Hi Bob,  
 
As inlaid initials go this one is one of the nicer ones. Yes you are correct, Derrick had the concept of incorporating a bass clef into it. Since I had been sick for the last three weeks and didn't want to delay any orders, it's hard to draw with your head pounding. I sketched out what I had in mind and gave it over to Mike to make the fine line drawing for Mica to photoshop.  
 
I totally see and agree with the Fred Astaire/ Ginger Rogers dance image, I can almost see the dip and floating chiffon skirt.  
 
BTW- thanks for the props.  
 
susan (THE-The Head Elf)

Hey Valentino or Mica,
 
Just wondering about the progress of the bass.  The last I heard the inlay was in and the bass was back in spray.  It must be pretty close.  Also, wondering about an ETA.  
 
Thanks,
-Derrick

Derrick,
 
Your instrument is being worked on as I type. It could possibly be ready for shipping by Friday or early next week. It looks great.  
 
-Susan

Oh my!!!  Thank you so much for the update Susan.  I'm so excited.  I catch myself daydreaming about it all the time.  I don't normally dream when I sleep, but recently I have having wonderful dreams about this beautiful instrument.  It probably isn't healthy thinking about it this much.  This is my first Alembic, so I'm sure you all understand how I am feeling right about now.  Anyway thank you for the update, can't wait to hold it and play it.
 
-Derrick