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mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 6503
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - 7:33 pm:   Edit Post

They all have to start out somewhere:
assembly
dannyj
Junior
Username: dannyj

Post Number: 27
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 9:41 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

Great looking top, indeed!
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9068
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 1:09 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

Next stop... carving!

assembly

assembly

assembly
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 6581
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 1:48 pm:   Edit Post

In carving:
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:   Edit Post

beautiful top!
dannyj
Junior
Username: dannyj

Post Number: 28
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Thursday, January 28, 2010 - 12:51 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

With the first sealer coat:
spray
it looks even better.
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9126
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

Well, I do have a picture, it's just got some motion blur. Here it is anyway:
spray
Sorry for the icky blur!
dannyj
Junior
Username: dannyj

Post Number: 32
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 8:46 am:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

Getting the electronics installed:
setup

Soon it will be!
dannyj
Junior
Username: dannyj

Post Number: 33
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Saturday, December 25, 2010 - 1:17 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

Nice specs!
dannyj
Junior
Username: dannyj

Post Number: 35
Registered: 2-2003
Posted on Monday, January 03, 2011 - 10:31 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

And Happy New Years to Everyone !

moonliner
Junior
Username: moonliner

Post Number: 30
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, January 03, 2011 - 11:44 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

Elves working overtime! :-)
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1516
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 12:53 am:   Edit Post

! 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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

Hotness. Gorgeous bass!
andbassforall
Member
Username: andbassforall

Post Number: 96
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Tuesday, January 04, 2011 - 1:18 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful! Enjoy!
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member
Username: rjmsteel

Post Number: 138
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Thursday, January 06, 2011 - 6:20 pm:   Edit Post

Great choice on p/u set; electronics and control layout. Nice Bass!

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