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moonliner
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Username: moonliner

Post Number: 80
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2013 - 11:41 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Mica,
I think I'll go with red LED's.
Also, we had talked about black mother of pearl for the cloud, but I think I'd like to go back to a white cloud (perhaps with a bit of character)
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7892
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, January 11, 2013 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post

Done and done!
moonliner
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Username: moonliner

Post Number: 81
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, January 11, 2013 - 6:32 pm:   Edit Post

Awesome and awesomer!
moonliner
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Username: moonliner

Post Number: 91
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, January 19, 2013 - 11:18 pm:   Edit Post

Hello Mica,
I'm curious about adding oval inlays on the fingerboard. Could you send me a PM please?
Thanks
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7896
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, January 21, 2013 - 5:20 pm:   Edit Post

OK, check your email there, Keith.
moonliner
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Username: moonliner

Post Number: 92
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, January 21, 2013 - 5:38 pm:   Edit Post

Sweet! Let's do MOP inlays!
moonliner
Intermediate Member
Username: moonliner

Post Number: 118
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, March 26, 2013 - 10:53 pm:   Edit Post

Hello Mica,

I emailed a picture today to show the headstock and why I think Phil's might be a little different. It's probably just the angle but let me know what you think.
Also sent some money :-)
moonliner
Intermediate Member
Username: moonliner

Post Number: 130
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2013 - 1:53 pm:   Edit Post

I might like to use black MOP for the ovals. Can we chat about that?
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7965
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, April 12, 2013 - 6:14 pm:   Edit Post

Oh sure... call me anytime.
moonliner
Intermediate Member
Username: moonliner

Post Number: 133
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 6:05 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Mica,

I think the natural abalone is a bit too much for me, but I appreciate the pictures. What I love about black MOP is the subtle colors (pinks, greens, purples) but what has me hesitating is that they can disappear when viewed from a different angle.
Any ideas? I love the gold MOP on my signature bass... bottom line, I want something that blends with the instrument, but might be just a tad fancy... just a tad.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7970
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 6:17 pm:   Edit Post

Well, these are kinda pricey but...

silver bound ovals.

...they might have the balance of blending in and a tad fancy you are looking for. It's black mop with a silver frame.
moonliner
Intermediate Member
Username: moonliner

Post Number: 134
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 6:53 pm:   Edit Post

:-)

I LOVE how that looks and believe me I've been agonizing (well, that's a bit of a harsh term)... um, fantasizing about that option for a long while now. I only get one shot at this fingerboard really, so I want to make it what I really want. Do you think it might be too much for my thin little neck to handle visually?
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 7971
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 7:03 pm:   Edit Post

I think it can handle it. I'm going to email you a big picture or two to check out.
moonliner
Intermediate Member
Username: moonliner

Post Number: 135
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, April 18, 2013 - 7:10 pm:   Edit Post

Oh great! Thank you.
moonliner
Intermediate Member
Username: moonliner

Post Number: 137
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 - 12:45 am:   Edit Post

Hi Mica,
Did you get my email in response to the pictures you sent? If my math was correct, then I say let's do it!
cje
Intermediate Member
Username: cje

Post Number: 130
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Thursday, April 25, 2013 - 1:10 pm:   Edit Post

Moonliner - I feel your pain! I agonized over the fingerboard for many months (as I suspect Mica did). After many mockups and more emails than I care to admit to, Alembic delivered exactly (and I do mean EXACTLY) what I wanted. Fun, huh?!?
edwin
Senior Member
Username: edwin

Post Number: 1521
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, April 28, 2013 - 3:10 am:   Edit Post

Gotta say, after tonight's gig with some crazy lightshow the club had, I would have loved to have LEDs in my Starfire. Definitely a couple of oops moments.
moonliner
Intermediate Member
Username: moonliner

Post Number: 141
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, April 29, 2013 - 4:06 am:   Edit Post

Hi Edwin, as fancy and over the top as they may seem to most people, they sure are dang helpful!
And speaking of fancy, I decided to pull the trigger and go with black MOP bound in silver. This is a dream bass, and I wanted a touch of understated, classic elegance...... The silver tree of life on Jack's bass always fascinated me, but I didn't want to get too fancy (plus I couldn't afford it). This little touch of silver encircling dark, colourful pools seemed a nice compromise.
CJ, thanks for the note.... It's nice to know others feel is exquisite 'pain'

(Message edited by Moonliner on April 29, 2013)
moonliner
Intermediate Member
Username: moonliner

Post Number: 146
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, May 06, 2013 - 3:23 am:   Edit Post

Mica, can we put an LED dimmer pot/knob on the control plate please?

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