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mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6732 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 6:33 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Stuff in assembly now:
This is some really awesome wood. |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 9281 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 6:36 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Very unique figuring! |
tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 1175 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 6:37 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Beautiful!! No filters? There have been some very interesting series basses being built lately. Will Gunn's custom is another one that comes to mind. |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6734 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 6:41 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
This is one was inspired by Will's. (Message edited by mica on May 07, 2010) |
rjmsteel
Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 53 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 10:50 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Will and all at Alembic have been nothing but insprirational in the design for this bass. Looking forward to progress on and continued support on the build of another "unique" bass... only by the masters at Alembic! Superfilter-ing my two current Alembic basses, and this bass will also be a refinement from them, just sounds awesome. Mica: Looks great - including the almost flame characteristics of the "dark" African Mahogany core. Thanks to all, I appreciate the kind words. |
rjmsteel
Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 56 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 10:19 am: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Mica - Any updates? Thanks - Rich |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6775 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 5:38 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
It's moving along...
![carving](http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/81003.jpg) |
artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99
Post Number: 1150 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 7:48 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
I see a wizards face on the top (Gandalf). Beautiful! |
rjmsteel
Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 64 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 8:01 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Sweet... Thanks for the updates - nice to see the progress -- keep the pictures coming! BTW: Mica, I`m thinking Black Tahitian MOP (oval fingerboard) inlays to match that Ebony neck lam........ Wait till the finish hits! -Rich |
mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno
Post Number: 448 Registered: 9-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 1:42 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
I never get tired seeing such beauties |
fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler
Post Number: 1130 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 1:59 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Wow, looks great! Body shape looks almost the same as my fretless, I love it! |
rjmsteel
Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 73 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Friday, June 18, 2010 - 8:03 am: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
would love some updated pictures |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6808 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Thursday, July 01, 2010 - 6:28 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Carve away!
![carve](http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/82085.jpg) |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6838 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 6:49 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
And now with some sealer coats:
There is a lot going on in this top. Layers upon layers.
![spray](http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/83380.jpg) |
artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99
Post Number: 1230 Registered: 7-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 8:34 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Whew... drooling. Beautiful |
sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 1171 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 9:18 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Interesting neck laminates , nice contrast. |
andbassforall
Member Username: andbassforall
Post Number: 90 Registered: 9-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 12:50 am: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Beautiful! I dig. |
bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga
Post Number: 377 Registered: 8-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 11:00 am: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
really nice! i like that shortened horn... |
briant
Senior Member Username: briant
Post Number: 428 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 10:40 am: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Rich - this is a fabulous looking instrument! I noticed in the "changes/additions" section that you've requested a very blue shell for the logo inlay. Brilliant minds... I did the same for my custom Essence. Blue LEDs as well? ![:-)](http://alembic.com/club/clipart/happy.gif) |
rjmsteel
Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 86 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 11:59 am: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
yep... Brian, just keep in mind Mica said she`d try to keep the bluest shell paua. That could change, (colors), as they obtain/sand the shell material for the inlay. My hopes are for the bluest possible and thanks a lot too. |
briant
Senior Member Username: briant
Post Number: 429 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 12:11 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Rich - what color hardware are you going with? |
rjmsteel
Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 87 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 12:36 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
I know, I know... just ordered the brass plain, the chrome plating like you`ve ordered was just getting to pricey. Here are the basic specs: Rogue Modified body, (shortened upper horn/lengthened lower horn) 4 string 34" scale Neck dimensions: 1.5" at nut; 2.375" at 24th fret ebony fretboard (Black Tahitian MOP fretboard inlays) side LEDs in blue with external dimmer control Coco Bolo top and back maple neck: 3/8" ebony/purpleheart stringers w/ maple pinstripes dark mahogany body orion style inline peghead continuous wood backplate all brass hardware/ bird tailpiece inlaid logo w/shell satin neck finish Series electronics sans filters Volume Controls: Master, neck and Bridge -Rich |
eligilam
Advanced Member Username: eligilam
Post Number: 276 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 1:44 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
... (Message edited by eligilam on July 29, 2010) |
rjmsteel
Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 88 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:18 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
... ![:-)](http://alembic.com/club/clipart/happy.gif) |
briant
Senior Member Username: briant
Post Number: 430 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:34 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
This is going to be an amazing instrument, Rich. ![:-)](http://alembic.com/club/clipart/happy.gif) |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6853 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 - 6:43 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Drilled, and preset (sorry for chopping the upper horn off in this image):
![preset](http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/83551.jpg) |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 6893 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 6:10 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
And the last step before re-entering spray:
Inlay zone! Ok... I peeked:
![preset](http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/84614.jpg) |
rjmsteel
Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 99 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 7:25 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Mica, Thanks... well the inlay`s looking Blue there, (I,IV,V)...could`nt resist, (and very shiny on the left), now about the orange traffic cone? Good one, lol. By the way the drilled holes for the controls; and the 5 pin; are placed per-fect-ly! Thank you. They could not be placed better. |
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 109 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 8:13 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Any visual updates to look at and enjoy?? -Rich |
briant
Senior Member Username: briant
Post Number: 465 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Monday, September 20, 2010 - 8:38 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Oh WOW! I love love LOVE that inlay! I was on vacation when that got posted. That's fabulous, Rich!! |
mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno
Post Number: 540 Registered: 9-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 - 5:48 am: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
That Bass got eyes on "waist"! |
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 115 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 - 6:32 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Any updates? ![:-)](http://alembic.com/club/clipart/happy.gif) |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 7018 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Friday, November 05, 2010 - 6:16 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Yours is in the final cure. I will get you pics either on Sunday (I might be coming in) or early next week. It's gorgeous! |
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 119 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Sunday, November 07, 2010 - 3:27 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Thanks Mica, I appreciate the update, (and pictures to come). I`d like to also mention how much we appreciate this Factory To Customer Build Record thing you & your company provides for your custom build customers. No one else, (that I know of), provides this service. Note: Did you receive the e-mail I sent late on Friday, (to your mail), regarding the truss rod cover engraving we talked about/ documented in the change/additions section? Thanks again - Rich |
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 120 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2010 - 2:35 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Any chance to get some of those pics.... ?? |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 7067 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 5:47 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Finally!
The backplate is still on its hanger, I just put in in place for your preview! |
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 123 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Monday, November 29, 2010 - 5:36 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Did a Thanksgiving bird Gobble up the last two pictures? |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 7079 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 6:40 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Bad turkey!
![spray](http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/90600.jpg) |
briant
Senior Member Username: briant
Post Number: 494 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 8:04 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
That's just stunning, Rich! |
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 125 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 3:40 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Much appreciated Mica & Brian. Brian: I see you`ve got Logo undercover on your Essence... very cool. -Rich |
crobbins
Senior Member Username: crobbins
Post Number: 739 Registered: 6-2004
| Posted on Friday, December 03, 2010 - 9:36 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Wow! Very cool. Congrats...... |
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 142 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 7:08 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
May I ask... please... if my bass is getting closer to: Calibration, Setup or Inspection? Also would I be able to seperately order a: 5-pin cable, 12 (Twelve) feet in length for Series I/II in addition to the cable supplied with the bass? (For a small stage area I regularly work in). -Rich |
briant
Senior Member Username: briant
Post Number: 566 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, April 28, 2011 - 3:07 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
So... completed pictures? ![:-)](http://alembic.com/club/clipart/happy.gif) |
rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel
Post Number: 158 Registered: 7-2008
| Posted on Friday, April 29, 2011 - 7:18 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Thanks for asking Brian: I`ll be posting some quality pictures of my recently acquired, and awesome sounding, bass in the Showcase section fairly soon. I want to post only once I have a Really Good set of photos to share. By the way Will of Will Gunn Guitars is and has been a pleasure to work with on conveying to Alembic my desires combined with his knowledge and ideas in a incredible instrument, I can`t recommend him - as a dealer of choice (wise) - enough! Thanks, of course, goes out to the incredible artisians, including James, Charles, Stephanie, Mary and Bob, Jack, Tony, Bill and Mica, Ron and Susan and Kris as listed on my wood card who crafted such a fine instrument. -Rich |
briant
Senior Member Username: briant
Post Number: 568 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, April 29, 2011 - 9:12 pm: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Can't wait for the pictures, man! That's one sexeh bass. ![:-)](http://alembic.com/club/clipart/happy.gif) |
rustyg61
Intermediate Member Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 143 Registered: 2-2011
| Posted on Sunday, May 01, 2011 - 6:34 am: | ![Edit Post](http://alembic.com/club/icons/tree_s.gif) |
Yes....pictures please!!! |