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Author Message mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6732 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 6:33 pm:    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:    Very unique figuring! tbrannon Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1175 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Friday, May 07, 2010 - 6:37 pm:    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:    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:    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:    Mica - Any updates? Thanks - Rich mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6775 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 5:38 pm:    It's moving along... artswork99 Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1150 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 7:48 pm:    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:    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:    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:    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:    would love some updated pictures mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6808 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Thursday, July 01, 2010 - 6:28 pm:    Carve away! mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6838 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 6:49 pm:    And now with some sealer coats: There is a lot going on in this top. Layers upon layers. artswork99 Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1230 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 8:34 pm:    Whew... drooling. Beautiful sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1171 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 9:18 pm:    Interesting neck laminates , nice contrast. andbassforall Member Username: andbassforall Post Number: 90 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 12:50 am:    Beautiful! I dig. bassjigga Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 377 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 11:00 am:    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:    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? rjmsteel Member Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 86 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 11:59 am:    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:    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:    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:    ... (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:    ... briant Senior Member Username: briant Post Number: 430 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 2:34 pm:    This is going to be an amazing instrument, Rich. mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6853 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, July 30, 2010 - 6:43 pm:    Drilled, and preset (sorry for chopping the upper horn off in this image): mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6893 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 6:10 pm:    And the last step before re-entering spray: Inlay zone! Ok... I peeked: rjmsteel Member Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 99 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Wednesday, August 18, 2010 - 7:25 pm:    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:    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:    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:    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:    Any updates? mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7018 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Friday, November 05, 2010 - 6:16 pm:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    Bad turkey! briant Senior Member Username: briant Post Number: 494 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 - 8:04 pm:    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:    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:    Wow! Very cool. Congrats...... rjmsteel Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 142 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 7:08 pm:    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:    So... completed pictures? rjmsteel Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 158 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Friday, April 29, 2011 - 7:18 pm:    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:    Can't wait for the pictures, man! That's one sexeh bass. rustyg61 Intermediate Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 143 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Sunday, May 01, 2011 - 6:34 am:    Yes....pictures please!!!