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rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme

Post Number: 379
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 3:39 pm:   Edit Post

It has been a long time since I have been around these parts but I had a visit with Susan, Mica, Mary and Ron even peeked his head around the corner today. I got a chance to see lots of magic being produced and I also got an opportunity to exchange ideas with Susan and Mica about a possible future build.




tubeperson
Senior Member
Username: tubeperson

Post Number: 495
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 3:48 pm:   Edit Post

Glad to hear that my friend! Welcome back.
tubeperson
Senior Member
Username: tubeperson

Post Number: 496
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 3:48 pm:   Edit Post

Glad to hear that my friend! Welcome back.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 11673
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 4:02 pm:   Edit Post

Cool! It always makes me smile when someone posts about visiting the shop; it reminds me of my own visit. Possible future build sounds intriguing.

:-)
mtjam
Advanced Member
Username: mtjam

Post Number: 268
Registered: 11-2011
Posted on Thursday, February 26, 2015 - 4:58 pm:   Edit Post

I like that little Essence hanging on the wall! Any more pics to share?

That's great that you got to visit. A fun time, no doubt!
5a_quilt_top
Senior Member
Username: 5a_quilt_top

Post Number: 449
Registered: 6-2012
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 7:40 am:   Edit Post

Ah yes..."The Wall of Dreams"...

I really didn't need to see this right now - but I can't look away!

Much like how the "Sirens sweetly singing" lured many a sailing vessel to the rocks - this wall is responsible for a few instances of temporary damage to my bank account - BUT WHAT A WAY TO GO!

Bottom line:

"Quality craftsmanship and supernatural tone are priceless - for everything else there's a little magic plastic card!"
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme

Post Number: 380
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 9:17 am:   Edit Post

I did not take a lot of pics but I do have a few others I can post. I should be visiting again really soon so I will take more pic's next time. Dave, intriguing it shall be!
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme

Post Number: 381
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 9:27 am:   Edit Post

some more pic's.




rustyg61
Senior Member
Username: rustyg61

Post Number: 1556
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 9:40 am:   Edit Post

Is that a short scale 6 string bass? The wide neck makes it look short!
moongerm
Intermediate Member
Username: moongerm

Post Number: 109
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 9:55 am:   Edit Post

That's Austin's 6 string. There is a Factory to Customer thread on this, 34" scale. Midi p/u too.
rustyg61
Senior Member
Username: rustyg61

Post Number: 1557
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 10:12 am:   Edit Post

Ah yes, now I remember! http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/115272.html?1417809777
edwardofhuncote
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Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 5
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post

Since I dabble a bit in instrument repair, I would love to visit the "shop" part of the shop, almost as much as the showroom. I love in the FTC threads where you can see the various cauls, forms, and clamping mechanisms in the background. There's that - "oh, so that's how they do that!" in each shot.

Alas, I haven't flown since coming off the road back in the 90's, and I deeply detest the very thought of ever getting on an airplane again. Never say never though, especially for a visit to the Alembic HQ. Heck, I could be in Santa Rosa by car in... oh, maybe 4 days. =)
rustyg61
Senior Member
Username: rustyg61

Post Number: 1558
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 1:19 pm:   Edit Post

Gregory, I also like seeing "how it's done." After my first factory tour I gained a whole new respect for these amazing instruments & the incredibly talented people who create them! I knew they were hand made but had no idea how much of what you see is done free handed, not by computer controlled machines!

It's always hard for me to take pictures when I go to the factory because I'm in such awe of the beautiful instruments & the legends who create them there! I tend to walk around with my jaw on the floor & forget to take pictures! It's truly a magical place! Here's some shots from my first visit - http://alembic.com/club/messages/449/108386.html?1310992283
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 5975
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 1:59 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Rory! Great to see you back for a visit. Hope things are good in your neck of the world.

Bill, tgo
bassfingers
Advanced Member
Username: bassfingers

Post Number: 374
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 5:01 pm:   Edit Post

Great to hear from you Rory.And please keep us posted on the possible future build.

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