| Author | Message | ||
| the_8_string_king
Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 919 Registered: 9-2005 |
Wow! | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 825 Registered: 12-2004 |
Blackened. Maybe chrome. | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 268 Registered: 8-2005 |
This looks incredible. I can't wait to hear it. I think Brad is right. Let's go with black Mica. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5686 Registered: 5-2002 |
That's so cool! | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 827 Registered: 12-2004 |
David, The blackened hardware looks really awesome, and I suspect no amount of photography skills will convey it. It will definitely look perfect on your (assumed) Macassar Ebony top (with flame! oooooh!). Bradley | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 269 Registered: 8-2005 |
You assume correctly. It is indeed flamed macassar ebony. | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 270 Registered: 8-2005 |
Mica, Since we're talking hardware... I setup my basses with super low action. In fact the bridge on my Essence is as low as it can get on the treble side. Can you please make it as low as is possible/makes sense. It's easier to raise than it is to lower if you run out of room. Thanks. Dave | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 283 Registered: 8-2005 |
Any news? Or maybe more importantly... any pics? :D | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5036 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hi Dave - probably no more pics until it's finished. Once in finish, the looks it pretty much the same in snapshots. Your black hardware is off at the plater's and your bass is still getting the finish applied. | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 284 Registered: 8-2005 |
Cool. Thanks. | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 286 Registered: 8-2005 |
P.s When it's done I would love to have the classic Alembic "couch" photo. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5099 Registered: 6-2000 |
In setup:    Looks great and I love the blackened brass hardware. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 636 Registered: 11-2004 |
that is slick- way slick. | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 293 Registered: 8-2005 |
Wow it looks amazing! That black hardware was definitely the right choice. Can't wait to play it. | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1076 Registered: 7-2003 |
I love the colors in the ebony. Mac ebony has such a grey-green tint that pops to that incredible, grey/gold with finish. The black hardware is the perfect complement to that color tone. It's a beauty. One of those basses it may be hard to stop staring at in order to play it. Bill (the other one) | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 937 Registered: 12-2004 |
I said it before, and I'll say it again: that is one sweet looking bass. The black hardware is just perfect. | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 294 Registered: 8-2005 |
Thanks guys. It is definitely hard to stop staring at. | ||
| hydrargyrum
Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 313 Registered: 3-2004 |
Wow, that is just beautiful. I love the hardware with the macassar ebony. | ||
| basstard
Intermediate Member Username: basstard Post Number: 154 Registered: 3-2003 |
It's gonna be a stunning bass, and the black harware was the right choice - it'll match the clear ebony fretless fingerboard perfecty! Can't wait to see it completed, congrats Dave! | ||
| georgie_boy
Advanced Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 352 Registered: 8-2005 |
Will the beauty never stop!!?? Every bass just seems so beautiful. | ||
| white_cloud
Advanced Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 263 Registered: 11-2007 |
Im starting to ponder the same thing george! Almost too much beauty on display here, Im starting to contemplate a life of crime to actually fund one! (ahem, just joking!) John. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6129 Registered: 5-2002 |
Really nice!! | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 295 Registered: 8-2005 |
Thanks for all the comments guys. The only thing not so beautiful is the hole i just made in my pocket paying this off. | ||
| georgie_boy
Advanced Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 377 Registered: 8-2005 |
It's only money! | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 296 Registered: 8-2005 |
Money well spent! | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 57 Registered: 5-2007 |
I hope this becomes a custom of the month | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1786 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hm - as delicious as it looks, what's with the logo - not blackened? | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 297 Registered: 8-2005 |
I don't know. My guess is because the bass was originally designated as chrome hardware, perhaps they did the silver logo before the black hardware decision was made. If I remember correctly, they install it prior to finish so it's protected under it. I think I like it. Sets the logo off from the rest. | ||
| briant
Member Username: briant Post Number: 97 Registered: 12-2004 |
I love the silver logo with the black hardware. That is awesome. I need to stop looking at other "factory to customer" threads until after mine is done. :-) There are too many good ideas here. | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 299 Registered: 8-2005 |
Question for Mica, or anyone else who might know. What type of plating is the black hardware finish? Chrome? Nickel? Something else? Just curious. |
