| Author | Message | ||
| charley
New Username: charley Post Number: 1 Registered: 8-2005 |
So, I'm brand new to this group, and have never owned an Alembic. BUT, I think I finally am going to get one!!!!!! I'm trying to decide between a Tribute and a Skylark. Does anybody have any experiences with both of these? Tonal differences? Weight issues? Comfort and Feel? Preferences? I've decided that on whichever one I get, I would like to have similar woodwork and design to "Rosie," a beautiful guitar. I love the stripes down the middle. Are they laminate or is it a neck-thru? As both a cat lover and a lifetime Deadhead, I was hoping to get a picture of a "cat under the stars" inlaid in the circle below the bridge. The question is....do I get all of this done on a tribute or a skylark?......hmmmmmmm ....I wonder how much this will all cost? | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 601 Registered: 7-2004 |
Charley: If you like the stripes you won't be happy with either a Tribute or a Skylark. The "stripes" are the laminates in a neck though construction. Both the Tribute and Skylark are set neck construction - hence no stripes. "Rosie" is a custom made neck through Tribute. I don't know how much extra this would cost, but I suspect it is quite expensive. If you like the neck through design (my personal preference) you might want to check out the Further, based on Jerry's Alembic "Wolf" guitar. Prices for Alembics can be found here: http://www.alembic.com/prod/prices.html Bill, the guitar one | ||
| charley
New Username: charley Post Number: 2 Registered: 8-2005 |
What about tonal differences between the Tribute and Skylark? I really like both, but would like something with the most tonal possibilities. Anyone know if it is possible to get a tribute or skylark with a neck-thru? If so, how much? | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 603 Registered: 7-2004 |
Charley: Alembic will do almost anything you want. As stated above, for example, "Rosie" in the custom archive is a neck-through Tribute. As for flexibility, the Tribute will give you more as the electronics are a bit more sophisticated than the Skylark. Bill, tgo |
