NUGD Red Skylark

Started by Greywolf, August 30, 2023, 01:39:45 AM

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Greywolf

 A dream come true .. I finally purchased my first Alembic Guitar!  I love my Persuader Bass and have long lusted for a guitar.

This one came up at a price I couldn't refuse .  Can't wait to play her . Ruby is my birthstone ..

Prayers and blessing to the seller , a forum member in Florida .. I hope the Hurricane doesn't hit too hard!

Retired Luthier ~1985  Birdseye Persuader, 2005 Ruby Skylark

edwardofhuncote

Congratulations & Compliments. Perhaps 3rd time is the charm for Ruby there.  :)

Jon Kon

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I saw this on reverb! The price was a no-brainer if in the market for an Alembic. Congratulations! It's a beautiful guitar. I'm jealous!

Spoilers!

Congrats!  Something about the way the flame intersects the grain lines reminds me of alligator skin.

Good luck with the storm.  I hope all went well.

Ken

Greywolf

 Paul sent it off yesterday no worries, he escaped the wrath of Idalia thankfully . 
She'll be here tommorow.

I'll need to order both screw sets as there are few missing. No worries  as a luthier , it's always nice to have a few spare parts.

Retired Luthier ~1985  Birdseye Persuader, 2005 Ruby Skylark

David Houck


Greywolf

I just noticed what I surmise is "normal"  ALL the 18 the Skylarks on the main site have only 2 pickups screws installed ~kitty corner  .I thought mine were missing ..curious ..   

it also lists on my build sheet that it's " Mahogany Hollow body"  a pleasent surprise
https://alembic.stores.turbify.net/redskylark.html
Retired Luthier ~1985  Birdseye Persuader, 2005 Ruby Skylark

mica

Yes! Almost all 4-screw pickups are upper/lower mount without screws. The two you see clamp the pickup in place, the two you can't (that are under the pickup) set the height. Don't try to lower by cranking the ones you see.

Greywolf

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Thanks a million Mica! 

Of all my 34 instruments , my Alembics are the cream of the crop
Retired Luthier ~1985  Birdseye Persuader, 2005 Ruby Skylark

Greywolf

She just arrived , in near mint shape.  By far the BRIGHTEST , Clearest guitar I've ever played.. just like my Persuader Bass.

Retired Luthier ~1985  Birdseye Persuader, 2005 Ruby Skylark