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Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: lesh_lash on June 23, 2011, 02:51:49 PM

What is a standard wait for a custom series bass?  I know the Classico has taken 3 or 4 years but i am 3 years along now and was getting antsy?  What is average?

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: tbrannon on June 23, 2011, 02:54:26 PM

I don't think there is an expected timeline with customs- especially if there are inlays or custom electronics involved.  
 
Have you spoken to your dealer or directly with MIca or Susan?

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: lesh_lash on June 23, 2011, 04:47:09 PM

I am not to worried about it, honestly I am just curious.... calling up a bunch and bugging is not my style.  Just would like an idea what everyone's wait time is.  Please chime in all you custom owners.  Thanks!

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on June 23, 2011, 05:45:41 PM

Maybe you could get a rough idea by looking at 1st post & finish dates on old FTC threads.
 
Peter

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: tbrannon on June 23, 2011, 07:00:33 PM

Austin,
I don't think a phone call inquiring about the status after 3 years would be considered 'bugging' by the fine folks at Alembic.  Based on the few posts you've made, I'm guessing the phone call would be a friendly inquiry, not an annoyed customer calling.  
 
Best of luck with it and it must be darn spectacular to take 3 years.  Please post a few photos on the forum once you get your hands on it!

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: FC Bass on June 23, 2011, 08:52:14 PM

I've paid for my bass on April 24th 2009 and got it on December 11 2010.

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: pierreyves on June 23, 2011, 11:17:07 PM

paid april 2010, got june 2011

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: darkstar01 on June 24, 2011, 12:52:16 AM

if I remember correctly the order for my Classico was placed in/around November of 2005. I've been hearing it's getting close now.
 
edit:Lesh, you're name is Austin too? maybe they have something against us.... hmmmm.....
 
(Message edited by darkstar01 on June 24, 2011)
 
(Message edited by darkstar01 on June 24, 2011)

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: rami on June 25, 2011, 12:03:12 PM

The wait can be VERY tough.  You have to try to remain positive.  It will be worth it in the end.
It's more than an instrument, it really is a work of art that can't be rushed.
 
That's just how it is.  
 
(Message edited by rami on June 25, 2011)

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: darkstar01 on June 25, 2011, 11:18:20 PM

i didn't mean to sound overly negative there. i also didn't mean to put you're instead of your. oh well.  
as far as the wait goes, 3 or 4 years ago i was anxious... now, it'll be more like a nice surprise when it's done.

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: lesh_lash on June 26, 2011, 08:05:35 AM

I have talked to Susan a few times over the years and it does have a lot of unique or at least differant items on it so I expected a long wait.  
Austin if you can wait 6 years I can wait too. Your classico is one the best instruments I have ever seen!

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: lesh_lash on June 26, 2011, 08:18:58 AM

By the way I paid for my new custom June or July 2008.  My 1978 series one is in for a re-finish and new electronics so I miss my Alembic and can't wait for my new custom!  I am playing a cheap Ibanez for now and it just is not the same without my old Alembic around.....

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: rami on June 27, 2011, 04:11:08 AM

6 years!!! Wow!  O.K., now that's too long.  I have to be honest, that's the single biggest consideration that weighs on me in my decision to make another custom. My others, which took around 2+ years (plus additional years for minor repairs, etc...) left me a basket case.  I don't think I can handle that emotional roller-coaster again.  I think that a 6+ year stretch would have pushed me over the edge!
 
Good luck my friend - and stay strong.  This one definitely needs to be showcased once it's completed!
 

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: lesh_lash on June 30, 2011, 12:35:06 PM

All right I heard back from Mica today.... my re-finish is in spray right now and my new bass is in one piece so I assume by Christmas or so!!??

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: Bradley Young on July 01, 2011, 03:20:43 PM

Mine was 3 years.  But they had to figure out *how* to do the inlay that I wanted, so that took some extra time.

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: jon_jackson on July 10, 2011, 03:52:10 PM

My first Dragon Wing was paid 9/08 and received 8/09.  The second one was authorized by UPS 1/10 and received 9/11.  I picked up two other Alembics in the interval to take the edge off.
-Jon

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: terryc on July 12, 2011, 02:06:18 PM

Good things come to those who wait..and I bet it will be astounding..may end up as a featured custom of the month
But 3 years is a long time....

Title: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: neilvg on September 01, 2011, 05:26:15 PM

I've been waiting 3 years as well...

Title: Re: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: lesh_lash on January 26, 2021, 06:45:23 AM

This is an old post but I thought I would revive it.
How long has everyone's custom bass and guitars been taking? I am still waiting for my bass and have been waiting for 13 years as you can see by my old posts from 10 years ago.

Title: Re: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: lbpesq on January 26, 2021, 10:07:01 AM

Have you made an inquiry with Alembic?  My custom Further took almost three years, but a lot of that was due to my wanting some inlay work that Alembic had never done before.   It took them a while to figure it out how to get it done.    Thirteen years?    Did you ask them to grow the tree in-house?

Bill, tgo

Title: Re: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: lesh_lash on January 26, 2021, 10:52:48 AM

Yes I have spoken to Alembic. There is custom electronics and it is going to be awesome when it gets done!  I just thought it would be good to re-vive this post and maybe get some respones that might help my cause.   

Title: Re: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: mica on January 26, 2021, 11:14:55 AM

I’ll be giving you a call today - I was discussing with mom last night. She’s been under the weather and didn’t get back to your last message. I have a load of very good news for you!

Title: Re: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: Pete si on January 27, 2021, 09:17:59 AM

I never heard of Wal Basses so I looked into them.  They’re an outfit in England that makes bespoke Basses as well. The average turnaround for their product is 3 years. I can understand a year but three? Do they grow the trees themselves?

Title: Re: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: hammer on January 27, 2021, 10:34:22 AM

I had a custom Signature made in 2012. Nine months is all it took and I was very pleasantly surprised. Now its "custom" features did not include intricate inlays and it wasn't a Series I but this turn-around was much faster than I expected and was shorter than what I've experienced waiting for an electronics upgrade for a Series I shop night special (13-months and counting)

Title: Re: Longest wait for a custom bass?
Post by: mica on January 27, 2021, 02:37:52 PM

Yes, but in all fairness Brian, when you had the bass dropped off at the end of last year 2019,  I warned of a substantial delay in being able to start the upgrade because we were moving. I did underestimate the impact of moving on many delivery dates, but characterizing your current experience as a 13-month wait  is accurate, but without explanation, not entirely correct.