| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2592 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's your bass coming together:  Here's the body getting glued to the neck.  You need to see this up close. What great flames in the Ebony! You've read it a hundred time before, but wait until the finish hits it! This will be shockingly beautiful.  James did the inlay early on because of the laser LEDs. (Message edited by mica on July 18, 2005) | ||
| eastcoastepic
Intermediate Member Username: eastcoastepic Post Number: 137 Registered: 10-2003 |
Holy S**t, is this "flame" Macassar Ebony? I've never seen such a pattern...and the headstock...OMG, that's beautiful. Can't wait for the final pics....wow.... | ||
| paulo
New Username: paulo Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2005 |
Yes , this is my dream bass ! And it's such an incredible Macassar Ebony ! Thanks Susan for it ! | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 518 Registered: 1-2004 |
Wonderful figuring in the top wood, this'll be a stunning example of Alembic's magical woodworking once it's finished! Wilfred | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 2068 Registered: 5-2002 |
Congrats Paulo!! | ||
| jacko
Advanced Member Username: jacko Post Number: 247 Registered: 10-2002 |
Stunning woods on this Paulo. Congratulations and welcome to the club. Graeme | ||
| paulo
New Username: paulo Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2005 |
Ok, many thanks for all guys ! The name of this bass is 'Rio" . Tchau ! | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 939 Registered: 3-2004 |
That is the sweetest piece of wood I have ever seen! Best of luck with the instrument! | ||
| darkstar01
New Username: darkstar01 Post Number: 9 Registered: 6-2005 |
wow.... flamed ebony??? I'm jealous ;] very,very nice. Austin | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 753 Registered: 7-2003 |
That is one dramatic and unusually-grained piece of ebony!! Congratulations. I envy you already! Bill | ||
| bassjigga
New Username: bassjigga Post Number: 3 Registered: 8-2005 |
I'm glad to see how nice this bass is turning out because I have a bunch of macassar ebony that looks very similar. Won't be ready to use for some time though. | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 451 Registered: 9-2002 |
I just love the chocolate-streaked ebony! J o e y | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2617 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hard to see at this angle, but it's the first shot of the back on the thread:  | ||
| paulo
New Username: paulo Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2005 |
Great ! But I'm very curious to see the front of the bass ! | ||
| abidu
New Username: abidu Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2004 |
Wonderfull Bass!!!! Congratulations PJ!!! I hope see it soon. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2636 Registered: 6-2000 |
Almost done:    These pictures were just before we fitted the last switch, on/off doe the Laser LEDs and the last step of mounting the hum cancelling pickup (that's why you see masking tape). Hope you like! | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 599 Registered: 6-2002 |
Simply gorgeous! So dark, and still there's lots of flame - yummy! ... still I wonder how the ebony would have turned out with an oil finish: I really liked the colours in the shots at the start of this thread. | ||
| jacko
Advanced Member Username: jacko Post Number: 297 Registered: 10-2002 |
'Elegant' is the word I'd use to describe this bass. I love the way the ebony has darkened under the finish, and the chrome hardware really sets it off nicely. Graeme | ||
| paulo
New Username: paulo Post Number: 4 Registered: 7-2005 |
I can't wait to play it ! It's a great elegant bass ! | ||
| raffy
New Username: raffy Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2005 |
I must say, although I'm not a big fan of the balance K, this is a very nice bass. It seems more "full" looking than other balance K's. | ||
| jacko
Advanced Member Username: jacko Post Number: 307 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'm exactly the opposite to you Raphael, I absolutely love the Balance K body, more so than the standards. In fact seeing Paulos bass coming together makes me wonder if the kids really need to go to college - the sooner they're working for a living, the sooner I can get my next order in and it's almost certain to be a balance k series 2. Again, congratulations Paulo - can't be long now. graeme | ||
| paulo
New Username: paulo Post Number: 5 Registered: 7-2005 |
Thanks Jacko ! My new order will be a Rogue with SII Electronics, and maybe some custom inlay . | ||
| katana_6506
Junior Username: katana_6506 Post Number: 12 Registered: 7-2005 |
Congrats on getting Featured Custom! | ||
| serialnumber12
Advanced Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 280 Registered: 12-2004 |
this new bodyshape is really gettin alot of action,,,,,,wow!!! | ||
| foth
Junior Username: foth Post Number: 50 Registered: 12-2004 |
This flamed ebony bass should be a visual and sonic standout even in Brazil, a land of many exotic woods, sounds, and rhythms. Congratulations Paulo! |
