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rickk
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Username: rickk
Post Number: 6
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 6:15 am: |  |
This is a modified version of an older balance point design with slightly different side curvature and the neck repositioned about one inch deeper with the cutaways modified to accommodate this. This moved the nut in closer to the body and shortens the reach to the first fret. |
sonicus
Advanced Member
Username: sonicus
Post Number: 331
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 6:28 am: | |
Hi rickk,
Thanks for the explanation, I like the geometry of the lay out, This is going to be a very disreable Bass to play when finished. |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 2414
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 7:16 am: | |
Thanks for the reply Rick. As you're keen to move the nut nearer, is this going to be a shorter scale too?
Graeme
(just getting some info as I love the overall balance of this body / layout) |
rickk
New
Username: rickk
Post Number: 7
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 9:48 am: | |
This is a 34" long scale, but the repositioning puts the nut about where a 32" would be, so the best of both worlds and a little better balance. |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 8711
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 12:23 pm: | |
This will be a great bass! |
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h
Post Number: 1379
Registered: 2-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 12:47 pm: | |
It always amazes me how the grain pops once the finish hits it.
Keith |
cje
Junior
Username: cje
Post Number: 25
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 4:29 pm: | |
Wow Rick, that is SOME top! I love it. |
enzo
Intermediate Member
Username: enzo
Post Number: 129
Registered: 4-2009
| | Posted on Friday, September 11, 2009 - 8:31 pm: | |
This bass is making me have goose bumps. What an awesome work of art ! |
rickk
New
Username: rickk
Post Number: 8
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, September 12, 2009 - 7:38 pm: | |
Thanks for all the encouragement everyone! It is really great to see the wood finally begin to show its grain and detail. It was really hard to see this when I originally looked at the pieces at the factory, but Mica was right, this was a great top set. There is also a lot of detail in the areas that were cut out for the pickups which we will get back when the pickups are covered since they will be continuous too. I really can't wait to see to finished. |
basstard
Advanced Member
Username: basstard
Post Number: 301
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 10:22 am: | |
This is a definition of coolness.
I can only say "wow".
(Message edited by basstard on September 13, 2009) |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 6402
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 6:34 pm: | |
You haven't seen the side-view yet:
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artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99
Post Number: 863
Registered: 7-2007
| | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 6:54 pm: | |
ohhhhhh |
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus
Post Number: 433
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Friday, October 02, 2009 - 9:58 pm: | |
Excellent |
smokinbear
Junior
Username: smokinbear
Post Number: 41
Registered: 11-2008
| | Posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 2:04 am: | |
MMMMMM Can I have a bite??? So beautiful. |
rickk
New
Username: rickk
Post Number: 9
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Saturday, October 03, 2009 - 6:35 am: | |
Thanks Mica, I really like the way my walnut looks in the stack. |
mario_farufyno
Advanced Member
Username: mario_farufyno
Post Number: 303
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Monday, October 05, 2009 - 5:06 am: | |
Love those sandwiches!
Hmmm, tasty! |
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy
Post Number: 971
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, October 05, 2009 - 6:59 am: | |
Geez a howk o' rat!!!
Scottish for......
I'd like a piece of that please!
George |
basstard
Advanced Member
Username: basstard
Post Number: 305
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 7:21 am: | |
Purrrrrfection. |
rickk
New
Username: rickk
Post Number: 10
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 8:09 pm: | |
Hi Mica.......Any new pics??
PS...it's NOV 1!!!! |
toma_hawk01
Advanced Member
Username: toma_hawk01
Post Number: 303
Registered: 9-2009
| | Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 12:28 pm: | |
N' all man, it's Nov 13th. |
toma_hawk01
Advanced Member
Username: toma_hawk01
Post Number: 304
Registered: 9-2009
| | Posted on Friday, November 13, 2009 - 1:50 pm: | |
Rick, you have a nice bass. Although I had not made myself present from this perspective, I am seriously looking at your bass with a slight bit if healthy envy.
Your bass is BADD!
In fact, I believe it is the Baddest CocoBolo/Sexy Alembic ever made yet.
When Mica updates your FTC, I can't wait to see the magic of your bass. Just seeing updates when there's no updates on my custom, is fulfilling because at least, I could see something that takes my breath away.
Sorry but, I can't hold back on not saying something about this wonderfully BRUTE STRONG - TAKING NO PRISONERS; GORGEOUS BASS!
While some basses capture a wave, your bass is an "under current" of Power Station Power!
Just surviving alone to see these guitars build, is something to look forward to... Its better than any show or movie. Just a few clicks from the camera, becomes an echo to the world in seconds.
My phone rings with every new picture!
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on November 13, 2009) |
rickk
Junior
Username: rickk
Post Number: 11
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 2:03 pm: | |
Thanks I am really excited about it as well. it is great to hear what others think about it since it is always a real challenge to pick out EVERYTHING and not really know how it is going to look or sound until it is finished. But so far it has exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to get it.
This is my first Alembic, but I have wanted one forever. I tried to make it really special by adding the body accent layers of southern black walnut that I sent to Mica. It was from a table that my dad hand made before I was born. I have been saving the wood for a loooong time to use for something really special. I think it totally came out great with the coca bola and the vermillion and maple pinstripes. |
elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue
Post Number: 891
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, November 15, 2009 - 4:42 pm: | |
Cool, nice touch Rick,
...can't wait to see more pics! |
hammer
Junior
Username: hammer
Post Number: 14
Registered: 9-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 11:16 am: | |
That's one beautiful sandwich there and that's without the amazing story behind the wood which just stunning. I'm constantly amazed at what you guys think about in designing your instruments. Looking forward to seeing more pics. |
toma_hawk01
Advanced Member
Username: toma_hawk01
Post Number: 331
Registered: 9-2009
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 - 11:21 am: | |
This bass has my vote as the Baddest Cocobolo (4 string) bass I ever seen to date.
I seriously want to see more pictures... Oh my goodness gracious.
What a lolly-pop!
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on November 19, 2009) |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 8968
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 5:44 pm: | |
Incorporating your dad's wood is a wonderful idea! |
the_jester
Intermediate Member
Username: the_jester
Post Number: 155
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 1:42 pm: | |
I would love to see new pictures of this BADDEST COCOBOLO BASS I EVER SEEN!
Please, Mica please don't hurt us with that bass!!!
Damn it hurts, so good!
I see "FEATURED CUSTOM" EVERYWHERE I LOOK!
MY FTC BUILD IS TRULY IN COMPANY WITH SOME HEAVY HITTERS!
Oh, my lord!!!!
Rickk, watch your back!
Did I croon a song on this thread yet???
I feel one coming on...
Peace and MUCH LOVE!!!!
Hal-
(Message edited by the_jester on February 01, 2010) |
the_jester
Intermediate Member
Username: the_jester
Post Number: 156
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 3:05 pm: | |
One an-ah two...
"...Just arrived on the seven ten.
Thought I see thee old gang again.
But you know , how they come and go.
I'm just a stranger in town.
Everywhere, Everyone I see.
Seems to wonder who I can be.
But I swear no one seems to care.
About a stranger in town.
....
Guess I'll leave on the twelve - o - three.
Cant believe that there's no hope for me.
But if I come again,
it will be with my Alembic friend,
even though I will I always be...
a stranger in this town."
What a lovely bass!
Peace and Love,
Hal-
(Message edited by the_jester on February 01, 2010) |
the_jester
Intermediate Member
Username: the_jester
Post Number: 157
Registered: 12-2009
| | Posted on Monday, February 01, 2010 - 9:20 pm: | |
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