Alembic Guitars Club

Connecting => Swap Shop and Wish Lists => Seen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhere => Topic started by: tx196059 on April 26, 2017, 07:10:55 PM

Title: Alembic Further on Reverb
Post by: tx196059 on April 26, 2017, 07:10:55 PM

I am speechless! This belongs in an art museum!


https://reverb.com/item/5040384-alembic-further-with-buckeye-burl-top-and-back-inlaid-with-crushed-turquoise

Title: Re: Alembic Further on Reverb
Post by: tbrannon on April 26, 2017, 07:57:20 PM

Wow.

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Post by: slawie on April 26, 2017, 09:05:32 PM

Wow indeed.

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Post by: jazzyvee on April 27, 2017, 12:38:20 AM

That is a perfect example of why Alembic will always remain a leader and not a follower!

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Post by: edwardofhuncote on April 27, 2017, 04:41:15 AM

I really enjoy being surprised at what they can do in the shop out there. Using crushed turquoise as a filler... what a neat idea!   :)

I'd be curious to know what binder material was used. I have done something similar with brass or pearl filings mixed into an emulsion with epoxy, the results varying between decent and downright un-impressive.

Title: Re: Alembic Further on Reverb
Post by: tbrannon on April 27, 2017, 05:26:12 AM

Wow. 

I know I said that previously, but this one takes my breath away.   I don't play guitar, but if I had money to burn, I would buy this one just to look at.

Title: Re: Alembic Further on Reverb
Post by: tx196059 on April 27, 2017, 05:32:51 AM

Body Sandwich: Buckeye Burl, Purpleheart, Maple, Purpleheart, Maple, Purpleheart core, Maple, Purpleheart, Maple, Purpleheart, Buckeye Burl

I wished it had a side shot.

Title: Re: Alembic Further on Reverb
Post by: mica on April 27, 2017, 11:52:58 AM

This was a really fun and interesting project. My uncle Bob is a master woodturner, and those guys have been using stone fill for years. I'm sure we were not the first to use it on guitars, but I will say that my mom waited for the right piece of wood to come along to suggest actually doing it. Guitar Sanctuary was game to try it out, and are we glad they did. I think my favorite part is how the bookmatched peghead came out.

This is the closest I have to a side view. I don't have a good lighting setup for the side - something I'm still working on.

Title: Re: Alembic Further on Reverb
Post by: tx196059 on April 27, 2017, 04:49:46 PM

Thanks Mica, you guys have outdone yourself this time. Also glad to see your mom was part of the project. I hope she stays healthy, as well as the rest of your family. Too bad this guitar is in Texas, as sales tax will be a factor. Keep up the great work guys!


Joe

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Post by: gtrguy on April 27, 2017, 06:42:00 PM

Must be so nice to live in a part of the world (Santa Rosa) where the sun is out so often and you can shoot with real light!

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Post by: Pokerstar on May 26, 2017, 08:04:29 PM

That is just spectacular.  I wonder if they take trades...  my house, my soul, my 401K, and a unscratched lottery ticket may be a good down payment!

Title: Re: Alembic Further on Reverb
Post by: bigredbass on May 26, 2017, 09:04:07 PM

If THAT's not 'Beyond Custom', I don't know what is.  Breathtaking.