| Author | Message | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1482 Registered: 6-2000 |
Remember the picture of that crazy wood?  Here's the top:  and the back  The continuous wood backplates have already been cut out. plus the neck:  I'll post some more pictures soon as all the parts come together. | ||
| bassman10096
Advanced Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 226 Registered: 7-2003 |
Wow. Stunning!! Bill | ||
| cdf
Member Username: cdf Post Number: 59 Registered: 5-2003 |
Stunning is right!! Those swirls and undulations are incredible. Looks like the wood was at one time liquid and was captured while flowing. | ||
| esk
New Username: esk Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2004 |
exhilarating pics anxious to see inlays also wanted to discuss the finish of the neck...my preference is a satin finish that almost looks and feels as though its just oil-rubbed...but wanted to get your thoughts thx, e | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1554 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's your guitar in the carving department:   And that artwork for the medallion inlay:   Aw heck, here's them alltogether:  Hope you like it! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1555 Registered: 6-2000 |
Ok we can't resist tweaking - how about as a blonde?  | ||
| hollis
Intermediate Member Username: hollis Post Number: 108 Registered: 11-2003 |
Boyyyiiiinnngggg! That's sooooo cooool! | ||
| esk
New Username: esk Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2004 |
stunning! thank god for continuous wood backplates! don't tell my wife but i think i prefer the blonde | ||
| bassman10096
Advanced Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 288 Registered: 7-2003 |
Wow!!!!! | ||
| susan
Moderator Username: susan Post Number: 36 Registered: 5-2002 |
Erik, I'm so glad you like the drawings. I redrew them several times before I was satisfied with the results. I couldn't agree with you more regarding the continuous wood backplates aka CWB's. Especially with the book match to center- yum all that lovely wood and this is an exceptional piece. I asked Mica to post her as a blonde. She makes the inlay "pop" more than her silver haired sister. It's my preference as well. No-worries we won't tell yourt wife. I'm working on your fingerboard inlays this week as well as several others. I hope by next weekend you and four others will be looking at more eye candy. -susan | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1579 Registered: 6-2000 |
A little preview of the 21st fret inlay:  These tiny ones get really close to the frets. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1582 Registered: 6-2000 |
That first one was actually the 7th fret I think! Anyway, here's a mock up with the inlays all done as mirror images:  (the frets are a tad undersized - oops!) On Garcia's Rosebud guitar, we noticed that the 17th fret marker is not a mirror image. You'll have to specify if you want the same on yours. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1280 Registered: 9-2002 |
VERY nice indeed. That would also fit very well on Valentino new multi-curved custom. Paul TBO | ||
| esk
New Username: esk Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2004 |
how are we doing? | ||
| susan
Moderator Username: susan Post Number: 45 Registered: 5-2002 |
We are on schedule- The guitar is assembled with about 8 coats of finish on it. Mica will post a photo later today or tomorrow. The finish really deepens the color and brings out the grain. The inlays are in the process of being cut out but because these inlays are this complicated and tiny, it is a slow arduous process. We'll post some updates at significant points. -Susan | ||
| esk
New Username: esk Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2004 |
mica, starved for a picture, can u help? thx, erik | ||
| mint_bass
Intermediate Member Username: mint_bass Post Number: 147 Registered: 1-2004 |
that is really really really nice wood it is so pretty i really like it it looks like melted chocolate well done this is going to look good oh by the way welcome to the club | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1662 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's your guitar in spray:  Love that top, specially when it looks so nice and shiny. | ||
| bassman10096
Advanced Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 388 Registered: 7-2003 |
Wow! That's hypnotic... | ||
| esk
New Username: esk Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2004 |
any update on the inlays? | ||
| rklisme
Junior Username: rklisme Post Number: 34 Registered: 5-2004 |
Erik What a awesome axe! I am sure you will love it when it is in your hands. Rory | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1722 Registered: 6-2000 |
You bet there's an update on the inlays!  Here's most if not all of the inlays. To get the mirror images, Mike glues two pieces of shell and cuts them at the same time. Later, he can separate the pieces and have exact mirror images. These are very delicate and difficult shapes to cut. Here's some of the casualties:  There's also a few of the scrap pieces in this mix. Gives you a new level of appreciation of what goes into a custom inlay. I also realized you haven't yet seen the back of your guitar with some finish on it:  Some of the fitting of the inlays in the Ebony fingerboard will happen this coming week. I'm going to try to catch Mike while he's cutting and gluing for some more interesting pictures. | ||
| smokin_dave
Intermediate Member Username: smokin_dave Post Number: 111 Registered: 10-2002 |
That top wood looks like it's flowing.The finished product is going to look amazing,lucky dog. | ||
| kmh364
Intermediate Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 121 Registered: 9-2003 |
This one should be awesome! I'm digging all the Jerry embellishments. Brent's custom is nice as well. You guys are in competition for the coolest Dead Head guitar yet. | ||
| joram
New Username: joram Post Number: 8 Registered: 5-2004 |
That's "The Scream" (or whatever Paul TBO would call it), I didn't notice that before! It looks even more stunning now that it's finished. You're one lucky man, Erik. One with great taste, too. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1370 Registered: 9-2002 |
Nei-nei-nei-nei Brother Joram, it is Mica (she's a VERY decent girl ...youknow ...she is running this joint ...she HAS to be ...I am running nothing at all here, so the jester ...that's me) who called this "The Scream" and -to be honest- it IS a name for this guitar that would do her honour. Paul the bad one PS: I called her "The-naked-woman-coming-out-of-the-vulcano-of-erupting-lust ..." well oh .... huh that's not the name of a guitar ...leave alone an Alembic. Now you also know why I NEVER will run a joint like this!! Mm-mm! | ||
| esk
New Username: esk Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2004 |
INCRDIBLE WORKMANSHIP! MY LEG IS STARTUNG TO SHAKE WITH THE THOUGHT THIS WILL SOON BE IN MY HANDS! THANKS FOR THE UPDATE, E | ||
| esk
New Username: esk Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2004 |
anything new to report? | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 1842 Registered: 6-2000 |
Enjoy these in-progress shots of your medallion inlay:   I didn't get the fingerboard inlays before they were taped over for the rest of the finish. Actually, I didn't even get to see them before, but from what my mom said, they came out great. I'll get a shot of those as soon as I'm allowed a peek under the tape. | ||
| hollis
Advanced Member Username: hollis Post Number: 279 Registered: 11-2003 |
My oh my.... | ||
| esk
New Username: esk Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2004 |
rumor has it that this beuaty will be finished by week's end? am i to assume that you want me blown away upon opening it up rather than peak at the finished product over the internet? | ||
| susan
Moderator Username: susan Post Number: 61 Registered: 5-2002 |
It's twue, it's twue! She's been rubbed upon like a genii to bring out her glowing finish. The synth deliver had delayed her completion but now that the electronics arrived she's being installed and set up. There's something to be said for being blown away, anticipation can be a good thing. Seeing too much in advance can make the arrival anticlimatic dontcha think? -susan | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 430 Registered: 9-2003 |
Susan: I'm LMAO! I just about spit my coffee out on the screen! I just bought and watched the new anniversary edition DVD of "Blazing Saddles"....Mel is the best! Eric: Very nice...I can't wait to see th finished product...take loads of pix and post 'em when ya got 'em. | ||
| rklisme
Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 94 Registered: 5-2004 |
Erik I got a chance to see your guitar today, it is beautiful. There is a lot of detail work going on there. I am sure you will be very pleased with the results. Once again, totally awesome! Rory |
