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Title: Tom's Custom Further
Post by: mica on November 09, 2007, 05:55:20 PM

I meant to start your thread ages ago.
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/45743.jpg)

(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/45744.jpg)
These neck pictures were from June, just before my doctor put me on bedrest for the remainder of my pregnancy. Sorry I forget to get this going sooner. This is a little like a timewarp, because here's your guitar today:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/45745.jpg)

(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/45746.jpg)
After the inlay, the amber tint you added will go on in spray. Hope you like how it's shaping up.

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: 5stringho on November 09, 2007, 06:02:40 PM

WOW! Lookin' SCHWEEEEET! The different flames and quilts really look good. She should sound BRIGHT, Too!!

Enjoy ! Mike (the 'Ho)

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: catfish_john on November 09, 2007, 08:30:17 PM

thanks mica..looks great..psyched to see the inlay, bevel, tint and medalion when we get there

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: artswork99 on November 09, 2007, 09:44:03 PM

Incredible top and back Tom. That's going to be a great looking guitar!
Play it healthy!
Art

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: catfish_john on November 10, 2007, 08:39:47 AM

thanks Art...can't wait to get my mitts on it

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: lbpesq on November 10, 2007, 08:41:12 AM

Tom:

Further with amber tint and bevel. Obviously a man of impeccable taste. You've got a real beauty shaping up here. Looking forward to seeing what you have in store for the inlay and medalion. Enjoy the ride.

Bill, tgo

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: David Houck on November 10, 2007, 03:10:48 PM

That's a really nice quilt!

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: catfish_john on November 15, 2007, 04:41:51 AM

Mica...does your mom have a sketch of the first fret inlay?...I know that she is working on the medalion as we speak

Tom

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: mica on March 28, 2008, 09:52:54 AM

Here's the fretboard inlays in place:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/50099.jpg)
A couple up close:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/50100.jpg)

(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/50101.jpg)

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: David Houck on March 30, 2008, 07:21:36 PM

Beautiful inlays!!!

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: keurosix on March 30, 2008, 07:51:25 PM

What a stunning guitar!

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: catfish_john on April 07, 2008, 07:24:43 AM

thanks for the posting Mica...the inlays look terrific!

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: bassman10096 on April 07, 2008, 08:16:52 AM

Wow. The inlays give it a very elegant look. Nice!

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: mica on April 16, 2009, 07:23:34 PM

A medallion inlay later:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/63877.jpg)
and a finishing paw print on the first fret:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/63878.jpg)
And this "puppy" is back in spray. Just needs about 3-4 more coats of finish, final cure, rubout then setup.

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: tbrannon on April 16, 2009, 07:39:14 PM

Holy smokes. I know it's been a L-O-N-G build process, but that is an absolutely stunning guitar and the inlays are incredible

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: David Houck on April 19, 2009, 01:23:20 PM

That medallion is just too cool !!

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: mica on June 04, 2009, 07:21:05 PM

And now with amber tint:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/65981.jpg)
I took this with a flash, so there's a bit of blowout in the color - in person the tint is one even shade all across, really beautiful!

Just hanging out now in final cure.

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: sonicus on June 04, 2009, 07:26:16 PM

Really beautiful !

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: mica on July 09, 2009, 08:44:01 PM

Here it is done:
(http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/631/67170.jpg)
Fresh batch of cases is here, and your guitar will arrive at the shop next week. Looks and plays fantastic!

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: lbpesq on July 10, 2009, 01:03:05 AM

Tom:

WOW!!!!!! HOLY MOTHER OF PEARL!!!!!! A REAL BEAUTY!!!!

I'll bet you are salivating to get your hands on it. I suspect when you do, you won't be letting go for a bit! Enjoy. We'll have to get a Further gathering together some day.

Bill, tgo

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: artswork99 on July 10, 2009, 07:23:51 AM

That is absolutely beautiful!

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: David Houck on July 10, 2009, 07:44:47 PM

I agree; wow!

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: jalevinemd on July 10, 2009, 09:33:11 PM

I guess it's all right...if you're into that sort of thing. You know, exquisite tops, amazing inlays, etc, etc...

WOW!!!!!

Title: Build Record / Discussion
Post by: georgie_boy on July 11, 2009, 08:25:46 AM

Those inlays are just the bizz!
Where did the idea come from??

G

Title: Toggle switches
Post by: catfish_john on November 29, 2007, 03:45:57 PM

hi Mica...any luck with the smaller toggles we spoke about on the phone?

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