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mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 2592
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 6:25 pm:   Edit Post

Here's your bass coming together:

in clamps
Here's the body getting glued to the neck.

detail
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.

inlay
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
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 7:25 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 8:54 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Monday, July 18, 2005 - 10:52 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 3:05 am:   Edit Post

Congrats Paulo!!
jacko
Advanced Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 247
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 4:45 am:   Edit Post

Stunning woods on this Paulo. Congratulations and welcome to the club.

Graeme
paulo
New
Username: paulo

Post Number: 2
Registered: 7-2005
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, July 19, 2005 - 1:29 pm:   Edit Post

That is the sweetest piece of wood I have ever seen! Best of luck with the instrument!
darkstar01
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Username: darkstar01

Post Number: 9
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 3:48 pm:   Edit Post

wow.... flamed ebony???

I'm jealous ;]

very,very nice.

Austin
bassman10096
Senior Member
Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 753
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Friday, July 22, 2005 - 10:38 pm:   Edit Post

That is one dramatic and unusually-grained piece of ebony!! Congratulations. I envy you already!

Bill
bassjigga
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Username: bassjigga

Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Thursday, August 11, 2005 - 12:52 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, August 13, 2005 - 7:48 pm:   Edit Post

I just love the chocolate-streaked ebony!

J o e y
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 2617
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, August 19, 2005 - 1:29 pm:   Edit Post

Hard to see at this angle, but it's the first shot of the back on the thread:

back in spray
paulo
New
Username: paulo

Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2005
Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 1:14 am:   Edit Post

Great ! But I'm very curious to see the front of the bass !
abidu
New
Username: abidu

Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, August 20, 2005 - 7:52 pm:   Edit Post

Wonderfull Bass!!!! Congratulations PJ!!!
I hope see it soon.
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 2636
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, August 30, 2005 - 3:37 pm:   Edit Post

Almost done:

almost 1

almost 2

almost 3

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
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 12:30 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 12:42 am:   Edit Post

'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
Posted on Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 12:44 pm:   Edit Post

I can't wait to play it ! It's a great elegant bass !
raffy
New
Username: raffy

Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2005
Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 11:10 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 2:53 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 3:28 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 1:04 am:   Edit Post

Congrats on getting Featured Custom!
serialnumber12
Advanced Member
Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 280
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 4:59 am:   Edit Post

this new bodyshape is really gettin alot of action,,,,,,wow!!!
foth
Junior
Username: foth

Post Number: 50
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, December 06, 2005 - 2:01 pm:   Edit Post

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!

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