| Author | Message | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 19 Registered: 11-2005 |
Why thank you friends, you all have very nice instruments also. i think the next axe i get is going to be similar. ive been contemplating a 7 string rogue shaped guitar with series II electronics. except this time with a mostly ebony neck and 2 maple laminates with mahogany body and macassar top. Totaly decked out! ill wait till this baby shows up though ;) | ||
| jlpicard
Advanced Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 310 Registered: 7-2002 |
Isn't it great how the purpleheart looks against the cocobolo? very striking, don't you think? | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 20 Registered: 11-2005 |
well right now its in rough so its brighter, but once the laquer hits it, the purpleheart will be more subtle, but still an awesome accent and a great look for a monster axe! | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 21 Registered: 11-2005 |
Hey guys, just sayin hey. Wondering if anything new is photo worthy. Also i am curious, how many other 7 string guitars have been made by Alembic? Any 8 strings? Ive only seen one other 7 string. Let me know anyone if you have any pictures of other 7 strings besides the link in this page. | ||
| the_8_string_king
Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 65 Registered: 9-2005 |
Well, they've made an 8-string BASS. Mine. It has range of a 6-string bass, a baritone guitar, and a regular guitar -all in one. | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 716 Registered: 6-2002 |
A Rogue-shaped GUITAR - that must be a first! Mind you, they'd have to size down the body - as it is, the top horn and peghead would end up pretty close | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 22 Registered: 11-2005 |
Sounds cool, thats a unique instrument an 8 string bass. I think that a rouge shaped guitar would be so functional and classy in all styles of music. You would definately need to downsize the body shape, and you would have to give it an orion 4+3 headstock to seal the deal! plus those series 2 electronics, but thats in the future sometime when i get some more cash! | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 23 Registered: 11-2005 |
Hey guys its by birthday today! Let me get a birthday present, a picture of my geeee taaarrr, hah. Good wishes to all! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3019 Registered: 6-2000 |
Oh no! I thought this was posted already. Here's your guitar just before any finish hit it:  And when I was taking a picture of Rick's Dragon Wing, I also saw your guitar had a coupl eof coats and was prepped for the next one.  | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 24 Registered: 11-2005 |
SWEET MICA THANKS SO MUCH! it looks fantastic, i think you guys did a great job with the omega cut! im so psyched!, How long until its finished do you think? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3070 Registered: 5-2002 |
Cool!!! | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1669 Registered: 9-2003 |
Sweet! Is this a JAL "Darling" model or is it a resized "Bal-K" (i.e., downsized from the bass version, but larger than Dr Jon's baby)? Inquiring minds wanna know! | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 25 Registered: 11-2005 |
Its a Darling model, but it looks a tad different, due to the extra width of the neck. its pretty much a balance k shaped guitar, but instead of the heart omega, i opted for the regular omega. im just not a huge fan of the stingers or heart shaped omegas. so yes and no, it is larger thank doctor johns, but in essence a downsized bal-k. the only question left is what amp to buy for this monster. check out this thread for the amp discussion page i started---> http://alembic.com/club/messages/402/23585.html?1137211638 | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 31 Registered: 11-2005 |
SUSAN or MICA... Ive decided to go for the Grover mini locking rotomatics with the gold plating instead of the sperzels due to the ratio of turns 18:1 versus 12:1, i hope its not too late to make a change and i hate to be a pain about making changes. I really appreciate it, thanks alot! Pat | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 842 Registered: 7-2002 |
I'll find out on Monday , Pat. Your guitar was in set-up, but I don't think James has drilled the tuner holes yet. He was still working on Rick's Dragon Wing when he left on Friday. A friendly note to all the folks who have instruments being built: If you want to make a change to your order it is best to e-mail me directly at valentino@alembic.com, particularly if you are afraid that it might be too late. My e-mail box has to have priority over the club, so I'll catch it sooner if the request is sent there. I've had to tell people a bunch of times that the change they wanted could not happen because they communicated it just a a hour or so too late. Valentino | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 32 Registered: 11-2005 |
thanks alot valentino, i appreciate it, thanks for letting me know! | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 846 Registered: 7-2002 |
Well, If I had just bothered to look at the pictures above I'd have seen that the holes are already drilled. James says he can probably fit the Mini locking Grovers, but he won't know for sure until he tries. Valentino (Message edited by valvil on January 30, 2006) | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 33 Registered: 11-2005 |
oh ok, well if they dont it will still be alright, they have the same diameter for the pegs, 10mm, but im not sure about the placement for the little hole for the pin that keeps it from moving. | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1683 Registered: 9-2003 |
Ahhhhhh....I must have subliminally placed the Grover suggestion into the depths of your mind, Pat, LOL! | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 34 Registered: 11-2005 |
Yeah you did, i think im gunna like the sealed tuner, shiney gold, 18:1 better than the matte open geared 12:1 sperzels. I also think it would look super nice later on when i get cocobolo tuner buttons, and my custom inlays done later on in life from Alembic! | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1688 Registered: 9-2003 |
Good idea...I'm betting some nice hardwood tuner buttons from Rog over at THG Knobs would look awesome on this thing...ditto for your control knobs. Ck his site galleries out...there's plenty of Alembic Club brethren's axes (amongst many others) in there to ogle over, including my Custom Orion IV. http://thgknobs.com/ | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 35 Registered: 11-2005 |
Yeah im gunna get the thg knobs, ill probably get macassar ebony knobs, or cocobolo, with a marker on it | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1690 Registered: 9-2003 |
Pat: THG's stuff is pricey, but the quality is there and Roger gives good customer service. He's done knobs for my Orion as well as my Heritage Golden Eagle and some really sharp cocobolo knobs inlayed with MOP for my Custom Straub Cantus guitar head. I'm currently in the process of getting Roger to make some custom knobs for my new Series I 4-str. FWIW, if you get your stuff made before Alembic ships your guitar, Rog can ship direct to Alembic and Alembic will put the stuff on for you. This ensures perfect fit/finish and Alembic will note the option on your build (blue) sheet (aka "wood card") for all posterity...great for insurance claims, should it ever be necessary. Cheers, Kevin | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 36 Registered: 11-2005 |
This guitar will be my main axe at Berklee College of Music next year, Ive been accepted today! Probably the best day of my life! | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1691 Registered: 9-2003 |
Congrats and Best Wishes! I'm very jealous! | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 37 Registered: 11-2005 |
how much are the thg knobs? i only have 2 knobs goin on this guitar, what do you think 2 macassar knobs? | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1692 Registered: 9-2003 |
It depends on how fancy you want them to be. I've paid as little as $25/knob and as much as $40 per. Ask Roger for a quote. I like Macassar, but they will stand-out and compete for attention as they don't quite match anything on the guitar. There's nothing wrong with that...if you're looking for a contrasting effect. Just my $0.02. Personally, I like matching woods in general, and analogues of the particular instrument's hippie sandwich construction in particular. If you ck out my knobs on the Custom Orion, you'll see what I mean. http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/11855.html?1090683103 I'm contemplating something similar for my Series I, which has a 5A Quilt Maple top and back,a hollow mahogany core and purpleheart/maple accent lams w/MOP oval fretboard inlays. Roger is pricing tophats with a maple base, PH lam, quilt maple top and MOP top/side inlayed marker lines OR Mahogany base, PH lam, quilt top w/MOP lines. I also inquired if I could get maple and mahogany as a base...it may be too many lams...we'll see. Here's asome pix of the bass as it shipped: http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-Series-1-Quilted-Maple-Bass-Guitar-New-Mint_W0QQitemZ7362888138QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Just so you don't think I have no imagination, I had him make me custom-sized mini-top hats with an ebony base and a quilt maple top with MOP top/side lines for my blonde Heritage Golden eagle Archtop (two for the heavily-figured solid maple pick-guard mounted pick-up vol & tone controls...with custom-wound Lindy-Fralin floating Jazz p/u). I'll post pix of both when I get them stowed away. Meanwhile, here's the Straub amp with the custom cocobolo knobs: http://alembic.com/club/messages/449/16159.html?1116011940 (Message edited by kmh364 on January 31, 2006) | ||
| george_wright
Member Username: george_wright Post Number: 64 Registered: 3-2005 |
Pat said Man, am I jealous: youth and music.... A long time ago, I made my choices; I joined the Navy. I sometimes wonder what life would have been like had I followed music professionally. Oh, well, no big thing; I have fun as an amateur. But best of luck to you, man. Go for it! | ||
| 7string_thing
Junior Username: 7string_thing Post Number: 38 Registered: 11-2005 |
I liked the knob that is all ebony, dome shaped, and had the abalone top/side marker, seemed really sleek. i think that if i got the ebony it would look similar to having regular knobs, but would be more exotic, you know? and george, thanks a bunch, its a dream come true, i think its the best thing thats ever happened to me! you just gotta love music! | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1694 Registered: 9-2003 |
As I tend to be conservative, I play it safe with like woods and am reticent to experiment. If you want to be bold, by all means go for it. After all, it is your baby...and you must please yourself first. I imagine it'll look great, so go for it! Roger always does nice work, and he'll make it right if you don't like what he comes up with. Promise us here at the Club that when you get famous after your stint at Berklee that you don't forget the "little people" who have to work at a boring regular job, LOL! FWIW, For my Series, we're gonna go with a real hippie sandwich knob...tophats in maple base, mahogany lam, PH lam, quilt maple top and MOP inlayed lines. I just have to verify that the tophats will fit (I'll use my spare THG's I had made for the Orion). The pointer knobs are still undecided though. Maybe an all MOP top with either maple or mahogany or PH as a solid wood, or maybe a sandwhich of PH and maple? Who knows! Either way, I'll have enough knobs made that I can convert to Series II and still have the knob situation covered...or at least I'll have spares. |
