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Author Message artswork99 Intermediate Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 176 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 12:01 pm:    Dave's response was honestly my first reaction too! That sure is beautiful and Todd, you sound quite happy! Play it healthy for many years Todd! Art bassman10096 Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1008 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 11:13 am:    Very sweet looking. Buckeye burl is so...special. Congratulations, man. You have a lot to look forward to. Bill deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 16 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 1:45 pm:    Thanks very much for the kind words you guys. I remember before I placed the order I was very confliced about going with the Buckeye or Coco Bolo, but as I see this coming along I'm more and more sure that I made the right choice for me. The Buckeye that they provided for me is spectacular. I am so excited about this project and seeing it in the various stages of being built is such a nice bonus. The wait is killing me, no doubt abgout that, but each day it gets closer. I can't wait to see the next batch of pics and see what it's looking like now! Best regards everyone, Todd mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4878 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 6:07 pm:    Lots more finish on it and preset for the plated hardware: It's hard to tell too much difference between a couple of sealer coats and 12 coats later in a snapshot, but in person you can really see it. jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1425 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 1:00 am:    Sweet. No-one will believe that's real wood. Looks like a slab of polished marble. Graeme cozmik_cowboy Advanced Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 221 Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 6:08 am:    While I don't think I would ever buy a buckeye instrument - it's just not me - I'm sure glad other people do, 'cause I love to look at them. That's amazing! Peter mele_aloha Advanced Member Username: mele_aloha Post Number: 283 Registered: 1-2007 Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 8:13 pm:    WOOOWWW TODD, WHAT AN AWESOME BASS!!! I mean the one behind yours!!! HahaLOL, It's mine of course. Just joking Todd, as I have written earlier above, I love your bass. My next one will have to definitely be buckeye. I am so intrigued by it. Gorgeous!!! The pair of them look really nice!, Ya? Aloha, Paul Congradulations! deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 18 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Thursday, October 25, 2007 - 7:48 am:    Hi Paul! I noticed that was yours behind mine there too hehe. Looks like yours is a bit ahead of mine, I don't think the frets or the inlay are done in mine yet. Funny that you should mention that you're thinking your next one will have to be buckeye, because the more I look at yours (and the other QCB beauties like Flax's) the more I'm thinking that one of those will be in my future as well. The one thing with this bass that I wish I had maybe done differently is that I wish I'd gone a little more elaborate with the neck laminates, something more along the lines of what you have would have been really amazing. Next time! They certainly do make a heck of a pair! Would be neat to get a shot of them together when they're both done Todd 2400wattman Senior Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 467 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Friday, October 26, 2007 - 7:50 am:    Todd, I must tell you to stay on top of your battery usage and change them before you think they are done. The sound does'nt distort a little when they need to be changed, your rig will sound like every driver has crapped out on you. Happened to me with my old S1 and I thought I was going to have to recone 8 10"s for a few seconds before I realized what was really going on. BTW Love that Buckeye!! the_8_string_king Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 894 Registered: 9-2005 Posted on Friday, October 26, 2007 - 4:15 pm:    Don't feel bad, Todd. As one of the (relatively) early pioneers of "pushing the envelope/boundries" of neck laminates, I can tell you from personal experience that while the Maple/Purpleheart/Ebony combination is no longer as exotic as it once was... and has become almost a standard feature... it LOOKS AND SOUNDS GREAT! The classic combo of Maple and Purpleheart is a proven recipe which looks and sounds great. And the powers that be at Alembic have determined through their experience that substituting Ebony for one, two, or three of the Purpleheart laminates provides most of the sonic benefits. So... your bass is going to sound GREAT, and look great... and even if the neck isn't as spiffy and wild as some other recent necks such as Paul's and mine are... it's not likely you or anyone else'll notice... with that stunning Buckeye Burl top and back that you've BTCered!!! I LOVE Colo Bolo for looks... AND sound... But... I think my favorite woods for looks are probably a very close tie between Buckeye Burl and Burl Amboyna! Congrats again, your bass looks freakin' AWESOME!!! mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4920 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, November 06, 2007 - 6:28 pm:    Inlay is cut out: Will use silver binding on it like we discussed today. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4953 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 4:56 pm:    The logo looks mighty nice: and your knobs showed up from THG this week: hb3 Advanced Member Username: hb3 Post Number: 289 Registered: 2-2005 Posted on Friday, November 30, 2007 - 5:15 pm:    That inlay's damn artful, Mica. Nice job. deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 19 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Saturday, December 01, 2007 - 6:05 pm:    Mica, you guy scontinue to amaze me. Absolutely gorgeous job in the inlay and logo! The knobs turned out fantastic too, I can't wait to see what the final result will be when all these things come together. Todd jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1500 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Sunday, December 02, 2007 - 12:06 pm:    That logo is outrageous. I want one! Graeme deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 20 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 7:47 pm:    Hi Mica! Just got back from the holiday. Would love to see a new pic or two if you have the time to take them! Talk to you soon, Todd mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4981 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 8:12 pm:    Should be the last of the finish drying here: Will get you a new report on Monday. Still hoping for a pre-Christmas delivery! mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4994 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, December 19, 2007 - 7:23 pm:    Just before the stuffing begins: This one won't quite make it for Christmas, but it will follow soon after. Ron's working on something special for Todd, but Santa should be showing up shortly after New Year's Day. deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 21 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 10:02 am:    Thanks so much for the pictures Mica! That's the first shot of the back that I've seen so far with finish, and I've got to say it's even nicer than I'd anticipated. I'm really excited about what Ron has planned for the electronics, it sounds perfect. If I don't talk to you before, have a fantastic Christmas, and please pass on my best to your folks and everyone else there Todd davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5839 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2007 - 6:58 pm:    Amazing!! jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1537 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 4:18 am:    This just gets better and better Todd. Can't wait to see the back with the plates in place. Graeme mele_aloha Advanced Member Username: mele_aloha Post Number: 336 Registered: 1-2007 Posted on Friday, December 21, 2007 - 3:58 pm:    Hi Todd, Mica told me about how Ron is customzing you a set-up for your lights on stage with being wireless. Sounds really rad and sounds like they got something nice up their sleeve to fix you up like no others. And if anybody can do it they can. My friends have been raving about my lights just in the picture so I know you are going to be the talk of the Universe with that beautiful bass all lit up! WWWWoooooeee. Good luck man, it won't be long. Just try staying down in the lower elevations where there's more Oxy-gin. Lol Mele Kalikimaka, Pablo hifiguy Intermediate Member Username: hifiguy Post Number: 123 Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Monday, December 24, 2007 - 4:50 pm:    I can still see that grizzly bear on that gorgeous BTC back! The sheer beauty of the recent group of customs (yours, Mele Aloha, and others) is boggling. You're a lucky man, Todd! mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5026 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 3:28 pm:    Hi Todd, Here's the picture of the tailpiece we were just talking about: briant Junior Username: briant Post Number: 41 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 3:41 pm:    That thing is just gorgeous. The logo is a thing of beauty alone!! deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 24 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Monday, January 07, 2008 - 3:53 pm:    Wow Mica, the tailpiece looks great!! Talk to you tomorrow, can't wait to hear exactly where we're at with the electronics! Knowing it's sooo close to being done the anticipation is killing me Todd mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5040 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 5:57 pm:    Loaded: artswork99 Advanced Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 258 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 6:07 pm:    Whew, is that a beautiful piece of work. Todd, enjoy! Play it Healthy! Art bassman10096 Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1057 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 8:25 pm:    Wow Todd. Beautiful. Play it in good health. Bill (the other one) davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5974 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Wednesday, January 09, 2008 - 9:12 pm:    Amazing! I love looking at this bass! jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1568 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 1:06 am:    This is incredible! I can't wait to see it finished and sporting the THGs. graeme lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2838 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 6:54 am:    WOW!! Absolutely gorgeous! Love the dark>light shift. Congrats. Bill, tgo deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 26 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Thursday, January 10, 2008 - 10:54 am:    Thanks guys, it really is turning out even better than I'd hoped.. I haven't spoken to Mica yet, but with any luck at all she should be launching today! Todd deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 29 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Friday, January 18, 2008 - 9:16 am:    The bass left the mothership yesterday, and I'm waiting right now for the call from my customs broker to go pick it up. The anticipation is almost unbearable and the phone can't possibly ring soon enough, but at the same time it's in a small way sad to see this part of the journey come to an end. Talk to you all soon when the case has been opened and it's in my hands! Todd deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 30 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 7:43 am:    I picked the bass up Friday afternoon, and I've got to say that when I opened up that case, it literally took my breath away. Visually, it exceeded any expectations and the pictures, as great as they look, do not do it justice. I've honestly never seen anything that can compare! I plugged it in an began playing, and again, had all my expectatins blown out of the water. I had never picked up, mush less played ANY Alembic before that moment (I've never had the oppertunity) and just can't believe how special it is. They nailed the neck dimensions I requested, the medium scale is wonderful to play, and the sound is unlike any bass I've ever had. The total control that the series II electronics provide is phenomonal. The tone is so clear, and I know that I've be tweaking it and learning the subtleties or the controls for months to come. The custom electronics that Ron designed work flawlessly. I'll be posting some pictures to the showcase section soon, I'm just waiting for the THG's to arrive. I will try to attach the picture Mica sent me of the finished bass to as she put it "help ease the pain untill it arrives" I'd like to take this time to again thank Mica, Susan, Ron and everyone else that worked on this project. And I'd be willing to bet that this won't be the last bass I order, not when the end result is something this special. tbrannon Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 629 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 7:50 am:    Beautiful bass Todd- no wonder you're enjoying it! Do you mind clarifying what the 'custom' electronics are on this bass? lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2894 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 8:07 am:    Absolutely gorgeous bass, Todd. Congrats! What happened to the THG knobs shown above (Mica's post of 11/30/07)? Bill, tgo davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6060 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 8:23 am:    Congrats!!! deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 31 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 8:46 am:    The THG's are on the way to me now. The good folks at the mothership, in their haste to get the bass shipped and thereby stop my daily, pain in the butt "think it will ship today?" phone calls just forgot to put them on for me. Not a big deal at all, so I asked Mica to just toss them in the mail. As for the custom electronics Ron designed for me, what he basically did was allow for the bass to be run entirely free of the external power supply. I use wireless a lot when I perform, so asked when I ordered the bass if this would be possible. Basically, the lowest switch is a 3 position toggle, with one position for use with the power supply, one off, and one with everything running on batteries. I am happy to report it works flawlessly Take care all, and thanks again for the kind words. Todd (Message edited by Deburgh on January 21, 2008) lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2897 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 11:43 am:    Todd: Now I'm confused. Doesn't a Series II instrument, like a Series I instrument, automatically run on batteries when a 1/4 cable is plugged in and the power supply cable isn't? So why the switch? Bill, tgo 5stringho Advanced Member Username: 5stringho Post Number: 201 Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 11:53 am:    Todd, Stunning. The THG's will just be the little rosettes on the icing! Congratulations, and enjoy her for years to come! Mike, tho =] mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5064 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 12:24 pm:    Bill, because without the switch, the LEDs don't come on without the power supply. The switch is only for assigning where the LED power comes from. deburgh Junior Username: deburgh Post Number: 32 Registered: 3-2007 Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 12:41 pm:    Thanks Mica, you beat me to it Todd eastcoastepic Advanced Member Username: eastcoastepic Post Number: 207 Registered: 10-2003 Posted on Monday, January 21, 2008 - 7:23 pm:    Todd, Congratulations on an incredible bass, and welcome to the Buckeye Burl club! That is an amazing tailpiece, and she has THE sexiest back I've ever seen. Just be prepared for the multitude of questions/comments when you bring her out in public....super-models always draw alot of attention, you know what I mean?? Best of luck and best wishes..... Chris bassman10096 Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1065 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 - 1:52 pm:    Woof. What a beauty. Congratulations Todd. Bill (the other one) georgie_boy Advanced Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 313 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Thursday, January 24, 2008 - 10:11 am:    One of the most beautiful basses I've ever seen Stunning! G 5stringho Advanced Member Username: 5stringho Post Number: 206 Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Friday, January 25, 2008 - 5:28 am:    Todd, SOOOOOOO, where is the play-by play? What does she sound like? Play like? we want SOUNDBYTES!!!!How bout some pics with the THG's on her, too =)! Oh, well, I understand. I probably wont put mine down for a coupla weeks after I get it, either. Enjoy! They're only brand-new once! Plenty of time later for that stuff! Have fun, Mike, tho =] robinc Member Username: robinc Post Number: 52 Registered: 5-2008 Posted on Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - 10:10 pm:    There is a bear or a dog or some such creature peaking out of the back of your bass, Todd! Beautiful, beautiful bass. Congratulations!