| Author | Message | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1579 Registered: 4-2004 |
om the way my friend | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4690 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's that layout of the cuts we discussed a couple of days ago. Bob made the template for the cuts on the NC machine from the program that will be cutting the pockets. As you know I thought he'd already cut the covers out, but he was of course more wise and waited to make sure we'd have the best registration of parts.  One other thing we discussed that you should take note of is the space between the truss rod cover and the neck pickup is smaller than on the DW because the set neck truss rod cover is larger. The distance from the end of the fingerboard to the neck pickup is the same though. At this point, we're going to wait to hear your approval that these postions are indeed what you want before any more slicing happens. There's only one shot with stuff like pickup covers. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1582 Registered: 4-2004 |
its a frkn shame to put the neck on- that spot is so cool.. the truss rod placement is the same as scooter- no problems there neck pu is fine bridge pick up? still weak in the knees- only god knows how much it will affect the sound but it looks like i will be right over the pu when playing with a pick so lets go with this as presented whattyua mean one shot? run out of glue? lmao | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 696 Registered: 12-2004 |
Flax, She means that you only get one chance while the wood is going under the knife. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1583 Registered: 4-2004 |
really? duh | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 704 Registered: 12-2004 |
Well, I didn't know if you were huffing the glue in your above comment. Always did wonder why your nose was running all the time. | ||
| mele_aloha
Intermediate Member Username: mele_aloha Post Number: 194 Registered: 1-2007 |
Hey Flax, I don't think my piece of QCB is off the same piece as yours, do you? The grains don't match up at all and there is some sapwood on the edges of my piece. What do you think? I love yours though. I was jealous at first when I saw yours until I got mine. Now I'm happy as I think they are both niece in there own different ways. I stole your idea and highlighted mine with photo something. But it came out in PDF file. How's yours coming along? Have you heard anything lately? Paul | ||
| dwmark
Intermediate Member Username: dwmark Post Number: 157 Registered: 1-2005 |
I've been talking to Mica about QCB and got the impression that there was only one piece (from which they were cutting all of these slices). My guess is that Jeff knows the story. dw | ||
| mele_aloha
Intermediate Member Username: mele_aloha Post Number: 195 Registered: 1-2007 |
I know dw, I agree. I thought they only had one piece left but when they came out with mine, it looked completely different from Flax's. So I don't know where it came from, and it doesn't even matter. I know one thing my piece is so beautiful that I am stoked. I can't wait to see it in action! This thing is going to be the bomb. And so is Flax's. His chunk is awesome! P (Message edited by mele_aloha on July 11, 2007) | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1609 Registered: 4-2004 |
thats funny paul... i thught the piece you got was the one i told them to cut there was only one slab left... it varied very much from minor quilting to more down the slab i dont know how much the wood changes as you cut through it though. i was totally surprised by mine as it was not the slightest bit visible from the initial slab photos they sent me. if you want- send me email and i will send the original slab photos to you. my choice was #3 and you will see it looked nothing like it not that i am upset- this board is like tripping on acid without eating acid....and i did everyone a favor by only taking 1 piece.... back is reg coco. bob is handling my bass as its a replacement. he was away last week at a seminar and just got back so i dont know how much it has progressed- and with mica due soon, i aint bothering to call. i also have a ribbecke halfling 5 string being made for me with the same neck dimensions. i got #2 of their first 5 string production run which should be ready end of month so i am just laying low mica told me that they thught this was the worst of the 3 they had and put it to the side. when they opened the board up they changed their mind drastically. mica said it reminded her very much of stanleys anniversary cotm | ||
| mele_aloha
Intermediate Member Username: mele_aloha Post Number: 196 Registered: 1-2007 |
Hey Flax, I'm glad you are here. Sorry for taking up conversation in your thread! Did you go and pick out your piece? I know what you mean. It must change drastically. But ya, it is like acid. Even when I am looking at it on my monitor if I move my head up and down I can see the difference. I know that is the monitor but I think it is really coming through like that. It is amazing stuff. I absolutely love my piece but I would trade it for yours cuz yours is equally beautiful. They are both awesome. And I did the same with only taking one piece and going reg on the back. Actually I would like to have the quilted maple on the back but I have maple center piece. I wouldn't mind anyway. I could just seperate the two with one strip of Koa. My e-mail is daplumma@hawaii.rr.com. Please send photos, I would love to see them. Thanks, Paul | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4730 Registered: 6-2000 |
This was from a while ago, but here's Scarlet very shortly before entering the finish department:  I've got to time an in-finish photo so that I get it before the bas sis prepped for the next coat. You just can't see much through the sanding. Looking great though! | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1628 Registered: 4-2004 |
thanks mica good to see you back with camera in hand. roger emailed me from thg. did knob material get over to him? i havent heard back from him as i may want to make a slight change and go to an maple pin stripe along top and sides or maple dot. looks mighty fine with dust on it-lol | ||
| jtussing
Intermediate Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 120 Registered: 12-2006 |
Dude. BEAUTIFUL! | ||
| artswork99
Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 20 Registered: 7-2007 |
Hi Jeff, I know it will be another amazing Alembic bass! Best of things with Scarlet, I look forward to seeing her progression here! Regards, Art (Message edited by artswork99 on August 15, 2007) | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 741 Registered: 12-2004 |
Dude, I'm still ahead.  | ||
| the_8_string_king
Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 675 Registered: 9-2005 |
It looks awesome, Flax! Mazal Tov! | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1519 Registered: 2-2006 |
The last shall be first and the first...... (Message edited by olieoliver on August 15, 2007) | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1289 Registered: 10-2002 |
looking good Jeff. Can't wait to see her with finish on. Graeme | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4752 Registered: 6-2000 |
Some spray:    | ||
| lidon2001
Advanced Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 329 Registered: 4-2005 |
Even prettier than Dragon's Breath... | ||
| crgaston
Senior Member Username: crgaston Post Number: 412 Registered: 11-2005 |
Umm, I think I just soiled my knickers.... | ||
| jtussing
Intermediate Member Username: jtussing Post Number: 124 Registered: 12-2006 |
Wuh-huh-huh-huh-HOW! ! ! Beautiful. Just beautiful. | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Intermediate Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 184 Registered: 10-2006 |
Oh. That....that is....that is.....language fails me. Peter | ||
| the_8_string_king
Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 695 Registered: 9-2005 |
WOW!!! Unsurpassed. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1296 Registered: 10-2002 |
Oh Boy!!!! That top is outrageous jeff. Graeme | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Intermediate Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 185 Registered: 10-2006 |
OK, I've let it sink in for a day - I'll try again. Having spent nigh well onto four decades in the near-constant presense of guitars and basses, I think I can say unequivocally that this is flat-out the most beautiful instrument I have ever laid eyes on. I can only imagine what it's like in person. That top is absolutely pychedelic! Congrats, Jeff. Peter | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2585 Registered: 7-2004 |
Shhhuuuwwwinnngggg!!!!!! Bill, tgo | ||
| georgie_boy
Advanced Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 288 Registered: 8-2005 |
Gulp!! Wonderful Hope she is all you expect of her G | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1634 Registered: 4-2004 |
i just want to thank you all for the kind words and the hysterical remarks esp my friend charlie.... i would have replied sooner but i had to be revived by paramedics after seeing these photos. and i had to find clean underwear before they got here we are almost home....... wolf is very jealous..... |
