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Author Message 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: 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! 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 ! 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!