I'll be able to call you back in the afternoon.

Hi Mica,
 
I am not really fond of inverting the bird tail piece (although I see why this would conform to the shape and match or blend with the shapes flow...).
 
I like the bird just the way you guys did it... It stands out bold and strong, in contrast of my design, it symbolize tradition and heritage.  
 
Naa... the bird will have to stay in uniform to the concept...
 
The controls can be moved slightly to make room but still generally in the same basic area.
 
I love smooth basses, and never been a big fan of sharp objects. I would very much like to keep the smoothness and clean lines like my 1976 Small Body bass, but without lengthening the tail.  
 
As for the Strap pen, it should be placed mid center, under 4th fret.
 
Just for the record, the length of my 1976 (at the 4th fret) is exactly the same length of the concept bass. Also, the widest area from my 1976 Small Body, is also the widest length on the concept. The only area that is different, is the wedge cut at the base.
 
I look forward to speaking with you for details...

will this baby be solid or chambered?.......any LEDS/Lasers etc....

Normal crown headstock?

This is the full concept Toma_Hawk with Alembic Original Crown.
 
The neck will be thin and lighting fast.  
 
It's the Stealth of Small Body.  
 

I think it would be nice with the cone headstock

Maybe a headstock based on arrow fletching (the feather part).

Just got off the phone with Mica, and the bass balance will be comparable to the Small Body.
(There will no problems with the neck and body balance).  
 
According to Mica, this bass will be the absolute first of any such a design from Alembic Headquarters, and will carry my name once the first one is built. HALembic AKA Toma_Hawk!
WHAT AN HONOR!
 
Here's a comparison of the Toma_Hawk whole body, next to the Small Body Cousin.
 
The hardware will be Chrome/Nickle only (No Brass or Bronze anywhere).  
 
The neck will be very thin (Less round -- more flat in thinness) for fast actions playing. Not my Fathers bass...
 
The bass body thickness will be very thin -- or much thinner than my 1976, and powered by ether  Series I or a Series II electronics. (I am still undecided...)
 
The color might be a Stealth Black (with visible wood) or a Crimson/Burgundy Mahogany/Maple. I am still undecided...
 
The finger board, will have my design... Still in the works...  
 
This will be a major upgrade for me, after playing Alembics since 1983 (26 years). The bass almost looks retro boomerang-ish with a simple and no-nonsense look and feel.  
 
Anyway, I been working on this design (shape) for almost two years. I can't wait to see it built. It's to LIVE FOR! (not to die for...)  
 

I can't wait to see it on the Factory to Costumer thread.
It's a really unique design Hal, congratulations!
I'm really looking forward to watching it getting into shape.

Thanks Gregory.

I am fixed on the color... The Toma_Hawk bass will be a Dark Maroon...
 
I will continue showing a virtual imagery, (as seen here) as the design refines...  
 

Virtual Toma_Hawk Front is getting there...
 

How about some custom colored pickups?  Depends on how stealth you want it to look, but some burgundy (or even contrasting colored) PU's might look nice.
 
(Message edited by tbrannon on February 25, 2009)

The Toma_Hawk's Virtual "Mug Shots"...  More Refinements to come...  

Hi Toby,  
 
In my meeting with Mica, we talked about the Soap Bar pick ups... and the color options.
 
Stay tuned... I am looking into some colors now...