| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5538 Registered: 6-2000 |
So smooth, it just slid on over to carving without me catching it first:    It hasn't been carved yet, as you can see there's lots of wood to remove and sculpt. But it's already looking pretty! | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 24 Registered: 7-2008 |
WOW! Rosewood is beautiful...very cool. Thank you for the pictures! john | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Intermediate Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 176 Registered: 5-2007 |
That will be a spectacular bass. Love the Rosewood. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7028 Registered: 5-2002 |
Very nice Rosewood!! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5564 Registered: 6-2000 |
Now routed, and back in carving for the details:   | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 26 Registered: 7-2008 |
Sure is fun to watch..It's gonna be an awesome bass. Thanks for the pictures. john | ||
| eldiablo
Junior Username: eldiablo Post Number: 19 Registered: 3-2008 |
That laminate really shows off the detail of the carving, awesome. Shannon | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5655 Registered: 6-2000 |
Just about ready for the rub out:  | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 31 Registered: 7-2008 |
The Rosewood sure has a "rich" look. So glad i chose it. Thanks for the pictures. john | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1278 Registered: 6-2002 |
yeah its a great slab of wood, the sandwich looks great too. That's sure to be one to keep. Jazzyvee | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Advanced Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 232 Registered: 5-2007 |
chocolate heaven | ||
| new2alembic
Member Username: new2alembic Post Number: 72 Registered: 9-2008 |
You have got a real beauty there John. Congratulations! Carl | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5692 Registered: 6-2000 |
Rubbed and soon to be buffed:  | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 36 Registered: 7-2008 |
looking good! Thanks. john | ||
| hydrargyrum
Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 410 Registered: 3-2004 |
That's really a handsome instrument. What an unusual, and attractive choice. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5699 Registered: 6-2000 |
I'll take some better pics tomorrow, but I saw it was ready for final inspection today:  Either Mary or I will call you to coordinate the best receiving date for you. | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 37 Registered: 7-2008 |
OH WOW! How Exciting. Thank You! John | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7201 Registered: 5-2002 |
Congrats!! It's beautiful!! The Rosewood top looks great; and the Maple sets it off nicely. | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 40 Registered: 7-2008 |
I think this has shipped? Will post pics of this baby when i receive. My wife says she is going wrap it up and make me wait until the 25th. Ouch. | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 350 Registered: 8-2005 |
You're going to love it. I got a fretless Europa 5 earlier this year and while the specs are somewhat different I can tell you it is the most amazing sounding bass I have ever owned or played. Here's mine: http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/36852.html?1206066046 | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 41 Registered: 7-2008 |
Yea, looking forward to playing it. I have spotted your Europa on the build record while i was trying to decide what to get. Very cool looking bass! I can't wait to experience Alembic electronics with fretless: i would imagine it will blow me away... | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5724 Registered: 6-2000 |
Also a peek with the side LEDs on:  | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 42 Registered: 7-2008 |
simply amazing...tracking that U.P.S. truck, tomorrow should be the big day..but. of course it goes under Christmas tree.... | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 529 Registered: 7-2007 |
Very, very nice. Congratulations John! Play it Healthy! Art | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 351 Registered: 8-2005 |
Man under the tree? That is just painful! Your wife must be a sadist! hahaha | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 43 Registered: 7-2008 |
Yea, she made me carry the un-opened box to the basment and put next to the tree. So, all i can do is look at this picture and imagine, and it's sitting in my house!? | ||
| rowka
New Username: rowka Post Number: 4 Registered: 8-2008 |
You should at least play the "check for damage during shipping" card. ;) | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 352 Registered: 8-2005 |
I would get yourself some packaging tape and open it when she's not home and then re-package. :D | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1188 Registered: 2-2005 |
John, Playing the part of the conscience here I think it is just best to follow your wifes wishes. After all the reward should be all the better for the wait not to mention the ramifications of disobeying your real boss. Of course should you decide the antiiiciiipation is too much the previously posted ideas might work to relieve it. :-) Keith | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 44 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hey, i like those ideas. But, ( I can't believe i'm typing this..)Keith is probably right. After all, it's nice to have something to open Christmas morning. Do you think they will understand when i tell them, after the presents are opened, go to Grandma and Grandpa's without me because i need to stay home and practice? | ||
| dlbydgtl
Junior Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 48 Registered: 7-2008 |
This is the bestest Christmas ever! It's really amazing. Pictures to follow after big day. Merry Christmas everyone!! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7303 Registered: 5-2002 |
Congrats John; it's a beautiful bass! |
