| Author | Message | ||
| tmoney61092
Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 258 Registered: 9-2008 |
Hal, now everytime i come into this thread, i instantly get hungry because of the cookie you posted :-D, looks delicious, as well as the Toma_Hawk, congrats ~Taylor Watterson | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 290 Registered: 9-2009 |
This is the good part, don't miss it!  | ||
| bassfingers
Advanced Member Username: bassfingers Post Number: 230 Registered: 11-2005 |
Hal I gotta be honest.When I first saw the Tomahawk outline I really wasn't sure!.But thanks to the work of the Santa Rosa alchemists and your boundless enthusiasm and creativity this is one that's really grown on me and I continue to follow it's progress,even though,like tmoney61092,that picture of the cookie makes me hungry!!. Best wishes, Simon. | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 291 Registered: 9-2009 |
Simon, that's usually how everything goes with new things. "Most people generally don't like something different until 'that something', becomes something special." | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 301 Registered: 9-2009 |
Well, its Friday (Thank GOD...). Mica, is it possible to have more of your wonderful pictures of the Toma_Hawk from many areas? Front, back, side, peg-head, neck full views and with you and or someone in the building? Please, Mica Please give me a shot of that Alembic juice... I am have a withdraw of wanting to see more... Hee hee...  Otherwise I'll have to take my frustrations out on beating the heck out my Alembic Shorty... However, Shorty love this treatment... (Message edited by toma_hawk01 on November 13, 2009) | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 302 Registered: 9-2009 |
This is getting good...   | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 307 Registered: 9-2009 |
Time for me to bounce "up" out of here... Have a good weekend everybody. | ||
| tmoney61092
Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 263 Registered: 9-2008 |
wait, are you going Alembic to pick her up right now? ~Taylor Watterson | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 311 Registered: 9-2009 |
No, Frankly, I had to go get something on the BBQ grill. My family wanted Chicken burgers last night. I just hope this bass is ready before the end of 2009 tax year, and preferentially before it becomes an immortal bunt of my wife's jokes that I would have to hear every time I strap the Toma_Hawk on... Who want's to hear this throughout a life time of marriage anyway? Also, I am planning to have a fret-less Series II bass arsenal addition to my bag of tricks. Unfortunately, there will not be a FTC for the Jester bass during construction. I don't want to re-live all the excitement of the Toma_Hawk. So, the option of receiving updates by private emails, is more appropriate to circumspect the potential drama. As for the Toma_Hawk bass, if I have to wait until after the New Year, I am going to inherit the curses of my wife... But having the Toma_Hawk before the new year, will bring the Celestial Angeles to sing and forever keep (protect) me from my wife's painful wise cracks Mica, will the Toma_Hawk be ready before Christmas, or more importantly, before the year end? It's just a bass, and life goes on either case and there are more important things like family, good health, and being thankful for the things we have. GOD had truly blessed me with many great things and I wish Alembic continued success always. May peace be on all, as this FTC heads toward it's end. (Message edited by toma_hawk01 on November 14, 2009) | ||
| altgrendel
Intermediate Member Username: altgrendel Post Number: 112 Registered: 5-2008 |
Hal, My only request (for both basses) is that you post pictures of the completed projects. Umm, in the appropriate forum. Thanks! | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 318 Registered: 9-2009 |
This is a Special Report... (Message edited by toma_hawk01 on November 15, 2009) | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 319 Registered: 9-2009 |
 "The Alembic Tomahawk bass will be a Custom Featured bass." Susan Wickersham - Now back our your regular programming... (Message edited by toma_hawk01 on November 15, 2009) | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 892 Registered: 6-2002 |
Wow, congrats, that'll be fun! | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 321 Registered: 9-2009 |
Elwood, There you go, you sly devil you... What you're saying is: Susan and Mica will have their work cut out for themselves, once they start writing about this "lolly-pop" But in the end, the Alembic Featured Custom page, on the Toma_Hawk, will be a very special read as all those beautiful jaw doping, mouth drooling things we love. Thanks Elwood. (Message edited by toma_hawk01 on November 15, 2009) | ||
| hb3
Senior Member Username: hb3 Post Number: 439 Registered: 2-2005 |
I finally "got" the design of this bass -- ie, it's intended to free up forearm space. I'd like to try it. I was thinking about this while playing my short scale custom -- I'd never thought about it, but I'm definitely resting my forearm on the body, in fact kind of pressing down. I'm not sure what it would feel like w/ no wood there to press down on... | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 323 Registered: 9-2009 |
Hugh, The Toma_Hawk concept was simple for me. Some basses just looks cool strapped on, but frankly, I want form and function with good looks. For me, the Toma_Hawk is exactly what I was looking for in a well designed bass which serves my purpose(s). I don't know of anything else comes closer for me, than the Toma_Hawk. Playing bass with the standard fingering position mode, my arms rest on the top Wing of the Toma_Hawk. Resting my arms on the wing is no different than resting my arms on my Shorty, when playing. However, when I convert my arm to the positions supporting popping, thumping, slapping, and strumming aka "The attack mode" -- my arms are not resting. In fact, my arms are no-longer resting on top of the Toma_Hawk's wing. My legs and muscles changes it position, and even my back is no-longer straight. The attack mode requires a major change of my entire body. At this point, the magic is Toma_Hawk's curvature towards the pointed end. For, as my arm moves away from the wing, my arms glides to the attack mode with little or no resistance with extreme impact and stance for the attack mode of playing. Yeah, that's The Toma_Hawk in the nutshell. Only one in the world, just like me. | ||
| peoplechipper
Intermediate Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 162 Registered: 2-2009 |
I'm like Simon in when I first saw your computer renderings(especially without necks) the body shape looked like some kind of parasite...now that it's in wood, it looks real nice, and I know you're gonna be happy and we all here are happy for you as well...the world is a better place with artisans around, and thankfully there are artisans to help artisans like yourself here...Group hug everyone! tony | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 328 Registered: 9-2009 |
Thanks for the kind words Tony. That was great man. Right on! | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 335 Registered: 9-2009 |
The Toma_Hawk Cyclopes. What cool looking monster.  | ||
| bluplirst
Member Username: bluplirst Post Number: 71 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hey Hal, How about a Fretless Cyclops Toma_Hawk to compliment your custom? | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 336 Registered: 9-2009 |
I knew that was coming. I knew that question was coming. I have a quick answer to this question... No. The Toma_Hawk shape is of a different bread, a different horse all together. A fret-less Toma_hawk would contradict the shape. I can't see wanting this shape for just a fingering bass... ("cause... that's all you get, with a fret-less bass anyway".) Now, let me tell you what the Cyclops is all about... The Cyclops is a short order, no-nonsense... Like when I say to somebody: "Wait right there, I'll be back -- let me get my stick". The Cyclops are without the complexities of my Series I Toma_Hawk. The controls on the Toma_Hawk Cyclops, are in many ways, considered a "just enough" on a bass, and with a suitable rig, like with my new "Mesa Boogie rig", would be more than sufficient. Therefore, if I was to strap on the Toma_Hawk Cyclops, I am "in the moment of the music..." and "Let me just plug in..." with the comfort of the Toma_Hawk shape when freestyle Funk or fingering traditionally. Best of all, the cost to make the Toma_Hawk Cyclops would be considerably less, than a Series bass. "It's the shape I want, and need anyway." Two very powerful human desires. Never never never a fret-less Toma_Hawk. I'll put a curse on it. (Message edited by toma_hawk01 on November 19, 2009) | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 337 Registered: 9-2009 |
  A Brown Cyclops is beautiful too. | ||
| bluplirst
Member Username: bluplirst Post Number: 72 Registered: 12-2004 |
Well excuuuuuuseeee me! The tailpiece makes it look like Cyclops is frowning. Maybe the old moustache style would make him look more elegant. Brown does look good btw. | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 338 Registered: 9-2009 |
LOL!!! Yeah, I see what you mean. I also agree with you on the Brown. My Rig is: F-1X F-2B DS-5R Mesa Boogie Basis M-2000 (Foot Switches) More knobs and switches than anybody needs... compared to simply "Two" knobs on the Cyclops | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 339 Registered: 9-2009 |
Well, it's Friday... The Great Bill Cosby said in a interview many years ago... "Before dreams happen, you must first WAKE UP!" I think anyone who's out there who have a dream bass/guitar (or with anything...)should start with a dream, (wake up) then write it down. Don't let it get away. Hold on to the concept for "dear-life" and challenge your beliefs. After that -- "Take it to the streets" and get support from others and add their suggestions (improving it...) Let one, or two years wear on your ideas. If the feelings are still strong or stronger, then you must (for the good of humanity, and your sanity)take it to the next level. Most importantly, have faith in ideas as to stand before GOD as your witness, then launch a real project and make it happen the best you can. | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 340 Registered: 9-2009 |
Hey!!! Everybody enjoy in the USA (or if your outside), enjoy Thanksgiving. I will be taking the week with much desired relaxations -- out starting today at 2pm USA San Fransisco Time! Peace and Love!!! | ||
| tmoney61092
Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 274 Registered: 9-2008 |
thanks Hal, you too!!!! ~Taylor Watterson | ||
| altgrendel
Intermediate Member Username: altgrendel Post Number: 113 Registered: 5-2008 |
I am grinning from ear to ear over this thread. So close, yet so far from completion! | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 353 Registered: 9-2009 |
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| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 356 Registered: 9-2009 |
A small change, can make a huge difference.  |
