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mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 2818
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 4:58 pm: |  |
The real thing:
And a detail shot, so you can see how all the laminates lined up:
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davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2605
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 6:14 pm: | |
The detail of the laminates is really nice! I like how not only the bookmatch to center top but also the Maple and Purpleheart body laminates wrap around and give strength and color to the Maple omega tip from the neck-through. |
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1276
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 7:05 pm: | |
Sharp as all Hell! |
jlpicard
Advanced Member
Username: jlpicard
Post Number: 252
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, November 18, 2005 - 7:16 pm: | |
What impresses me the most about this stinger is the incredibly tiny width of burl redwood that runs down the top of the stinger! I have often wondered how Alembic would do a bookmatch-to-center w / stinger body. Now I know. Very impressive carving skills, but then again I have come to expect nothing less from Santa Rosa! |
jerico
Junior
Username: jerico
Post Number: 27
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 5:53 am: | |
That is off-the-charts cool! |
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952
Post Number: 569
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 6:46 am: | |
Wow. I'm glad it's not mine, because I am not worthy. Very, very nice. And to think we're talking about physical appearance here. Just imagine the sounds that are going to come out of this monster!
John |
eastcoastepic
Intermediate Member
Username: eastcoastepic
Post Number: 161
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 19, 2005 - 9:22 pm: | |
Unreal craftsmanship; almost like "if I didn't see it myself, I wouldn't have believed it".
Just beautiful.
Congratulations Paul!
(Message edited by eastcoastepic on November 19, 2005) |
foth
Junior
Username: foth
Post Number: 49
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2005 - 2:06 am: | |
Wow! The idea was to create the illusion of a thin tapered stinger and you nailed it. The burl top lam and the maple pinstripe are needles! Nice goin' Peter! The stinger is still substantial though, with a butcher block end. I think there's an ebony neck lam hidden in there somewhere. The purpleheart accent lam was Susan's idea.
It's nice to see the extended horn. It looks like the strap pin will be over the 14th fret. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 2842
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Monday, December 05, 2005 - 5:24 pm: | |
It seems I'm always in the shop when something interesting is happening on your bass, Paul!
I caught your bass right after the front routing.
And here getting the mounting holes drilled.
Here is cleaning up the routing and getting ready for the final carving. Next step, sealer coats! |
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1413
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 5:18 am: | |
This one just keeps gettin' better!
(Message edited by kmh364 on December 06, 2005) |
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1414
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 5:18 am: | |
The PH lam just glows against that spectacular burl redwood! |
foth
Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 51
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 2:55 pm: | |
Action shots...cool!
Kevin, that accent lam really does glow in that top pic, almost like there's a light behind it.
Mica, is there anything you can do at this point to ensure that I'll have truss rod action with low tension strings like TI jazz flats? I've already had my SI up for a heat bend, and my rogue is always at it's limit over here in the land of dry. Thanks for the pics! |
bigbadbill
Advanced Member
Username: bigbadbill
Post Number: 221
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 10:54 am: | |
Somebody make it stop!!!!! I wonder how may of these I could buy if I sold my house???? |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 2864
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 07, 2005 - 10:08 pm: | |
I'll let James know about the TI Jazz Flats. Meanwhile, your bass got its first sealer coat:
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foth
Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 52
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 5:10 am: | |
Hey, it's back!
Very riverine. I've always been fascinated by the relationship of wood and water.
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kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1447
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 7:15 am: | |
Say it like Scotty would: Fookin' great, Captain! |
groovelines
Advanced Member
Username: groovelines
Post Number: 260
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 8:14 am: | |
Gasp-argh-wheeze...I don't know how you guys manage to wait these out? The anticipation would drive me nuts. Stunning bass, Paul.
Mike |
bassfingers
Junior
Username: bassfingers
Post Number: 11
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2005 - 9:32 am: | |
Oh my giddy Aunt!!,that is truly a thing of beauty.I'm excited on your behalf Paul.Way to go mate!. |
crgaston
Member
Username: crgaston
Post Number: 62
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Sunday, January 29, 2006 - 10:24 pm: | |
Please show us more! |
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic
Post Number: 2252
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 12:57 am: | |
It COULD be my PC at school but IMHO in the two last pictures that georguous bass (haaaa it IS good to be a Paul) turned in a little white square with a red X in it ...really funny how basses can change HA!
Paul TBO |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 3033
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 6:32 pm: | |
There were a couple of days when the picture index went haywire, and my investigations haven't yet lead to an answer. So, here's the missing picture I last posted:
Maybe Paul can post his last image too. |
foth
Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 66
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 2:27 am: | |
Ok, now we're caught up.
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crgaston
Member
Username: crgaston
Post Number: 63
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 5:18 am: | |
Now that's some serious customer service! |
foth
Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 93
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 3:29 am: | |
Here is a couple of full bass shots from today's visit. Thank you for your time Susan and Mica!
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kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1863
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, April 26, 2006 - 6:46 am: | |
Stunning! |
jeff
Intermediate Member
Username: jeff
Post Number: 119
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 7:56 am: | |
This bass is simply incredible. I love the shape and I really admire this wood. The bass reminds me of one of my former beloved Alembics, and makes me yearn to go down that path again. |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 3718
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, April 27, 2006 - 5:35 pm: | |
Impressive! |
jlpicard
Senior Member
Username: jlpicard
Post Number: 429
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Friday, April 28, 2006 - 1:34 pm: | |
It looks like hot volcanic carmel! |
foth
Intermediate Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 131
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 1:56 pm: | |
I took this pic a couple of days ago. The logo is really colorful, like a stained glass window. There's something like soap swiped across on the left.
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tbrannon
Advanced Member
Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 280
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 2:03 pm: | |
What a beautiful shot- Amazing craftmanship and some stunning Abalone/Paua. |
jlpicard
Senior Member
Username: jlpicard
Post Number: 461
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 9:12 am: | |
Beautiful logo! The color of the abalone works so well against the wood and the general tone of the logo itself. |
foth
Intermediate Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 134
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 11:05 am: | |
Thanks Toby, thanks Mike. Yup, the work that comes out of Alembic is always inspired and visionary. |
the_8_string_king
Advanced Member
Username: the_8_string_king
Post Number: 375
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, January 25, 2007 - 10:45 pm: | |
Awesome. Beautiful. INTIMIDATING!!! |
mele_aloha
Junior
Username: mele_aloha
Post Number: 32
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 8:45 pm: | |
Definately the most beautiful logo I have yet to see!!!!!!!!!! WOWOWOWOOWWOWWWOWOWOW WOW WOW
The problem is----
I want one LOL!
Very RICH looking though, nice honest.
You get em bro, damn nice |
foth
Intermediate Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 135
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 - 3:02 am: | |
Aloha Paul! Mahalo nui loa.
I asked for a real colorful logo like their poster, and that's what they came up with. |
estring
New
Username: estring
Post Number: 9
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, April 13, 2007 - 2:30 am: | |
beautiful looking instrument! Im sure it It will sound equally as beautiful too!!WOW!!!!congradulations! if you ever get an oportunity in life to circle the earth in a spacecraft,make sure your fingers are doing the walking on this bass!! again!!beautiful instrument,congradulations-Chris |
foth
Intermediate Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 170
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 1:40 pm: | |
Hi Mica & family
I was wondering where this one sits in the inlay waiting line for the new year...
P&GV (peace & good vibes) :o)
Paul |
briant
Member
Username: briant
Post Number: 78
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 1:00 am: | |
That is an absolutely gorgeous bass... but three years? What has taken so long!? Was it just a lot of TLC between you and the Mothership (which I could totally see) or what? I have a feeling that Alembic #3 for me is going to be a very long term and ridiculous project even though on paper it will look so totally simple. Just wondering man... that is an incredible instrument. |
5stringho
Advanced Member
Username: 5stringho
Post Number: 207
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 5:33 am: | |
This is gonna be OUTSTANDING! Good things DO come to those who wait. Over-the -top wood, one of the most exquisite inlays I've seen (and that's saying a lot, considering who we're talking about!), just stunning. Can't wait to see the finished product!
Have fun, Mike, tho =] |
foth
Intermediate Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 171
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 11:20 am: | |
Brian & Mike
It'll be cool when it's done! It's waiting for fretboard and body inlays.
Paul |
wishbass
Intermediate Member
Username: wishbass
Post Number: 178
Registered: 5-2011
| | Posted on Sunday, March 25, 2012 - 7:29 pm: | |
Are there any pics of this bass finished.I didn't see it in the showcase(just wondering). |
eligilam
Advanced Member
Username: eligilam
Post Number: 359
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 26, 2012 - 7:07 am: | |
There's something sort of similar on ebay right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ALEMBIC-SERIES-II-MAPLE-BURL-TRIPLE-OMEGA-BASS-AWESOME-/150783528800?pt=Guitar_Accessories&hash=item231b660f60 |
moonliner
Member
Username: moonliner
Post Number: 59
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 09, 2012 - 10:37 pm: | |
Any shots of the completed bass? This thing is stunning! |
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