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mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 4188
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 4:31 pm:   Edit Post

Scarlet's neck is taking form:
neck

This is what will be behind the peghead veneers:
neck
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1390
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 4:41 pm:   Edit Post

thanks mica
looks familiar.....
lol
the_8_string_king
Senior Member
Username: the_8_string_king

Post Number: 429
Registered: 9-2005
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 4:53 pm:   Edit Post

I'll say. Your inner seven laminates are the same as those on my custom 6-String in progress!

You've got great taste, Flax!!!
applejuice
Member
Username: applejuice

Post Number: 99
Registered: 1-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 5:38 pm:   Edit Post

How can you afford these things?!?!?!?
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 4199
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 5:54 pm:   Edit Post

Actually, this one will be replacing Scooter which will be for sale shortly. Seems that there was a communication error as the neck width on Scooter, and it's the normal comfort taper, rather than Jeff's custom narrow taper.

I always look on the bright side. Since Jeff likes the sound of Coco Bolo better, "Scarlet" should be a better match to his tastes, and some other lucky dog will get to own the Scooter bass.
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1392
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 7:23 pm:   Edit Post

mine was first mark-lol
dear friends,
I've been wanting to let people know why i never posted photos of scooter. But i decided this was between alembic and me and when the time was right mica would let you know
This is why alembic is alembic and another reason why i love these people

there was an unfortunate oops on the work order
twas an honest mistake. i knew as soon as i opened the case that there was something wrong and val felt terrible about it.i tried to play it and its just too big for me wittle hands and fingas

Every bit of this was handled professionally and amicably. yes i was disappointed, who wouldn't be? There was no reason to bark at anyone. This was an honest mistake. There was never any discussion about reworking the neck etc. mica called me and just said "we will make you another"
scooter was put back in its case and was returned 3 weeks ago to the mothership.
IT'S AN AWESOME LOOKING and sounding bass. words cannot describe the burl maple top woods. The controls gives it a lot of flexibility. it seems to have less "smile" with a wonderful unique smooth sound with TI flats on it
so if you thinkin about buying it- you should

so i felt we should let both scooters rest in peace and named the new one "scarlet" which was almost the name of direwolf.
there was only one way in my eyes to match the beauty so
i will tip my hand

scarlet tribute bass
quilted coco bolo top wood- the billet looks much like stanley's anniversary cotm
regular coco bolo back
qcb/maple lam/purple pin/maple pin/mahog/mp/pp/ml/cb
skylark carving on the front with a modified tummy carve on the back
same controls as scooter with a treble boost added
red led's with amber on the 5th 12th 17th and 24th
i play a lot in A
quilted coco knobs from THG(courtesy of alembic)
silver alembic logo
volute
peghead veneers to match top woods
scarlet on th 24th fret in mop or gmop.

stay tuned.. this is gonna be a beauty....

i will just have to suffer with direwolf.. lol
its better to have an alembic while waiting for the next alembic.
nice threesome this will be
direwolf- my classico- and scarlet

SOMEONE IN THIS SITE NEEDS TO GIVE SCOOTER A GOOD HOME.........

THANK YOU ALEMBIC.
2400wattman
Advanced Member
Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 299
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 8:37 pm:   Edit Post

Wow, what a story. I don't think I'll ever hear about something like this again. What a great company to do business with. People that actually care. It's kind of like finding a great mechanic, and you'll drive clear across town to get his service despite the guy right around the corner. I'll get to order mine one day and I look forward to every detail of the transaction.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 2144
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 9:47 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Flax, wanna race (again)?

Bill, tgo
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 1073
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 5:19 am:   Edit Post

yet another JF build to look forward to. Can't wait to see the finished result. Quilted cocobolo sure looks amazing. You're definitely going to beat me on this build as it'll be another year before I can place my order;-)

graeme
bassjigga
Intermediate Member
Username: bassjigga

Post Number: 142
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 7:04 am:   Edit Post

Wow that must have been a kick in the gut. Glad to hear it's being taken care of though.
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 511
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, March 02, 2007 - 2:27 pm:   Edit Post

Bill,

That's not funny. :-)

Maybe we should start a pool: whether Flax gets his third bass before either of us receives our instrument?

Bradley
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1395
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 12:03 am:   Edit Post

i'm in.........
jags
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Username: jags

Post Number: 92
Registered: 12-2006
Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 7:28 am:   Edit Post

thats a very nice neck! the kind of neck that makes a gorgeous "stinger", cause all the bright colour in the middle run right through the tip of the point!! think about it while its early! what body type are you thinking of?
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1397
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 8:04 am:   Edit Post

its a tribute body jags
set neck
bassfingers
Intermediate Member
Username: bassfingers

Post Number: 128
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Tuesday, March 06, 2007 - 3:13 am:   Edit Post

Hi Jeff,

Can I start by applauding you for showing such class in the way you informed us of the Scooter incident.In a world where many seem to vent,big time,at the slightest prompting,your post is a true example of what it is to be civil,and of why this club is what it is.What a Gent!!.Huge respect to Mica and all at Alembic for their customer committment.Heart warming.

Belated congrats on the Classico too.We're with ya for the long haul as always,as you 'suffer with Direwolf'.Oh imagine the pain!! ;o)

Here's hoping the 'Holy Trinity' will be complete before too long and that Scarlet will be all you wish for.

Best Wishes,

Simon.
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1410
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Monday, March 19, 2007 - 7:28 pm:   Edit Post

mica
any woid on the qcb yet?
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 4325
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 4:45 pm:   Edit Post

No word yet - but you know I'll be posting it here as soon as it's available. Hopefully it will be no later than next week.
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1411
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - 6:51 pm:   Edit Post

please see my email
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 4364
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 4:02 pm:   Edit Post

Here's the Quilted Coco Bolo top, freshly cut (so a little lighter than it will ultimately be):
top

Very choice quilties:
detail
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 2253
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 4:35 pm:   Edit Post

Two heads, back to back, with two doves sitting on top of their "Don King" hair. (Am I twisted, or what?) Awesome, Flax, just awesome!

Bill, tgo
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 557
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 5:23 pm:   Edit Post

I think that might be the most spectacular piece of wood I've seen yet.

Jonathan
cozmik_cowboy
Intermediate Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 124
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 10:13 pm:   Edit Post

OH MY!!!! How can you decide what to use? There's no place to cut any of that wood away - it's all too gorgeous. You need to reconsider, Flax - how about the first Alembic Bo Diddley body? Just slap on a neck, some p/ups, and spray that bad boy as is!

Peter
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1423
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 10:15 pm:   Edit Post

oye vey iz mir........
that is very bizarre looking....
i think i should just buy these two, have em finished and hang em on the wall...........
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1424
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 10:16 pm:   Edit Post

anyone see a little baby inside the right head?
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 2255
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 10:18 pm:   Edit Post

Conjoined fetus, like the nurse in South Park!

Bill, tgo
cozmik_cowboy
Intermediate Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 125
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 10:26 pm:   Edit Post

Pass that this way, Bill.

Peter
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1426
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 10:37 pm:   Edit Post

bill
we got the same stuff!!!!!!!!!!!111
i may have to put more of this on the back
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 1123
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 28, 2007 - 11:51 pm:   Edit Post

Boy oh boy. That's a fantastic piece Jeff. You're one very lucky guy.

Graeme
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 1375
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2007 - 7:37 am:   Edit Post

Can't wait to get home and look at those pictures on a better computer screen - they already look a-m-a-z-i-n-g on this crappy screen I'm looking at.
bassjigga
Intermediate Member
Username: bassjigga

Post Number: 173
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Thursday, March 29, 2007 - 8:36 am:   Edit Post

WOW!

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