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davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2588
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 7:59 am: |  |
Nice!! |
hardy
Junior
Username: hardy
Post Number: 16
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 - 3:36 pm: | |
Mica/Susan/Val,
Last time we spoke there was a major problem with my bass which required the neck to be completely ripped out and replaced... Any news as to where we are on this? Any photos on the progress? Will it be ready by Christmas? Please let me know... I'm dying to get it in my hands!
Hardy |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 806
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 17, 2005 - 7:58 am: | |
oh man hardy..... this is sad news if true.....
but......
they ownt ship anything substandard... and they will do an excellent job of redoing it,....
heres a big hug...((( )))))
we hangin in there with you..... |
hardy
Junior
Username: hardy
Post Number: 17
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 3:51 pm: | |
Yes Jeff, It's true... Susan called me herself to give me the bad news... Seems the neck twisted at the last minute and Susan even said she had only seen this a few times since they started the company. After I got off the phone I wondered did someone build a reg 34" (instead of a 32") scale bass and they didnt catch it until final inspection? Doesnt matter I guess as long as they live up to their reputation. And so far they are doing just that (which will keep me coming back) They are ripping out the neck and replacing it. The new one will have ebony laminates in the neck so this wont happen again. I was Sooooooooo looking forward to getting it in my hands... Guess I'll be waiting a little while longer. Thanks for the hug, but It's me/us that should be giving you one... Really sorry to hear about your cat... I know you miss him.
- Hardy |
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme
Post Number: 263
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 8:29 pm: | |
Hardy
Got a chance to see your bass when I was at Alembic a week or so back and it looks sweet. Val did point out the neck issue though and informed me that it would have to be re-done. You will be happy when it finally shows up at your doorstep.
Rory |
bob
Senior Member
Username: bob
Post Number: 552
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 20, 2005 - 10:31 pm: | |
Hardy,
Susan Don't Lie (could be a song title, eh?).
Sure, they make a mistake every once in a while, but many of us have seen them admit those publicly, right here in this forum. As you note, they will make it right, whether an unfortunate accident, misunderstanding, or simply a bad piece of wood.
My custom was set back a few months by a bad neck, though at least it was discovered before the body was assembled. So I feel your pain, but look on the bright side: as a result of the delay, now you're getting ebony lams. The extra time allowed me to change some things for the better as well.
So try your best to be patient. Maybe it's karma.
-Bob
(Love the grain placement in the body and peghead.) |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 819
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 4:46 am: | |
yes and they fessed up to making the wrong neck for my tribute....
better it to happen in their hands and not when it got in yours....
and if i know susan... they are probably doing something nice for you too |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 820
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2005 - 4:47 am: | |
i bet the ebony was on them.......with no upcharge |
smokin_dave
Advanced Member
Username: smokin_dave
Post Number: 246
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 - 3:15 pm: | |
Sorry about reading the problems with your new baby but the good people at Alembic will make it right and probably better than originaly planned.I had a problem with one of my Alembics and I was very satisfied with the repair and service.Alembic does stand behind all of they're products and Alembic service is second to none.
LONG LIVE ALEMBIC. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 2935
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 5:15 pm: | |
Take II. Mentally prepare yourself... deep breaths....
Finish is scraped off and the new neck with Ebony laminates in place. Ready to route and should be back in spray in week or so. |
byoung
Intermediate Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 164
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 04, 2006 - 5:54 pm: | |
Can you enter the custom fingerprints on the quote generator?
Brad |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 2958
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 10:47 am: | |
Now in spray!
 |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 888
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 2:36 pm: | |
all right mica!~!!!!
way to go
looks poifect to me....
can we get 1
WE TOLD YA SO HARDY!
.......
lol
excellent |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2997
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 12, 2006 - 5:14 pm: | |
Very nice!!! |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 476
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 12:35 am: | |
Looking good Hardy. it won't be long now. Alembic have done a superb job replacing that neck.
Graeme |
bassfingers
Member
Username: bassfingers
Post Number: 58
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 5:42 am: | |
Hi Hardy,
Great to see this one draw nearer to completion,especially after the neck incident.
Simon. |
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme
Post Number: 279
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 13, 2006 - 6:40 am: | |
Hardy
Wow, this is turning out to be one great bass. I know you will be very excited to see it show up at your door step.
Rory |
hardy
Junior
Username: hardy
Post Number: 18
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 17, 2006 - 9:46 am: | |
Thanks for all the support from everyone in the group... There was never a thought that anyone misled me as I stated I "wondered" about them doing it wrong... Too used to dealing with second rate bass companies I guess... But they have come thru as I know they would. Susan has taken very good care of me. Their reputation is everything. And that have kept that reputation alive and well. This is gonna be a AWESOME bass! I cant wait to play it! Thanks for all the support once again... It shows me just how great a company this is!
Hardy |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 3004
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2006 - 2:35 pm: | |
It's getting closer...
Hanging out for its new peghead inlay and fretting. Then back to spray for the last few coats. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 3088
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, February 21, 2006 - 11:42 am: | |
Rubbed out on Monday:
Should be buffed and setup by the end of the week. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 3123
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, March 10, 2006 - 10:37 am: | |
It's been a few days since I was supposed to post this for you, Hardy:
It turned out great - the wood is absolutely electric. |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 563
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 12:03 am: | |
WoW!! That's looking really nice. Congratulations Hardy. Gotta love that coco bolo.
Graeme
(Message edited by jacko on March 11, 2006) |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 3431
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, March 11, 2006 - 8:18 am: | |
Wow!! What a wonderful bass!! |
bigredbass
Senior Member
Username: bigredbass
Post Number: 673
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 12:41 am: | |
I 've never liked the cone pegheads and always tried to imagine an Essence with the Crown peghead . . boy I had it right! Too cool for school. If I ever have one built, I SURE HOPE my first neck goes south and wind up with ebony neck laminates.
If you think these pictures are making you nuts, ya better have smelling salts handy when it gets there and you open the case, because THIS one is very special, I can just sense it.
Congratulations!
J o e y |
olieoliver
Member
Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 70
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 4:48 am: | |
I like it better with the Crown too. |
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic
Post Number: 2328
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, March 12, 2006 - 9:36 am: | |
mmmmm i have colleagues ovehee!!!
PTBO |
hardy
Junior
Username: hardy
Post Number: 20
Registered: 5-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 5:40 pm: | |
I also hope my new bass at least looks as good as this (second attempt) bass. I hope that after the 3rd try the other bass (#3) this one is one I will keep... I'm getting tired of waiting. - H$ |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 3730
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 31, 2006 - 7:10 pm: | |
We cut the neck off this bass when it had a catastrophic failure days before shipping (hey, it happens). We replaced the neck, and when it was delivered, Hardy discovered that the 24th fret dimension was incorrectly applied. We can't take a neck off a second time, so the bass in these build records is actually hanging in our showroom right now.
Hardy's second bass has it's own build record on a separate FTC thread. |
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