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Author Message mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3456 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 5:16 pm:    Here's the body laminations: It's a really outstanding piece of wood for this body shape. Hope you like it too! rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 25 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Friday, July 28, 2006 - 3:02 pm:    It's beautiful. Thanks!! mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3558 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2006 - 7:43 pm:    In carving about two weeks ago: I know your bass is in spray now, so things are zooming along. rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 29 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:56 am:    Mica, I hadn't seen this earlier. It's absolutely beautiful. Thanks so much for posting the picture. I didn't realize how far along it was and that's great. Knowing how far along the bass is, I also just wanted to remind you, Val and (I think) James that I had wanted a rounding off of the edges of the fretboard where the top of the board meets the sides, so that the edge is "pre-worn" (which it gets to be naturally after a few years of playing). Nothing fancier than that. I think James had lightly sanded and rounded off the edges on the original version of my bass and this would be the same thing. Thanks again for all your help and that of everyone at Alembic. I can't tell you how much I've appreciated the attention and responsiveness. I think it is not only the uniqueness and craftsmanship of the instruments, but also of the customer relationship that makes Alembic so special. rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 30 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 1:33 pm:    Mica, Val: Any new news or pictures? Thanks, Rick mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3629 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, October 04, 2006 - 10:40 pm:    Hi Rick, Valentino's on vacation until the 23rd, but I saw your bass in the setup room today: In preset, it will get fretted, the custom hole pattern drilled and then sent back to spray for the last few coats of finish. adriaan Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1078 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 12:42 am:    Seems a shame to put any holes in that glorious top ... rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 31 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 8:33 am:    Mica, Thanks so much for the new pictures and update. Adriaan is right in saying that it "seems a shame to put any holes in that glorious top", but without the holes (and there'll be a lot of them) and the electronics that go into them, the beauty of this bass would truly only be "skin deep". The unique Alembic electronics and the willingness to customize them to give me the flexibility I wanted is why I ultimately chose Alembic to create my bass. I've already built 3 basses myself and so much of even the top end basses contain electronics that I could have or have already put into my home-crafted instruments. Alembic is one of the few crafters out there who not only offer something special and different on the body end, but also on the pickups/electronics end, too. It's also why I had no problem waiting the extra 6 months to have it come out right. And, it sure looks like it's coming out just right!!! Perfection is definitely worth waiting for. paulman Intermediate Member Username: paulman Post Number: 113 Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Thursday, October 05, 2006 - 8:34 am:    That top almost looks poured on. Nice! mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3664 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 4:19 pm:    Drilled the real thing now: Shouldn't be more than a couple of weeks before we're shipping this one, it's scheduled for rubout early next week. applejuice Member Username: applejuice Post Number: 73 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Wednesday, October 11, 2006 - 4:39 pm:    Sir, that is a mighty fine bass you are receiving. I love the Dragon Wing basses. Oh, by the way, any chance you know a Fred Kessler? rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 32 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Friday, October 13, 2006 - 9:04 am:    Wow!!! It's awsome. Thanks Mica! And thanks for the compliment, Applejuice. However, I don't know any Fred Kesslers. rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 33 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 2:07 pm:    Mica, Any new news or pictures? Thanks, Rick mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3743 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, November 03, 2006 - 2:28 pm:    Bob's got the tailpiece made (it's a hand made part) and it's in spray. As soon as that last part is done, we'll spend a couple of days finishing up the rest of the detail work. I didn't know we were out of the Dragon Wing tailpieces when I gave you the last update, sorry 'bout that! rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 34 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Friday, November 03, 2006 - 7:01 pm:    Mica, No problem. Thanks for the update. --Rick rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 35 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Wednesday, November 22, 2006 - 9:04 am:    Mica, Any updates since the tailpiece went into spray at the begining of the month? Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving, Rick rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 36 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 8:01 am:    Val, Mica: Any news? It's been a while since the bass got out of spray and rub out. Is everything alright? Thanks, Rick mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3859 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, December 14, 2006 - 2:46 pm:    James is ready to drop in the electronics: Last week, he was rubbing out the finish: rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 37 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Friday, December 15, 2006 - 6:52 am:    Mica - Thanks for the pictures. It looks great. Val - Thanks again for the status update. Happy Holidays, -Rick rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 38 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 1:45 pm:    Mica, Val: Happy New Year! I hope you both had pleasant holidays. I was just checking in to see if my bass was finished and ready to ship. Thanks, Rick mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3947 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 1:58 pm:    It is ready, even boxed up, just waiting to confirm arrival detail with you to slap a shiping label on and give to the UPS driver. We've been trying to call, but no answering machine. Please call and speak with Mary or Valentino. If we hear from you in the next hour, there's a very good chance it will leave today. rickkessler Junior Username: rickkessler Post Number: 39 Registered: 1-2006 Posted on Wednesday, January 03, 2007 - 10:31 pm:    Mica, Thanks so much for the quick response. Valentino called and spoke to my wife (I was on my way to band practice). I left voicemail at the Alembic office and e-mailed him with details and contact info. I can't wait to play the bass!!!