| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1257 Registered: 6-2000 |
Your Series II has begun:   The top and back laminates:   These Quilted Coco Bolo laminates are really interesting. Plenty of deep looking quilts abound, but unlike some of the others we've made, these still have a strong typical Coco Bolo graining with the dark lines. Very pretty. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1258 Registered: 6-2000 |
Up close on one of the laminates:  | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 762 Registered: 9-2002 |
I really have to consult a shrink. This wood reminds me at "Snowflakes in a forest". I don't think that "snowflake' would be the appropriate name for your bass. It's more a name for a pony in a children movie. Anyway: congrats and patience Brother Jeff Paul the bad one (ok Mica ...and for you too!!) | ||
| jeff
New Username: jeff Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2003 |
Paul: thanks for the kind words. I am really excited about this bass and the quilted coco bolo in particular. I agree that "snowflake" wouldn't be my first choice for this bass - I have the feeling that Susan or Mica will think of a cool name. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 815 Registered: 9-2002 |
Brother Jeff, welcome to the club! I think a lot of people are very curious to see this beautiful wood transform in an excuisite bass. Can you tell us something about the model? Some features? Paul the bad one | ||
| jeff
New Username: jeff Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2003 |
Paul, thanks for the welcome. Other than the gorgeous quilted coco bolo, this Series II bass will feature ebony neck laminates, triple omega body shape and a roman numeral inlay in honor of one of my bass gods - John Entwistle (and his Status "buzzard" bass). I know that Susan has put in quite a few hours working on the inlay design and I'm sure that it will be both unique and beautiful. Susan also says that she is adding her own small touch to the bass but she won't tell me what it is. The bass should be completed sometime (I hope) in mid-February. Can't hardly wait. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 823 Registered: 9-2002 |
Brother Jeff, we all are anxious to see this beautiful specie of the low frequencies producing kind (jeeez). If JE is your bass god ...he has quite some addicts here in this club ...Spyder Ollie to name one of them. It Susan is inspired ...wew ...great things are going to happen! Beware my friend! But ...you must be patient. Try to think "zen" the ultimate "nothing", the art of patience as the highest goal ...believe me ...you'll need this kinda wabble! Paul the bad one | ||
| senmen
Intermediate Member Username: senmen Post Number: 146 Registered: 7-2003 |
Uuaaah, who woke me up? I am here, Spyder-Ollie as Paul TBO said..... And yes, JAE was and is my biggest influence and bass god..... Oliver (Spyderman)  | ||
| jeff
New Username: jeff Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2003 |
Oliver: what a fantastic picture of you and that beautiful Spyder bass! When I first saw this picture, I thought that you may be British and standing on the balcony of your flat surrounded by lovely English gardens. In fact, I did a double-take because you look like John's body double! By the way, I'm sure that you must have seen the recent DVD of the Who live at the Royal Albert Hall. Isn't it great? My wife and I were fortunate enough to see a concert there a few years ago. I was blown away by the venue and the massiveness of the organ pipes. Are you building any new Alembics? | ||
| senmen
Intermediate Member Username: senmen Post Number: 167 Registered: 7-2003 |
Jeff, many thanks for this kind words. I feel honoured. No I am german and this is the balcony of our flat. As for this pic I wanted to do this pic "JE" style following the cover of his TLTH album. Thanks for the "body double" but I think I am weighing a little bit more than John did.... John was and is my main bass influence and honestly said my playing style is VERY influenced by him. I am still on the search for JE memorabilia and my biggest dream would be to get one of his original basses he played. BTW I also showed this pic to the Who´s keyboard player and the last drummer of John´s solo band, and they told me the same than you did. Crazy world!!! The Royal Albert Hall DVD is great and I am looking to as many DVD´s and Video and listen to as many CD´s of him and the Who I can get to further explore his playing style. My favorite basses John played have ever been his Alembic Spyder basses and I have dreamed to get one for more than twenty years. There had been a period of nearly 10 years that I haven´t made any music and then last June I went to the Alembic site following a sign from above and I saw the news about the Spyder limiteds. The 4string is here and I have ordered a second one, the Spyder 8string too. The 8string is still at my dealer as I still have to make some money but I will hope to get it soon. I am planning to do a Who or a John Entwistle tribute band. I think I would prefer a John Entwistle tribute band; not to copy him but to remind the world what a great bass player and person he was!!! Take care and again many thanks Oliver (Spyderman)  | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1392 Registered: 6-2000 |
Well, Valentino already told you how we are all in love with the front of the peghead. For those who don't know, afer Tony carved this bass and did the final scrape on the peghead, he had to bring it to the office to watch us all gawk at it.  i'm sure you can see what he meant, and that was before the finish was on it. Just stunning.  Too bad thsi stuff is so darn difficult to photograph. Just very little contrast.  Up close you can see what I mean. Enjoy! | ||
| eastcoastepic
Junior Username: eastcoastepic Post Number: 23 Registered: 10-2003 |
As a serious Triple Omega fan, I thought I had satisfied my appetite by buying one last year, and now Mica is torturing me all over again by posting these pics. I don't know if I have ever seen dark Coco Bolo look so good. What a sound this bass will produce - Ebony neck laminates and Coco Bolo top. Rami, are you also drooling? | ||
| mattheus
Member Username: mattheus Post Number: 95 Registered: 5-2003 |
And it strikes again...... What can a man say about this. Just staring in silence and admiration. Mattheus | ||
| basstard
Member Username: basstard Post Number: 71 Registered: 3-2003 |
*gasp* *droooooooooooooooooooool* | ||
| jeff
New Username: jeff Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2003 |
WOW! I'm sure that many of my fellow Alembic Club members have experienced the incredible adrenaline rush I just did when they know that pictures of their new bass have been posted here, and they ever so slowly scroll down to reveal something as awesome as these pictures! The quilted coco bolo is truly magnificent but that peghead is a work of art! Hey Eastcoastepic, mattheus and basstard,I really appreciate the flattering comments. And Tony, you are going straight to heaven. Thanks Mica and Valentino for your comments and the pictures. I can't wait for more. | ||
| bigbadbill
Member Username: bigbadbill Post Number: 60 Registered: 10-2003 |
Ack-ack-ack-ack-ack!!!!!!!(That's the sound of me choking by the way) Just when you thought you'd ordered your dream bass.....Jeff, I am not worthy. I have never seen the like. I've ordered the knobby headstock on my triple O, but that is the knobby headstock to beat all knobby headstocks. In fact I'd be happy just to have the headstock! As for the rest of the bass......I don't know how you can sleep at nights knowing you are going to be receiving that. Its an absolute masterpiece. Congratulations are certainly in order, but are hardly necessary.....I can't wait for more pictures either! All the best Shaun | ||
| jeff
New Username: jeff Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2003 |
Thanks Shaun....I have already lost sleep over the expense of this bass. Now I get to lose more sleep anticipating how beautiful the bass will look and sound. | ||
| 811952
Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 86 Registered: 10-2003 |
I think I'm going to have to start borrowing Paul TBO's stocking... That is simply the most beautiful instrument I have ever seen. Wow. Let me say that again for emphasis: Wow. There are not words that do it justice. Beautiful... John the Paul the John the Other Paul One too, or something like that.. | ||
| dadabass2001
Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 70 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'd have a heck of a hard time deciding whether to play such a beautiful piece of art, or just sit and hold it, at arm's length ... then up close ... then with my nose almost against the strings ... then slowly OOPS! excuse me, I've gotta go do something Mike | ||
| bassman10096
Intermediate Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 138 Registered: 7-2003 |
It really IS amazing to look at, isn't it? Just too pretty! Bill | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1463 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hey Jeff - remember how I was telling you a couple of days ago how awesome the logo turned out? Well..  The roman numerals were almost done when I took this shot:  It's looking great! | ||
| bigbadbill
Member Username: bigbadbill Post Number: 95 Registered: 10-2003 |
Omigosh. How AWESOME is that logo????? Jeff, when this is finished, if you ever feel the urge to give it away to someone less fortunate, I'll be first in line!!! (I have a feeling I may be waiting a LOOOOONG time....)  All the best Shaun | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1141 Registered: 9-2002 |
Absolutely nice. I liked this project already from the "snowflakes in the wood" stadium. Now ...well ...it's REALLY growing! The logo ...those Roman numbers ....WOW. In what are those roman numbers cutted out?? Paul the bad one | ||
| effclef
Junior Username: effclef Post Number: 50 Registered: 1-2004 |
My description of this project would be: SONIC JEWELRY. Outstanding. EffClef | ||
| susan
Moderator Username: susan Post Number: 25 Registered: 5-2002 |
Paul, The numerals are cut out of Golden Mother of Pearl Susan | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1145 Registered: 9-2002 |
Thanks Moder Susan. I always thought that mother of Pearl had also a kind of design in it, kind of "swirl". Great! NIce work! Paul the bad one BTW: how is your husband Ron doing? STill sick? Recovered? It has been bad I read. | ||
| eastcoastepic
Junior Username: eastcoastepic Post Number: 49 Registered: 10-2003 |
Jeff, How dare you??!! I had the baddest Triple O in NJ, until now. Would it have hurt you to order a Rogue or Essence?! Geez, now I'm #2, and I am not happy Let me know when you take delivery, and I'll meet you at Exit 16 (195) to compare our 'weapons of mass entertainment'! Sincere congratulations, and best of luck trying to concentrate at work after you actually meet her face to face (you'll know what I mean in a few weeks)! Get ready................... Chris | ||
| jeff
New Username: jeff Post Number: 6 Registered: 12-2003 |
Hey everyone, I apologize for the late response but I do have a good excuse. On Monday, March 8, my wife gave birth to Elizabeth - all 8 lbs, 14 oz. of her! She and my wife are both healthy and happy so that now I can think more about the birth of this beautiful bass. Mica, you did not exaggerate - that logo looks like a fine piece of jewelry (thanks effclef). Hey Eastcoastepic, think of our Triple O's as a couple of bad-ass Jersey boys - brothers! Hopefully, I can see you perform sometime in the future. Thanks again Shaun and Paul for the kind words. Mica and Susan: the Roman Numerals look beautiful and the design is just the way that I envisioned. Fantastic! | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1173 Registered: 9-2002 |
Congratulations Jeff!!! That's a great thing to happen! Don't forget: Low frequencies bring peace and quiteness over those young borns (ask Brother Paul the fake one -the artist formerly known as Dino) Paul the bad one | ||
| hollis
Member Username: hollis Post Number: 66 Registered: 11-2003 |
Congatulations on the blessed event! And that is indeed one bad-ass bass guitar! |
