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mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 5657
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 - 7:03 pm:   Edit Post

Body in the big press:
assembly

Neck ready for the body:
assembly

And the logical next step, neck joined to body:
assembly

Lookin' good!
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 5676
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 7:13 pm:   Edit Post

Heart Omega detail carved:
carving
jalevinemd
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Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 687
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Monday, October 27, 2008 - 7:39 pm:   Edit Post

I've never been a big fan of the cone but I have to admit that it looks great on this guitar! I opted for a mini knobby peghead on my Little Darling. I think these tapered headstocks really compliment the natural flow of this particular guitar better than the standard crown. Just one man's opinion. Great choice!
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 5700
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 - 5:49 pm:   Edit Post

Routed:
routed

Soon with finish - this wood will look seriously fantastic.
adriaan
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Username: adriaan

Post Number: 2007
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 1:44 am:   Edit Post

Series electronics with a whammy bar? Sacrilege!

Nah - looking mighty fine. And then that quilt ...
hydrargyrum
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Username: hydrargyrum

Post Number: 415
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Thursday, November 20, 2008 - 6:32 am:   Edit Post

This is going to be interesting. . .
jalevinemd
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Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 695
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Friday, November 21, 2008 - 8:08 pm:   Edit Post

WOW!!!!

I think I just wet myself...
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7197
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 6:15 am:   Edit Post

Series on a Darling? I suppose it could be a prep for Series, so we'll have to wait for confirmation. But they are certainly some interesting looking routes.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 5714
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 2:51 pm:   Edit Post

Indeed, it is Series electronics in a Darling (though it's ever-so slightly modified). Now, there's sealer coats. You knew it was going to look gorgeous, but the difference with some finish is truly remarkable:
spray

spray

spray

spray

Now is the time for us to have the "to color or not to color" talk. I left you a message today, please call me back when you have a chance.
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 521
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2008 - 3:24 pm:   Edit Post

Wow, that's beautiful! Joe, Play it Healthy!
Congratulations,
Art
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 2008
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, December 04, 2008 - 4:29 am:   Edit Post

Yet again, Alembic have produced an amazingly contoured Quilt!. I hope it's getting continuous backplates.

Graeme.
p.s. don't hide it under colour!!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7236
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2008 - 5:08 pm:   Edit Post

The dreaded "to color or not to color" talk! Just remember to breath deeply.

This is a really cool guitar!
white_cloud
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Username: white_cloud

Post Number: 526
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 6:14 am:   Edit Post

For me its simply a case of "do not cover at any cost" - highly figuered maples are my very favourite.

Stunning piece of craftsmanship!
tbrannon
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Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 947
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 6:45 am:   Edit Post

I vote for color Joe- I think the color really makes that figuring stand out- especially if you're not going too dark. I loved the flame top they picked for my Elan without the amber tint, but it really pops with the color.

You've got a winner either way!

Toby
3rd_ray
Intermediate Member
Username: 3rd_ray

Post Number: 144
Registered: 2-2008
Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 2:01 pm:   Edit Post

If you leave it as is, will the maple get darker on it's own as it ages? I've seen that on some basses, but I don't know if maple always ages like that.

Either way, I'm sure it will turn out great.

Mike
hb3
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Username: hb3

Post Number: 341
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 9:10 pm:   Edit Post

Make it like a reddish/orange burst -- it'd glisten like dark fire....
jalevinemd
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Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 697
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Sunday, December 07, 2008 - 11:45 am:   Edit Post

The flame on that neck is beyond words! The only regret I have with both of my Alembics is that I didn't get necks like those.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 5755
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Monday, January 12, 2009 - 4:15 pm:   Edit Post

Drilled for electronics and awaiting color:
spray
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7349
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 - 4:50 pm:   Edit Post

Very, very, cool!
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 5765
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, January 16, 2009 - 7:49 pm:   Edit Post

Inlaid logo alert:
preset
pace
Advanced Member
Username: pace

Post Number: 392
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 2:20 pm:   Edit Post

Wow......

Congrats Joe!
It's really nice to see Series guts going into the newer body designs.

I'm not familiar with that tremolo rout~ is it a Kahler?!?
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 5784
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 3:32 pm:   Edit Post

The color sample is almost ready. Here's a peek before it gets one more coat of color:
color test
All the hardware will be goldplated and will look great with the finish color.

The tremolo is made by Skyway. It's a clever design with beautiful machining.
tbrannon
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Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 966
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, January 22, 2009 - 4:08 pm:   Edit Post

I love that color- it looks very similar to the finish you folks shot on my Elan.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 5787
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, January 23, 2009 - 3:17 pm:   Edit Post

Here's the last coat of Guild orange:
spray
There's a blend so you can select the area that gets the color you're most interested in.

I'm sending this out today, so you should see it by the end of next week. We'll talk once you see it in person.
hifiguy
Intermediate Member
Username: hifiguy

Post Number: 149
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Friday, January 23, 2009 - 3:45 pm:   Edit Post

Gorgeous. One doesn't want to cover grain like that with anything more than a transparent orangey or amber burst. What a stunning instrument.
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 6022
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 1:59 pm:   Edit Post

Working on the color like we spoke about on the phone. Here's the darker than we expected state it's in now:

spray

spray

spray

The color is more of a mild cherry sunburst. And while there's plenty of nice orange, there's also some red.

The color and the figure of the wood always look better in person - just ask Dan, he pickup up his custom bass this morning.

Anyway, we were ready to sand this off and try again. We're holding off to hear if you feel the same way.
robinc
Intermediate Member
Username: robinc

Post Number: 134
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 2:06 pm:   Edit Post

the figuring on that maple... Oh my god.
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2223
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 2:11 pm:   Edit Post

"MILD CHERRY"!? Play that funky music.....

:-):-)
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 3658
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 2:59 pm:   Edit Post

" ... might boy"? hehehehe

Joe: LOVE that quilt!
briant
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Username: briant

Post Number: 287
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, April 02, 2009 - 4:16 pm:   Edit Post

That maple in beyond gorgeous.

Every time I see an inlaid logo w/ shell I regret not getting that option when I had my Rogue made. :-(

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