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mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6503 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 7:33 pm: | |
They all have to start out somewhere:
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dannyj
Junior Username: dannyj
Post Number: 27 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 9:41 pm: | |
Wow ! The wood is looking very nice ! Can't wait to see the neck ! Thanks Mica ! And Happy Holidays to All ! |
andbassforall
Member Username: andbassforall
Post Number: 81 Registered: 9-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 12:35 am: | |
I have a custom Zebra bass and it always turns heads. I'm so looking forward to this. |
mario_farufyno
Advanced Member Username: mario_farufyno
Post Number: 396 Registered: 9-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 4:13 pm: | |
Great looking top, indeed! |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 9068 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 1:09 pm: | |
That is indeed a nice looking grain pattern! What's the body wood? The Purpleheart sets it off very nicely. |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6531 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 - 5:55 pm: | |
Next stop... carving!
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mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6581 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 1:48 pm: | |
In carving: Next we need to discuss the control layout if you have any preferences. |
roberto
Member Username: roberto
Post Number: 95 Registered: 3-2006
| Posted on Friday, January 22, 2010 - 10:12 am: | |
beautiful top! |
dannyj
Junior Username: dannyj
Post Number: 28 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 12:51 pm: | |
Dave, body wood is mahogany. Looking Very Very Nice ! Thank You so much for the pictures Mica ! Dan |
funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky
Post Number: 538 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 1:52 pm: | |
This is a ridiculously beautiful bass |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6587 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 7:48 pm: | |
With the first sealer coat: it looks even better. |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 9126 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 12:09 pm: | |
That's a great shot; very nice bass coming together. |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 4325 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 12:22 am: | |
Dan: Most excellent wood you've got there! Bill, tgo |
dannyj
Junior Username: dannyj
Post Number: 31 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Saturday, November 13, 2010 - 10:32 pm: | |
Can I get and update Please ? |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 7066 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 5:29 pm: | |
I didn't get a picture for you - but your bass is in the rubout room, so it's very near to done. Should probably coordinate soon for a pick up. |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 7069 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 5:57 pm: | |
Well, I do have a picture, it's just got some motion blur. Here it is anyway: Sorry for the icky blur! |
dannyj
Junior Username: dannyj
Post Number: 32 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 8:46 am: | |
Thank you very much for the picture Mica ! And yes please lets coordinate for a pickup as I am available anytime for the trip. Dan |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 7118 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Thursday, December 23, 2010 - 4:18 pm: | |
Getting the electronics installed: Soon it will be! |
dannyj
Junior Username: dannyj
Post Number: 33 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Saturday, December 25, 2010 - 1:17 pm: | |
I just love the Zebra stripes ! Can't wait to get my hands on this baby. Thanks Mica and Merry Christmas to Everyone ! Dan |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 9980 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Saturday, December 25, 2010 - 4:22 pm: | |
And to you too Dan! It's looking better and better! |
briant
Senior Member Username: briant
Post Number: 513 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 1:18 pm: | |
This is quite the Essence. What are the electronics? |
sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 1498 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 3:29 pm: | |
This Bass will be wonderful. I am also curious as to the electronics .I love my Essence. Congratulations! |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 7122 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 4:15 pm: | |
Volume, pan, bass, treble, filter, Q, LED on/off |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 9985 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 4:20 pm: | |
Also known as East Meets West electronics. |
sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 1502 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 4:39 pm: | |
I can see the the usefulness , very interesting. Thanks . |
dannyj
Junior Username: dannyj
Post Number: 34 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 - 10:10 pm: | |
Here are the full spec's Essence 4 Short Scale Bass Zebrawood top Mahogany core Maple pin, PurpleHeart lams Fretted Ebony fingerboard Amber side LED's 1.5"nut 2.25" 24th fret Mother of Pearl ovals Gold tuners PurpleHeart neck lams East/West electronics Fat Boy p/u in bridge Dan |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 9998 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 - 11:26 am: | |
Nice specs! |
dannyj
Junior Username: dannyj
Post Number: 35 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2011 - 10:31 pm: | |
Well it didn't make it home for Christmas but it made it for New Years ! Thanks Mica and the whole Alembic Family ! Dan |
dannyj
Junior Username: dannyj
Post Number: 36 Registered: 2-2003
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2011 - 10:34 pm: | |
And Happy New Years to Everyone !
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moonliner
Junior Username: moonliner
Post Number: 30 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Monday, January 03, 2011 - 11:44 pm: | |
That is a lovely bass. Congratulations! |
adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan
Post Number: 2728 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 12:31 am: | |
Elves working overtime! |
sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 1516 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 12:53 am: | |
! I like that "East Meets West Electronics "concept. Sustain Block, She's got it all ! Congratulations. |
oddmetersam
Intermediate Member Username: oddmetersam
Post Number: 116 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 5:58 am: | |
Beautiful bass. What a great way to ring in the New Year. Peace, joy, health and happiness to you and everyone else in the whole world. -Sam |
deburgh
Member Username: deburgh
Post Number: 65 Registered: 3-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 8:12 am: | |
What a gorgeous instrument. That top is really something!!! |
briant
Senior Member Username: briant
Post Number: 518 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 11:03 am: | |
Hotness. Gorgeous bass! |
andbassforall
Member Username: andbassforall
Post Number: 96 Registered: 9-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 1:18 pm: | |
Beautiful! Enjoy! |
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 138 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 6:20 pm: | |
Great choice on p/u set; electronics and control layout. Nice Bass! |