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Title: Brian's Custom BOP Bass
Post by: mica on January 20, 2015, 06:10:42 PM: So lots of stuff has happened in this build for Brian already... Picking out woods:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206055.jpg)
Rough cuts:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206056.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206057.jpg)
Neck lams gathering:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206058.jpg)
Oooey gooey:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206059.jpg)
Body lams gathering:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206060.jpg)
Rough neck shaping:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206061.jpg)
Hey, it's bass time!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206062.jpg)
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Post by: jacko on January 21, 2015, 04:15:08 AM: Beautiful.

graeme
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Post by: growlypants on January 21, 2015, 06:19:52 AM: I swear...you guys!! AWESOME!!!!!
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Post by: moongerm on January 21, 2015, 07:34:11 AM: We shall call it BE BOP! Get it? BirdsEye BoP.........crickets.............. ................distant owl hoot.......
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Post by: 5a_quilt_top on January 21, 2015, 10:39:20 AM: D*mn - just when you thought you'd seen it all...

That's gonna be killer.
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Post by: moongerm on February 24, 2015, 02:14:24 PM: Had a most memorable trip to the Mothership last month. A wonderful tour of the facility was provided and I had a great time talking with Susan and Mica. I also had a chance to meet briefly Ron, James, and Kris (who was working on the birds eye control plate laminates at the time).

Here is a cell phone shot (compressed to <150k), now with the Omega carving, I took while I was there.

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206941.jpg)
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206944.jpg)
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206947.jpg)
Title: Re: Brian's Custom BOP Bass
Post by: moongerm on February 24, 2015, 02:17:26 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206944.jpg)
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Post by: moongerm on February 24, 2015, 02:20:25 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/206947.jpg)
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Post by: jacko on February 25, 2015, 12:34:41 AM: Looks great. Nothing better than a visit to meet the maker :-)

Graeme
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Post by: moongerm on February 25, 2015, 03:57:40 AM: Indeed! And live for another day
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Post by: moongerm on February 25, 2015, 05:50:00 AM: Hi Graeme,

Thanks! That MK 5 string of yours is gorgeous! This build idea started out with an MK shape inspired by the Left is Right featured custom Will Gunn brought to my attention. When I researched the featured customs a bit more, the BoP really peaked my interest since the horn reaches the 12th fret.

Prior to playing my first alembic I bought on ebay in 2013 I had no experience with them.
Title: Re: Brian's Custom BOP Bass
Post by: mica on February 27, 2015, 07:37:20 PM: We are sealed.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/207080.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/207081.jpg)
Looks even better in person, and it looks mighty fine in the snapshots!
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Post by: moongerm on February 27, 2015, 09:40:13 PM: Thanks Mica! Mighty fine indeed. How many coats approx did it take or is this the first coat? Is that a clear or tinted finish on the Birdseye? You can see a mild contrast between the maple neck and the Birdseye on the unfinished photos. With it sealed it seems to have much more contrast. Could be the photos and light talking too?
Title: Re: Brian's Custom BOP Bass
Post by: mikedm on February 28, 2015, 07:04:18 AM: My uneducated guess is that the swirls and grain (mineral deposits?) in the bird's eye maple are now more evident after sanding, prepping and sealing and are contributing to the contrast you're seeing. Bird's Eye is a gorgeous wood.

Beautiful choices all around, especially the thicker, purple heart body laminates.

Mike
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Post by: moongerm on February 28, 2015, 07:30:05 AM: Thanks Mike! Yes that is a good guess and agreed it is a gorgeous wood. Looking forward to Mica's responses as it is intriguing to learn that certain woods and even the same types of woods require more coats than others.
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Post by: mikedm on February 28, 2015, 09:31:02 AM: You're very welcome. My first Alembic had a bird's eye top. The patterns and tiny swirls were mesmerizing; countless whirlpools to get lost in.
Title: Re: Brian's Custom BOP Bass
Post by: mica on February 28, 2015, 11:03:48 AM: This is just a single sealer coat, no tint. I took the pictures in the evening with only one bank of shop lights on. I just couldn't wait to share!

Even in the raw state you can see there's a good amount of contrast between the neck and the top/back woods.
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Post by: David Houck on February 28, 2015, 11:34:20 AM: Beautiful!
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Post by: moongerm on February 28, 2015, 11:43:28 AM: Thanks Mica!
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Post by: moongerm on February 28, 2015, 11:54:51 AM: Thanks Dave! Soooo looking forward to joining the Series owners club. Can't wait to compose and perform for/with it.
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Post by: moongerm on March 04, 2015, 10:18:22 AM: Looking at these new (sealed) pics Mica is like watching Elizabeth Taylor in Cleopatra (1963) teasing the camera. Lol! Looking forward to some full and/or more up close shots whenever the time is right/whenever you get a chance.

best, Brian
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Post by: mica on March 06, 2015, 08:23:52 PM: Well, here's a couple more of Liz, being coy as usual:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/207258.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/207259.jpg)
Next week the frets will go in, so your bass is in "preset" then back to get the rest of the finish. I will try and get you some full view shots when there is more finish. It looks amazing!!!
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Post by: moongerm on March 07, 2015, 04:04:02 AM: Ha ha ha! Showing a little vermillion never hurt anyone. Thanks Mica! Way to keep the suspense going, lol!
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Post by: moongerm on March 07, 2015, 07:53:57 PM: So here is the hurd this will be joining. Just oiled the fingerboards up on the Alembic custom & Fbass, and the whole body of the Carl Thompson. (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/207286.jpg)
Title: Re: Brian's Custom BOP Bass
Post by: darkstar01 on March 09, 2015, 08:39:37 PM: Man Brian,I didn't know you had that 5 string persuader. You don't even need that CT anymore, hit me up haha! Bass looks awesome so far!
Title: Re: Brian's Custom BOP Bass
Post by: moongerm on March 10, 2015, 08:26:49 AM: Thanks Austin! Actually it is a Spoiler 5 string 32 scale. There is an interesting backstory to that fancy new Carl Thompson 5 string bass I will tell you about sometime. If I am ever able to aquire a 5 string 32 scale Series 1 or 2 I would consider selling the CT and possibly the Spoiler 5 too.
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Post by: rustyg61 on March 20, 2015, 09:28:06 PM: WOW Brian! This is going to be a stunner! I'm a little late getting to the party, been too busy playing my Blue Orca to check the new postings! I love your wood combinations! I can't wait to see this beauty come to life & hear it with your band!
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Post by: moongerm on March 23, 2015, 08:40:27 AM: Thanks Rusty! Glad to hear you are enjoying your new Europa! Many blessings.

-Brian
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Post by: mica on April 09, 2015, 06:49:59 PM: I Instagrammed your electronics today:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/208332.jpg)

I think drilling is on the menu for tomorrow.
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Post by: moongerm on April 09, 2015, 07:41:02 PM: Veddy Veddy nice Mica! Danke'
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Post by: mica on August 03, 2015, 11:09:48 AM: Bass is on its merry way to Brian, but here's a little preview of what he'll find when he opens the case...

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/211655.jpg)

Pictures pale to the real deal, but it still looks pretty up there.
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Post by: sonicus on August 03, 2015, 11:18:55 AM: Wonderful !
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Post by: rv_bass on August 03, 2015, 01:13:04 PM: Wow, incredible bass, with electronics for every situation, love the maple! Have fun, very nice!
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Post by: growlypants on August 03, 2015, 01:37:08 PM: I'm speechless...AGAIN!!
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Post by: David Houck on August 03, 2015, 03:47:21 PM: Beautiful!!
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Post by: 5a_quilt_top on August 04, 2015, 12:36:41 PM: Amazing.

I'm a sucker for maple, so this one got my attention right away.

Fantastic body shape.

Any chance we can see the headstock - ?
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Post by: mario_farufyno on August 04, 2015, 09:18:19 PM: Brian, congratulation, what impressive bass you've got!
Title: Re: Brian's Custom BOP Bass
Post by: moongerm on August 07, 2015, 03:18:49 PM: Susan, Mica, Mary, and Will,

The bass arrived safe and sound this AM, whoooo hoooo. I went the week trying not to think about it making it's journey across country as the infant newborn it is, all alone.

I was there bright and early this AM to pick it up rather than have it delivered. When I got home I had to rush to get ready for work but I just had to make sure it was A-OK before leaving. I unpacked the bass and placed the case on the rug. I paused and stared at the unopened case for a few moments to reflect briefly on the journey to this point along with trying to picture what I will find.

As I opened the case I thought wow, this is A LOT more than I expected! It seems a lot bigger in the photos. It actually is pretty lightweight and the size is perfect! I picked it up ever so gently out of the case to feel it and look over everything. To my utter amazement I found an incredible unknown surprise the elves gave me! My heart was beating pretty fast I must say. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

The bass sits perfectly on my thigh and without a strap, with this amazing body shape it balanced better, I dare say, than any instrument I have ever owned in my life. I began to play up and down to get the over all feel and vibe of the frets. I then quickly threw just about every technique I could and everything landed naturally. I instantly felt at home which is highly unusual for me. This is literally what I have always wanted and wished for! I was on the verge of tears. This has to be one of the best 4 string basses ever, is the feeling I have. I did not get a chance to plug it in yet as I had to bolt to work but I will report back as soon as I do.

Will Gunn told me several times and I paraphrase, that total satisfaction will be achieved along with all expectations being met or exceeded. He was spot on! Thanks for all your advise and consultation Will!

Mica, Susan, Ron and the entire staff at Alembic you are all absolutely incredible and I am so thankful and blessed! From the bottom of my heart thank you for doing what you do so exceptionally well!

I will report back with more details, photos, and perhaps some videos if I get the chance. Thank you also for the kind words Wolf, rv, Growly, Dave, 5a, and Mario.

Peace, love, and blessings, Brian
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Post by: moongerm on August 08, 2015, 07:18:25 AM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/211814.jpg)

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(Message edited by mica on August 08, 2015)
Title: Re: Brian's Custom BOP Bass
Post by: moongerm on August 08, 2015, 07:30:19 AM: And a few more.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/211828.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/211829.jpg)

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(Message edited by mica on August 08, 2015)
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Post by: tbrannon on August 08, 2015, 08:06:44 AM: Such a great looking bass. I wasn't a huge fan of this body shape when I've seen it previously with dark wood tops. I'm loving it with the birdseye maple!!

Enjoy it.
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Post by: willgunn on August 08, 2015, 09:30:09 AM: Congratulations, Brian, and what a beauty it is! I'm sure you'll agree with me on another point too, namely, these wonderful instruments ALWAYS end up looking FAR better in the flesh than ANY picture can ever convey! Here's to many, many years of intense gigging for you with this beauty!

I must confess, the pictures of the beautiful Bird's Eye Maple on this bass inspired me to recently pull the trigger on yet another one for my own personal use - a 5-string version of my Maple-topped, Vermilion bodied Refinement bass ( http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/100949.html?1302566395 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=1129) ), with the only other significant difference being Bird's Eye Maple instead of Quilted Maple for the top.

Resistance is futile.......
Title: Re: Brian's Custom BOP Bass
Post by: moongerm on August 08, 2015, 09:57:03 AM: Thanks T! The body shape wasn't my first choice either. I had so many ideas, as we all do when it comes to this stuff. I landed on the BoP shape with the following in mind:

- The Stanley Clarke short scale was my first choice as I owned and SC deluxe before for a short stint. I wanted however a more practical (for me) 32 medium scale. So my fears of running the risk having to reach further in the low register on an SC body with a longer neck gave me cold feet. Also the custom series 2 electronics configuration may not fit on the SC body the way I like which is have everything out of the way as much as possible.

- The Balance K was my next choice however since this bass is replacing my old main Carl Thompson 4 string from the early 90's. My CT had a long upper horn reaching the 12th fret which I was afraid I would miss.

As such I landed on the BoP style because of it's more unique shape, long horn, and the added body points are useful as my ribs and my thigh fit very nicely into each of those pockets. The birdseye was chosen as my teacher/mentor Gerald Carboy (David Sancious & Tone) had a birdseye maple bass from Carl Thompson 1977. Gerald introduced me to Carl when I was 17 which was also when I ordered my very first custom bass from him at the time. So this birdseye will always remind me of Gerald.

I recently sold my first 4 string custom Carl Thompson as it led a very useful life. It was pretty beat up fret wise and the oil finished body had multiple worn out areas and a few potholes worn from my thumb resting on the pickup and body. Selling it helped greatly in funding this build even though I was tough to let go. I knew this Alembic build would be incredible from all perspectives including: retaining great balance, amazing electronics, neck thru body build, beautiful durable finish, custom measurements to my liking, oh and of course a pure work of art with superb wood selections by Mica and Susan.
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Post by: moongerm on August 08, 2015, 10:13:58 AM: Yes indeed Will, you and Mica were right on! Thanks again! LOL, that is great news too Will on the new BE 5 string, wow I can't wait to see that. I am loving the vermillion core by the way and it's density so I can see why you are doing it again. Congrats!
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Post by: 811952 on August 11, 2015, 10:00:46 AM: Beautiful.

John
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Post by: moongerm on August 12, 2015, 11:25:19 AM: Thanks John!
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Post by: edwardofhuncote on August 12, 2015, 07:26:23 PM: I've really enjoyed watching your thread Brian, many Congratulations. That birdseye maple is making me twitchy to see what mine will look like!
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Post by: moongerm on August 12, 2015, 08:13:23 PM: Thanks Gregory! I am loving the birdseye. I must say it is deceiving in the photos. As we know with their astonishingly beautiful coats of glossy protective goodness over amazing selections of wood, what's not to like. Its true as Mica and Will mentioned, it really needs to be viewed in the flesh. Especially to admire the holographic effect it produces when you tilt the instrument under different lighting conditions. So cool, and a nice surprise to me as I would have guessed that effect typically occurs on quilted maple, not birdseye so much. You are going to be thrilled. Can't wait to see photos of your build as well.
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Post by: jacko on August 13, 2015, 06:17:52 AM: Congratulations Brian. Needless to say I am as jealous as hell. That truly is an astonishing instrument.

Graeme
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Post by: serialnumber12 on August 14, 2015, 05:39:27 AM: fresh outta the shower & ready to shake some booty!

[edited - just keepin' it clean]

(Message edited by adriaan on August 14, 2015)
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Post by: ed_zeppelin on August 14, 2015, 10:30:24 AM: Would you mind explaining the electronics? I have a series 1 so I know the bas(s)ics but I just wondered what all those knobs and switches do.

Also, I hope you don't mind a suggestion: dab a little 91% isopropyl alcohol on a cloth and GENTLY wipe your fingerprints off any metal (visible on your tuners in the shot of the Alembic logo) without touching the wood, and apply a protectant.

http://alembic.stores.yahoo.net/alsuppolforg.html (http://alembic.stores.yahoo.net/alsuppolforg.html)

You'd be amazed how quickly metal becomes etched - permanently - by contact with fingers (or whatever other body parts you apply to your bass, you dawg)

Alembic polish is a screaming deal, too (I just screamed, to prove it).
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Post by: moongerm on August 14, 2015, 02:35:24 PM: Thanks Graeme! Not sure if you should be as jealous as you may feel as I sold two 4 strings to fund this, one was an FC. Painful but worth it.

Barnes, yes indeed .

ed_zepplin, thanks for the tip. I will certainly try to do that if I can remember each time, unfortunately this bass is going to get played a lot. Regarding the Series 2 electronics, that's what they are however I have a 1/4 mono/stereo jack as a backup which runs off of batteries in case I am without the DS5 power supply. There is also an LED on/off switch and a pair of bass & treble (boost/cut/flat) switches for the neck p/u as well as another pair for the bridge p/u. To top it off I have a pickup selector switch added as well.

I do have a tube of Alembic Flitz and a spray bottle of Alembic Polish screaming at me to use it too who has the time for that, lol.
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Post by: moongerm on April 24, 2016, 12:42:26 PM: Any idea what this 'Switch Cluster Bypass' is used for? Let's see who can answer or guess correctly before Mica and/or Ron beat us to it. I am not sure so I can only guess.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/228420.jpg)
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Post by: FC Bass on April 24, 2016, 01:26:48 PM: My bet is you can replace it with the connector coming from your switch cluster and you will have pure Series II electronics?

Extremely awesome bass, congrats!
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Post by: edwin on April 09, 2015, 11:25:11 PM: So, what's going on with the electronics? Looks interesting.
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Post by: zomnius on April 10, 2015, 12:07:04 AM: very cool bass wow.
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Post by: moongerm on April 11, 2015, 06:05:57 AM: Edwin,

Series II electronics with the following added:

- Neck bass & treble boost/flat/cut 3 pos switch
- Bridge bass & treble boost/flat/cut 3 pos switch
- LED on/off
- Pickup Selector (both/neck/bridge/standby)
- Stereo/Mono switch
- 1/4 input in addition to the series 5pin.

-Brian
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Post by: edwin on April 11, 2015, 10:01:54 AM: Thanks!
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Post by: moongerm on May 10, 2015, 01:31:18 PM: Any new photo updates by chance Mica?
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Post by: moongerm on May 12, 2015, 10:41:22 AM: Saw on another post that you haven't been feeling well last week. Hope you are feeling better.
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Post by: moongerm on May 12, 2015, 10:41:33 AM: Double post deleted.

(Message edited by moongerm on May 12, 2015)
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Post by: mica on May 12, 2015, 06:09:37 PM: Feeling a bit better, thanks, just need to catch up on some sleep Your bass is in the final cure, so in a few days we'll be able to start the rubout, buffing and then the setup. I am hopeful for a May or early June birthday depending on how cooperative it is during the calibration.
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Post by: moonliner on May 13, 2015, 02:38:42 AM: I really love that body shape?. and the wood recipe is gorgeous.
Congratulations!
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Post by: jazzyvee on May 13, 2015, 05:55:15 AM: Those are something I'd be interested in myself, so i'm curious in understanding how those bass and treble cut switches work. Do they just add/ cut like they do on an Europa bass in other words independent of the filter position or do they operate in conjunction with the position of the filter in some way?
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Post by: moongerm on May 13, 2015, 09:52:56 AM: That is a great question. My initial thought/guess/hope is independent like the Distillate/Europa. I have only seen this type of configuration on the 2003 FC Big Bass but it has pots instead of switches. http://www3.alembic.com/img/12958_bodyfront.jpg (http://www3.alembic.com/img/12958_bodyfront.jpg)
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Post by: moongerm on May 13, 2015, 09:56:22 AM: Thanks Keith!
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Post by: moongerm on May 13, 2015, 09:56:37 AM: Thanks Keith!
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Post by: moongerm on May 14, 2015, 04:22:10 AM: I found two other FC series basses that have either B or B & T pots, but no switches.

http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_thefish.html (http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_thefish.html)
and
http://www.alembic.com/info/JEfretless.html

Can't imagine this will be the first series bass set up like this?
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Post by: mica on May 15, 2015, 08:00:46 PM: Just chillin...

The switches are Europa-esque. I can't recall if we've done them before on a Series or not, it's not something that we actually track.
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Post by: tbrannon on May 16, 2015, 12:48:38 PM: Holy smokes....absolutely LOVE that Birdseye and that thing is gonna have plenty of knobs and switches!!!!
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Post by: David Houck on May 17, 2015, 06:40:02 PM: That's a great top!
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Post by: jacko on May 18, 2015, 03:49:52 AM: Love that body shape. The maple looks incredible :-)

Graeme
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Post by: moongerm on May 18, 2015, 08:11:56 AM: Wow Mica! I am at a loss for words!
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Post by: moongerm on May 19, 2015, 07:19:27 AM: The recent photo you posted Mica is missing, sniff, sniff. I have nothing new to drool over.
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Post by: mica on May 19, 2015, 12:59:56 PM: Here again (I'm not surprised, I had a FLE when I posted)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/209516.jpg)
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Post by: sonicus on May 19, 2015, 01:08:13 PM: I like it very much !

Wolf
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Post by: moongerm on May 19, 2015, 03:13:50 PM: Thanks Mica! And thanks Wolf, Dave, Tbrannon, and Graeme!
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Post by: moongerm on June 15, 2015, 01:21:15 PM: Hi Mica, Hope you are well. Is it easy to simply add another/second strap button on the back of the neck like that of a Stanley Clarke model? The idea is that if I am playing a tune that is mostly in the high register I can swtich to it easily. Then back to the upper horn for tunes that are focused in the low register?

Is there an reason you wouldn't recommend this? I can't think of a reason off the cuff how it could get in the way or be an issue.

Many thanks, Brian
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Post by: moongerm on June 26, 2015, 09:58:44 PM: Scratch that idea Mica. I tried a Mark King for the first time today and I believe it would get in the when playing the 24th fret. Please disregard this request. Thanks Brian
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Post by: moongerm on June 30, 2015, 12:44:15 PM: Any new updates and/or photos of the latest progress, if you have a moment? Thank you so much.

-Brian
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Post by: mica on July 02, 2015, 09:10:46 PM: All rubbed out and so very lovely:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/210732.jpg)

Gonna get electronics installed then dad will calibrate. There's one in line in front of yours for the electronic calibration, so I'll keep you posted as to when yours is complete and we can coordinate shipping. Won't be long now
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Post by: moongerm on July 11, 2015, 06:23:29 AM: Thanks Mica!
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Post by: edwardofhuncote on July 13, 2015, 02:40:37 PM: That birdseye maple is really something! Don't know if I've ever seen that much figure in one board. The extra dark laminates on either side of the neck is a nice detail too. Looks great Brian!
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Post by: moongerm on July 13, 2015, 05:20:02 PM: Thanks Greg. Ditto, definitely unique on thier Birdseye selection.