| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2158 Registered: 6-2000 |
Lots of goodies for you, Joey!     The woods all look great. These pictures do not show off the grain as nice as it actually looks. The fine sanding always kills the quilt/flame until the paint hits it. With any luck, I'll be posting some with sealer coats for you by the end of next week. | ||
| smiley
Junior Username: smiley Post Number: 11 Registered: 10-2004 |
Holy Cow!!! Wow that far exceeded my expectations on what it would look like. Thanks to the Alembic team for putting up with all my emails and calls, I know that you all are very busy but it means a lot to me to actually see my baby in person. Mica I have a couple of questions. Can I have the jack input mounted on top? And second, what are the main differences between the skylark humbuckers and the ones used in the further and tribute models? Thanks again. | ||
| pace
Member Username: pace Post Number: 94 Registered: 4-2004 |
Another little "darling" as I think Susan would put it. That is an extremely attractive body shape~ I think it's growing on me. I take it that this will have the Skylark electronics package?!? | ||
| smiley
Junior Username: smiley Post Number: 12 Registered: 10-2004 |
Yes it will but I am seeing if I could put in the humbuckers that are in the further model. I don't know if they sound any different but I like the square shape better. | ||
| jalevinemd
Intermediate Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 134 Registered: 12-2003 |
Joseph, Congratulations on the start of your new guitar. I am both excited and jealous at the prospect of Little Bear having a sibling out there. You will be thrilled with the results. As far as the jack location is concerned. I originally wanted it face-mounted as well. However, these bodies are VERY small and there's not much real estate on the top. Even if it were possible to do so, I would recommend against the face mount for purely aesthetic reasons. It's going to get awfully crowded up there and you don't want to detract from what will surely be an exquisite top. Jonathan | ||
| pace
Member Username: pace Post Number: 95 Registered: 4-2004 |
BTW, I like how the shape of the HG Skylark pickups accent the curves of the body & coco bolo on Jon's guitar. The rectangular HG-4 (?) should look attractive against the straight grain of the Flame Maple.... | ||
| smiley
Junior Username: smiley Post Number: 13 Registered: 10-2004 |
I think you might be right on the top mounted jack. As far as feeling jealous its your fault, you and Susan came up with a awesome new guitar body style.(lol) When I saw your guitar I knew that it was the "one" for me. I can't wait to see more pics when they get the chance to post them. | ||
| jalevinemd
Intermediate Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 137 Registered: 12-2003 |
Thanks for the kind words. When I first saw the drawings of what they'd come up with, I knew it was the "one" for me as well. Regards, Jonathan | ||
| susan
Moderator Username: susan Post Number: 83 Registered: 5-2002 |
Joey, Sorry it's taken me a while to catch up here but by the time you had inquired about a change in the pickup style, the instrument had already been routed. Actually it's for the best, the HGR pickups( Skylark style) looks best with the curvaceousness of the Darlin Guitar. Mica took pictures today and will be posting them later. The guitar now has her contouring, showing off the various body laminations quite nicely and some sealer coats that really make that Quilted Maple "pop". -susan | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2164 Registered: 6-2000 |
Chip wants to make it clear that it's no accident this top looks so nice:   And you will still be blown away in person - I always say that, but it's always true. | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 1073 Registered: 5-2002 |
The view of the quilt from the end is very nice! And Susan's right, the contouring of the body laminations is pretty neat! This is a great guitar! | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 544 Registered: 3-2004 |
What a great eye for wood layout! I love the chevron-style quilt pattern. It's nice in playing position, but really stands out in the vertical pic. It's almost too pretty to play! Maybe you should get another to play and just leave that one on a stand for people to look at? (Message edited by bsee on December 07, 2004) | ||
| rklisme
Intermediate Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 154 Registered: 5-2004 |
Wow Very nice guitar. I don't normally chime in on the guitar threads but I really like this one. I wonder why? Congratulations, you are one lucky fellow. Rory | ||
| smiley
Junior Username: smiley Post Number: 14 Registered: 10-2004 |
Wow!!! No worry's about the pickups Susan, I have complete trust in your selections. The top is one of the most sweetest quilt jobs I have seen. Of course since it's my guitar I might be a little biased.(lol) Thanks for the great photo's Mica and keep them coming. | ||
| tom_z
Member Username: tom_z Post Number: 79 Registered: 7-2004 |
Oh my!! What a beautiful piece of maple. That looks so yummy! Great looking guitar, Joey - I'm a big fan of this body style as well. Tom | ||
| smiley
Junior Username: smiley Post Number: 15 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Mica, do you have some more pics?  | ||
| smiley
Junior Username: smiley Post Number: 16 Registered: 10-2004 |
Oops double post! (Message edited by smiley on December 16, 2004) | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2196 Registered: 6-2000 |
Just one more before I go on vacation:  Until I get back, there won't be much different looking as your guitar get several more coats of spray. I didn't get a picture of the mini dot inlays James did before the fingerboard got taped up for spray, but they do look cool. | ||
| 811952
Advanced Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 335 Registered: 10-2003 |
That's one very sexy guitar! | ||
| 1stbass
Junior Username: 1stbass Post Number: 47 Registered: 11-2002 |
I agree, You know it is not fare having pictures like that posted, I'am a married man. | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 369 Registered: 1-2004 |
Thou shall not be tempted, my friend! ;-) Wilfred | ||
| marcm
Member Username: marcm Post Number: 63 Registered: 12-2003 |
congratulations joseph! it's one of the most beautiful, dramatic-yet-understated instruments i've seen in my first year in the club. the top and back are spectacular, and the body accents work perfectly with the two substantial purpleheart neck lams is the fingerboard purpleheart as well? marc | ||
| smiley
Junior Username: smiley Post Number: 17 Registered: 10-2004 |
Thanks guys for all the wonderful comments. No the fingerboard is ebony with small dot inlays. Its wierd that this is my first Alembic, I haven't even played it yet and I am planning on the next one already. Mica I hope you have a great vacation and to all my fellow Alembic brothers, have a happy holiday season. | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 609 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hello Joey, I thought you might appreciate a little Christmas present; I am not as experienced as Mica in taking pictures of instruments, but I think you get the idea. She'll be there waiting when you get back. Valentino  | ||
| tom_z
Member Username: tom_z Post Number: 88 Registered: 7-2004 |
Wow!! Beautiful guitar!! Ever since I saw Jonathan's coco bolo guitar I've been wondering what it would look like in maple. I see that it is amazing. Congratulations and enjoy. Tom | ||
| jalevinemd
Intermediate Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 142 Registered: 12-2003 |
I'll tell you...of all the guitars I ever have owned, currently own, or even have seen, this is by far my favorite shape. I echo Tom Z's sentiments. The petite body lends itself so well to the almost cloud-like quality of that quilted maple. Wait until you play it Joey. If you throw on one of the 4" Moody straps, this thing is as light as a feather. Enjoy! Regards, Jonathan | ||
| smiley
Junior Username: smiley Post Number: 21 Registered: 10-2004 |
Thanks Valentino you just made my day. I am speechless. She is more beautiful than I pictured her. I will be home in just a little over 2 weeks and I will be thinking of her everyday. | ||
| smiley
Junior Username: smiley Post Number: 23 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi me again. Man I can't stop gazing at her. My ears are itching to hear what she sounds like. Valvil you did an excellent job with the photo, thanks again. | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 1118 Registered: 5-2002 |
Val; great photograph of a gorgeous guitar! | ||
| staemius
Junior Username: staemius Post Number: 15 Registered: 12-2004 |
Boy howdy - absolutely gorgeous! Congrats! | ||
| hollis
Senior Member Username: hollis Post Number: 551 Registered: 11-2003 |
Joseph, What a beauty! One of the things that always blows me away is that the pictures never even come close to the beauty of the real thing.... That being said......WOW! Enjoy | ||
| lbpesq
Advanced Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 213 Registered: 7-2004 |
Joey: SWEEEEEEEET! Bill, tgo | ||
| 1stbass
Member Username: 1stbass Post Number: 53 Registered: 11-2002 |
Joey; That is outstanding. That is one of the sweetest guitars i have ever seen. LOL. Doug | ||
| dgcarbu
Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 54 Registered: 6-2004 |
Joey, What a fantastic looking piece of art! Congratulations!!! Darrell | ||
| smiley
Junior Username: smiley Post Number: 24 Registered: 10-2004 |
Thanks all for the wonderful compliments. I will be back home in less than 2 weeks and will post pics in the SHOWCASE when I get a chance. I wish everyone a Happy New Year! | ||
| marcm
Member Username: marcm Post Number: 65 Registered: 12-2003 |
joey did you specify custom shaping on your omega? it seems to be slightly oblate, or maybe it has a touch of heart-shape to it whatever it is, it works perfectly with the body shape and every other detail to make a very beautiful guitar, one that even a bass player can love! happy new year marc | ||
| davr35
New Username: davr35 Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2004 |
That's it.. now just make is a MK deuxe 4 string and I'll take it Dave |
