Hi Graeme. There's not much to look at yet, but here's where you'll get to see the whole thing take form. Here's the very first part of your bass:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/14954.jpg)
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/14955.jpg)
Woo-Hoo, You've no idea how happy this has made me this morning. i'll probably spend most of the day just looking.
Only one thing Mica, shouldn't the title be Rogue for Graeme
I KNOW THE FEELING JACKO- just got home and i am staring - all i could see last night was on my laptop
:-)
I'm hopeing to join the Woo Hoo! club myself soon.
So is this a 5 or a 6 Europa?
- Jim
Jim.
As you can see from the title change, I'm getting a rogue - 5 string fretless with coco bolo top laminate and purpleheart neck laminates.
graeme
Cool, it's definitly sounding like a CocoBolo christmas over at Alembic. I think I must be the only person getting a bass done that isn't going to be CB.
- Jim
Nice to chat with you today. Here's that weird piece of Coco Bolo I was telling you about:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/15090.jpg)
Let me know if you like it.
looks fantastic Mica. Just the effect I was looking for - very 'different'. lets go ahead with this.
graeme
p.s. hope the move goes well
Thanks! I'm glad you liked the top, it's really unusual, and dynamic. Bob was happy you shared his taste.
WOW!!!! What an absolutely gorgeous piece of cocobolo!
Mica and/or Val:
Is there anymore like this? I'd be very interested in a piece like this for the back of my custom Further.
Bill, tgo
One with the clamps in action:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/15118.jpg)
And that top is under the gluing caul:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/15119.jpg)
Bill, we've always got weird wood around. Of course, no two pieces are ever the same, but I bet we've got something that has a similar "spirit" as this one. When are you going to be in Santa Rosa next?
Mica or Val, What a great piece of Coco! Is that picture oddly exposed or am I seeing lots of yellow in the grain? From past experience, what will the color of this board end up like after you shoot the finish? Will it be more toward the reddish-orange end of the spectrum? It seems like cocobolo changes color so much every time a picture is posted on the same project that it becomes difficult to make a decision based on what I see. One that comes to mind is Rory's cocobolo bass in that the first posting of the raw piece the wood appears dark brown yet when finished a beautiful deep reddish tone surfaces. I find that facinating but difficult to predict. I leave it in your expert hands. Mike
wow- graeme you dog you=lol
what a nice piece of coco....
ohhh yes! Can't wait to see it under some finish.
hey Mica.
happy new year and I hope your move went well. Valentino mentioned that the fingerboard was almost finished. Any chance of some pictures to keep me motivated?
graeme
Mica is not here today; she will be in and out for the next few days because she is moving house; she just finished working on the featured custom yesterday. Hopefully she'll have time for some updates next week.
Valentino
No problem Val, thanks for the update.
take deep breathes graeme-
:-)
Ha! you too jeff - looks like I'm not the only one who needs a fix ;-)
oh yes,,,,, its true its true,.,,,,
shakin.,,,,
Just starting to get a little caught up here, but there's always so much to do, but that's a good problem to have. Here's a couple of shots from last week in the finish department:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/15842.jpg)
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/15843.jpg)
That wood really "popped" out with the finish.
Now you HAVE to admit that the shape of the peghead REALLY matches the body.
NICE bass!!!
PTBO
oooooh, what can I say. I've just sat and looked at this for about ten minutes. That wood certainly is fantastic and PTBO, you're right about the peghead. That's why I chose it although I still think my epic looks right with the cone ;-)
My boss is wondering if I'm going to do any work today. With this to stare at? He must be joking. Thanks Mica, you've certainly brightened up my day.
JACKO
how'd you pass me by?
lol
looks sweet
mayber we'll ship together..
jeff, it must be about 5 am where you are. Why aren't you asleep ;-)
Graham at bassworld was convinced he'd be able to collect it at NAMM on the 20th. I didn't think it was likely at first but you never know, Hope springs eternal..
(Message edited by jacko on January 14, 2005)
Jeff, it's a long way to the top if you wanna rock & roll, but luckily in this race the winner AND the loser takes it all LOL!
Beautiful Rogue, Graeme! That wood 'popped out' great, I love it when Coco Bolo is as clearly grained as that.
Truly the birth of a classic beauty...
Wilfred
couldnt sleep my friend
i am first on susans drawing list for a tweaking of the wolf inlay design. the angst shall pass.... its all good- like mule says
there are no losers. we are all winners
Hey Mica, How about posting those completed pictures you told me about? i've been drooling with anticipation ever since ;0-)
graeme
QUIT COMPLAINING! LMAO
hell i'm not complaining jeff, just drooling. oh and by the way, STOP SHOUTING! ha!
grame
we are brothers on this journey
Here's your bass, finished and hanging in the shipping room:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/16167.jpg)
It's simply stunning.
Wow, what a great looking instrument you should be one happy man! Enjoy.
Rory
wowwwwwwwww
i am so happy for you
its beautious
Stunning. I love that wood. Congratulations.
Rob
Now that looks absolutely fantastic. The Coco Bolo has turned out just how I wanted and I love the lighter coloured mahogany, reminds me of honey Thanks ever so much Mica, you've certainly made my day. Only another couple of weeks and I'll be holding this beauty. Can hardly wait.
Graeme
This beautiful piece of coco bolo appears to be melting. I also love the contrast between the darker and lighter sections of the wood. A very attractive bass overall. Congratulations Graeme.
I like the contrast too; and I thought it was something other than mahogany.
I'd assumed it was mahogany as i didn't specify anything different but it is alot lighter than the body of my epic.
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/16190.jpg)
Perhaps Mica can confirm.
It's mahogany. It will get darker over time.
Valentino
just got off the phone to the retailer. this beauty should be in my grubby mitts on friday.
graeme
Graeme:
Take a few deep breaths AND GO WASH YOUR HANDS! (LOL).
Enjoy your new baby,
Bill, tgo
Graeme:
She sure is a beauty: wishing you two a long, happy relationship!
Grateful, ago (another guitar one!)
She's arrived! Words can't express the joy I'm feeling right now. As good as Mica's pictures are, they can't compare to the real thing. in the scottish sunlight this afternoon, the cocobolo is glowing. I've tried taking some photos with my daughters digital but it's not very high quality so i'll get some on my 'real' camera and try to get them posted next week.
graeme
Graeme,
That is one beautiful bass....
Enjoy!
Regards,
DML
Congrats!!
For anyone who's been watching this thread, I've finally got round to posting some pictures in the showcase section here..
http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/411/17164.html?1110651970 (http://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=8583)
Graeme