| Author | Message | ||
| steven mateer (fretless5)
New Username: fretless5 Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Painting or staining Coco Bolo....Heresy! |
