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Author Message edwardofhuncote Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 67 Registered: 6-2014 Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 4:45 am:    Wow Rusty, that blue burst is amazing. Good call! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1350 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2014 - 10:33 am:    Thanks Gregory! jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3593 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 4:34 am:    I'm usually not turned on at all by coloured Alembics but that really is a nice blue Rusty. Graeme rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1353 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Wednesday, October 15, 2014 - 8:41 pm:    Thanks Graeme! jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4258 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 2:20 am:    I too would prefer a natural wood if I was having a custom build. However I think if it was a white maple wood that was really dramatic like this one, choosing a transparent coloured finish would still allow the natural beauty of the wood to be seen. As you know I have a natural finish maple quilt Series II europa that is as dramatic as this one and I still think visually for me it's too loud and if I was was choosing the maple quilt for a new build I would have a slight brown/amber tint to tone it down. This one is sure to stand out on stage. rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1354 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 5:25 am:    Jazzyvee, your Maple Series II is the bass that made me fall in love with the Europa body. Your bass is stunning! I do want mine to stand out on stage & I think it will also! I can't wait for the next round of pictures! jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4261 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 8:27 am:    No doubt about it your bass will make it's presence seen and felt. rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1358 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2014 - 3:02 pm:    Now I need to practice harder to hone my skills & make them worthy of the attention this bass will get! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1359 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Friday, October 17, 2014 - 1:29 pm:    Hey Mica, are they still spraying clear coat or is it in cure out yet? moonliner Advanced Member Username: moonliner Post Number: 279 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Friday, October 17, 2014 - 10:52 pm:    That blue is stunning! That is a gorgeous bass…. congratulations on an exquisite instrument! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1360 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2014 - 8:44 am:    Thanks Keith! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1363 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 6:57 am:    Any new pictures this week Mica? jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4265 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 9:27 am:    I would imagine from the last picture it is pretty close to completion so the next ones I would expect to be be the final build ones. The bass may well be with Ron for calibration as we speak. I'm really looking forward to the final pictures too. rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1365 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 9:43 am:    I'm hoping that is the case Jazzyvee, but I will love any new pictures, even if it is not fully assembled yet. moonliner Advanced Member Username: moonliner Post Number: 280 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 11:39 am:    We live for picture updates don't we Rusty! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1366 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 12:06 pm:    Absolutely Keith! I still pinch myself making sure this bass isn't just a dream, pictures are "Proof Of Life!" s_wood Advanced Member Username: s_wood Post Number: 392 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 10:15 am:    Beautiful! wick5 Junior Username: wick5 Post Number: 12 Registered: 10-2014 Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 12:08 pm:    I wish they'd post mine! briant Senior Member Username: briant Post Number: 685 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, October 23, 2014 - 3:46 pm:    This bass is giving me serious GAS. Mmmmm... 5-string fretless in deep blue... mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 8299 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, October 24, 2014 - 7:11 pm:    No new pictures... this is the boring time where the clear coats build up. Good news is that it looks like 2-3 more coats so maybe next week I can post pics when it's in the final cure phase. Getting close now! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1368 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 8:22 am:    Thanks for the update Mica! I can't wait to see the final finish on it!! I really can't wait to see it with strings on it!!! The closer it gets, the harder the wait!! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1369 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Saturday, October 25, 2014 - 8:22 am:    Thanks for the update Mica! I can't wait to see the final finish on it!! I really can't wait to see it with strings on it!!! The closer it gets, the harder the wait!! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1372 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Friday, October 31, 2014 - 1:03 pm:    Fingers crossed for Friday pictures!! hammer Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 607 Registered: 9-2009 Posted on Friday, October 31, 2014 - 2:15 pm:    Rusty: I think I'm almost as excited to see these photos as you are...Photos...photos...photos. rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1373 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Saturday, November 01, 2014 - 1:19 am:    Brian, I guess we'll have to wait a little longer for new photos. I'm sure they will be worth the wait! georgie_boy Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1092 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 9:17 am:    January 2015 bro LOL!!!! georgie_boy Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1093 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 9:18 am:    January 2015 bro LOL!!!! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1374 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Monday, November 03, 2014 - 10:51 am:    This was in my fortune cookie today - Thankfully the wonderful folks at Alembic share the same sentiment! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1376 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2014 - 6:55 am:    I spoke to Mica yesterday & it is getting rubbed & buffed out this week. If all goes well it could be assembled next week! The next pictures will be fully assembled, I can't wait!! edwardofhuncote Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 86 Registered: 6-2014 Posted on Tuesday, November 04, 2014 - 7:03 am:    Aw Rusty, now you just HAVE to put ^that^ inspirational memo somewhere in your case... :sigh: I only have a cheesecake picture of Barbara Eden in the case with my Persuader. :blushing: (because I couldn't find a suitable fortune cookie!)