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tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 1082
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 5:42 pm: |  |
Oh WOW!! That is beautiful. |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 8534
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 6:27 pm: | |
Wow! and Beautiful! are my reactions too! |
tom_z
Senior Member
Username: tom_z
Post Number: 587
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 10:41 pm: | |
Toby and Dave - you beat me to it and took the words right out of my mouth.
Thanks Mica - love the inlay and forgot how beautiful the fretboard is too! Should be on the home stretch!
Peace
Tom |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 6520
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 1:23 pm: | |
Leaving us today:
Infinitely more lovely in person.
As I told you on the phone, this is a very emotional piece. When I even think of this inlay, it makes me get goosebumps and when I see it, it really moves me to tears. I hope you love it and I can't wait to hear your reaction when you receive it. |
darkstar01
Intermediate Member
Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 198
Registered: 6-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 2:53 pm: | |
this may be my all time favorite alembic. absolutely beautiful. |
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus
Post Number: 626
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 3:27 pm: | |
Beyond words______. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 6529
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 3:40 pm: | |
I just got my last look at Cosmo. I wish you could all see it in person. |
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 1143
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 3:50 pm: | |
What a masterpiece..... |
pauldo
Advanced Member
Username: pauldo
Post Number: 394
Registered: 6-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 4:30 pm: | |
The heart shape of the the cutout underneath the inlay . . . . very emotional.
Angels with fur. |
pace
Senior Member
Username: pace
Post Number: 487
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 5:33 pm: | |
Cosmo was the name of our boxer, who we dearly miss....
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hb3
Senior Member
Username: hb3
Post Number: 454
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 5:36 pm: | |
That should be a Custom of the Month...or year.... |
tom_z
Senior Member
Username: tom_z
Post Number: 601
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 7:09 pm: | |
Thanks for the positive notes everyone.
Just got home to have a look - Mica's photos knocked my eyes out! . . . then . . . moments after opening the web browser the phone rings - it's Mica with the tracking info . . . Now, see if I can hold my breath for a couple days while it's traveling here. I can't wait to see and play it. Amazing!! Thanks for the pictures Mica!! Talk to you later this week.
(Message edited by tom_z on December 29, 2009) |
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 4260
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 7:13 pm: | |
Tom:
Congrats! An incredibly beautiful instrument. Just remember to keep breathing once it arrives!
Bill, tgo |
ajdover
Senior Member
Username: ajdover
Post Number: 797
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 7:24 pm: | |
Tom - if you think the pics knock your eyes out, wait 'til you open the case. Trust me!
Congrats,
Alan |
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99
Post Number: 942
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 6:08 am: | |
How very nice. Congratualtions Tom!
Play it Healthy!
Art |
hydrargyrum
Senior Member
Username: hydrargyrum
Post Number: 734
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 6:34 am: | |
Best Further Ever. |
the_jester
Member
Username: the_jester
Post Number: 71
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 10:56 am: | |
...there's even this "Western, laid-backness" about it.
The colors support this warm sense of security and comfort of a very friendly, but defined trust as one would have for a sharp object that fits in the pocket.
In other words, this guitar is super cool.
(Message edited by the_jester on December 30, 2009) |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 9099
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 02, 2010 - 8:15 pm: | |
The pictures are stunning! |
funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member
Username: funkyjazzjunky
Post Number: 532
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 11:00 am: | |
Alembic has amazing talent. |
tom_z
Senior Member
Username: tom_z
Post Number: 602
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 11:30 pm: | |
This beautiful guitar arrived today!! It was all I could do to pry it from my hands to write this.
What an amazing instrument! It is stunning in appearance and tone. Upon opening the case my heart stopped - pure beauty! The inlays are absolutely sublime. The depth and richness of the shell is not like anything I've seen - it fairly shimmers and moves before your eyes. Front to back, top to bottom the wood is gorgeous and craftsmanship flawless.
Then I plugged it in.
I was pretty sure there would be no big surprises here. I already have an incredible Skylark with exceptional tone and versatility and I'm very familiar with the Alembic electronics. But . . . the combination of neck-through construction, the three-pickup configuration, this particular wood recipe, and the indefinable mojo - spirit - soul that was built into the guitar by the artists and alchemists at Alembic truly created an unexpectedly rich tonal palette. There are tonal similarities to the skylark, especially in terms of clarity and definition of notes, but there seem to be richer overtones, a bit more sustain and even broader variety of tone. I'm looking forward to exploring it's possibilities.
Thanks to all for the kind words on this thread - I'll post some photos in the showcase when I get a chance to to take some in good light.
Deepest heartfelt thanks to Susan, Mica, Mary, Ron, Bob, James, and all of the artists who contributed to creating this incredible instrument.
Peace and Happy New Year!
Tom |
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99
Post Number: 957
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 9:35 am: | |
Tom, Thanks for taking the time to describe the feeling. That is awesome! All the best, Art |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 2336
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 10:11 am: | |
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING TOM-
I havent posted in the ftc in a long time because so many instruments look so good they roll into one.
THIS ONE IS SPECIAL
MAY YOU PLAY THIS IN GOOD TIMES AND FOND MEMORIES OF A FRIEND AND COMPANION. |
tom_z
Senior Member
Username: tom_z
Post Number: 605
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 9:01 pm: | |
Thanks Art - I really didn't think I could be so completely blown away again. There's really nothing like opening the case of your first newly built Alembic for the first time.
Jeff - I really appreciate your kind words. I believe this one got started around the same time as Scooter, which I remember was also a tribute to an old friend. |
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99
Post Number: 959
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 5:46 am: | |
Tom,
I can only imagine, it must be an exhilarating experience and one that proves patience. Even the Alembics that I've been privileged to own, meet and play create a heightened experience knowing what's gone into them.
Best, Art |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 2338
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 8:19 am: | |
quite a wait tom and as usual worth it
yes scooter was a tribute to my kitty who passed away 4 yrs ago last week. brought back memories.funny i had written that in the original thread but removed it.....
scooter unfortunately had a major production booboo
which resulted in scarlet being made. scooter ended up in the hands of another alembician who;s name i have forgotten. |
paulman
Senior Member
Username: paulman
Post Number: 408
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 11:59 am: | |
Anyone got a towel??? *drooling*
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tom_z
Senior Member
Username: tom_z
Post Number: 608
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 4:26 pm: | |
Nice day to take a few pictures.
There are a few more in the Showcase.
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the_jester
Member
Username: the_jester
Post Number: 98
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 6:00 pm: | |
It must feel real nice to finally say: "Finally!"
Your guitar is so very beautiful. |
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99
Post Number: 960
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 7:07 pm: | |
I love that top... that picture is so cool, it appears that the dark portions are almost melting ;) |
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