Nice!!

Mica/Susan/Val,
 
Last time we spoke there was a major problem with my bass which required the neck to be completely ripped out and replaced... Any news as to where we are on this? Any photos on the progress? Will it be ready by Christmas? Please let me know... I'm dying to get it in my hands!
 
Hardy

oh man hardy..... this is sad news if true.....
but......
they ownt ship anything substandard... and they will do an excellent job of redoing it,....
heres a big hug...((( )))))
we hangin in there with you.....

Yes Jeff, It's true... Susan called me herself to give me the bad news... Seems the neck twisted at the last minute and Susan even said she had only seen this a few times since they started the company. After I got off the phone I wondered did someone build a reg 34 (instead of a 32) scale bass and they didnt catch it until final inspection? Doesnt matter I guess as long as they live up to their reputation. And so far they are doing just that (which will keep me coming back) They are ripping out the neck and replacing it. The new one will have ebony laminates in the neck so this wont happen again. I was Sooooooooo looking forward to getting it in my hands... Guess I'll be waiting a little while longer. Thanks for the hug, but It's me/us that should be giving you one... Really sorry to hear about your cat... I know you miss him.
- Hardy

Hardy
 
Got a chance to see your bass when I was at Alembic a week or so back and it looks sweet. Val did point out the neck issue though and informed me that it would have to be re-done. You will be happy when it finally shows up at your doorstep.  
 
Rory

Hardy,
 
Susan Don't Lie (could be a song title, eh?).
 
Sure, they make a mistake every once in a while, but many of us have seen them admit those publicly, right here in this forum. As you note, they will make it right, whether an unfortunate accident, misunderstanding, or simply a bad piece of wood.
 
My custom was set back a few months by a bad neck, though at least it was discovered before the body was assembled. So I feel your pain, but look on the bright side: as a result of the delay, now you're getting ebony lams. The extra time allowed me to change some things for the better as well.
 
So try your best to be patient. Maybe it's karma.
-Bob
 
(Love the grain placement in the body and peghead.)

yes and they fessed up to making the wrong neck for my tribute....
better it to happen in their hands and not when it got in yours....
and if i know susan... they are probably doing something nice for you too

i bet the ebony was on them.......with no upcharge

Sorry about reading the problems with your new baby but the good people at Alembic will make it right and probably better than originaly planned.I had a problem with one of my Alembics and I was very satisfied with the repair and service.Alembic does stand behind all of they're products and Alembic service is second to none.
LONG LIVE ALEMBIC.

Take II. Mentally prepare yourself... deep breaths....
 
 
 
 
 

 
Finish is scraped off and the new neck with Ebony laminates in place. Ready to route and should be back in spray in week or so.

Can you enter the custom fingerprints on the quote generator?
 
Brad

Now in spray!
 

all right mica!~!!!!
way to go
looks poifect to me....
can we get 1
WE TOLD YA SO HARDY!
.......
lol
excellent

Very nice!!!

Looking good Hardy. it won't be long now. Alembic have done a superb job replacing that neck.
 
Graeme