Adriaan:
 
You beat me to it.
 
And, in all fairness, I don' see where Flax called women objects.  In fact, I find his post to be just the opposite - recognizing that a woman should be judged on her mind, not her body.
 
Bill, tgo

Hal,
 
Having been exposed to film footage of Hendrix, Townsend and others vandalizing instruments many times over the years, I still remember my initial reaction over thirty years ago - my stomach turned. It's a rite of sacrilege, really. Smashing a bottle of champagne at the launch of a ship? Superstition and showing off.
 
Peace nonetheless,
Adriaan

Adriaan:
 
Have you ever heard John Hiatt's song Perfectly Good Guitar?  You might like it (I certainly do).
 
Bill, tgo
 
Well he threw one down from the top of the stairs
Beautiful women were standing everywhere
They all got wet when he smashed that thing
But off in the dark you could hear somebody sing
 
CHORUS:
Oh it breaks my heart to see those stars
Smashing a perfectly good guitar
I don't know who they think they are
Smashing a perfectly good guitar
 
It started back in 1963
His momma wouldn't buy him
That new red harmony
He settled for a sunburst with a crack
But he's still trying to break his momma's back
 
REPEAT CHORUS
 
He loved that guitar just like a girlfriend
But ever good thing comes to an end
Now he just sits in his room all day
Whistling every note he used to play
 
There out to be a law with no bail
Smash a guitar and you go to jail
With no chance for early parole
You don't get out till you get some soul
 
REPEAT CHORUS
 
Late at night the end of the road
He wished he still had the old guitar to hold
He'd rock it like a baby in his arms
Never let it come to any harm

Basses are like women? Hummm...
 
What lead to this Woman/Bass comparison anyway, I like getting to the heart, I hate being ignorant, so lets read what he said, and what is really meant:
 
Flex's own words:
 
 i have seen and heard some of the alembicians custom concepts while at the factory- a couple of them looked great but sounded awful-
 
Ok, his opinion: ...some great looking Alembics, sounded awful.
 
Meaning: The Toma_Hawk bass looks great, but it will sound awful.
 
Flex knows this, because the Toma_Hawk looks great.
 
What logic is this without actually listening, and hearing it play musical notes?  
 
Even dismissing the woman/bass comparison, (which I won't...)
 
He already dismissed my bass before even hearing it.  
 
But comparing women to basses (I JUST DON'T GET IT)?
 
Alembic make basses are as different, as people tastes. I think this is what a custom is all about. GREAT!  
 
Some people are wine connoisseurs, but guess what?  
 
Their opinions, although thoughtful and respectfully and may be taken seriously to those that drink, but since I don't drink, the knowledge is basically worthless if it is only centered on drinking.  
 
I don't rag on people's basses. I think people who do this, shows a sign of there own greater weakness.  
 
The greatest sin of man is prejudice. To condemn something with out fault. This a primal, deserves the clarification of a species or genus.      
 
Honestly, there is nothing in the world than I love most, than to see people doing wholesome things for enhancing themselves especially musical in music, and there is good in everybody and Flax is not my enemy nor are you.
 
Nobody is perfect and his words, are his, and I will be judge for my short comings too.

Nobody is perfect and in this world nor is Flex. I will be judge for my short comings soon enough.

Hal,
 
Having been exposed to film footage of Hendrix, Townsend and others vandalizing instruments many times over the years, I still remember my initial reaction over thirty years ago - my stomach turned. It's a rite of sacrilege, really. Smashing a bottle of champagne at the launch of a ship? Superstition and showing off.
 
Then, you have a weak stomach.
 
Peace,
 
Hal-

The time I burned my guitar it was like a sacrifice. You sacrifice the things you love. I love my guitar.
 
-Jimi Hendrix

 
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on April 16, 2009)

Well, that was so nice Flex. I thank you for your validation. The Toma_Hawk is ugly ok, got it (why did you take so long?)
 
I wish you well too.
 
Let me leave with this...
 
Flex, I was born blessed in so many ways it would make you mind spin. I been on this earth long enough to understand and properly deal with people like you. In a way I feel sorry for your over simplifications of this complex world.  
 
Dude, you are really over acting, and getting irate like I really care about what you have to say. You absolutely nothing about me, and I can care less of what you think. So, just go and play your three basses or whatever you do...
 
Far as I am concern, from the very beginning of this thread, your comments were never invited, or warranted, for comments. It was you that had negativity in your heart to throw the first blow by call me a Crackhead for creating the Toma_Hawk with Translucent Pickups. (Certain irony of this, links to the bridge, on the depiction of the  Classico) is translucent.    
 
BUT SO WHAT, for now own, let's be men and honor a charter from this day forward, from any future threads I start, if you see hendixclarke, just avoid the temptation from joining OK!  
 
I promise the same accord. Do we have a deal?
 
I give you my word, I will not join your discussion!
 
Peace,
 
Hal-

Can you be a MAN enough to avoid my discussion and I will avoid your air space as well?
 
A good fence make great neighbors.
 
Can we have this accord?  
 
YES OR NO?

I'm confused-where did this all go wrong?  I hope Dave chimes in to clear this all up.  In the meantime can't you guys sign a treaty or something? badum bum

Hi. Let's clear this up even before Dave chimes in. We have the power! I'd really prefer if all participants can keep personal communications confined to personal emails.  
 
It's sufficient to say some like chocolate, and some like vanilla. Of course, I like coconut, but you know what I mean. Thanks.
 
back to business: Hal, you should check your email for the price quote you requested. Terry has a copy too and he'll be in the shop doing repairs tomorrow.

3rd party opinion, Toma Hawk is not overly attractive, no one knows how it will sound yet, could sound like a cat in the engine of a car being started up(but it's an Alembic, so it can't sound bad), could sound like a choir of a thousand angels singing in perfect harmony, Flax didn't mean women are like basses, he was saying it's the stuff on the inside that counts, meaning their personality(you pervs).  
 
The weak stomach comment, that didn't even make since, it's like being kissed by a girl for the first time, holding hands, first time having sex, getting married, if your stomach doesn't turn then something is wrong with you mentally. When it does happen, that doesn't mean you have a weak stomach, think before you say things, please.
 
Stanley Clarke is definetly not the only other person worthy of destroying an instrument, that is a personal opion(i don't even like him that much, just not my thing) but there are still plenty of musicians worthy of destroying their equipment if they so please to do so.
 
So guys, if you are going to argue, make sure that it is even worth it before using the same argument each time(shows lack of intelligence), and make sure that you know what you are talking about.
 
Thank You
 
~Taylor  
 
P.S.- i liked that song, Bill
 
(Message edited by tmoney61092 on April 16, 2009)

Mica, I am looking forward t moving forward with the Toma_Hawk.
 
This will be a Awesome project, and a very remember able project to say the least.
 
Thank you and I look forward to details as we move forward...  
 
Many thanks, for the Toma_Hawk is getting ready for flight.

Bill - re John Hiatt: love the lyrics, can't stand the singer.