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Author Message andbassforall New Username: andbassforall Post Number: 10 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Friday, September 19, 2008 - 3:23 pm:    That's an amazing back. bigbass Intermediate Member Username: bigbass Post Number: 126 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Wednesday, October 01, 2008 - 11:54 am:    Didn't the original designed tailpiece have double slots for each score of doubled strings? Did something change? adriaan Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1957 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 1:17 am:    Looking at the hammer finish bird tailpiece in Mica's June 13 post, which has double slots, I'd say the fine ridge between each set of slots is not strong enough to take the hammering. We've seen doubled strings sharing a single slot in the tailpiece before. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5619 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, October 02, 2008 - 8:13 pm:    Single slots weren't successful. Though we did the hammering before the machining (unlike the sample!), there was too much stress on the metal for it to hold its shape in the thickness we need. Doubled slots it must be. Today I have shiny pickups: and a dull bass: so everything is chugging along nicely now. byoung Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1092 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Friday, October 03, 2008 - 1:46 pm:    Mica, If you happen to post a shot of the headstock, I think I could die happy. This should definitely make COTM. Bradley bigbass Intermediate Member Username: bigbass Post Number: 127 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 9:50 am:    Bradley: Don't die yet! I'm sure a picture of your interested item will surface soon. byoung Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1098 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Friday, October 17, 2008 - 7:46 am:    I've got to figure out a way to get to the Mothership before this one ships. I need to see it in person. to_81_0190 Member Username: to_81_0190 Post Number: 87 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 2:13 am:    Bradley, That's great idea! But my home is too far from Mothership. byoung Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1102 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 9:13 am:    Toshiaki, See if you can get a flight to Seattle, and I'll treat you to one of the great American traditions: the Road Trip. It is 811 miles (1305 KM) from my house, and a decently scenic drive. I might even be convinced to take the 101 (coastal highway, and a beautiful drive). Bradley hieronymous Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 451 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Saturday, October 18, 2008 - 6:34 pm:    Let me know if you guys do it - I'll meet you there with my doubleneck! (I'm relocating to the East Bay in January, so I'll be close by...) psychicpet New Username: psychicpet Post Number: 6 Registered: 1-2008 Posted on Sunday, October 19, 2008 - 10:20 pm:    !!!! the hammered hardware!!!!!! and just when I thought I'd seen all that Alembic could do!! That has got to be one of the most amazing looks. to_81_0190 Member Username: to_81_0190 Post Number: 88 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Monday, October 20, 2008 - 3:09 am:    Bradley and Harry, I appreciate your very kind suggestion. How wonderful if I could do it! Now I can't be away on a trip but I want to visit Mothership someday. Toshiaki bigbass Intermediate Member Username: bigbass Post Number: 128 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, October 30, 2008 - 10:32 am:    Yo!!! Mothership People!! Where's da shot of that headstock? I want to see it too> 2? (Also)? byoung Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1110 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Friday, October 31, 2008 - 3:13 pm:    Yeah! **goes to get pitchfork and torch. hydrargyrum Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 385 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 9:58 am:    Double post, sorry. (Message edited by hydrargyrum on November 02, 2008) hydrargyrum Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 386 Registered: 3-2004 Posted on Sunday, November 02, 2008 - 9:58 am:    Not to detract from what is one of the most stunning instruments I have ever seen, but what is going on with that black stuff on the bass in the background of the pic from 9/17? Black finished back? adriaan Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1989 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, November 03, 2008 - 1:07 am:    Looks like buckeye burl to me, not a black finish. jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1976 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Monday, November 03, 2008 - 1:13 am:    I agree with Kevin. If you look really closely, you can see Over spray / ragged paint edges around the lower right hand side and overspray in the control cavities, and the neck laminates arre just about showing through towards the top of the body, although it looks like a very dark blue to me rather than black. graeme mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5684 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 3:40 pm:    Pay no attention to the guitar on the back wall - that's a rejected instrument from the mid-70's that we use for training and experimenting. Now for Bradley's request fulfilled: byoung Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1111 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, November 06, 2008 - 8:55 pm:    Wow. need. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5757 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 4:27 pm:    Rubbed out, and ready to get loaded: Other bits accumulating too, like the pickups: And plates: davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7351 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 4:59 pm:    It's always nice to see pics of this bass! briant Advanced Member Username: briant Post Number: 259 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 8:08 pm:    I'd rather see "it has been shipped" and then hear sound clips... I'm dying to hear this beast. 3rd_ray Intermediate Member Username: 3rd_ray Post Number: 174 Registered: 2-2008 Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 6:10 am:    Rubbed out and ready to get loaded... yes, life is good! Beautiful bass too! Mike bigbass Intermediate Member Username: bigbass Post Number: 129 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 8:33 pm:    Thank you, Mica, for posting these. It all looks fab and like a fairy tale come true. briant Advanced Member Username: briant Post Number: 260 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009 - 1:59 am:    Seriously dying to hear it. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5766 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009 - 7:54 pm:    Me too, and it's getting tantalizingly close, though I already know I lack the talent to appreciate it first hand. (The humcanceller is getting glued in - those strips of veneer are just temporary spacers.) bigbass Intermediate Member Username: bigbass Post Number: 130 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 11:49 am:    Mutha MaCree`....NOW THIS IS AMAZING!! I'm so taken by the color and contrast of this picture. Is this the best shot color compensated of the bass? I think so. Can't wait to see the matching knobs. Will the fingerboard be oiled? What is your take on that? Full speed ahead. Damn the torpedoes. dadabass2001 Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 986 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Saturday, January 17, 2009 - 12:36 pm:    I think my humble digits would be lost in the beauty of that board... Mike mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 5814 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 6:58 pm:    The knobs are in place: