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kmh364
Junior
Username: kmh364
Post Number: 15
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 12:18 pm: |  |
Actually, It's a Grateful Dead feel a la "Steal Your Face" with a little East Indian mysticism thrown in. With that giant inlay with the eyeball of abalone that looks like the Earth, I'd suggest(sic) "Eyes of the World" as a good name for this beauty. Jerry lives on! |
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic
Post Number: 826
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 1:03 pm: | |
Mmmmm ...I think it becomes time I listen to a Greateful Dead CD. I never heard them playing ...really ...yes-yes ..I KNOW ...shame on me. But hey ...maybe I start to grow up ....huh ...I'll get out of puberty before I'm 56 ...promise!
Paul the bad one |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 1330
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 2:43 pm: | |
Paul - listen to the last Fillmore East show, it's my absolute favorite (thanks to Don)! |
bassman10096
Junior
Username: bassman10096
Post Number: 46
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, December 18, 2003 - 9:00 pm: | |
Let's see... The wood's fantastic, the shape is exciting, the inlays look incredible (each in its own manner)... I'm almost afraid to see the whole picture put together - because it's gonna look soooo good - then I'm gonna be so jealous!
This will be some kind of great looking instrument. Congratulations in advance, Brent. You have a lot to look forward to.
Bill |
brentf
Junior
Username: brentf
Post Number: 15
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 23, 2003 - 10:44 pm: | |
Materials look great! The earth especially is amazing if a level of detail can be maintained.
However, for the overall design I would like to be a little more precise in the shape itself -to mimic a little more heiroglyphic in nature. Below is my mockup (forgive my weak graphic editing skills again). I wish I had sent a more detailed pic of the original idea. Now I can't find one.... Something similar to the below would be what I am looking for.
Mica,
Let me know what you think.
Thanks for everyone's great input on the design and overall piece of work that Alembic is conjuring up for me!
Happy Holidays to all!
Brent
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brentf
Junior
Username: brentf
Post Number: 16
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, January 08, 2004 - 3:06 pm: | |
Hi Mica,
How does this look with your artisans? I don't want this to be the final so I would like your input before we start. I would like the pearloid to have curvature around the eye which my mock up does not show very well. If you are ok with it then I would like to coordinate on a final mockup.
thanks,
Brent |
brentf
Junior
Username: brentf
Post Number: 17
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, January 24, 2004 - 10:24 pm: | |
Hi Mica,
I think I have improved my previous design slightly. Note the curvature around the eye and some of the 'limbs' have been slightly shortened. I actually think all of the sharp angles should be smoothed slightly.
I am anxious to hear\see what you think.
thanks,
Brent |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 1423
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 12:54 pm: | |
Smoothing the edges would make the design a bit less "computery" feeling. I notice the line under the globe is finer than the one above, do you want to keep that in the final design? Except for the decending parts under the eye, I feel the overall weight of the lines is too light compared to the intricate globe. If it was just an abalone or mother of pearl ball, I wouldn't have a problem with the lighter wight lines.
The mockup from December would be smoothed in the inlay (without the jagged edges). But I'm getting the feeling you prefer something that is more angular from these recent posts. I'll get another version prepared and hope we'll be able to get the same pictures in eachother's heads so the inlay can proceed. |
brentf
Junior
Username: brentf
Post Number: 18
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, January 25, 2004 - 1:14 pm: | |
All good points. Your probably right, a little too thin and computery.
But yes, I would like to keep the line under the eye thinner.
Looking forward to your next mockup.
thanks as always,
Brent |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 1445
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 7:13 am: | |
Since my mom has been sick and has a bit of catch up work to do, we enlisted Mike to redraw the shape influenced by your drawings.
I went ahead and gave it a quick color mock up:
Of course the inlay will be a clean cut, the jpg compression doesn't hold a fine line, but I think you can imagine what it will look like based on these concept sketches. Let me know what you think. |
brentf
Junior
Username: brentf
Post Number: 19
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 19, 2004 - 12:36 pm: | |
Perfect! I Love it!
The final decision has been made! Woohoo!
Thanks for bearing with me.
Brent |
brentf
Junior
Username: brentf
Post Number: 20
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 2:34 pm: | |
Hi Mica,
Any luck on getting material for this?
thanks much,
Brent |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 1683
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 3:54 pm: | |
Yes! The material arrived and Mike is in process on your inlay. I will get you some progress shots shortly. The acrylic material is awesome - they cast the sheets by hand and so the marble-like swirls all by hand too. It's really neat material. |
brentf
Junior
Username: brentf
Post Number: 21
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, May 20, 2004 - 8:13 pm: | |
Great! I can't wait to see it!
Thanks Mica.
Brent |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 1718
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Saturday, June 05, 2004 - 5:48 pm: | |
The world is in a ziplock bag on the corkboard:
Mike did a great job on the inlay (shame about my autofocus). Very tight joints between the two materials. I hope you don't mind that he made an artistic decision to replace the bright white mother of pearl with golden mother of pearl. It's not as shocking against the abalone.
Please email me privately the address you can receive an overnight delivery on Tuesday. I need to send you a sample piece of the acrylic. It's mostly red, but still sort of pinkish/magenta-y. You can let me know if the color is acceptable once you see it in person. It's not a decision I want to leave to monitor calibration.
In the meantime, we are seeking an alternative in case you don't like the color. |
smokin_dave
Intermediate Member
Username: smokin_dave
Post Number: 113
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 2:04 am: | |
The world is in a ziplock bag on the corkboard!
Bumper stickers should be issued. |
kmh364
Intermediate Member
Username: kmh364
Post Number: 122
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2004 - 6:25 am: | |
Very Cool! |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 1757
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, June 18, 2004 - 6:08 pm: | |
I know I took some pics of the other inlay parts, I hope I find them before the end of the weekend. In the meantime, here's the box getting cut:
I had this cool idea - we're planning on using rare earth magnets to hold the lid in place so there won't be any screws. It will look so much cooler. I was inspired by by glasses - they have magnetic clip-on sunglasses. I ordered the magenets yesterday, I should have them on Monday or Tuesday to test the theory and work out the mounting details. Mike and my dad are getting that all together. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 1758
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, June 18, 2004 - 6:12 pm: | |
I know I took some pics of the other inlay parts, I hope I find them before the end of the weekend. In the meantime, here's the box getting cut:
I had this cool idea - we're planning on using rare earth magnets to hold the lid in place so there won't be any screws. It will look so much cooler. I was inspired by by glasses - they have magnetic clip-on sunglasses. I ordered the magenets yesterday, I should have them on Monday or Tuesday to test the theory and work out the mounting details. Mike and my dad are getting that all together.
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bigideas
Junior
Username: bigideas
Post Number: 16
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, June 19, 2004 - 12:06 am: | |
dingwall basses uses rare earth magnets to hold their battery covers on. no screws, quick change and yet quite secure. |
brentf
Junior
Username: brentf
Post Number: 22
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, June 21, 2004 - 9:23 am: | |
Wow!
Two questions: Could the magnets interfere with the electronics at all?
Also, these aren't so strong that I will need lead shorts will I ;). I do expect to practice and play on this instrument a huge portion of my life  .
thanks,
Brent |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 1774
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 1:45 pm: | |
No - the magnets are very tiny:
they are positioned very far from the vibrating strings, so there's no chance for them to influence the strings and the electronics won't be harmed by their proximity.
You can see why we didn't want to add screw holes to anchor this plate - it's so beautiful!
Mike decided to line the box with Coco Bolo so it will be just a beautiful when opened. If we ever add more electtronics, it can easily be shielded at that time.
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brentf
Junior
Username: brentf
Post Number: 23
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 29, 2004 - 10:24 pm: | |
Oh My Lord, Mica! It is really coming together. I just saw these.
...Now Mike IS the Master.
Just Spectacular! I love the inlay, a powerful symbol of red magnetic earth.
I am feeling the home stretch is at hand ;>).
A big thanks to your Dad and Mike.
Brent
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brentf
Junior
Username: brentf
Post Number: 24
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 - 10:30 am: | |
Hi all,
Back from a small sojourn abroad so I thought I would inquire on the home stretch?
thanks,
Brent |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 1955
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 28, 2004 - 12:51 pm: | |
Yeah, guitar is in rubout as we speak, err... type. The light at the end of the tunnel is blinding. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 1994
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 4:20 pm: | |
And it shines!
 |
hollis
Senior Member
Username: hollis
Post Number: 413
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 4:31 pm: | |
Gulp!
and also...... WOW! |
tom_z
Junior
Username: tom_z
Post Number: 44
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 5:10 pm: | |
What a beautiful guitar!!! Awesome inlay work. The global eye is amazing. Congratulations Brent!
Tom |
lbpesq
Member
Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 65
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 5:42 pm: | |
Brent:
I just got back from Alembic where I stopped off to pick up my box after I had some business in the area. While I was there I got to check out your guitar. Wow! I mean WOW! Also WOW!!!! I'd bet dollars to doughnuts that you are going to be VERY HAPPY! In fact, with your permission, I think I'd like to copy your idea of the world inlay for one of the fret markers on the custom Further I'm commissioning. By the way, if I didn't mention it already WOW!!!! You have one helluva beautiful axe.
Bill, the guitar one |
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic
Post Number: 1685
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 13, 2004 - 11:18 pm: | |
Ohmawgo-od!!!
Stunning!
Friends ...this guitar is absolutely styled with great taste and feeling for proportions. As a headstock freak I must say: this combination really rocks. As I said before: there is "speed" added to this guitar.
I will never be a big fan of those plates with inlays but ...it's a minor inconvenience here. I can live with it (HA)
Paul the bad one |
effclef
Advanced Member
Username: effclef
Post Number: 259
Registered: 1-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 8:31 am: | |
Perhaps I missed it in all the Tribute discussions, but what's the purpose of the removable cover - is that for someplace where Jerry...uh...."hid"...a certain something?
EffClef |
jagerphan84
Member
Username: jagerphan84
Post Number: 94
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 14, 2004 - 9:09 am: | |
Stash box! I would think in a forum of this nature, it's not 'taboo' to discuss it. I thought I had read that either Phil Lesh or Jack Casady had something along those lines as well, but I could be wrong about that. Definitely a cool feature, if it exists. |
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