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Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 22, 2009, 06:29:35 AM

As most of you, I spend some time of the week on the Alembic Custom Quote, dreaming...  
But every time I get to the inlays, I get lost. I cannot find the pictures or images of them.  
I saw Stickk's thread, asking for the Birds of Pray inlay pictures, and thought that perhaps, we could get a new sort of showcase thread, showing all the special inlays Alembic has made. I'll put up some pictures that I have collected over the internet and this forum. So if you see something that looks like your bass, it probably is!!
 
Greg

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 22, 2009, 06:32:13 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64173.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64174.jpg)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 22, 2009, 06:34:28 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64178.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64179.jpg)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 22, 2009, 06:38:04 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64183.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64184.jpg)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 22, 2009, 06:40:21 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64189.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64190.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64191.jpg)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 22, 2009, 06:53:09 AM

Now guys, don't be shy and show us all what you are proud off!!!
 
Greg

Title: The Inlays
Post by: olieoliver on April 22, 2009, 06:57:42 AM

Love the Dove.  
Pictures don't do it any justice, you should see that Dove in person. Susan and Mica really did a great job on these.
 
Here are the others on the same bass.
 
 
 
 
OO

Title: The Inlays
Post by: mario_farufyno on April 22, 2009, 07:11:32 AM

Oh, the blue Dragon Fly is totaly awesome!

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 22, 2009, 10:33:47 AM

Couple more I've found
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64214.jpg)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 22, 2009, 10:36:51 AM

The Tree of Life:
 
 

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 22, 2009, 10:39:40 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64222.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64223.jpg)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 22, 2009, 10:41:05 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64227.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64228.jpg)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: lbpesq on April 22, 2009, 11:06:41 AM

From Woody, my custom Further:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64233.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64234.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64235.jpg)
  Bill, tgo

Title: The Inlays
Post by: pauldo on April 22, 2009, 03:33:43 PM

Bill - I love the earth, that's real sweet.
 
(Message edited by pauldo on April 22, 2009)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: terryc on April 23, 2009, 08:19:51 AM

They are all great works of skill & art..is there any other bass manufacturer on the planet that does this unique and elaborate work.
An absolute joy to see

Title: The Inlays
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on April 23, 2009, 09:39:43 AM

Who can tell me about the burled beauty at the top?

Title: The Inlays
Post by: fmm on April 23, 2009, 10:08:12 AM

Looks like a 25th anniversary model in burl walnut.

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 23, 2009, 10:15:58 AM

Unfortunately I can't help... I found the picture over the internet, but with no description... But is one absolutely amazing piece of art...
 
Greg

Title: The Inlays
Post by: artswork99 on April 23, 2009, 10:44:30 AM

Interesting that all the frets except the first have inlay on the burl.

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 23, 2009, 11:27:20 AM

Superstition perhaps?  
 
Greg

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 23, 2009, 11:27:26 AM

Double post, sorry...
 
Greg
 
(Message edited by gregduboc on April 23, 2009)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: olieoliver on April 23, 2009, 11:32:35 AM

Ran out of money maybe?
 
OO

Title: The Inlays
Post by: kenbass4 on April 23, 2009, 11:53:45 AM

I'm guessing, but according to the 25th anniversary page, the first fret was left blank to allow the owner to have their initials inlaid there. I'm guessing the shot was from the mothership to a buyer. Wish we could see more...
 
Ken (who's customs all have Elvish runes)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: David Houck on April 23, 2009, 12:08:26 PM

Vann; it case you missed it, the page being referenced about the 25th anniversary bass is here (http://www.alembic.com/info/sterling.html).

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 23, 2009, 12:30:18 PM

Close up on those inlays, from Dave's link:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64289.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64290.jpg)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: artswork99 on April 23, 2009, 01:18:52 PM

Ah, I see this quote stated on the thread Dave pointed out.  Thanks!
 
We leave the first fret position blank and can put any inlay there you like. Ben decided to leave his blank until he comes up with a good idea.

Title: The Inlays
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on April 23, 2009, 03:11:43 PM

is there any other bass manufacturer on the planet that does this unique and elaborate work
 
A few - I didn't notice any basses, but have you checked out Grit Laskin's (http://www.williamlaskin.com/) work?
 
Peter

Title: The Inlays
Post by: dela217 on April 23, 2009, 05:16:09 PM

There was an inlay set in an Alembic fingerboard I saw here a while back but I don't know where it is.  I remember the owner of the bass calling it California Gothic.  It was palm trees, crabs, and other really cool stuff.  It was certainly not real ornate, but beautiful.
 
Anyone know the bass?

Title: The Inlays
Post by: David Houck on April 23, 2009, 05:22:57 PM

Michael; I thought this (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8492) was it, but I see from your post to that thread that it is not.
 
(Message edited by davehouck on April 23, 2009)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: gregduboc on April 23, 2009, 05:27:38 PM

And here I go again:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64306.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64307.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/64308.jpg)

Title: The Inlays
Post by: David Houck on April 23, 2009, 05:40:56 PM

Michael; I think may be what you are thinking of.

Title: The Inlays
Post by: stickk on April 23, 2009, 05:46:24 PM

Birds of Prey Inlay, anyone?

Title: The Inlays
Post by: David Houck on April 23, 2009, 06:24:41 PM

Stickk; I've looked but haven't been able to find it.

Title: The Inlays
Post by: dela217 on April 23, 2009, 07:11:04 PM

That's it!  Pineapples, flamingos, and crabs!
 
I really like those kissing dolphins on the other pic too.