They all have to start out somewhere:
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Wow ! The wood is looking very nice ! Can't wait to see the neck !
Thanks Mica !
And Happy Holidays to All !
I have a custom Zebra bass and it always turns heads. I'm so looking forward to this.
Great looking top, indeed!
That is indeed a nice looking grain pattern! What's the body wood? The Purpleheart sets it off very nicely.
Next stop... carving!
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In carving:
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Next we need to discuss the control layout if you have any preferences.
beautiful top!
Dave, body wood is mahogany.
Looking Very Very Nice !
Thank You so much for the pictures Mica !
Dan
This is a ridiculously beautiful bass
With the first sealer coat:
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it looks even better.
That's a great shot; very nice bass coming together.
Dan:
Most excellent wood you've got there!
Bill, tgo
Can I get and update Please ?
I didn't get a picture for you - but your bass is in the rubout room, so it's very near to done. Should probably coordinate soon for a pick up.
Well, I do have a picture, it's just got some motion blur. Here it is anyway:
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Sorry for the icky blur!
Thank you very much for the picture Mica !
And yes please lets coordinate for a pickup as I am available anytime for the trip.
Dan
Getting the electronics installed:
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Soon it will be!
I just love the Zebra stripes ! Can't wait to get my hands on this baby.
Thanks Mica and Merry Christmas to Everyone !
Dan
And to you too Dan!
It's looking better and better!
This is quite the Essence. What are the electronics?
This Bass will be wonderful. I am also curious as to the electronics .I love my Essence.
Congratulations!
Volume, pan, bass, treble, filter, Q, LED on/off
Also known as East Meets West electronics.
I can see the the usefulness , very interesting.
Thanks .
Here are the full spec's
Essence 4
Short Scale Bass
Zebrawood top
Mahogany core
Maple pin,
PurpleHeart lams
Fretted Ebony fingerboard
Amber side LED's
1.5nut
2.25 24th fret
Mother of Pearl ovals
Gold tuners
PurpleHeart neck lams
East/West electronics
Fat Boy p/u in bridge
Dan
Nice specs!
Well it didn't make it home for Christmas but it made it for New Years !
Thanks Mica and the whole Alembic Family !
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Dan
And Happy New Years to Everyone !
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That is a lovely bass. Congratulations!
Elves working overtime!
! I like that East Meets West Electronics concept. Sustain Block, She's got it all !
Congratulations.
Beautiful bass. What a great way to ring in the New Year. Peace, joy, health and happiness to you and everyone else in the whole world.
-Sam
What a gorgeous instrument. That top is really something!!!
Hotness. Gorgeous bass!
Beautiful! Enjoy!
Great choice on p/u set; electronics and control layout. Nice Bass!