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olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 519
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, July 03, 2006 - 8:37 am: |  |
Then it's not just me having a 60's flashback!LOL
I bet it'll really stand out finished. |
foth
Intermediate Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 106
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 12:35 pm: | |
I saw the wolf too, but it seems to have disappeared with the pickup cuts. Thanks for turning the picture Olie, it's easier on the neck now! I guess this is another of the animalembics.
I'm looking forward to seeing a picture of the male / female guitars hanging side by side. It would be great to feature the two as a pair in a COTM. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 3414
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 2:11 pm: | |
Your guitar is in preset, so the frets will be going in soon. It also means I don't have to try and beat Bob to prepping the finish for the next coat so you can see how the front looks:
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groovelines
Advanced Member
Username: groovelines
Post Number: 321
Registered: 4-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 2:31 pm: | |
Olie's post 397: "I bet it'll really stand out finished." a bass playing prophet in our midst |
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 567
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 2:47 pm: | |
This is the best top I've seen thus far. I am envious. |
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 473
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 3:52 pm: | |
Today I had a root canal. So this picture was just what I needed after an otherwise lousy day. Thanks! |
georgie_boy
Member
Username: georgie_boy
Post Number: 57
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 6:45 am: | |
Wow!
That top is incredible.
I just didn't realise the difference in "finishes" from the raw wood to the finished product.
I'm absolutely stunned by that top!!!!!!
Anybody tell me about the sonic differences between that and say maple and coco bolo????
G |
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 1470
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 7:08 am: | |
Jonathan:
Lookin' good! I don't know if it's the picture, my monitor, or the real thing, but I'm seeing greens and purples in there! I love it! I'll definitely be on the lookout for this one when next I'm at the mothership (which will have to wait a couple of weeks as I'm heading east today). If I were you, I'd be sitting in front of the computer, playing Little Bear and drooling on the keyboard. Can life get better than that?
Bill, tgo
(Message edited by lbpesq on July 13, 2006) |
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 474
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 7:24 am: | |
Bill,
I see 'em too. And I'm hoping they're real as the top will go great with the abalone fret markers. Can't wait! By the way, I'm doing a set of knobs with Roger.
Regards,
Jonathan |
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 1471
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, July 13, 2006 - 7:34 am: | |
Jonathan:
You'll love Roger's knobs (gee, that almost sounds dirty!). He did cocobolo/gold MOP for my Further and rosewood/green abalone for my Alemfer.
I'd love to see this one side-by-side with Flax's Tribute bass.
Bill, tgo |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 4534
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 12:50 pm: | |
Inlay stuff!
For the 24th fret:
For the first fret:
For the rest of the frets.
These are still rough, the next time you see them, they'll all be in the fingerboard and full of wow!
Update for readers: In mid-March when I was getting the artwork together, Jonathan and I agreed that the mother of pearl ovals would look better than abalone with the decorations at the first and 24th fret (which wouldn't look good in abalone). |
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 564
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 1:53 pm: | |
Mica,
Absolutely perfect! What more can I say? |
the_8_string_king
Senior Member
Username: the_8_string_king
Post Number: 575
Registered: 9-2005
| | Posted on Friday, May 04, 2007 - 10:14 pm: | |
Extremely awesome! Buckeye just can't be topped for visual beauty! I love it! |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 4562
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 6:39 pm: | |
Here's a full view shot, inlays in place and everything:
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jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 565
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 7:23 pm: | |
WOW!!! I can't wait to see this close up. Very special...thanks. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 4691
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 12:41 pm: | |
It's hanging in the lobby right now, a little shiny glare, but done and ready to ship to you next week:
Is there any day that's better for you to receieve? |
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 695
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 2:10 pm: | |
So, Is that Son of Doubleneck in the background in post #3414?
Bradley |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 4697
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 2:40 pm: | |
No, that's his fretless twin. |
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 585
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 5:29 pm: | |
Mica,
I'm off work next week, so any day is great. Sooner the better! |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 4703
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 6:53 pm: | |
I'll call you with the tracking details on Monday. Until then, here's the back view too - don't mind the reflections from the windows:
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tom_z
Senior Member
Username: tom_z
Post Number: 530
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 22, 2007 - 9:28 pm: | |
Yyeeooowww!!!! What a beautiful guitar!! Spectacular wood recipe. It's back is as beautiful as it's front.
Beer bottles at the ready. 
Congrats Jonathan. Let us know it plays.
Cheers
Tom |
jtussing
Member
Username: jtussing
Post Number: 100
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 5:28 am: | |
WOW indeed! Is there no end to stunning and beautiful combinations?
- Jim |
jerico
Member
Username: jerico
Post Number: 87
Registered: 7-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 8:17 am: | |
This is a gorgeous, beautful thing! That top is perfect. I like the horns too, very unique!
Justin |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 5155
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, June 23, 2007 - 6:16 pm: | |
Absolutely beautiful! |
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 589
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 8:10 pm: | |
Big Stubby arrived safely this morning. It is, hands down, the most exquisite instrument I've ever laid my eyes on. As I understand it, there will be more pictures coming from Santa Rosa down the line, so for now I just wanted to show a couple of pictures side by side with the Little Bear.
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mele_aloha
Intermediate Member
Username: mele_aloha
Post Number: 172
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 8:44 pm: | |
OH MAN!!!! |
mele_aloha
Intermediate Member
Username: mele_aloha
Post Number: 173
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 - 8:47 pm: | |
Sorry I had to catch my breath-
Exquite,really,, breathtaking.
Congradulations Jav, With Aloha, Paul |
foth
Intermediate Member
Username: foth
Post Number: 145
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 1:17 am: | |
Cool side by side pictures, Jonathan. They sure are different! |
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 2485
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 6:29 am: | |
Congrats, Jonathan! Feels great, doesn't it? If you're anything like me, the soles of your shoes won't come in contact with the ground for at least a week. Alembic's given birth to some very special instruments lately, and yours certainly continues the streak. May you play Stubby in the best of health for many years to come.
Bill, tgo |
jtussing
Intermediate Member
Username: jtussing
Post Number: 103
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 27, 2007 - 8:22 am: | |
WOW indeed! Cool to have a guitar that can double as a weapon! Enjoy that beautiful instrument!
- Jim |
hifiguy
Intermediate Member
Username: hifiguy
Post Number: 104
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2007 - 7:03 pm: | |
Holy rockets, Jonathan, those are two of the most beautiful instruments I've ever had the pleasure to see. Gorgeous, just gorgeous. |
guitarbeau
Member
Username: guitarbeau
Post Number: 76
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 29, 2007 - 4:29 pm: | |
Congrats Jonathan. Play Big Stubby well. |
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 590
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 29, 2007 - 4:47 pm: | |
Thanks to all for the wonderful comments. It's been a great few days with Big Stubby...more to come. |
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