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mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 7738
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 6:14 pm: |  |
The bass is sitting by my mom's office so that the MOMENT the pickup arrives, it will get the attention it needs.
Erik calls it "dark and stripey" |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 415
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 30, 2012 - 6:58 pm: | |
... And so this bass will be known as "Dark and Stripey" from now on. |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 3183
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2012 - 1:24 am: | |
Wow! Eric has certainly grown!
graeme |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 433
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 26, 2012 - 9:57 pm: | |
bump. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 7827
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 9:05 pm: | |
Ugh. The Roland pickup is still backordered. Hope to get some details about a ship date on Monday. Dark and Stripey is getting dusty waiting for it  |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 7844
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2012 - 11:38 am: | |
I called Roland again and the pickup is STILL backordered, with no ETA. At least I confirmed with a technical person there today what the dimensions of the internal control board is, so I can get this puppy in routing this week, and then on to spray so we can be making progress while we wait for this part to arrive. |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 442
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 5:28 pm: | |
Well that's good news. Hopefully they'll decide to actually make the part at some point.
Thanks mica. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 7845
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 - 6:09 pm: | |
I asked if they were discontinuing it, and they assured me they will have them again. |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 455
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 - 4:47 pm: | |
Anything new here? |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 7909
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 6:01 pm: | |
Yes! As of yesterday I have the Roland pickup IN HAND. Look for good stuff here shortly - and also an email in your inbox. |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 456
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 - 9:30 pm: | |
Email responded to. Thanks mica! |
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952
Post Number: 2279
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, March 01, 2013 - 12:10 pm: | |
That boy's growing like a weed! (the bass looks awesome as well)
John |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 473
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 09, 2013 - 12:05 am: | |
bump
classico needs friends. |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 490
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 - 6:36 pm: | |
Did this ever make it to spray? |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 498
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 3:28 am: | |
so.... |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8037
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, October 24, 2013 - 6:25 pm: | |
So I saw the holes in this guy and I always seem to meet him when he's sanded between coats (not good for pics) or no access to the room because things are still wet. I'm sure I'll get some updated photos for you within a week or so. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8048
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, November 01, 2013 - 7:10 pm: | |
Couple of snapshots. Still more finish to go, but getting close now...
 |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 11228
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, November 01, 2013 - 7:19 pm: | |
Beautiful!! |
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 1589
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 01, 2013 - 7:28 pm: | |
That's a lot of holes!! Series II + some extras? |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 499
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Friday, November 01, 2013 - 10:11 pm: | |
Nice! Thanks Mica!!!
Series 2 + Roland Synth pick up and led switch. |
adriaan
Moderator
Username: adriaan
Post Number: 3065
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, November 02, 2013 - 2:47 am: | |
Just wonderful! |
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 894
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 02, 2013 - 7:25 am: | |
I saw it at the Mothership. Just spectacular. But you must need hands the size of feet to play it! |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 500
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, November 02, 2013 - 5:22 pm: | |
if i remember the measurements correctly, this neck is actually smaller than the 6 string i'm currently playing. so i should be okay. |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 514
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 24, 2014 - 7:14 am: | |
anything new here? |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8150
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2014 - 5:45 pm: | |
Yeah! I have to get some pics of the aluminum bridge block and such, will get something to see for ya next week.
Maybe just another 4ish weeks to go now. |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 518
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Friday, March 28, 2014 - 8:09 pm: | |
Sweet! Thanks mica! |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 520
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2014 - 8:57 pm: | |
Hey Mica, just sent you an email about a possible factory visit. Just a heads up. |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 533
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Friday, August 08, 2014 - 4:27 am: | |
anything new? |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8225
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, August 08, 2014 - 10:45 am: | |
On the calibration bench right now, should be shipping next week - let's email/chat on the phone to coordinate shipping address and arrival date. |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 534
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Friday, August 08, 2014 - 6:01 pm: | |
whaaaat. awesome. I'll send you an email now, and try to give you a call in the next couple of days. |
moongerm
Junior
Username: moongerm
Post Number: 27
Registered: 8-2013
| | Posted on Friday, August 08, 2014 - 7:19 pm: | |
Sweet! |
bonesrad
Intermediate Member
Username: bonesrad
Post Number: 112
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 1:59 pm: | |
This is going to be one of the most elegant Alembics ever made. I'm very excited to see the finished product.
Bones |
briant
Senior Member
Username: briant
Post Number: 682
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 1:31 pm: | |
Final lounging about the office shot(s)? |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8240
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 7:44 pm: | |
Looks so purdy!
 |
artswork99
Moderator
Username: artswork99
Post Number: 2002
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 6:48 am: | |
wow! congrats! |
jcdlc72
Advanced Member
Username: jcdlc72
Post Number: 372
Registered: 11-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 7:12 am: | |
And with that GK pickup, if you EVER get tired of exploring itīs tonal possibilities, you can spend another whole bunch of countless hours hooking and combining it with synths and stuff... Oh, the envy!  Enjoy it in good health!!! |
adriaan
Moderator
Username: adriaan
Post Number: 3132
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 9:52 am: | |
Makes me want to reach out, grab it and play it for a day or two. For starters. What a bass. |
moongerm
Junior
Username: moongerm
Post Number: 28
Registered: 8-2013
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 10:40 am: | |
Phenomenal work! Unreal! Congratulations Austin! |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 11462
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 10:45 am: | |
Congrats Austin! |
briant
Senior Member
Username: briant
Post Number: 683
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 11:12 am: | |
I would very much like to play that bass sometime. |
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 1649
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 2:26 pm: | |
Wow. Really, really nice features. I love the accent lams and the hint of the ash showing through on the contour. Love the wood pickup covers contrasting. |
eligilam
Senior Member
Username: eligilam
Post Number: 422
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2014 - 2:58 pm: | |
My new computer wallpaper. Congrats. |
zomnius
Junior
Username: zomnius
Post Number: 31
Registered: 9-2013
| | Posted on Friday, December 05, 2014 - 12:01 pm: | |
is that a midi pickup near the bridge?
WHAT an awesome bass. Alembic is by far the most stunning brand on earth... |
zomnius
Junior
Username: zomnius
Post Number: 32
Registered: 9-2013
| | Posted on Friday, December 05, 2014 - 12:02 pm: | |
incredible,
midi pickup? |
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo
Post Number: 1440
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 27, 2015 - 7:40 pm: | |
Austin, I just got here from a different thread (Alembic visit).
This bass is righteous- beautiful especially the back of the neck. . . . May you use it well! |
darkstar01
Senior Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 536
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 2:08 pm: | |
Thanks! Should be shipping next week... can't wait! I was at the factory a couple of weeks ago, and I picked it up for a second, but I barely played it. Didn't want to tease myself!! It's pretty spectacular in person. Although seeing some of the things in the works at the shop just makes you think "damn, why didn't I think of that?!" |
moongerm
Intermediate Member
Username: moongerm
Post Number: 115
Registered: 8-2013
| | Posted on Sunday, March 01, 2015 - 6:12 am: | |
Very cool Austin! I saw it when I was out there and it is spectacular! |
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