| Author | Message | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 502 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'm totally blown away.... I'll just sit here a while and stare. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 2107 Registered: 9-2002 |
ohmaawgohd finally ...at last! (Message edited by palembic on October 04, 2005) | ||
| tbrannon
Junior Username: tbrannon Post Number: 21 Registered: 11-2004 |
Holy smokes...... Absolutely Beautiful. Congrats Rami. You've added another masterpiece. | ||
| mattheus
Intermediate Member Username: mattheus Post Number: 138 Registered: 5-2003 |
Hey Rami, shall I try it first..... (I'll never give it back...) | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 855 Registered: 11-2003 |
That is magnificent! Congratulations Rami. | ||
| tom_z
Intermediate Member Username: tom_z Post Number: 186 Registered: 7-2004 |
Rami - your bass is a truly awesome instrument. I was in Santa Rosa on Tuesday and saw it in person. It is larger than many of the other instruments around the shop and has a commanding presence. Congratulations! Tom | ||
| eastcoastepic
Intermediate Member Username: eastcoastepic Post Number: 151 Registered: 10-2003 |
I was trying to come up with the right word to describe this beauty, but I think Brother Bracheen got it right.... *Magnificent* Congratulations, Rami. | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 503 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks guys, I must admit to being a little intimidated by it myself. It's almost more art than instrument. An Alembic showpiece, like the others. Rami | ||
| keith_h
Advanced Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 202 Registered: 2-2005 |
Maybe one day when it's just the wife and myself .... oh to dream. Keith | ||
| jacko
Advanced Member Username: jacko Post Number: 363 Registered: 10-2002 |
Rami, That's a fantastic instrument - I really like the continuous wood trussrod and pickup covers. Graeme | ||
| jeff
Intermediate Member Username: jeff Post Number: 115 Registered: 12-2003 |
Rami: Another stunning beauty of a bass, and I would sure love to see more pictures. I also look forward to hearing your description of the tone of the bass and how it compares to your other ebony masterpieces. By the way, is this now your heaviest bass? Jeff | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 506 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hey Jeff, Thanks for the kind words. It may appear as a Featured Custom, so you may get some spectacular pictures and detailed descriptions of it. If not, I'll post my own home pictures once it arrives. I'm certainly expecting it to be my heaviest Bass. After the "Dark Prince" and "Evil Twin", I have a pretty good idea of the tone I'm expecting from it; lots of resonance and incredible sustain. I'll have to wait until I actually have it in my hands to accurately describe it though. Maybe Valentino can describe it now. Rami | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 526 Registered: 10-2003 |
Rami, You are living the dream. I hope you left some money for food and clothing. This bass is beautiful. Your conception of the perfect bass is right on. I respect your style. Very, very well conceived and executed. Nice. John | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 766 Registered: 7-2002 |
The tone is...low end, low end... and more low end. In other words (if I haven't been clear enough) it has massive low end. I think when I weighed it it came in just under 15lbs. Valentino | ||
| j_gary
Intermediate Member Username: j_gary Post Number: 102 Registered: 6-2005 |
Good grief, just looking at that baby makes you want to duck down low. It looks like a fearsome weapon, a stealth bass. A magnificent piece, you will probably have to sneek up on her so as not to get bitten. Well done! | ||
| bkbass
Member Username: bkbass Post Number: 95 Registered: 11-2003 |
Rami not knowing at this writing but, I think this should be the next custom of the month just so all of us can see all the wonderful handwork in the extras on this bass. Good luck and happy gigging my Rogue brother! | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 507 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Barry - Mica did mention the possibility! It has alot of cool trick features that you have to see to believe. The idea for it came from my desire for a fretless version of the "Dark Prince" (August 2002 FC). Somehow, Mica and I got to thinking what else can we add to make this one extra special - and Voila! "Dark Prince" construction - but fretless, Series II electronics, side LEDs with gold rings, 24 karat gold Alembic logo with Abalone shell, continuous wood everything (Like "Dark Prince"), and a unique 7 mode selector switch on the power supply. But at this point, I think I'll get as much pleasure from admiring it as playing it. It's a real work of art. Thanks Alembic! Rami | ||
| bigbadbill
Intermediate Member Username: bigbadbill Post Number: 193 Registered: 10-2003 |
Rami, another beaut. Congratulations! | ||
| bassjigga
Junior Username: bassjigga Post Number: 12 Registered: 8-2005 |
You know... if you're going to keep doing this you have to sell a couple of the others to us. It's an unspoken rule.  | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 520 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi Mica/Val, I was wondering if there's any news as to when the case and power supply will be ready. Thanks, Rami | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2817 Registered: 6-2000 |
Looking at about a week or so for the power supply, about a week later for the case. | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 523 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi Mica, Any further updates concerning the case and power supply? Also, any news on those Essence electronics? Thanks, Rami | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 524 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'd really appreciate a reply. This has gone on far too long. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 2924 Registered: 6-2000 |
We are just waiting on the case. I spoke with the company that's making it and the designer will return from vacation on the 8th and they will deliver the case the same week. So it looks like delivery will be very soon, finally. I will email you today to confirm shipping details and we'll get all the arrangements for delivery taken care of this week. | ||
| bkbass
Intermediate Member Username: bkbass Post Number: 118 Registered: 11-2003 |
Hey Rami how about some pix? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3690 Registered: 6-2000 |
Joy of joys! The newest case came today, and... it fits great! Even around the straplocks:  Here's the little hand access area marked in green:  And in use:  The peghead clears the edges and is completely "floating" in the well:  Body fit:  Nice accessories compartment with a good latch. You can see the hand access are a little better here:  Valentino will be back on Monday, and we'll inspect it closely along with Mary's eagle eye. I will call you when it's all packed up to make the final shipping arrangements. | ||
| tbrannon
Intermediate Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 199 Registered: 11-2004 |
Holy smokes~ the ultimate custom bass resting in the ultimate custom case. I forgot how beautiful this bass was- Congrats Rami and Kudos to the Alembic crew. | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 408 Registered: 11-2003 |
I don't know if I'd call Rami's bass the ultimate custom bass just yet - mine's being built! :-) Just kidding - congrats, Rami. I saw your bass when I visited the Mothership in August, and I must say it's an awesome instrument. Not something I would play (hell, I have a hard enough time with 4 strings let alone six!), but it is beautiful - incredible woods, and of course, incredible Alembic craftsmanship. I'm sure she'll bring you many hours of happiness. Best regards, Alan | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 587 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Mica. It's just awesome! Way better than the previous one. I can't wait for it's arrival and to finally hear it sing! P.S. I think any one of David Grego's Basses deserve the title of "Ultimate Custom". Where does this guy get his ideas?!!! | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 866 Registered: 10-2003 |
Wow. Words can't do it justice. |
