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steven mateer (fretless5)
New
Username: fretless5

Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 4:47 pm:   Edit Post

ok my idea
black
black "coco bolo fantasy" shape body, black neck , black peghead , darkest wood available for neck , black hardware , and black strings with red leds on the top and front of the neck , 5 string ??
James L. Martin (malthumb)
Junior
Username: malthumb

Post Number: 40
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 5:44 pm:   Edit Post

Steve,

Sounds sinister. Would you really paint the coco bolo black? It's such a beautiful wood in it's natural state. On the other hand, even if you do paint it, you'll still have the sound of coco bolo. Take my word for it, when Alembic describes the sound as "complex", it is exactly that. Black would fit the mood of the coco bolo sound, but darn it, I'd still wanna see that grain.

Peace,

James
James L. Martin (malthumb)
Junior
Username: malthumb

Post Number: 41
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, December 23, 2002 - 5:46 pm:   Edit Post

Steve,

Do you go by the same screen name on Talkbass?

Peace,

James
Rami Sourour (rami)
Intermediate Member
Username: rami

Post Number: 105
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 8:33 am:   Edit Post

Check this out!

http://www.alembic.com/info/FC_stealth.html

The blackest of black!!!

I'd still keep the wood grain though. I think it's a shame to paint any Alembic bass.
Michael DeVincenzo (jlpicard)
Member
Username: jlpicard

Post Number: 57
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Saturday, January 04, 2003 - 12:49 am:   Edit Post

Rami, I couldn't agree more! To me,Alembic is all about WOOD!! and some of the most remarkable wood that Mother Nature has to offer! Sorry if I offend anyone but...a painted Alembic??? No Thanks
Michael Delacerda (dela217)
Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 67
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, January 04, 2003 - 6:14 am:   Edit Post

Hey guys! I feel exactly the same way about paint over that beautiful wood. I own a series 1 (that I have been trying to sell by the way) that is black over macassar ebony. What a shame. If it were not black, I am sure I would be more inclined to hang on to it. I sometimes get tempted to send it back to get refinished. But I think I should just sell it to some one who would appreciate the black.
Daniel Tracey (dannobasso)
Junior
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 22
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2003 - 8:08 am:   Edit Post

I know that all who own these pieces of art enjoy the wood. There are some musical genres where these basses will not be accepted as "authentic"as a part of the music. Though I do not agree I understand. I am a part of a dark punk band called Doomtree. www.doomtree.com I (with extreme help from Mica) had an almost black Excel 5 finshed for this project. I also sent back my 83 Spoiler in solid Koa and maple to be finished black for a stage spare and am looking to have a twin for the Excel 5 ( but with ebony board instead of pau ferro) made. I would never use a bass other than Alembic. But I have to consider the reaction of the audience to what I use. Could you imagine Stanley using a Hondo? Jimmy Johnson a Hartke? Won't fit. I stillhave all my other babies in coco bolo, flame koa, quilted maple, figured walnut, flame maple , and rosewood to keep me company. At least I will not "sell out" like others (some very famous folk I may add) and use an inferior instrument because I'm getting paid to. Perhaps Mike, you could post a picture of your black bass for consideration?
Danno
Michael Delacerda (dela217)
Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 69
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, January 05, 2003 - 6:20 pm:   Edit Post

I just posted a picture of my black bass in the Swap Shop section.
Josh Miley (rabidbassist)
New
Username: rabidbassist

Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Tuesday, March 18, 2003 - 3:24 pm:   Edit Post

Just a thought but couldnt u stain it black instead of painting it? that way you could see and feel the grain but it would be black.
Paul Schmitz (pas)
New
Username: pas

Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2003 - 7:04 am:   Edit Post

Painting or staining Coco Bolo....Heresy!

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