| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2172 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hi Graeme. There's not much to look at yet, but here's where you'll get to see the whole thing take form. Here's the very first part of your bass:   | ||
| jacko
Member Username: jacko Post Number: 71 Registered: 10-2002 |
Woo-Hoo, You've no idea how happy this has made me this morning. i'll probably spend most of the day just looking. Only one thing Mica, shouldn't the title be Rogue for Graeme | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 287 Registered: 4-2004 |
I KNOW THE FEELING JACKO- just got home and i am staring - all i could see last night was on my laptop :-) | ||
| lothartu
Member Username: lothartu Post Number: 69 Registered: 8-2003 |
I'm hopeing to join the "Woo Hoo!" club myself soon. So is this a 5 or a 6 Europa? - Jim | ||
| jacko
Member Username: jacko Post Number: 72 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jim. As you can see from the title change, I'm getting a rogue - 5 string fretless with coco bolo top laminate and purpleheart neck laminates. graeme | ||
| lothartu
Member Username: lothartu Post Number: 72 Registered: 8-2003 |
Cool, it's definitly sounding like a CocoBolo christmas over at Alembic. I think I must be the only person getting a bass done that isn't going to be CB. - Jim | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2181 Registered: 6-2000 |
Nice to chat with you today. Here's that "weird" piece of Coco Bolo I was telling you about:  Let me know if you like it. | ||
| jacko
Member Username: jacko Post Number: 73 Registered: 10-2002 |
looks fantastic Mica. Just the effect I was looking for - very 'different'. lets go ahead with this. graeme p.s. hope the move goes well | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2184 Registered: 6-2000 |
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the top, it's really unusual, and dynamic. Bob was happy you shared his taste. | ||
| lbpesq
Intermediate Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 190 Registered: 7-2004 |
WOW!!!! What an absolutely gorgeous piece of cocobolo! Mica and/or Val: Is there anymore like this? I'd be very interested in a piece like this for the back of my custom Further. Bill, tgo | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2190 Registered: 6-2000 |
One with the clamps in action:  And that top is under the gluing caul:  Bill, we've always got weird wood around. Of course, no two pieces are ever the same, but I bet we've got something that has a similar "spirit" as this one. When are you going to be in Santa Rosa next? | ||
| jlpicard
Intermediate Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 112 Registered: 7-2002 |
Mica or Val, What a great piece of Coco! Is that picture oddly exposed or am I seeing lots of yellow in the grain? From past experience, what will the color of this board end up like after you shoot the finish? Will it be more toward the reddish-orange end of the spectrum? It seems like cocobolo changes color so much every time a picture is posted on the same project that it becomes difficult to make a decision based on what I see. One that comes to mind is Rory's cocobolo bass in that the first posting of the raw piece the wood appears dark brown yet when finished a beautiful deep reddish tone surfaces. I find that facinating but difficult to predict. I leave it in your expert hands. Mike | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 304 Registered: 4-2004 |
wow- graeme you dog you=lol what a nice piece of coco.... | ||
| jacko
Member Username: jacko Post Number: 78 Registered: 10-2002 |
ohhh yes! Can't wait to see it under some finish. | ||
| jacko
Member Username: jacko Post Number: 87 Registered: 10-2002 |
hey Mica. happy new year and I hope your move went well. Valentino mentioned that the fingerboard was almost finished. Any chance of some pictures to keep me motivated? graeme | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 616 Registered: 7-2002 |
Mica is not here today; she will be in and out for the next few days because she is moving house; she just finished working on the featured custom yesterday. Hopefully she'll have time for some updates next week. Valentino | ||
| jacko
Member Username: jacko Post Number: 88 Registered: 10-2002 |
No problem Val, thanks for the update. | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 310 Registered: 4-2004 |
take deep breathes graeme- :-) | ||
| jacko
Member Username: jacko Post Number: 89 Registered: 10-2002 |
Ha! you too jeff - looks like I'm not the only one who needs a fix ;-) | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 311 Registered: 4-2004 |
oh yes,,,,, its true its true,.,,,, shakin.,,,, | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2210 Registered: 6-2000 |
Just starting to get a little caught up here, but there's always so much to do, but that's a good problem to have. Here's a couple of shots from last week in the finish department:   That wood really "popped" out with the finish. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1878 Registered: 9-2002 |
Now you HAVE to admit that the shape of the peghead REALLY matches the body. NICE bass!!! PTBO | ||
| jacko
Member Username: jacko Post Number: 93 Registered: 10-2002 |
oooooh, what can I say. I've just sat and looked at this for about ten minutes. That wood certainly is fantastic and PTBO, you're right about the peghead. That's why I chose it although I still think my epic looks right with the cone ;-) My boss is wondering if I'm going to do any work today. With this to stare at? He must be joking. Thanks Mica, you've certainly brightened up my day. | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 320 Registered: 4-2004 |
JACKO how'd you pass me by? lol looks sweet mayber we'll ship together.. | ||
| jacko
Member Username: jacko Post Number: 94 Registered: 10-2002 |
jeff, it must be about 5 am where you are. Why aren't you asleep ;-) Graham at bassworld was convinced he'd be able to collect it at NAMM on the 20th. I didn't think it was likely at first but you never know, Hope springs eternal.. (Message edited by jacko on January 14, 2005) | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 398 Registered: 1-2004 |
Jeff, "it's a long way to the top if you wanna rock & roll", but luckily in this race "the winner" AND the loser "takes it all" LOL! Beautiful Rogue, Graeme! That wood 'popped out' great, I love it when Coco Bolo is as clearly grained as that. Truly the birth of a classic beauty... Wilfred | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 322 Registered: 4-2004 |
couldnt sleep my friend i am first on susans drawing list for a tweaking of the wolf inlay design. the angst shall pass.... its all good- like mule says there are no losers. we are all winners | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 105 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hey Mica, How about posting those completed pictures you told me about? i've been drooling with anticipation ever since ;0-) graeme | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 350 Registered: 4-2004 |
QUIT COMPLAINING! LMAO | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 106 Registered: 10-2002 |
hell i'm not complaining jeff, just drooling. oh and by the way, STOP SHOUTING! ha! | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 351 Registered: 4-2004 |
grame we are brothers on this journey | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2238 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's your bass, finished and hanging in the shipping room:  It's simply stunning. | ||
| rklisme
Intermediate Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 164 Registered: 5-2004 |
Wow, what a great looking instrument you should be one happy man! Enjoy. Rory | ||
| flaxattack
Advanced Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 352 Registered: 4-2004 |
wowwwwwwwww i am so happy for you its beautious | ||
| rover
Junior Username: rover Post Number: 12 Registered: 2-2003 |
Stunning. I love that wood. Congratulations. Rob | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 107 Registered: 10-2002 |
Now that looks absolutely fantastic. The Coco Bolo has turned out just how I wanted and I love the lighter coloured mahogany, reminds me of honey Thanks ever so much Mica, you've certainly made my day. Only another couple of weeks and I'll be holding this beauty. Can hardly wait. Graeme | ||
| jeff
Member Username: jeff Post Number: 97 Registered: 12-2003 |
This beautiful piece of coco bolo appears to be melting. I also love the contrast between the darker and lighter sections of the wood. A very attractive bass overall. Congratulations Graeme. | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 1295 Registered: 5-2002 |
I like the contrast too; and I thought it was something other than mahogany. | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 109 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'd assumed it was mahogany as i didn't specify anything different but it is alot lighter than the body of my epic.  Perhaps Mica can confirm. | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 635 Registered: 7-2002 |
It's mahogany. It will get darker over time. Valentino | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 116 Registered: 10-2002 |
just got off the phone to the retailer. this beauty should be in my grubby mitts on friday. graeme | ||
| lbpesq
Advanced Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 321 Registered: 7-2004 |
Graeme: Take a few deep breaths AND GO WASH YOUR HANDS! (LOL). Enjoy your new baby, Bill, tgo | ||
| grateful
New Username: grateful Post Number: 9 Registered: 12-2004 |
Graeme: She sure is a beauty: wishing you two a long, happy relationship! Grateful, ago (another guitar one!) | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 118 Registered: 10-2002 |
She's arrived! Words can't express the joy I'm feeling right now. As good as Mica's pictures are, they can't compare to the real thing. in the scottish sunlight this afternoon, the cocobolo is glowing. I've tried taking some photos with my daughters digital but it's not very high quality so i'll get some on my 'real' camera and try to get them posted next week. graeme | ||
| dmldds
Junior Username: dmldds Post Number: 21 Registered: 12-2004 |
Graeme, That is one beautiful bass.... Enjoy! Regards, DML | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 1383 Registered: 5-2002 |
Congrats!! | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 129 Registered: 10-2002 |
For anyone who's been watching this thread, I've finally got round to posting some pictures in the showcase section here.. http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/17164.html?1110651970 Graeme |
