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moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 285
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 05, 2014 - 8:46 pm: |  |
Is there any chance for a light touch of stain to golden-up the pickup ring? If it's going to be a timely addition then I can pass on it. |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 287
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 - 7:32 pm: | |
The oil finish on the pickup ring is great. Let's move ahead with that please. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8323
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 2:55 pm: | |
Since we communicated after this post last night, I'll update that we were making an oil vs. light stain test. I'll also update that you've decided on stain. Onward! |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 289
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 - 4:23 pm: | |
Thank you! |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 291
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2014 - 2:23 pm: | |
Any cool news to report this week? |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8326
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2014 - 8:18 pm: | |
I know the last coat of oil went on that plate, but it's in the drying room, and it's waaaaaaaaaaaaay to stinky in there for me to sneak in and take a picture. If I pop over sometime this weekend I'll get one for you, otherwise it will be Monday. |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 292
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 24, 2014 - 3:20 pm: | |
Thank you Mica. I look forward to the next update. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8331
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 - 7:30 pm: | |
I know you got the picture of the bridgeblock routed this week, and I wanted to surprise you with a picture of the ring with all the oil on it, but I was very lame and didn't realize I was on manual settings on my camera, and so the image was almost black. But I coaxed a little contrast out of it, so what the heck!
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moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 293
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 01, 2014 - 5:07 pm: | |
Hi Mica,
Could we possibly chat on the phone for a few minutes when you have some time?
Thanks |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 294
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 2:27 am: | |
Christmas is coming early! It looks like I'll be picking up my bass soon, and in celebration of this glorious event I added a bit to the top of the Christmas tree!
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tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 1655
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 6:54 am: | |
^ Awesome |
smokinbear
Intermediate Member
Username: smokinbear
Post Number: 200
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 7:46 am: | |
Cool😀😀😀😀 |
moongerm
Junior
Username: moongerm
Post Number: 49
Registered: 8-2013
| | Posted on Thursday, December 11, 2014 - 11:08 am: | |
Nice! |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 295
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 - 1:11 am: | |
Here are some pics Mica sent the other day.
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tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 1657
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 - 7:22 am: | |
Hell yes. Loving this and can't wait to see it all put together. Really like that tailpiece choice. Reflective of the Alembic bird shape tailpiece, yet a definite nod towards to old school mustache bridges. Really, really nice. |
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus
Post Number: 3802
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 - 7:41 am: | |
OH YES ! _____ I like like it -----I like it alot . |
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin
Post Number: 1875
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 - 9:23 am: | |
Is that a big capacitor hanging off that wire in the electronics shot, up above the plate?
Looks great! |
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 1658
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 - 11:31 am: | |
Pretty sure it's a flux capacitor, Edwin. This bass is definitely going Back to the Future! |
adriaan
Moderator
Username: adriaan
Post Number: 3177
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 - 1:31 pm: | |
Take me to the bridge - 76AC070 - I knew it looked familiar. Nice touch! |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 296
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 - 4:45 pm: | |
Yep, that's in inspiration for the tailpiece choice. Thanks to Mica for making that happen. It's the perfect shape for this bass. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8344
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 - 5:25 pm: | |
Ha! The large cap one way to deal with the 5-pin output on this bass. I just noticed it when I took the picture, so it's something I have to be aware of when trying to fit a 5-pin in a Stanley bass. In this bass, there's loads of room, so no problem. |
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin
Post Number: 1876
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 1:03 am: | |
How does the cap get used in the 5-pin output? I'm not familiar with how that would be used in the circuit, especially an electrolytic. Is it some sort of on board power supply reserve or anti-ripple device?
TIA
Edwin |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 297
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 13, 2014 - 1:53 am: | |
I must admit, I have no idea what that thing is...... I'd be interested in learning though! I really should have some basic understanding of what's under the hood :-) |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 298
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 5:04 pm: | |
Strings on, pickup ring off (for adjustment)
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edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin
Post Number: 1882
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 5:57 pm: | |
Very nice! The transformation is awesome!
Are the pickups spring mounted? I'm thinking I really should have done mine like this. Adjusting the height is a real PITA. |
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus
Post Number: 3817
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 5:58 pm: | |
That piece of Maple is really beautiful . |
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus
Post Number: 3818
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2014 - 6:29 pm: | |
That piece of Maple is really beautiful . |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8355
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 - 5:15 pm: | |
Really happy with the finished result!
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mtjam
Advanced Member
Username: mtjam
Post Number: 234
Registered: 11-2011
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 - 5:26 pm: | |
That came out great! |
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin
Post Number: 1885
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 - 6:21 pm: | |
It looks awesome! I can't wait to hear it!
Congrats, Keith! You are going to have years and years of musical joy! |
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus
Post Number: 3828
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 - 6:50 pm: | |
Absolutely Superb ! |
tmoney61092
Senior Member
Username: tmoney61092
Post Number: 938
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 - 8:17 pm: | |
Further proof that Alembic needs to make a hollow body like this!
~Taylor |
dead_head
Member
Username: dead_head
Post Number: 61
Registered: 5-2014
| | Posted on Monday, December 22, 2014 - 8:24 pm: | |
That came out great, Keith! Congratulations, and best of luck! |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 300
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 9:07 am: | |
Thanks everyone. I could not be happier!
I'm flying home today (wish me luck) and will post more pics and details later this evening. It was an amazing trip, and I'm so grateful to Mica and everyone at Alembic for making this dream come true. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 8356
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 1:43 pm: | |
Moments after Keith arrived on Sunday:
And there was much rejoicing! |
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus
Post Number: 3829
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 1:56 pm: | |
Such a great pic ! |
moongerm
Member
Username: moongerm
Post Number: 69
Registered: 8-2013
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 7:55 pm: | |
That is absolutely wonderful! Congratulations! |
smokinbear
Advanced Member
Username: smokinbear
Post Number: 202
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2014 - 9:18 pm: | |
AWESOME!!!!!!! |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 301
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 2:17 pm: | |
I'm so happy with the bass! It has far exceeded what I imagined.
I'm very grateful to all the people at Alembic for making my long held dream come true.
It plays like a dream, and the tone is fat, round, even and balanced. I could not be happier!
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edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin
Post Number: 1887
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 2:33 pm: | |
Congrats, once again! That's been my experience with a Starfire with this kind of modification. I think the bridge alone adds a huge amount to the basic tonal improvements. The original Starfire bridges are a huge source of loss of energy. With the sustain block and brass bridge, the whole bass resonates. I can only imagine that the ebony fretboard increases the crispness and definition and I'm sure the electronics are just superb. With so much going on with the harmonic structure of the tone, the filters have a lot of material with which to work. I love being able to focus in on different parts of the attack of each pickup with the filters. This is one bass I really want to experience in person! Thanks for doing this.
Oh yeah, it looks really cool, too! |
moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 302
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 2:41 pm: | |
A couple more pics from the glorious day.
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moonliner
Advanced Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 303
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 2:59 pm: | |
Thanks Edwin!
I did a gig with Scott Law last night, and while it was an acoustic show, I used my new bass for the rehearsal which was a lot of fun. We are scheming on doing gigs with it in the future. Scott also raved about your tone. We definitely need to get our basses together! |
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin
Post Number: 1888
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 3:02 pm: | |
I think it's time for Scott to book a Colorado tour and hire you! |
tncaveman
Advanced Member
Username: tncaveman
Post Number: 257
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Thursday, January 08, 2015 - 7:30 pm: | |
That is a sweet looking final project. It's so cool seeing the steps involved. One impressive looking bass!
Stephen |
rustyg61
Senior Member
Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 1484
Registered: 2-2011
| | Posted on Friday, January 09, 2015 - 9:54 am: | |
Congratulations Keith! The look on your face says it all! |
wisconsindead
New
Username: wisconsindead
Post Number: 5
Registered: 8-2014
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 - 6:02 pm: | |
Awesome to see it finished. It looks great. Lets get a sound clip! |
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