tree of Life: | ||
| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 112 Registered: 11-2008 |
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| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 113 Registered: 11-2008 |
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| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3741 Registered: 7-2004 |
From Woody, my custom Further:    Bill, tgo | ||
| pauldo
Intermediate Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 118 Registered: 6-2006 |
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 |
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 |
Who can tell me about the burled beauty at the top? | ||
| fmm
Advanced Member Username: fmm Post Number: 262 Registered: 6-2002 |
Looks like a 25th anniversary model in burl walnut. | ||
| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 118 Registered: 11-2008 |
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 |
Interesting that all the frets except the first have inlay on the burl. | ||
| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 119 Registered: 11-2008 |
Superstition perhaps? Greg | ||
| gregduboc
Intermediate Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 120 Registered: 11-2008 |
Double post, sorry... Greg (Message edited by gregduboc on April 23, 2009) | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2312 Registered: 2-2006 |
Ran out of money maybe? OO | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 337 Registered: 10-2003 |
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 |
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 |
Close up on those inlays, from Dave's link:   | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 646 Registered: 7-2007 |
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 |
"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 |
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 |
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 |
And here I go again:    | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7942 Registered: 5-2002 |
Michael; I think this may be what you are thinking of. | ||
| stickk
New Username: stickk Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2009 |
Birds of Prey Inlay, anyone? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7943 Registered: 5-2002 |
Stickk; I've looked but haven't been able to find it. | ||
| dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 955 Registered: 6-2002 |
That's it! Pineapples, flamingos, and crabs! I really like those kissing dolphins on the other pic too. |
