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mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 5835
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 5:47 pm:   Edit Post

Got the top wood chalked out:
assembly

Which coordinates so nicely with the peghead veneers:
assembly

This body shape is sort of a scaled down version of the 3/4 body shape that Olie loves so much. It's almost a 3/4 3/4... does that make it a 9/16? Anyway, the shape turned out great, here's the plan:
plan
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7464
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, January 30, 2009 - 7:08 pm:   Edit Post

That's going to be a great top!
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 15
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 3:34 pm:   Edit Post

Susan, saw Princess Bride...INCONCEIVABLE!!!!
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 948
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 3:39 pm:   Edit Post

Never tangle with a Portuguesa when death is on the line!
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 16
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 3:46 pm:   Edit Post

dave, I've been in love with this Entwistle bass {the 4 string version} since I was in 8th grade. I'm now 44 and the dream is about to come true. I'm 4'11 and usually play a mustang or Hofner because of me size. We were going to go with the Darling body, but I showed Mica this photo and she came up with this totally custom project. This will be a 28 scale bass! A dream come true.
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7491
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 3:53 pm:   Edit Post

This will be an interesting project! Is that Anniversary electronics sketched on the drawing?
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 17
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 3:55 pm:   Edit Post

Entwistle's 5 string full scale version of my dream bass
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 18
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 3:56 pm:   Edit Post

Yes.
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 19
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 4:03 pm:   Edit Post



(Message edited by tommy on February 06, 2009)
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 20
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 4:07 pm:   Edit Post



(Message edited by tommy on February 06, 2009)
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 5845
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 4:44 pm:   Edit Post

I spied your fingerboard today:
fingerboard
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 21
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 7:43 pm:   Edit Post

What is the neck made of?
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 5846
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, February 03, 2009 - 8:06 pm:   Edit Post

Maple with Walnut pinstripes.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2017
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, February 04, 2009 - 6:09 am:   Edit Post

This is going to be a cool bass. Tommy you'll this body, my 3/4 basses feel great so I can imagine how awesome this one will be.

OO
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 23
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Thursday, February 05, 2009 - 4:36 pm:   Edit Post

How long does the finishing process for cocobolo take? I know there are many, many coats. {more than I have in my closet}
and...you made the neck 28' scale.. 1.5 at the nut and 2.1 at the 24th fret. Will the neck look like it's tapering too wide when it reaches the 24th fret in relation to it's overall look?. I just don't want the neck to appear "stubby." in relation to the body. Maybe it's the angle of the picture you posted.

(Message edited by tommy on February 06, 2009)

(Message edited by tommy on February 06, 2009)
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 5852
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 12:21 pm:   Edit Post

Taking shape:

assembly

assembly

assembly

I don't detect stubbiness to my eye. I think the whole thing has kept typical Alembic proportions. The idea here is that it shouldn't look like a smaller scale bass when you're holding it, just totally natural.

Coco Bolo is the boss when it comes to finishing. Some pieces are cooperative and some go fighting tooth and nail. So it can take anywhere from slightly less than 1 month is spray to 3 months in extreme cases.

(Message edited by mica on February 09, 2009)
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7522
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 5:08 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful top!!
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2038
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, February 09, 2009 - 5:24 pm:   Edit Post

I agree Dave, great top. And my post above should have read, "Tommy you'll 'LOVE' this body.

OO
Mi tiepink sux!
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 24
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 6:56 pm:   Edit Post

I'm glad everyone there is digging it!
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 562
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Tuesday, February 10, 2009 - 7:36 pm:   Edit Post

Another full agreement with Dave. Enjoy Tom!
altgrendel
Junior
Username: altgrendel

Post Number: 33
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 7:37 am:   Edit Post

Tommy:

Once it's done, please post some actions pictures of you and the band in the Artists and their Alembics section. I'd love to see this one in action.
bassfingers
Intermediate Member
Username: bassfingers

Post Number: 189
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 9:37 am:   Edit Post

This is going to be beautiful.Congratulations.
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 25
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 2:05 pm:   Edit Post

Olieoliver, how r u liking the hidden strap buttons?
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2047
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 2:15 pm:   Edit Post

I love the recessed locks. I have a MK with them and have had some other brands that had them. The only thing is DON't forget your strap, 'cause you ain't using some elses. LOL

OO
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 401
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 4:15 pm:   Edit Post

There are some makers who screw together different CNC parts, beat them up, charge a bunch more than the same parts in different combination & good condition, and call it "Custom Shop". To completely rescale the instrument? Now that's custom. How totally cool. And I'll second Altgrendel - action pix, please!

Peter
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 26
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 - 5:13 pm:   Edit Post

Cheers to Mica and Susan, the best in the biz!
tommy
Junior
Username: tommy

Post Number: 27
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 3:13 am:   Edit Post

For those interested, Yeah, I think it's pretty special and amazing that Alembic can custom fit a bass based on your physical challenges. Still, for me they didn't want just a mini looking instrument, they actually set out in their design to make it "appear" normal scale" and at the same time preserve the retro Alembic style I was looking for. Don't second guess them for a second, they really know their Sh*#! ....INCONCEIVABLE!
kenbass4
Advanced Member
Username: kenbass4

Post Number: 323
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 7:42 am:   Edit Post

"...and I am not left-handed"

Cool bass Tommy! Look forward to watching this progress.

Ken (TEO)
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 980
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 8:00 am:   Edit Post

Inconcievable!

"You keep using that word -- I do not think it means what you think it means. ..."

Beautiful looking instrument already- can't wait to see that Coco Bolo when the finish hits. You get bonus points for referencing The Princess Bride- it's easily my all time favorite movie.
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 1166
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, February 12, 2009 - 5:16 pm:   Edit Post

You killed my father. Prepare to die.

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