Caught Tony mid-carve, here's something to make you feel good!  

 Flame Maple is amazing - especially if it looks this nice in such a raw state. Don't mind the little burn marks around the edge, these will all be sanded away before finishing.  

 Rough shaping of the heel - rasp marks are very evident!  

 Rough shaping behind the nut. It's really interesting to see how the final shape takes form.

Looks promising ...looks promising.
Okay Alain ...I am getting nervous with you. To share nervousness is double nervousness.
Oooops THAT came out wrong!
 
Paul the bad one

Hi Mica ,  
 
WWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ........
 
What can i say ? Thaaaaaaannnnnnnnnkkkkkkkk yyyyyooooouuuuuu...for those first pictures .
 
It's a very special moment for me , after having been looking for basses in construction for so many years , it's mine now ...Yes it's a very special moment , i was dreaming of an alembic series2 for almost 20 years...
 
This flame maple looks very nice ! The heart omega is more than beautiful , in one word everything is fantastic !  
 
..and even if i haven't seen the quilted maple top yet ( http://club.alembicguitars.net/Images/2344/14158.html?1113766280 ) , i ' m sure it's a true beauty !  
 
I would like to say to you and your incredible team , one more time : THANK YOU ALL  
 
Sincerely  
 
ALAIN

Hi Paul ,  
 
...Hi can't find the words to describe what i'm feeling right now...i'm  glued  on the screen of the computer and can't get away from it !  
 
I picked a quilted maple 5a top , as you know , and a flame maple back . The combination will be great , no doubt about it ! I 'm looking forward to see the top with those  broad sausage...quilt  ...sausages are a belgian speciality !!! ah ah ah ...remember  sausage thing   thread ?
 
ALAIN

Hi Alain:  I really like Mica's pix of the rough part of the shaping process.  Obviously it's easier to get pictures of the stopping points in the building process, where the rough edges have been removed until the next step.  That maple really looks exceptional.  I'm looking forward to seeing your bass get built.  You must be thrilled!
 
Bill

Looking good Alain, even in that unfinished state.
Don't drool too much.
 
Mark, ago

Mark ...he cant't answer your question. He went to the computerstore for an new (droolproof) keyboard.
 
Paul the bad one

Hi BILL , Hi MARK ,
 
Thank's . Well , i'am really happy indeed . For instance , i'm glued on my computer screen...I spoke to Val last week and i could have my bass for end of june , hopefully...
 
I've never been so excited or involved for any other thing or even music instrument than for this alembic bass . I suppose It's the same for everyone of us .  
 
Bill , i remember one of your post in which you were saying that having an alembic bass in construction and the delivery was a very special moment...i fully understand what you mean now...
 
Mark , i know your guitar is almost finished and as soon as you'll see the first pics , i'm quite sure you'll be mega-happy , it's a wonderful feeling...
 
Thank's for all folks
 
ALAIN

Guys ,  
 
What does  drool  mean ?
 
ALAIN

Sorry Alain, drooling is when saliva drips out of your mouth, i.e. when one's mouth waters incessantly with desire!  (I know I'll drool when I see mine!)
 
Mark, ago

Not sure if you're a wallonien, but according to http://babelfish.altavista.com/tr it translates  to bave in French.
 
If you're a vlaming, it's kwijl.
 
Strange thing: BabelFish only comes up with kwijl if you ask it to translate bave from French to Dutch, it doesn't find an English to Dutch translation.

Hi Adriaan ,  
 
Nice try , yes yes yes , drool=kwijl=bave ou baver , le verbe...
 
I'm used to see people drool...i'm physical therapist and many , of my young and beautiful patients ( ladies of course ) can't resist drooling when they are in front of me...ah ah ah  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
...and i must admit i drool too...but not for the same reason...just for my bass !!!!!!!  yeaaaahhhh !!!!!!!
 
ALAIN

I forgot to add my own DROOOOOOL to the thread. This will be a monster.

3 pics a day keep you fit every day !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
....so today , 3 new pics !!!!!!!!!!

By the way ,  
 
I asked for a small inlay at the first fret ; 2 letters :  N N  ...so I'm happy to introduce you all to ( her name ) :  N N  BASS