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tbrannon
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Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 1082
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 5:42 pm:   Edit Post

Oh WOW!! That is beautiful.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8534
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 6:27 pm:   Edit Post

Wow! and Beautiful! are my reactions too!
tom_z
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Username: tom_z

Post Number: 587
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, August 11, 2009 - 10:41 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: mica

Post Number: 6520
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 1:23 pm:   Edit Post

Leaving us today:
done
Infinitely more lovely in person.

done

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:   Edit Post

this may be my all time favorite alembic. absolutely beautiful.
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 626
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 3:27 pm:   Edit Post

Beyond words______.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 6529
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 3:40 pm:   Edit Post

I just got my last look at Cosmo. I wish you could all see it in person.
tbrannon
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Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 1143
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 3:50 pm:   Edit Post

What a masterpiece.....
pauldo
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Username: pauldo

Post Number: 394
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 4:30 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

Cosmo was the name of our boxer, who we dearly miss....

Cosmo
hb3
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Username: hb3

Post Number: 454
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 5:36 pm:   Edit Post

That should be a Custom of the Month...or year....
tom_z
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Username: tom_z

Post Number: 601
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 7:09 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 4260
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 7:13 pm:   Edit Post

Tom:

Congrats! An incredibly beautiful instrument. Just remember to keep breathing once it arrives!

Bill, tgo
ajdover
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Username: ajdover

Post Number: 797
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 7:24 pm:   Edit Post

Tom - if you think the pics knock your eyes out, wait 'til you open the case. Trust me!

Congrats,

Alan
artswork99
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Username: artswork99

Post Number: 942
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 6:08 am:   Edit Post

How very nice. Congratualtions Tom!
Play it Healthy!
Art
hydrargyrum
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Username: hydrargyrum

Post Number: 734
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 6:34 am:   Edit Post

Best Further Ever.
the_jester
Member
Username: the_jester

Post Number: 71
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 - 10:56 am:   Edit Post

...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
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9099
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, January 02, 2010 - 8:15 pm:   Edit Post

The pictures are stunning!
funkyjazzjunky
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Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 532
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

Anyone got a towel??? *drooling*

tom_z
Senior Member
Username: tom_z

Post Number: 608
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 4:26 pm:   Edit Post

Nice day to take a few pictures.

There are a few more in the Showcase.

Further
the_jester
Member
Username: the_jester

Post Number: 98
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 6:00 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

I love that top... that picture is so cool, it appears that the dark portions are almost melting ;)

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