| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6324 Registered: 6-2000 |
From time to time, someone compels us to make a Maple fingerboard:  Neck isn't carved yet:  So hard to see the central seam:  I've got more, but I need to sort through a bunch of pics. | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 799 Registered: 7-2007 |
Love those Ebony lams on all that maple. Very nice indeed! (Message edited by artswork99 on August 18, 2009) | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6325 Registered: 6-2000 |
Ha! I knew those pictures were around here: | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1084 Registered: 11-2004 |
Ooooooooh!! I love it!!! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8596 Registered: 5-2002 |
Is that a solid Maple body? | ||
| sd83
New Username: sd83 Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2009 |
Beautiful & absolutly impressive  Reminds me of my twins...  | ||
| toma_hawk01
Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 94 Registered: 7-2009 |
This is what a 1976 Maple S1 looks like, after 30 years... That's many years of playing in the Sun and being out of the case. Maple and mahogany gets darker over time from the Sun's radiation. Oxidation kicks in... Personally, I love the transformation. It proves beauty and authenticity of an aged Alembic. The color is what I love about my vintage. At one point in time, I was going to sale it, but I just couldn't do it. I been through too much to own it. I would learn, you don't sell a prize find -- You hold on to it... It's like holding a big jug of orange juice on a Sunny day  (Message edited by toma_hawk01 on August 19, 2009) | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 413 Registered: 4-2004 |
is this bass getting paint or is it blonde on blonde on blonde? | ||
| bluplirst
Member Username: bluplirst Post Number: 67 Registered: 12-2004 |
Caution-do not open the filters all the way with the cvq's cranked, you might cut somebody's head off! ;) I really love the subtle figure in the maple. What an amazing bass! | ||
| toma_hawk01
Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 96 Registered: 7-2009 |
Oh man... what a long horn there... (The Bolt-on) Looks like that thing is something you got to hunt down and shoot it (before you can get it...). I am just kidding... That's a cool bass bro! I can't wait to see that lovely Alembic transform into something beyond my savings account. | ||
| hydrargyrum
Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 655 Registered: 3-2004 |
Man, I really hope they aren't going to tint or paint this one. I think it is incredible as is. | ||
| toma_hawk01
Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 97 Registered: 7-2009 |
Kevin, I would have to agree with you... I get a "Natural HIGH looking at a natural colored bass." Time for a song... One and a two... "Soon, you'll never be lonely. Soon, you'll find I live for you only... When I'm with you, who cares what time it is, or what the place, or what the climate is... Oh, soon our ship will come sailing... Home through every storm, never failing. On that day you're mine, this world world will be in tune... lets make that day come soon..." Enjoy. | ||
| mario_farufyno
Advanced Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 230 Registered: 9-2008 |
Nothing can beat the beautyness of a nice wood figuring. I think one of the things that makes Alembic stands forward is their woodworking. * Hal is making me happy. He is so glad these days that can't stop singing. Ha ha ha, congratulations pal. Seeing your joy is making my day! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6338 Registered: 6-2000 |
The body on Eduardo's bass is Birch, but it only appears solid. We sliced the body in half down the center, hollowed out the inside, then glued it back together. It's almost impossible to see the center seam. Spooky is to be left with a clear finish. This is especially interesting since you really concentrate on the form and are not distracted by wood figuring, though I agree that the subtle look of Birch is quite intriguing. | ||
| toma_hawk01
Intermediate Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 101 Registered: 7-2009 |
Sent us "lions" more raw meat (pictures)! This bass is too beautiful for my words! | ||
| lalogarcia
New Username: lalogarcia Post Number: 1 Registered: 8-2009 |
I am the future owner...I am very happy...this bass is based on a 1978 Spector bass with a birch body and gloss finish that I also own (one of the best basses I have heard!). I thought : "If could have this wood with a Maple board, with Alembic's PERFECT construction and with Alembic's top of the line Electronics, I will be in Heaven!". The bass will remain in clear gloss.... I will keep u posted! Thanks for your compliments. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6341 Registered: 6-2000 |
Grrrr. Darned picture-swiping gnome again!   | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6342 Registered: 6-2000 |
The Birch looks so silky! | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 808 Registered: 7-2007 |
Sure is... This bass is really gorgeous! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8627 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Lalo! Welcome to the board and congrats on the bass! | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 924 Registered: 8-2005 |
I've got Birch as a laminate on my Series bass! Don't know about the sonic capabilities?? Anyone help?? | ||
| lalogarcia
New Username: lalogarcia Post Number: 2 Registered: 8-2009 |
I have it in one Spector Bass (a 1978 one). It's a great wood....somewhere between Ash and Maple. Not as bright as maple but with more mids than ash; I personally like it a lot...but for some reason (just like Cherry wood ...another great wood); it is not used very much by Luthiers these days... | ||
| lalogarcia
New Username: lalogarcia Post Number: 3 Registered: 8-2009 |
I have one Spector Bass made of Solid Birch (circa 1978) and I just love it....they only made about 15 with this wood. It's very bright and clear sounding, somewhere between Maple and Ash (not as bright as Maple , but with more mids than Ash). I wonder why it's not used that much as body wood any more? (Cherry is another great body wood not seen too frequently). I don't care about the exotic look anymore....for me it's all about tone. I have owned some beautiful basses that did not have good tone...but this bass is looking very nice! | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 927 Registered: 8-2005 |
Lalo, Love this bass!! I've got birch, as I said above, as a laminate, with a figured Koa core, and Zebrawood top and back........sounds just great to me!!! George see my profile for pictures! (Message edited by georgie_boy on August 25, 2009) | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 418 Registered: 4-2004 |
My '76 has Birch & Purpleheart in it's neck, Koa & Oak body... All in all I would describe it as Eduardo describes his Spector. Marco and I plugged in our basses back to back at the NJ gathering, and his '77 Maple/Walnut had a little more "snap" on the upper end, mine was just slightly "rounder". | ||
| lalogarcia
New Username: lalogarcia Post Number: 4 Registered: 8-2009 |
One thing I forgot to mention, besides the Solid Birch body and the maple fingerboard. The bass will have Blue LEDS in the fingerboard and the neck has 3 ebony laminates AND it's reinforced with Graphite Bars to make it extra stiff and responsive. I look forward to playing this! | ||
| lalogarcia
New Username: lalogarcia Post Number: 5 Registered: 8-2009 |
I forgot to mention that besides the solid birch wings, triple Omega body and the maple fingerboard, this bass is quite custom because the neck has 3 pieces of Ebony and is reinforced with Graphite Bars to make it even stiffer. It will also have frtont Laser LEDS in Blue. Series II electronics, gloss finish and Gold Hardware complete the little monster (Mica calls him "Spooky", I call him "Son of a Birch"!). | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 300 Registered: 3-2003 |
Very very unique! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6400 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hanging up to dry:  Look pretty cool! I sent you an email about a change we'd like to make. Let me know if you agree. | ||
| altgrendel
Intermediate Member Username: altgrendel Post Number: 109 Registered: 5-2008 |
I remember that one of the issues Alembic has with maple fingerboards is that they tend to look "dirty" over time. Is anything special being done to prevent this? Or is that not an issue this time? |
