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Title: Alembic visit
Post by: rklisme on February 26, 2015, 03:39:41 PM

It has been a long time since I have been around these parts but I had a visit with Susan, Mica, Mary and Ron even peeked his head around the corner today. I got a chance to see lots of magic being produced and I also got an opportunity to exchange ideas with Susan and Mica about a possible future build.
 
 
 
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/207034.jpg)

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: tubeperson on February 26, 2015, 03:48:42 PM

Glad to hear that my friend!  Welcome back.

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: tubeperson on February 26, 2015, 03:48:52 PM

Glad to hear that my friend!  Welcome back.

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: David Houck on February 26, 2015, 04:02:08 PM

Cool!  It always makes me smile when someone posts about visiting the shop; it reminds me of my own visit.  Possible future build sounds intriguing.
 
 

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: mtjam on February 26, 2015, 04:58:43 PM

I like that little Essence hanging on the wall! Any more pics to share?
 
That's great that you got to visit. A fun time, no doubt!

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: 5a_quilt_top on February 27, 2015, 07:40:01 AM

Ah yes...The Wall of Dreams...
 
I really didn't need to see this right now - but I can't look away!
 
Much like how the Sirens sweetly singing lured many a sailing vessel to the rocks  - this wall is responsible for a few instances of temporary damage to my bank account - BUT WHAT A WAY TO GO!
 
Bottom line:
 
Quality craftsmanship and supernatural tone are priceless - for everything else there's a little magic plastic card!

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: rklisme on February 27, 2015, 09:17:46 AM

I did not take a lot of pics but I do have a few others I can post. I should be visiting again really soon so I will take more pic's next time. Dave, intriguing it shall be!

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: rklisme on February 27, 2015, 09:27:01 AM

some more pic's.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/207057.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/207058.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/207059.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/207060.jpg)

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: rustyg61 on February 27, 2015, 09:40:13 AM

Is that a short scale 6 string bass? The wide neck makes it look short!

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: moongerm on February 27, 2015, 09:55:02 AM

That's Austin's 6 string. There is a Factory to Customer thread on this, 34 scale. Midi p/u too.

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: rustyg61 on February 27, 2015, 10:12:44 AM

Ah yes, now I remember! http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/115272.html?1417809777 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=7061)

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: edwardofhuncote on February 27, 2015, 12:42:33 PM

Since I dabble a bit in instrument repair, I would love to visit the shop part of the shop, almost as much as the showroom. I love in the FTC threads where you can see the various cauls, forms, and clamping mechanisms in the background. There's that - oh, so that's how they do that! in each shot.
 
Alas, I haven't flown since coming off the road back in the 90's, and I deeply detest the very thought of ever getting on an airplane again. Never say never though, especially for a visit to the Alembic HQ. Heck, I could be in Santa Rosa by car in... oh, maybe 4 days. =)

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: rustyg61 on February 27, 2015, 01:19:52 PM

Gregory, I also like seeing how it's done. After my first factory tour I gained a whole new respect for these amazing instruments & the incredibly talented people who create them! I knew they were hand made but had no idea how much of what you see is done free handed, not by computer controlled machines!  
 
It's always hard for me to take pictures when I go to the factory because I'm in such awe of the beautiful instruments & the legends who create them there! I tend to walk around with my jaw on the floor & forget to take pictures! It's truly a magical place! Here's some shots from my first visit - http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/108386.html?1310992283 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=17599)

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: lbpesq on February 27, 2015, 01:59:24 PM

Hey Rory!  Great to see you back for a visit.  Hope things are good in your neck of the world.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Alembic visit
Post by: bassfingers on February 27, 2015, 05:01:26 PM

Great to hear from you Rory.And please keep us posted on the possible future build.