Wouldn't it be great if someone collected images of wood before it was made into an Alembic and after to demonstrate the transformation the wood goes through? Here's one:
 
B E F O R E


 
 
A F T E R


 
 
You can see what just a little more sanding does to change the grain, and how the colors mellow a little in even a short time after sanding. There's always surprises where the elbow cut is carved.  
 
This Rogue 6-string is also one I just posted in the Alembic Showroom
 
(Message edited by davehouck on September 17, 2010)

More of those, please.   It's terribly interesting to me to see how much wood changes with sanding/working/finishing.

Cool!  And a nice piece of Coco Bolo!

I\ve seen one of those Coco Bolo Rogue shaped basses going through them changes... and its improving with each process!
 
Nice looking Rogue there Mica and definitely mellower on the orange hues from the before example.

 

 

 

Those are two beautiful instruments!

Now, that's cool!

Ohhhhh, I sooooo want an Amboyna Burl bass. Preferably a Series 2

These before and after pics showcase the beauty of Mother Nature and the cosmic skills of the good folks at Alembic.  Who else could transform a mild-mannered piece of cocobolo into this?  

 

  I feel like the cat that ate the canary!

Tom, that's a lovely bass man. I would had wanted some of the beautiful white pigments (around the edges) included as well, for the full range of the colors, and its origins.  
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

Hi, Sam,
   your bass looks really beautiful!!! I guess it must sound the same.
  Have a good day!
  Xtof

Xtof,
Thanks for the kind words. As I gradually become more worthy in the eyes of my bass, she reveals more of herself to me, tone wise. So far, I'm about 85% close to extracting the sound I hear in my head.
 
And I love your profile picture! Take care.
-Sam

Another beautiful bass!

That is a cool photo. Rockin' it in France!

That Tailpiece is really breathtaking Sam...