OK - last week was a busy week for me.  First, I sent Spyder 44/50 off to a new home in Denver where she will receive more attention than I've been able to provide in recent months due to the logistics of moving her around (BIG bass, small car syndrome). I'll miss her, but it's for the best as she will now have a Dragon Wing as a companion and a new owner who is really looking forward to giving her the attention she deserves.  Then, almost as if to ease my sorrow, those devious Alembic elves "wheeled the dessert cart" in front of me and showed me THIS:

 

 

  She's an "orphan" Series II 5-string that has been waiting patiently to find a new home. Since I was rendered powerless by her charms and had so much fun adopting a darling red-headed Rogue (Scarlet O'Hara) last year, I decided to take the Series II plunge.  She has all of the usual Series II upgrades, plus an ebony neck lam, some "comfort contouring" on her body, a custom neck taper, an omega and blackened brass hardware.  OOH la la...  She will be named "Chocolat" (with French accent) for obvious reasons.

Congratulations!  Beautiful!

You sucker!! You have no resistance at all LOL

Awesome figuring.  
 
Also- I see Obi Wan Kenobi (with hood on) in the battery backplate and a standing person, arms upraised, in the control cavity backplate.

Now that you mention it, I DO see Obi Wan and it's entirely possible that his subliminal influence gave me that little push over the cliff.
 
Yikes...
 
Resistance is futile - must give in to the Alembic force...

Beautiful! Keep us posted on its progress.

Curvacious!

Magnifique ! (with French accent)

wooooooooooowwwwww wolf's Cry.....

Perfect name!
She looks rich, dark and creamy.

Thanks to all for your kind words - and I especially like the wolf's cry, Pierre!
 
A small progress update to report:
 
After consulting with the Head Elf, we have decided to rename  her in honor of Ron's favorite dessert - Framboise Flambe' (flaming raspberries).
 
There is apparently quite a bit of rich raspberry red coloration in the coco bolo that isn't completely conveyed by the pix, but is visible in person.
 
So - still deliciously edible, just a different flavor!

RE: Obi Wan...
 
Oh yeah, that's Old Ben Kenobi from out beyond the Dune Sea for sure... that wizard's just a crazy old man, Luke. =)
 
Wood is amazing!

Maple, Ebony and Purple Heart neck?
Is it 32 scale?
The whole thing looks edible!
I like flaming raspberries - yum.
 
With Series II Electronics and that wood recipe that bass will sound as good as it looks.
 
Superbly noble gesture to resurrect that beauty.
 
Although methinks there be a hint of self-indulgence, no doubt.
 
slawie

Double post
So good I said it twice!
 
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