| Author | Message | ||
| lesh_lash
New Username: lesh_lash Post Number: 9 Registered: 6-2009 |
What is a standard wait for a custom series bass? I know the Classico has taken 3 or 4 years but i am 3 years along now and was getting antsy? What is average? | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1390 Registered: 11-2004 |
I don't think there is an expected timeline with customs- especially if there are inlays or custom electronics involved. Have you spoken to your dealer or directly with MIca or Susan? | ||
| lesh_lash
New Username: lesh_lash Post Number: 10 Registered: 6-2009 |
I am not to worried about it, honestly I am just curious.... calling up a bunch and bugging is not my style. Just would like an idea what everyone's wait time is. Please chime in all you custom owners. Thanks! | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1002 Registered: 10-2006 |
Maybe you could get a rough idea by looking at 1st post & finish dates on old FTC threads. Peter | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1391 Registered: 11-2004 |
Austin, I don't think a phone call inquiring about the status after 3 years would be considered 'bugging' by the fine folks at Alembic. Based on the few posts you've made, I'm guessing the phone call would be a friendly inquiry, not an annoyed customer calling. Best of luck with it and it must be darn spectacular to take 3 years. Please post a few photos on the forum once you get your hands on it! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1271 Registered: 5-2006 |
I've paid for my bass on April 24th 2009 and got it on December 11 2010. | ||
| pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 875 Registered: 11-2006 |
paid april 2010, got june 2011 | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 335 Registered: 6-2005 |
if I remember correctly the order for my Classico was placed in/around November of 2005. I've been hearing it's getting close now. edit:Lesh, you're name is Austin too? maybe they have something against us.... hmmmm..... (Message edited by darkstar01 on June 24, 2011) (Message edited by darkstar01 on June 24, 2011) | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 958 Registered: 6-2002 |
The wait can be VERY tough. You have to try to remain positive. It will be worth it in the end. It's more than an instrument, it really is a work of art that can't be rushed. That's just how it is. (Message edited by rami on June 25, 2011) | ||
| darkstar01
Advanced Member Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 336 Registered: 6-2005 |
i didn't mean to sound overly negative there. i also didn't mean to put "you're" instead of "your". oh well. as far as the wait goes, 3 or 4 years ago i was anxious... now, it'll be more like a nice surprise when it's done. | ||
| lesh_lash
Junior Username: lesh_lash Post Number: 11 Registered: 6-2009 |
I have talked to Susan a few times over the years and it does have a lot of "unique" or at least differant items on it so I expected a long wait. Austin if you can wait 6 years I can wait too. Your classico is one the best instruments I have ever seen! | ||
| lesh_lash
Junior Username: lesh_lash Post Number: 12 Registered: 6-2009 |
By the way I paid for my new custom June or July 2008. My 1978 series one is in for a re-finish and new electronics so I miss my Alembic and can't wait for my new custom! I am playing a cheap Ibanez for now and it just is not the same without my old Alembic around..... | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 959 Registered: 6-2002 |
6 years!!! Wow! O.K., now that's too long. I have to be honest, that's the single biggest consideration that weighs on me in my decision to make another custom. My others, which took around 2+ years (plus additional years for minor repairs, etc...) left me a basket case. I don't think I can handle that emotional roller-coaster again. I think that a 6+ year stretch would have pushed me over the edge! Good luck my friend - and stay strong. This one definitely needs to be showcased once it's completed!  | ||
| lesh_lash
Junior Username: lesh_lash Post Number: 13 Registered: 6-2009 |
All right I heard back from Mica today.... my re-finish is in spray right now and my new bass is in one piece so I assume by Christmas or so!!?? | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1293 Registered: 12-2004 |
Mine was 3 years. But they had to figure out *how* to do the inlay that I wanted, so that took some extra time. | ||
| jon_jackson
Member Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 76 Registered: 12-2008 |
My first Dragon Wing was paid 9/08 and received 8/09. The second one was authorized by UPS 1/10 and received 9/11. I picked up two other Alembics in the interval to take the edge off. -Jon | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1631 Registered: 11-2004 |
Good things come to those who wait..and I bet it will be astounding..may end up as a featured custom of the month But 3 years is a long time.... | ||
| neilvg
Junior Username: neilvg Post Number: 40 Registered: 6-2009 |
I've been waiting 3 years as well... |
