| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3233 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's the piece we selected for the core:  And a closeup of the same:  We'll be reviewing a new shipment of Maple cores by Friday. These dried billets are apparently some of the best he's prepared for us, so we're holding off the glue-up until we see what shows up. | ||
| esk
New Username: esk Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2004 |
Mica, Any update on the new shipment of maple cores and/or progress report? Thank you, Erik | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3358 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's a closeup of the neck pair:  And another of the neck laminates all gluey:  | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3394 Registered: 6-2000 |
Some more work on the neck:  On the back with rough bandsaw cuts:  What will be under the nut and fingerboard:  Where the bookmatch to center is fitted:  And the plate cutouts - truss rod cover, humcanceller cover, battery backplate, preamp backplate, harness backplate:  Also the top bookmatch to center coming together:  | ||
| esk
New Username: esk Post Number: 10 Registered: 3-2004 |
looks encouraging, thank you! | ||
| bob
Senior Member Username: bob Post Number: 671 Registered: 11-2002 |
... and the lollipop, would that be cherry? We need to see more of that top, soon - looks very special. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4027 Registered: 5-2002 |
The plates look pretty cool too! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3409 Registered: 6-2000 |
Just entered the carving department:     | ||
| esk
Junior Username: esk Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2004 |
awesome!!! i assume the plate cutouts picture above is a good representation for the ultimate color? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3457 Registered: 6-2000 |
Routed, carved and heading for spray:  When I'm back from vacation the week of August 7th, I'll add some more pictures of what happened while I was gone, which will be some sealer coats of spray. There's no way all the finish will be in place before I get back. So if you feel after seeing it you want a slight tint, there will be plenty of time to add that. | ||
| applejuice
Member Username: applejuice Post Number: 57 Registered: 1-2006 |
Sweet guitar! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3458 Registered: 6-2000 |
I was delighted that your guitar got the first sealer coat last night so I could show you a photo right away:   It's not quite as dark as the backplates with stabilizer, but it sure is darker than raw. Let Valentino know if you want to add an all-over cognac tint. | ||
| bassjigga
Junior Username: bassjigga Post Number: 32 Registered: 8-2005 |
Man that is awesome! | ||
| crgaston
Advanced Member Username: crgaston Post Number: 238 Registered: 11-2005 |
Erik, Wow. That is just absoloutely amazing! Is that walnut in the neck? I was admiring that back piece for a while in the wood bank, and actually called Val to see if I could have it for my top, but you had already snagged it. I'm glad to see it has found such a stunningly beautiful place to live! | ||
| paulman
Member Username: paulman Post Number: 57 Registered: 2-2005 |
That's weird. The top seems to have darkened nicely, and the back seems to have lightened nicely after first coat. This wood is so attractive, I never thought I'd consider anything but quilted maple but this has me wondering. You lucky guy you! | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 487 Registered: 12-2003 |
Love that neck! Great wood combinations. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 1512 Registered: 7-2004 |
This one is sweet! The way the finish makes the figuring in the wood pop out is nothing short of spectacular. And it's neat how the bookmatched back makes this neck-thru look like a set neck .. a wolf in sheep's clothing, so to speak. Bill, tgo | ||
| pace
Advanced Member Username: pace Post Number: 247 Registered: 4-2004 |
Is that back from the same lot as Charles Dragonfly?!? I love it...... lots of great inspiration in the FTC threads lately. Congrats Erik, there's lots of good vibes in this one for sure! | ||
| guitarbeau
Junior Username: guitarbeau Post Number: 25 Registered: 12-2005 |
Very tasteful use of Flame Maple. Bravo! Congrats. | ||
| esk
Junior Username: esk Post Number: 12 Registered: 3-2004 |
thanks for all of the kind words...very excited to play the work of art | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3473 Registered: 6-2000 |
Partially fretted, black Tahitian MOP ovals in place:  Bill took this shot after speaking with you today. What do you think about the color? Is it looking dark enough? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3632 Registered: 6-2000 |
The side jacks getting fitted to the edge contour:  | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3703 Registered: 6-2000 |
James is presetting for the plated hardware. Here's the tailpiece, ready to get buffed out:  | ||
| esk
Junior Username: esk Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2004 |
mica, my tribute plate is flush, is that ebony underneath the plate - i like it! | ||
| speicky
Intermediate Member Username: speicky Post Number: 193 Registered: 3-2005 |
nominated March COTM... congratulations ! A stunning piece of art you have there. Christian | ||
| mondo
New Username: mondo Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2007 |
Are there pictures of this guitar completed? This is amazing!!! | ||
| tmoney61092
Senior Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 632 Registered: 9-2008 |
here's the custom of the month description and pictures http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_spaltedbliss.html ~Taylor | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2294 Registered: 6-2002 |
This is one of my favourite alembic guitars. It looks great I bet it sounds amazing. Jazzyvee |
