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tbrannon
Advanced Member
Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 377
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, April 19, 2007 - 10:28 pm: |  |
I'm assuming this one is finished by now.
Todd- if you happen to check in on this, give us an update. I loved watching the build process on this one. |
bbqtodd
New
Username: bbqtodd
Post Number: 6
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, April 28, 2007 - 10:25 am: | |
sorry tbrannon- been on the road for a bit- no this one is not done yet though getting close says Mica. Like a fine whiskey( or some serious bbq'd brisket) this will be well worth a little wait- as is any Alembic I'm sure. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 4609
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 4:53 pm: | |
It's now finished, but waiting until Monday to ship. Here's a couple of quick snapshots:
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hb3
Advanced Member
Username: hb3
Post Number: 230
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 8:25 pm: | |
Wow. That's just insane. I'd love to hear it. |
hb3
Advanced Member
Username: hb3
Post Number: 231
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 8:27 pm: | |
What scale is that thing? |
mele_aloha
Intermediate Member
Username: mele_aloha
Post Number: 155
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, May 31, 2007 - 11:27 pm: | |
Oh My, Somebody get Todd,
Todd Todd
Todddddd
TTToooodddddddddddd
Todddd, where are youououou???
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Todd, wake up, there's a surprise for you. |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1186
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 - 1:38 am: | |
Wow!
in fact WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!
Graeme |
georgie_boy
Advanced Member
Username: georgie_boy
Post Number: 236
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 - 5:31 am: | |
Just love that Scorpion upper horn!!!
And of course the inlays
G |
jorge_s
Intermediate Member
Username: jorge_s
Post Number: 147
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 - 5:54 am: | |
Beautiful! Is that a low B or a high C? Congratulations! |
jorge_s
Intermediate Member
Username: jorge_s
Post Number: 148
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 - 5:57 am: | |
Sorry, I re-read the post. It is a low B. The picture fooled me, it looked a little bit thin. It should sound colossal! |
811952
Senior Member
Username: 811952
Post Number: 1031
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 - 12:21 pm: | |
Wow. That is incredible! |
bbqtodd
New
Username: bbqtodd
Post Number: 7
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, June 01, 2007 - 4:44 pm: | |
looks pretty good, thx to Susan, Mica , Val , Dave and to all in the shop who helped with this thing. now lets hope none of us reads about a meteorite taking out a UPS truck late next week in Pa. |
foth
Intermediate Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 143
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 02, 2007 - 2:23 am: | |
Nice bass, Todd, way beyond custom!
That'll make quite an impact onstage, sonically and visually. |
to_81_0190
Member
Username: to_81_0190
Post Number: 62
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 04, 2007 - 1:42 am: | |
Congratulations Todd!
I have interest in the sound of this bass seriously. I want to hear, if possible.
Toshiaki |
bbqtodd
New
Username: bbqtodd
Post Number: 8
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 05, 2007 - 5:53 pm: | |
I've really enjoyed reading the comments from everyone. The Alembic community seems quite attentive- and global ! HB3 and Toshiaki- its in transit now and no doubt I'll be going underground( to my bassment ) for a good while when it arrives but I'll try to figure out how to get a digital clip in here. If you have a copy of ELP's Works album laying about- Lake played an 8 string- you'll get the idea. Look for 1977 stuff- blurred in my memory but I think thats about right. |
to_81_0190
Member
Username: to_81_0190
Post Number: 63
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2007 - 2:08 am: | |
Hi Todd,
ELP's Works album is one of my favorite. And I'm a 89SC5460 8string player. So I have great interest in the sound of Lo-B and ebony neck laminate of your bass. Now I'm uploading my clips on MySpace for example. I'm looking forward to listening your clip.
Toshiaki |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 5104
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 11, 2007 - 2:08 pm: | |
Classic!! |
bbqtodd
New
Username: bbqtodd
Post Number: 9
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 8:16 am: | |
10 string made it here in one piece and it looks great. The string layout plays better than I'd hoped- you guys really build a nice bass ! The density of this thing is remarkable- low end sounds like seismic chimes- kind of like a giant Steinway, and it feels like one hanging around my neck ! My sincere thanks again to all who worked on her. |
jack
Intermediate Member
Username: jack
Post Number: 159
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 8:20 am: | |
Todd, when you come back above ground, please please with some more pics and sound clips if possible. Looking forward to seeing and hearing her in the showcase section. |
the_mule
Senior Member
Username: the_mule
Post Number: 671
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 - 1:59 pm: | |
Wow, that's an incredible beast of a bass!
I love ELP, and 'Works Live' is a favourite.
When you're back on earth, please infest the Showcase section with lots of pics and sounds if possible!
Wilfred |
bbqtodd
New
Username: bbqtodd
Post Number: 10
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 6:11 pm: | |
back on earth -with a thud, electronics failing a week in- deeply bummed |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 4666
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 6:53 pm: | |
I just realized it was pretty late when I called.
Post here or email me back what you find after changing the battery. If the distortion you heard is the same in both pickups, that's the likely cause.
If after you change the battery you find the distorted sound is only in one pickup, then the problem will probably be in one of the filters.
I will check my email again in about an hour. Tomorrow I've got an appointment from 11:00-12:00, but I'll be here the rest of the day. If you call in earlier, ask for Ron, my dad. |
bbqtodd
Junior
Username: bbqtodd
Post Number: 11
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 7:17 pm: | |
this is where I proclaim for all to hear- that I am the south end of a north bound donkey- a battery buldging at the bottom - though in my defense - my 1st Alembic- found four batteries whose voltage was fine- but a 5th was hidden below ! thx for calling so fast Mica . |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 5131
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 7:52 pm: | |
Life can be so interesting. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 4667
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 8:20 pm: | |
Glad to hear the battery was the culprit. Keep in mind that when the cable is plugged in, even if the pickup selector is in stand-by, the battery is draining. We use so many batteries here, that we do run across defective ones.
If second the battery drains this fast, let me know. |
mele_aloha
Intermediate Member
Username: mele_aloha
Post Number: 168
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 3:45 am: | |
Shree haw Shree haw
Glad to know I have family here!HaHa
I like that North ta South Thing Todd.
Batteries do own us these days though, don't they?
Beautiful Bass Todd, Honestly. You Lucky You! |
dadabass2001
Senior Member
Username: dadabass2001
Post Number: 792
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 - 5:53 pm: | |
Todd,
The four batteries are to power the LEDs. The single in the eletronics cavity powers the preamps/filters.
Mike |
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