| Author | Message | ||
| grateful
Member Username: grateful Post Number: 60 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hi Alain, The last inlays were decided on in March and I'm not going to add any more now as I've already got one on the headstock, one behind the bridge, and custom fret markers. You'll have to wait and see what they are. Mark | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 104 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Mark , ...i understand now , you already have some almost everywhere on your guitar !!!...surely is a true piece of art !!! Did you ever call Val or Mica to know how far was your guitar in the construction process ? ALAIN | ||
| grateful
Member Username: grateful Post Number: 61 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hi Alain, No I haven't called Val or Mica: that would be hassling which I've vowed not to do. I'm just going to wait patiently until I hear from them. Alembic's inlay work is so awesome I just had to have some. I knew it would add to the build time but the wait will be so worth it! Mark | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 105 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Mark , What kind of music do you play ? Are u playing in a band ? | ||
| grateful
Member Username: grateful Post Number: 63 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hi Alain, I'd've thought my user id here would imply what music I like. I attempt (poorly) to emulate the style of the late, great Jerry Garcia. I used to be in a band called "The Herb Cowboys". The bass player is now with "The Cosmic Charlies" having moved to London. But I'm hoping my new guitar will inspire me to great things. Mark | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 106 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Mark , ...hum hum...yes , i should have guessed it !!! We are actually building a website for our band and i don't find that so easy ...we'll include some live pics and video clips , but i don't know when it' ll be ready . Playing live live is what i prefer from everything else ; so good to share music you like with an audience ; did u ever come to Belgium ? ALAIN | ||
| jacko
Intermediate Member Username: jacko Post Number: 194 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi Mark. What's the live music scene like on the north yorks coast? It's taken me the best part of 4 years to find a decent band since the last one split up. There seem to be plenty gigs up here now though. 4 years ago edinburgh seemed to be a cultural wasteland for rock music. graeme | ||
| grateful
Member Username: grateful Post Number: 64 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hi Alain, I couldn't agree more about playing live: to quote Jerry, he said "Making an album is like making a ship in a bottle, whereas playing live is like rowing a boat on the ocean." I visited Ghent a few years back and thoroughly enjoyed it, even though I don't drink beer. Hi Graeme, It's always hard finding people to play with, but there is a lot of music round here. There is a local deadhead bassist but he's more into "ships in bottles" than "rowing"! Did you attend any of the Wembley 1990 shows? I've just acquired them. Mark, ago | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 107 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Mark , Next time you come to belgium , we could try to meet with other belgian alembicians like paul ( tbo ) !!! Should have a nice time !!! Still no news from santa rosa ? ALAIN ...i'm looking forward to see your new guitar ! | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 114 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Mica , Hi Valentino , ...just a simple question : will it be possible to see a picture of my " finished " bass before shipping ? I thank you very much in advance . ALAIN | ||
| jeff
Intermediate Member Username: jeff Post Number: 105 Registered: 12-2003 |
Well, it has taken me awhile, but I finally had a chance to look at this page. First, allow me to congratulate you Alain on your choice of woods for this bass and second, please forgive my bass-envy as that quilted maple is simply stunning. | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 115 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Jeff , Thank's for the kind word . It's my first custom made series 2 alembic and i must admit that i 'm far more than happy ! Actually , i can't wait for it ...this month is going to be long , very long...i should have it in end of june or july... I also looked at your terrifffffffic bass , i can't find words ...no one on earth has a bass like yours !!!!!!!!!!! great instrument jeff ! I really hope mica is going to post one ...or several pictures of my bass in its final state with the wineburst finish and all the electronics...i keep fingers crossed ! Thank's again Jeff ALAIN | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 118 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Valentino , Once again and never tired of this , it was such a pleasure to talk to you yesterday ! Thank's again for your smart advices given in all the process of building a custom bass . ...i appreciate you take great care of my health by hesitating to post new pics of the finished work ( :-)))) ) , but as you know , i took all my pills at the same time , so you can drop them all now , i'm readyyyyyyyy !!!....and here in belgium , we have NO FEAR !!! ah ah ah ...ask Paul TBO !!! ALAIN | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2482 Registered: 6-2000 |
Pictures seem to come in threes for you:  If you ever doubted your finish choice, you mind should be at ease. Looks stunning.  You can take in the whole thing. Enjoy!! (oops - peghead pic was waaaaaay too big) (Message edited by mica on June 02, 2005) | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2483 Registered: 6-2000 |
 On this one, we masked over the logo since the darker parts of the wineburst finish would obscure it weirdly. I think it's turning out great. | ||
| rraymond
Intermediate Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 178 Registered: 6-2002 |
A Maze Ing! Congratulations, Alain! Reid | ||
| grateful
Member Username: grateful Post Number: 78 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hey, Alain, It can't be long now: those latest pix are lovely. The quilted peghead is particularly awesome. Mark, ago | ||
| jacko
Advanced Member Username: jacko Post Number: 211 Registered: 10-2002 |
i agree. I particularly like the way they've masked the logo so it didn't get sprayed. I thought it looked a bit odd when they sprayed over the logo on steves maple Europa. http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/13602.html?1107637847 graeme | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 119 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Mica , I love counting by 3 or threes... I'm still alive after those pics...what can i say ??? tell me , help me ??? thank you ? : not at all ! great ? not even enough ! i prefer to say :liserfgilrgvvtap^ù$*r568.68.s6cdftshgklimlljfgbrtyuoplkjhgfnbvcxiuyhguytr oazefo;....to make you understand how happy i am ! I'm not the only one in the case having the " alembic-pathology " ...but it's a kind of disease i prefer from all others... It's simply greatly terrrriiiiiffffffiiiiiicccccc ! ( thank you all ) x 999999999999999999999 I do love those pics and the skill of everyone at alembic's , it's reall out of common ! I ' m totally in love with the peghead and no varnish on the logo !!!!!! smart idea !!!!! Altough i find the body a bit dark , there is no doubt the picture don't do justice to the real colour of the instrument , yes i like clear colours... i'm quite sure it's great and i have no doubt about the result : simply far beyond what expected !!!! Thank's again to all the crew in Santa Rosa ALAIN | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 2029 Registered: 9-2002 |
Hey guys ...We have on the news here that there is some kind of weirdo in the nieghborhood of Huy (Belgium) singing 24/24 and 7/7 "superqualifragilisticexpeealidoces" We internated him in a resthouse. Paul the bad one mmm ........the new adress to send his new bass too is Beekstraat 16 3051 Sint Joris Weert I will be 50 in a little 2 weeks so ... | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 120 Registered: 10-2004 |
Paul , i' m still laughing 5 min after your post...man ... " sausage thing bassist " you are is too much !!!!!!!! You're the best paul !!!!! I'm actually connected 25 hours a day , i'm in the exact conditions you described me a few months ago ...everyone around me is now driving nuts because a piece of wood : but what a piece...and what wood ... and what a bass !!!!!!!!!!! let's say : ersguvroipùyoiv;îus63.9yinb +9+ 9z7u +b7 +7 +y7 +stu7 +è9i7ulikftkzeka ALAIN ...hope you understand | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2510 Registered: 6-2000 |
Well I'm confused, but still got you three pictures today.  Fresh out of spray, needs to cure a little before the final rubout, but it really won't look too much different after the rub and buff.  Of course, you get to see the back too! I don't think you've seen these yet:  You'll have to imagine them in place. | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 123 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Mica , Hi Val , ...these pictures are so great ! The front and the back look really wonderful , stunning ! The varnish coats on the wineburst make the body look so bright , so great ! ...and the flame maple is totally beautiful ! In fact , i love everything in this bass , every part is a piece of art ! Thank you so much for making my dream come true ! ALAIN | ||
| jacko
Advanced Member Username: jacko Post Number: 218 Registered: 10-2002 |
Now that really is sweet. What a fantastic looking bass. graeme | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 124 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Graeme , Thank's for your appreciation ! In fact as i said , i was a bit surprised of the " darkness " of the finish , but with the varnish coats on it , it looks much more clearer and brighter ! I really do love this finish ...and already thinking to my next bass...spalted maple , burl maple , quilted maple 5a with a blue finish , coco bolo...??? still have many years to think about it ...not before 3 years...i have to pay this baby first !!! ALAIN | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 446 Registered: 7-2003 |
Alain, wow this bass looks great. I am eager to see the final result.... Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 125 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Oliver , I'm also looking forward to see it in its final state with pickups and red led's everywhere...!!! By the way , you're everywhere on the net : on bass central : oliver is there , on alembic's : oliver is also there...you're a great alembic owner and it would be great to meet , belgium and germany are close...i sometimes go to köln...music store or shopping...let me know if it's possible for you ! ALAIN | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 447 Registered: 7-2003 |
Alain, of course. Anytime. I live in Dueren, approx. 30kms from the belgian border. As said your new baby really looks great. I am also anxiously waiting for my new Alembic: a Dragon Wing in JE style, with bird´s eye maple top and back..... Let me know when you have time.... Oliver(Spyderman) | ||
| dubalbal
Intermediate Member Username: dubalbal Post Number: 128 Registered: 10-2004 |
Hi Oliver , Dueren : great !!! i know this place : i was based in spich for my military service in 1988 ! We'll meet soon !!! ...and also looking every day for your new baby to come : i really like this shape of body ! congratulations ! ALAIN | ||
| dmldds
Junior Username: dmldds Post Number: 34 Registered: 12-2004 |
Love this one. She's a beaut! |
