| Author | Message | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1416 Registered: 2-2011 |
At the risk of overloading my build thread with grand daughter pictures, I had to post this new one I just got! My son is a band director & plays French Horn, so I really love this shot!  | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 1108 Registered: 8-2005 |
Wonderful!! | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5922 Registered: 7-2004 |
Great pic! I'll be showing this one to senior management. Bill, tgo | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1418 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thanks George & Bill! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3804 Registered: 5-2009 |
Rusty , That French Horn Baby pic, is a real prize winner ! Seriously ! it is so touching that NO one can not Love it ( Love with a capital "L".  ). You can enter it in a baby picture contest OR as PR for Musical Education . Just might be natural winner . | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1419 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thanks Wolf! It is my favorite picture of Zoey so far. | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 2023 Registered: 7-2007 |
What a wonderful picture of Zoey Nicole! Congratulations Rusty! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1420 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thanks Art! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1421 Registered: 2-2011 |
Just got an email from Mary, my Europa is shipping tomorrow! Stay tuned for pictures from Mica! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3813 Registered: 5-2009 |
That is wonderful Rusty ! | ||
| moongerm
Member Username: moongerm Post Number: 58 Registered: 8-2013 |
Excellent news! | ||
| mtjam
Advanced Member Username: mtjam Post Number: 231 Registered: 11-2011 |
Congratulations on your granddaughter, and congrats on your incoming new bass! You are doubly blessed! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 8347 Registered: 6-2000 |
Just before Mary closed the case...  The case exterior is very blue, a little deeper than the bass color, but you'd never think it was anything but blue:  Enjoy! | ||
| smokin_dave
Advanced Member Username: smokin_dave Post Number: 397 Registered: 10-2002 |
WOW.That is fantastic.MERRY CHRISTMAS. | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1422 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thanks for posting these Mica, I love the case & I REALLY love the bass!! I will comment more after I pick it up on Saturday. I can't believe the journey is finally over & I will soon hold this work of art in my hands! I have enjoyed watching the build come together & seeing raw slats of wood transformed into this pristine beauty by the skill of the amazing people at Alembic. Stay tuned for more to come.....!! | ||
| moongerm
Member Username: moongerm Post Number: 60 Registered: 8-2013 |
Wow!!!! Merry Christmas and many Happy New Years to follow indeed! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 11588 Registered: 5-2002 |
I love the way this bass turned out! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1607 Registered: 5-2006 |
Looks awesome, congrats! (with both newborns that is) :-) The Jan-Al cases are awesome to, I'm pretty sure you'll be impressed. (just don't get under it or you'll only be pressed) :-) I know from experience that receiving your Alembic is a very good way to close the year, have fun! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1423 Registered: 2-2011 |
Me too Dave! Flip, your Jan-Al case was what inspired me to get one for this bass! | ||
| hammer
Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 643 Registered: 9-2009 |
WOW! I suspect the anticipation is going to build even further as it travels closer and closer to you. I tracked EVERY STEP of the way from California to Minnesota when mine was shipped and I suspect you will be closely watching too. Congratulations and enjoy! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1424 Registered: 2-2011 |
Brian, I'm already following the tracking on UPS! It just left Santa Rosa, I'm guessing heading to the airport. Luckily, I did 2 day shipping so I won't have to wait a week to get it. It will be in Austin on Friday & I will pick it up there on Saturday. That is going to be the longest 3 hour drive of my life!!! | ||
| slawie
Senior Member Username: slawie Post Number: 706 Registered: 8-2002 |
I anticipate a couple of sleepless nights coming up. It looks absolutely stunning. I imagine you will post some pics when you can eventually take it off to lay it down for a photo opportunity. Congratulations Rusty. It seems as if it has been a good year for you. slawie | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1425 Registered: 2-2011 |
Slawie, as it turns out I've been working nights all week, so I'm in the "Sleepless Nights" mode! Hopefully I can sleep Friday night so I can get up early Saturday & drive to Austin. I will definitely post some pictures when I get home with it. I will take some at Guitar Rez when I pick it up & also shoot video of me seeing it the first time. I spoke to Mica tonight & she said it sounds absolutely amazing, so I can't wait to hear it! I've already held it during the build so I know the neck feels incredible, I just can't wait to feel it with strings on it! It has indeed been a good year for me, God has blessed me greatly this year! | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Intermediate Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 134 Registered: 6-2014 |
Wow Rusty, that bass is just indescribably beautiful. Congrats again! Looking forward to the next updates. | ||
| hammer
Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 644 Registered: 9-2009 |
Three hour drive each way. Ouch! That drive home with the bass sitting in the car but inaccessible would be a killer for me. Rusty. Please remember...it is not safe to play bass while driving a car. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1659 Registered: 11-2004 |
Congratulations on the arrival of your granddaughter and on the new bass, Rusty. Heck of a way to end 2014! I'd love to see you top it in '15! | ||
| stout71
Advanced Member Username: stout71 Post Number: 236 Registered: 7-2011 |
Killer axe, Rusty. Well worth the excruciating wait! | ||
| 5a_quilt_top
Senior Member Username: 5a_quilt_top Post Number: 406 Registered: 6-2012 |
WOW. That turned out great - well worth the little extra wait for the refin. Congrats! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1426 Registered: 2-2011 |
Here's a couple of more pictures Mica sent me. I really love the tailpiece shot, it show the high gloss finish very well, & really showcases the amazing skill that was used to tape off the back of my neck where it goes through the body. I wanted to keep the neck natural, & the perfectly straight & square lines between the blue & the neck are incredible! Notice the thin blue pinstripe that runs the perimeter of the body, it would have been easy to tape over that where it crosses the neck, but they didn't & I am blown away with the attention to detail!      | ||
| hammer
Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 645 Registered: 9-2009 |
One word....amazing! Once again do not attempt to play or stare at bass for prolonged periods of time while driving. |
