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lothartu
Member
Username: lothartu
Post Number: 65
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 7:17 pm: |  |
In historical order it goes...
the discovery of fire / sliced bread / Val's new bass
Wow. If this doesn't assure that 95% of all new Alembic orders have coco-bolo then nothing will.
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echo008
Intermediate Member
Username: echo008
Post Number: 137
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 7:30 pm: | |
Wow .... Very Unique
Beautiful bass, congratulations!!!
- Tom |
bsee
Advanced Member
Username: bsee
Post Number: 400
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2004 - 7:44 pm: | |
Lothartu, as a low-carb guy, I'm not sure sliced bread is all it's cracked up to be. That leaves two... |
the_mule
Advanced Member
Username: the_mule
Post Number: 294
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 1:36 am: | |
Valentino, my compliments and congratulations! The most stunning example of 'custom' I've seen for a long time, too bad they've forgotten the frets. Just make sure the rolling heads don't hit innocent bystanding instruments ;-)
The tailpiece should be optional on all instruments from now on IMHO, especially those with a (heart) omega cut off course, but I believe it would even look great on an Orion! It looks like a design by H.R. Giger, I love it!
Wilfred |
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364
Post Number: 645
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 7:24 am: | |
Val: Absolutely spectacular (Che Spettacolo)! I guess it's a huge advantage working at Alembic WRT spec'ing a completely one-of-a-kind custom! The "Klingon" tailpiece is yet another Alembic work of art! |
811952
Advanced Member
Username: 811952
Post Number: 315
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 10:38 am: | |
Stunning! |
bkbass
Member
Username: bkbass
Post Number: 75
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 10:40 am: | |
Well put kmh364!"Klingon"I was thinking "Batman Returns et al"But Kligon fits the bill nicely.Before you ask,NO!Not yet,any day now though like maybe this week or next.Case maker a small part of the delay.Bass will ship with or without the case upon completion.Just when you think your getting somewhere close to the top with seriesII electronics and more advanced wood working features(more than I've had on previous Alembics but still nowhere near Rami)Along comes Valvil to raise the bar yet again.The bass is nothing short of arresting to the uninitiated as well as us "Alembic druggies".Now a Valvilized Mark King DLX.is on the shopping list.Anybody want to buy two very hot rodded spoilers?LOL!Kudos Val!That tailpiece is on the next for sure(if it'll fit on a 6strg rogue)Will it Val? |
jalevinemd
Intermediate Member
Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 119
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 12:13 pm: | |
I guess working at Alembic has its benefits, but probably its downside as well when it comes to your own custom. I have a feeling that Val's bass was put on the back burner so the rest of our instruments could get completed. Can't show favoritism! I know my guitar started quite a bit after and was done before his latest coco bolo masterpiece. Made me feel a little bit guilty. Nice to know he finally got it finished. |
valvil
Moderator
Username: valvil
Post Number: 562
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 12:45 pm: | |
I feel much like the proud papa with all these compliments, thanks again, guys.
The tailpiece...well, I have no idea how much that's gonna end up costing me although Mike, who made it, and Chip, who saw him do it, told me it was pain to make, so I guess it's gonna be a bunch, very likely more than any other tailpiece. I also do not know if it will be offered reguIarly. I have no idea how well it would fit a rogue or an orion; it would be hard to fit into an extra long scale for sure, and I wonder how it would look; I designed it with the omega contour in mind so it might not look too good on an asymmetrical body shape with a slanted bottom, but then again it might. I guess a few minutes messing around in photoshop might give one a better idea of the likely result.
Valentino |
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee
Post Number: 402
Registered: 3-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 1:58 pm: | |
While the tailpiece is beautiful on this bass, I wouldn't want one on a non-omega cut. That said, it should fit well on any omega-cut bass, but I can't see it working on anything else. |
bassman10096
Senior Member
Username: bassman10096
Post Number: 679
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 4:38 pm: | |
I agree with all the places the tailpiece would not fit in. But it is the best complement to a slightly "squashed" omega that I could imagine. One of the reasons I've always like the heart omega is that it has a more complex visual dynamic than the "plain O". (To my eye) Val's tailpiece picks up and creates the same kind of dynamic as the heart does, only it adds a mixture of colors and materials where the heart uses only wood. Really stunning.
Bill |
rklisme
Intermediate Member
Username: rklisme
Post Number: 137
Registered: 5-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, October 31, 2004 - 5:06 pm: | |
Val
Awesome bass, really tastefully done. I am sure it is very sweet. Thanks for sharing some pics.
Rory |
jeff
Member
Username: jeff
Post Number: 75
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 01, 2004 - 5:54 am: | |
Unbelievably beautiful bass. The shape is killer and the continuous wood pick-up covers work exceptionally well with the coco bolo grain. The finish looks super glassy and deep. Just awesome Valentino. Congratulations. |
hollis
Senior Member
Username: hollis
Post Number: 488
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, November 01, 2004 - 12:24 pm: | |
Hi Valentino,
Ditto, etc.
Enjoy,
Hollis |
muller1007
Member
Username: muller1007
Post Number: 68
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 01, 2004 - 3:09 pm: | |
Valentino,
The coco bolo on this "Klingon Bird of Prey" is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. The "cloaked" hardware really does the wood justice.
The "Batleth" tailpiece is stunning and a true piece of art. Compliments to Mike.
Congratulations.
Enjoy the bass!
Duncan |
smokin_dave
Advanced Member
Username: smokin_dave
Post Number: 201
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 01, 2004 - 10:08 pm: | |
WOW.I don't know what to say.What an incredible bass.I want to hear it. |
jlpicard
Member
Username: jlpicard
Post Number: 89
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 12:44 am: | |
Val, I know I've told you this before in a phone conversation but your sense of design and taste is so much like what I would want in a bass. I am totally jealous! I would have any one of your designs but this one..bellisimo!
When I get ready to start my bass I would appreciate your input on all aspects of the design. Mike DeVincenzo |
jlpicard
Member
Username: jlpicard
Post Number: 90
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 12:51 am: | |
Val, I know I've told you this before in a phone conversation but your sense of design and taste is so much like what I would want in a bass. I am totally jealous! I would have any one of your designs but this one..bellisimo!
When I get ready to start my bass I would appreciate your input on all aspects of the design. Mike DeVincenzo |
susan
Moderator
Username: susan
Post Number: 81
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 7:34 am: | |
Jonathan,
How right you are regarding Val's instrument taking a back seat to customers projects needing to be completed. That's why my Tribute guitar sat for 2 years without inlays, finally being sold to a store because they needed one after selling their Tribute and Further guitars. |
marcm
Member
Username: marcm
Post Number: 55
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 7:45 am: | |
family businesses are often like that. my family was in the sporting-goods business, and forty-some years ago what i wanted most for christmas one year was a flexible flyer sled. at the last moment, literally on christmas eve, my dad secreted my sled away to accommodate a paying customer. he made it up to me later (i still own the sled), but that was one of the ways i learned what it means to be in a family business |
bigbadbill
Intermediate Member
Username: bigbadbill
Post Number: 134
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 02, 2004 - 10:58 am: | |
Well Val, that is the bass that Batman WISHES he owned, LOL! Wonder if he'd swap you the Batmobile? Incredible....congratulations aren't really necessary but you've got mine anyway!!! |
flaxattack
Advanced Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 209
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, November 03, 2004 - 10:36 pm: | |
how much for that tailpiece??
think i would like it on the wolf val |
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