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wick5
New
Username: wick5

Post Number: 1
Registered: 10-2014
Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 10:16 am:   Edit Post

I'm a long-time player and just recently ordered an Alembic bass (MK Balance K Deluxe 5 string dressed in Coco Bolo). I love all my basses but needed to finally own an Alembic. Now, I need to start dressing like Jimmie Johnson!
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 4244
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 10:23 am:   Edit Post

Welcome to the forum you have made a great choice. Of bass for your first ALEMBIC. If you want to share your build progress with us. You can request a factory to customer thread to be started on here and get pictures posted and info on the thread by mica of the stages of your bass build.
Jazzyvee
wick5
New
Username: wick5

Post Number: 2
Registered: 10-2014
Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 10:34 am:   Edit Post

Thanks, Jazzyvee.
Susan/Mica sent me a pic of the coco bolo wood blank chosen through my email. The bass, I've been told, should be born sometime in November. It would be cool to start that thread you speak about. I'll navigate around here for that purpose.
Thanks, again
wick5
New
Username: wick5

Post Number: 3
Registered: 10-2014
Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 10:44 am:   Edit Post

Jazzyvee,
Factory to Customer forum has been locked and no new threads can be initiated...bummer
rustyg61
Senior Member
Username: rustyg61

Post Number: 1338
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Sunday, October 05, 2014 - 11:07 am:   Edit Post

Wick, the Factory To Customer threads can only be started by Mica. Tell her you want to have a FTC thread for your build & once she starts it you & everyone else will be able to comment on the progress of your build. I'm having a custom 5 string Series II Europa built now, you can see it under "Rusty's Custom 5 string" in the FTC area. I think it's the 2nd thread from the top. This is my first custom build & the advice I will give to you is be patient! Things will not progress as fast as you want them to, but in the end it will be well worth the wait! The fine folks at Alembic are perfectionists & they will not turn out any instrument that is not absolutely amazing! Read through several of the previous build threads to get an idea of the process & how long it takes so you will be prepared for the journey. Congratulations on your 1st Alembic & welcome to the Club!
edwardofhuncote
Member
Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 62
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Monday, October 06, 2014 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post

Welcome wick5... I have a standing gig down your way every January. NMB is a nice town *especially* in January. Congrats on your order; We have very similar taste in basses it seems, however, I recommend you check with JJ on the wardrobe! He's pretty regular here too.
artswork99
Moderator
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 2014
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, October 06, 2014 - 4:48 pm:   Edit Post

Welcome Steve, Congratulations!!! Look forward to seeing your bass.
wick5
New
Username: wick5

Post Number: 4
Registered: 10-2014
Posted on Monday, October 06, 2014 - 5:49 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks for the warm welcomes. The decision on my last (hopefully) bass came down to Ken Smith and of course Alembic. I feel like a kid again waiting on Christmas! Another minor thought...I can now wear my shades on dark stages with the cool blue LED neck lighting! And NO belt buckles!! If factory to customer becomes available, I will share photos. Rustyg61's bass is something to behold..
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 8292
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2014 - 1:42 pm:   Edit Post

I'll make the arrangements to get you FTC pictures, Steve!
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner

Post Number: 276
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Wednesday, October 08, 2014 - 9:43 pm:   Edit Post

Welcome to the club! There's nothing like you're first Alembic! ;-) Enjoy!!

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