| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2166 Registered: 6-2000 |
I should have caught this a little earlier in the process, but better late then never:   The wood is truly special - very inspiring. Mom has been working on the peghead inlay art, which this bass will be ready for in about a week or so. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1819 Registered: 9-2002 |
Very nice and inspiring design: it's interesting seeing the very balanced look of the body being scattered by the wood design. I always wonder what it would give to make this wood (or generally spoken all figured woods) "off-parallel"? Fi: toi make them amgled to the neck-through line andf even not equal on both sides (so the slices of wood shifted to each other). But (good ol'but) VERY NICE bass Austin!!! PTBO | ||
| basstard
Intermediate Member Username: basstard Post Number: 129 Registered: 3-2003 |
Ahhh... So beautiful!!! | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 1078 Registered: 5-2002 |
Very nice!! | ||
| mattheus
Intermediate Member Username: mattheus Post Number: 117 Registered: 5-2003 |
..... (speechless..) | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 637 Registered: 11-2003 |
OH MY GOSH! That's my new favorite! | ||
| echo008
Intermediate Member Username: echo008 Post Number: 158 Registered: 2-2003 |
Mac Ebony is my favorite wood, definitely conjures up warm, exotic thoughts. Not to mention that this bass is going to SING Sing Sing!!!! great choice.... and congrats. - Tom | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 361 Registered: 1-2004 |
It's incredible, certainly one of my all time favorites, and definitely a candidate for Featured Custom in the near future. Stunning wood recipe! Wilfred | ||
| jeff
Member Username: jeff Post Number: 84 Registered: 12-2003 |
Wow! That was the first word that was spontaneously uttered by me as I scrolled down this page. What a beauty, and soon to be a heavyweight contender with all of that ebony. Not quite in the same weight catagory as are Rami's basses, but then again, whose are? | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 711 Registered: 9-2003 |
Very nice! THe heart omega is a nice touch as are the ebony neck lams. | ||
| room037
Junior Username: room037 Post Number: 28 Registered: 9-2003 |
Wow ! My favorite wood was dark Mac. ebony, when I saw this bass. But this light Mac. ebony is SOoooo.. NICE ! I couldn't imagine the result from wood piece. I selected dark woods for my bass. http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/11903.html?1093491376 If I can get my new dream, light one will be good choice. Congratulation! Austin. room037 from Japan | ||
| almost_mingus
Junior Username: almost_mingus Post Number: 16 Registered: 5-2004 |
soooo prreettttyyyy.... (drooling) thanks for all the comments, guys.. i...cant..wait.. i love you, alembic. thank you thank you thank you!!! -Austin (sorry im being so brief..just got off a 5 hour gig...need sleep...) | ||
| rklisme
Intermediate Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 155 Registered: 5-2004 |
Austin What a beautiful looking instrument. You must be a proud papa! Rory | ||
| mint_bass
Advanced Member Username: mint_bass Post Number: 243 Registered: 1-2004 |
Austin Damn that is fine what a top wood well done. MB | ||
| 1stbass
Junior Username: 1stbass Post Number: 43 Registered: 11-2002 |
Austin That is one of the sexyest tops i have ever seen . it looks great with the "K" body. congrats. Doug | ||
| bigbadbill
Intermediate Member Username: bigbadbill Post Number: 138 Registered: 10-2003 |
That wood is incredible! BEAUTIFUL bass....hope Santa brings me one! | ||
| almost_mingus
Junior Username: almost_mingus Post Number: 17 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hey Mica I'm trying to avoid begging, but i can't take it anymore :] Any updates? Thanks!!!!!! -austin | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 630 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hello Austin, I don't have any pictures myself, although Mica might have some next week. She was trying to take some shots of your bass today, but was having problems with the lighting. I can tell you that the "A" on the back of the headstock has been done, and James was working on the stealie inlay for the past couple of days; I think he's almost done cutting it, and will probably inlay it early next week, if not tomorrow. It's looking really cool so far. Valentino | ||
| almost_mingus
Junior Username: almost_mingus Post Number: 19 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hey Val Thanks for the update, i really can't wait to see the inlays. Just out of curiosity (well, kind of)..do you happen to have any idea on an ETA? I'm just asking because my family is planning a trip to San Francisco near the end of March, and I was just wondering if it would be possible for us to stop by and pick up my bass (as well as drool over, and hopefully not on, some other peoples' instruments). Maybe just wishful thinking, but there's nothing wrong with that :] Thanks again, Val!! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2237 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's that "A" inlay on the back of the peghead:  Looks way cool. I'll have to do another body shot in setup, on the last ones autofocus failed me. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2239 Registered: 6-2000 |
Lots more paint on it, but it doesn't show much in the photo:  James did the circular part of the front peghead inlay last week, and today I found him filing down the completed logo:  It looks totally awesome! | ||
| rklisme
Intermediate Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 165 Registered: 5-2004 |
Austin I love this bass, nice choice of woods! Rory | ||
| davr35
Junior Username: davr35 Post Number: 20 Registered: 12-2004 |
great logo I love that heart omega cut Dave | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 634 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hello Austin, you should definitely come visit us when you're in the area. I guess we COULD hold on to your bass that long, if you really want us to, but it's bound to be ready well before that. I think it should be done by the end of February, unless you ordered gold plated hardware, in which case it might go into March (can't remember, not at work right now). Valentino | ||
| almost_mingus
Junior Username: almost_mingus Post Number: 20 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hey Val and Mica thanks so much for the update! I looooove the inlays...the cloud on the stealie/logo is BEAUTIFUL. I don't think I'd be patient enough to let you hold on to her after she's done...but we'll definitely stop by while we're over there, anyway. I can wait to see her in person! Thanks soooo much!!! Austin BTW...just out of curiosity.. what materials are the blue and red in the inlay? | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 1291 Registered: 5-2002 |
Cool !!! | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 729 Registered: 9-2003 |
That Alembic/SYF logo is the sh*t! Wow! I didn't know Mica & Co. would mod their logo like that. | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 478 Registered: 6-2002 |
Well, you've proven that one can even get a personalised Alembic logo! Not really my taste, to be honest - though obviously a lot of skill has gone into designing and creating it - but I sure hope you have many years of happy ownership in front of you. Now about that inlaid A on the back of the peghead - that's simply brilliant. What a shame to hide it there ... I wonder how long it will be before others start ordering that on the front. | ||
| grateful
New Username: grateful Post Number: 7 Registered: 12-2004 |
Stunning bass, here's wishing you much bliss playing it (when you get it). The Alembic/SYF logo looks better than the one on Phil's quad bass: really beautiful. | ||
| almost_mingus
Junior Username: almost_mingus Post Number: 21 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hey Val It may be a little early, but can you make sure that when my bass goes in to set up that it gets strung EADGC, instead of with a low 'B'. I was just staring at the inlays and it crossed my mind.. dont want anybody to have to do any more work than they have already :] Thanks man... I really cant wait to play her! Austin | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 421 Registered: 1-2004 |
I absolutely love the 'Grateful Alembic' logo! Now this little o'Deadhead REALLY wishes he was living closer to Santa Rosa so his EVH and Orion could also be graced with one of these! Wilfred | ||
| almost_mingus
Junior Username: almost_mingus Post Number: 36 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hey Mica, Any chance for some finished pics? Thanks! austin | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2281 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's the finished view from the front:  Please drop a line when you receive it. I'll save the back view so you have something to be surprised about. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 1441 Registered: 5-2002 |
Wow! I love those pickup covers! | ||
| almost_mingus
Junior Username: almost_mingus Post Number: 38 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hey Mica, I just got the bass, and it is the best playing, sounding, looking, etc... bass i have ever had the pleasure of holding. I already feel at home on it, as if i was measured before it was made :] I really appreciate all the extra work you and val put in to updating this thread, etc. (thanks for making sure it got a high c, val!!). I'm sure you hear it all the time, but that doesnt make it any less true; you guys are the greatest. With no other company do I feel like I actually have a say in what happens with the product. Again, I truly appreciate everything you guys have done... and I'm already running through ideas for my next one (but i think this will tide me over for a while!) :] Thank all of you so, so much. Austin. | ||
| eastcoastepic
Intermediate Member Username: eastcoastepic Post Number: 115 Registered: 10-2003 |
Congratulations, Austin....she is absolutely beautiful. Let us know how all that ebony sounds when you come down off of your Alembic-induced 'high', OK? Very best of luck with her.... | ||
| rklisme
Intermediate Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 175 Registered: 5-2004 |
Austin What a great looking bass, congratulations on your new arrival! Enjoy! Rory | ||
| lbpesq
Advanced Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 348 Registered: 7-2004 |
Austin: Way cool, dude! Incredible top. If it sounds even half as good as it looks it will be one helluva bass! May you play in good health and make a lot of wonderful music. Bill, tgo | ||
| jeff
Member Username: jeff Post Number: 100 Registered: 12-2003 |
As I said before Austin, I really love the exotic look of the ebony you selected for the laminates on this bass. With the ebony neck lams, she should sound powerful and majestic. Now that you have the bass, please tolerate a few questions. How much does she weigh? How does the bass balance on the strap with the ebony in the neck? And, of course, how would you characterize its sound in the bass, midrange and treble? Thank you and congratulations. | ||
| almost_mingus
Junior Username: almost_mingus Post Number: 39 Registered: 5-2004 |
Thanks guys.... I really cant get over how amazing this bass is :] Jeff: After i saw your post, i decided to go play her for a while with your questions in mind... not that i really needed a reason to play her, but all the better, anyway. The bass weighs very SLIGHTLY less than my MK Standard point in coco bolo. So what the balance k drops in weight from the shape it definitely makes up for with all the ebony. It balances very well on a strap, but kind of takes a neck dive when sitting. As far as the sound is concerned, I'm not sure it can accurately be put into words :] It has the epic set up on it; Volume, Pan, Bass, Treble. I like to keep the electronics pretty simple, and just play with my amps and effects, etc. But direct to my Ashdown/Ampeg set up, it sings in several voices. My favorite so far reminds me a lot of my graphite neck basses, which i love. I dont know if you're familiar with Oteil Burbridge, but i've found a pretty similar tone to his, and it's GORGEOUS. It also gets a pretty authentic Jazz Bass thump sound, but with clearer highs. I've only had it for a day, so i'm still experimenting. All in all, it's the cleanest sound i've ever heard. If you can't tell from my rant, I'm in love. So i must get back to her! :] Thanks again for all the comments, guys!!!!! Austin |
