I consider 1970's The decade which the electric Bass emerged to the fore front....
 
When you think about it, in (5) genres: Rock, Soul, Funk, Disco and Jazz/Rock Fusion-- the 70's pushed the electric bass to new limits in popular music like no other time.
 
Therefore, when I see a vintage 70's Alembic bass, I can't help but think of the pressures;  the demands of the times; and the push for a better/higher quality material and sounds.
 
By the time the 80's and 90's music ran it's course which created the battle between digital bass and analog bass, and although the battle was pretty brutal (like when you listen to Miami Vice sound tracks, -- music of the 80's) Our Analog basses, had a huge hill to climb, but in the end, Alembics are still here.  
 
Although with the few last surviving Alembics from the 70's, I find them more relevant than ever and I can honestly say: not one bass sends more chills down my spine than my 1976 shory.  
 
With year 2000 in full swing, I believe music is headed back to quality and people want a real band again. They want new stuff, but with the quality and attributes of the old and wise.
 
My expectations are really set high for the Toma_Hawk.
 
Just a thought...
 

Here's some more things happening:

 

 

Mica why is the tips of the vermilion wood sliced off?

Both sides show a clean cut and not rounded...
 
Will it get rounded off at some point?  
 
I hope so.
 
 

Hal, i understand you are getting scared about this, but that is not the actual shape, you need to look at the white outline because i believe that they will cut/sand it down to that. also, the white lines aren't alined(look at the top of the body) so this is not what it will be like. i'm certain that Alembic knows what they are doing so just relax and enjoy the show :-)
 
~Taylor Watterson
 
P.S.- it's looking good ;-)

Taylor,
 
Thanks man. You know I know, you are right. Absolutely right. That was very comforting Bro.
 
I am going to take your advise for-real, and enjoy the moment. Actually small tears of joy fell from this grown man's face.

The blessing and curse of seeing how it's done, not just the finished product. I promise we'll also sand off the FRONT and BACK designations too  
 
Even that inner white line is the edge of the core - the top will wind up a good bit within that since the body is rounded over.
 
Deep breaths!

Toma_Hawk Spirit #2 frequency with of The Alembic Mothership, was successful. Soul transmission to the Toma_Hawk assembly had finished...
 
Toma_Hawk01, had received 100% of the Orange Ship's soul transfer, deep from outer space. The life forces of the Orange ship created the pulse of life to the Toma_Hawk01.
 
Only (3) more Toma_Hawk Spirits left, before the Body electric Toma_Hawk can depart the Alembic Mothership, and report for duty in spreading peace and love to the world with low frequencies...
 

Mica, the contrasting colors are wonderful. It's great to see my route 66  freeway sign... (without the neck)  
 
Watching this bass come together, is fun.
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on September 09, 2009)

Long after my fatherhood rolls are over,
my guitar will be there...
 
Long after my work and service in the work-world are over,
my guitar will be there...
 
Long after my relatives, friends, and neighbors had moved away or moved on,
my guitar will be there...
 
After that... nothing else really matters (anyway).

hey you are speaking always with yourself.. do you have time to work a little ?

At 45, I am learning how to play now. I still have 30 years to work.
 
Now my question to you...
 
How do you find the time to play all those alembics and still keep a roof over you and your families head?
 
I am sure you had to work and be great at something... Right?
 
As far as speaking to oneself, you obviously read my remarks, so I can use your logic and count you as 1. Reading is an invisible thing, my friend. It takes more to write something down...  
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on September 10, 2009)

Pierre, I had read many of your comments, and I find your approach and choice of words out right direct, and sometimes showing no compassion at times.  
 
I remember you having a hard time with showing patience for a member's custom bass. I felt your comments were very discouraging to Alembic customers and somewhat, indirectly disrespectful to the people who give more than 100% everyday building dreams musical instruments and equipment.  
 
In reference of my membership for over 2 years, and having read countless number of threads with your name along side, I find your remarks on my FTC thread, A typical Pierre comment.
 
Pierre, ever since I been a member I never held a view in censoring people. If people ask dumb questions...  
 
Also, you probably know by now, I am very open with my views as well...
 
So in a strange way, I think you are a very cool Cat too. You are different, and I like that too.
 
Peace my brother Pierre!

guys, this is a happy time, Hal is finally getting one of his dream instruments. let's keep all the negative comments out of this so that it doesn't ruin the atmosphere of this joyous occation :-D
 
~Taylor Watterson

Taylor,  
 
To me, the most sacred area on this site, is the FTC thread. With every picture Mica shows, the dynamics of the thread changes in a very positive and magical way.  
 
It hard to knock something down, when pictures are showing beauty and progress in a very positive direction. Besides, I know the Toma_Hawk is beautiful, just like everything I embrace.