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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on December 18, 2015, 09:00:43 AM

Title: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mica on December 18, 2015, 09:00:43 AM
Peghead in clamps:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/222823.jpg)
   Peghead not in clamps:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/222824.jpg)
   Looking almost bass-like:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/222825.jpg)
   Beautiful back in Walnut:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/222826.jpg)
   Peghead trimmed up:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/222827.jpg)
   Amazing Amboyna:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/222828.jpg)
   And the "Hearter" Omega sketch:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/222829.jpg)
   Everything's coming together really nicely - can't wait to see the finish on these woods.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mica on December 18, 2015, 09:07:51 AM
Inlays have been cut out a while. This is the synthetic opal that Jerry sourced:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/222833.jpg)
  It's amazingly hard stuff! Takes about an hour to slab and another to cut the oval out,
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/222834.jpg)
 but it's totally worth it, WOW!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: tbrannon on December 18, 2015, 09:33:00 AM
Oh wow... those inlays are beautiful.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: stout71 on December 18, 2015, 09:43:23 AM
Rockin!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: susan on December 18, 2015, 10:07:16 AM
Jerry always comes up with an interesting twist that distinguishes his Alembics from all others.  
 
This build is no exception. Those ovals look like they are on fire when they move...incredible!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: adriaan on December 18, 2015, 11:53:52 AM
The burl will pop big time! Add an imposing neck recipe, and I can see where those ovals come in. It's going to look the part!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 18, 2015, 01:01:58 PM
Wow, this is going to be a fun build thread to watch!
 
I'm wondering what is used to cut and shape the opal? Jeweler's saw?
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: moongerm on December 18, 2015, 01:24:28 PM
So cool looking and a great idea using synthetic! Never cease to amaze. Gonna be a wonderful build.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: stout71 on December 18, 2015, 02:59:49 PM
I was told they used a thin diamond wheel to cut that stuff up.  It doesn't look quite like a true opal, but it is as close as I could get without cashing in my 401K.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: jazzyvee on December 19, 2015, 03:10:34 AM
Can you imagine how seriously cool if they were lightly backlit with an LED  just enough to give a subtle glow to highlight the pattern in each one.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: serialnumber12 on December 20, 2015, 06:37:49 AM
Gee Wizz!!!....this shyt is Far out Batman!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: lidon2001 on December 20, 2015, 07:09:22 AM
Synthetic opal comes in some interesting colors (http://www.sanwapearl.com.hk/)
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: stout71 on December 20, 2015, 07:22:23 AM
Yup.  That's where I ordered that chunk from.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: hammer on December 20, 2015, 09:50:31 AM
Amazing stuff and it comes in 78 different colors.  I'll bet there a lot out there like me who had a custom made over the last few years who are now thinking, why did I not think of that.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: David Houck on December 20, 2015, 04:02:26 PM
I too am looking forward to seeing this with finish.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mica on December 30, 2015, 06:29:02 PM
This is a little sneak peek of the finish:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/223476.jpg)
 
This is the underside of the top just before it was glued up. In the hollow area, it's first masked off and finished, then the shielding paint, then the glue up. The wood is gonna pop like crazy with finish.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on January 07, 2016, 04:20:47 AM
My very thought, Jazzy!
 
Peter
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mica on January 19, 2016, 02:28:35 PM
Ready for inlays, frets, and then the decision to selectively finish the top trans red or not.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/224378.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/224379.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/224380.jpg)
  Loving the woods and the "Hearter Omega" carving detail... really pretty!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: FC Bass on January 19, 2016, 02:45:13 PM
Extremely awesome and yes, the heart omega looks great!
 
Some day you'll get an order for a Series Spoiler with that feature.
 
Great follow up for Shamrock, Congrats!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: edwardofhuncote on January 19, 2016, 02:56:50 PM
That's just surreal. Could be a little redder, with those blue inlays. Heck, I'd hate to second guess nature on that one... glad it's not my call. =)
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: stout71 on January 19, 2016, 04:31:07 PM
It might as well be your call, dude.  Redder is better.  This thing is looking really cool.  I'm dying to see the rest of the walnut with the backplates.
 
This is what I had in mind for the color.
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/224387.png)
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mica on January 19, 2016, 07:06:10 PM
Roger on the red wash.  
 
I'll snag the backplates for a photo when they catch up.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: David Houck on January 20, 2016, 05:03:51 PM
Beautiful top!!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: artswork99 on January 21, 2016, 07:08:46 AM
Wow, beautiful!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mica on March 25, 2016, 07:42:35 PM
Logo inlay dropped in now...
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/227166.jpg)
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: moongerm on March 25, 2016, 07:48:23 PM
Sweetness achieved! Wow!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: stout71 on March 26, 2016, 11:10:46 AM
Yeah, that's pretty cool.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mtjam on March 26, 2016, 12:36:28 PM
Love it!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mica on April 07, 2016, 07:05:59 PM
Here's the red tint sample and the peghead meeting for the first time. They are like twins!
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/227772.jpg)
 
The logo has a mask over it, and that will come off so there won't be any red wash over the inlay. I know that looks a little odd now, but it's only temporary.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: lidon2001 on April 07, 2016, 10:14:05 PM
From one Amboyna guy to another, that is freakin' cool.  
 
T
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: stout71 on April 08, 2016, 11:00:30 AM
Progress!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: edwardofhuncote on April 11, 2016, 01:29:16 PM
Liking the red wash. That's gonna' be nice with that blue inlay.  
 
I was just thinking, that must be a tricky operation masking off the inlaid logo, spraying coat(s) of red wash, then filling in with clear again so it builds evenly. Truly awesome, the detail.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mica on August 29, 2016, 07:23:03 PM
Just sitting the sofa and chillin' for a few days.

Look reeeeeaaaaallllly purdy!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: tbrannon on August 29, 2016, 07:27:54 PM
Oh wow.   Those inlays are insane, as is that top wood.  Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: StephenR on August 29, 2016, 09:41:04 PM
Really nice color to the wood! Beautiful bass.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mario_farufyno on August 29, 2016, 09:59:15 PM
sexy!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: adriaan on August 29, 2016, 11:57:05 PM
Congrats, that's a fine example!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: edwardofhuncote on August 30, 2016, 03:25:42 AM
Very Nice! Looking forward to seeing the inlaid logo on the headstock. I think that's my favorite feature on this one. Tough call, with so many to choose from.

hey, wait a minute... is that a new sofa? :)
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: growlypants on August 30, 2016, 08:11:52 AM
Oh, yea!!  (The bass, not the sofa...)
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: jazzyvee on August 30, 2016, 10:01:42 AM
Another great bass is delivered to music.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: stout71 on September 11, 2016, 07:53:45 PM
Insanity.  I didn't get the email notification that new posts were made to this thread so I am JUST NOW seeing these latest pics for the first time!  I doubt I'll be able to work with any sense of interest tomorrow because I'll be drooling over these pics all damned day.  \m/ \m/
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: mica on September 11, 2016, 09:51:45 PM
And the knowledge that the Hipshot tuner arrived on Friday won't help either. Looks like Tuesday is shipping day. Mary or I will call you to coordinate the arrival date.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: edwardofhuncote on September 12, 2016, 03:25:58 AM
Preliminary Congratulations & Compliments Jerry. That's quite a bass there. ;)
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: David Houck on September 12, 2016, 07:52:39 PM
Love that top; congrats!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: rustyg61 on September 24, 2016, 05:46:29 AM
Gorgeous bass Jerry! Congratulations! I love the inlays! I wish I would have known about the synthetic opal when I did my build, it would have looked great on my Blue Orca!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: rv_bass on September 25, 2016, 06:45:42 PM
Cool looking bass, I like the body shape.  Interesting that you can only see the pictures on page three when signed in.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: stout71 on September 27, 2016, 08:50:54 AM
I haven't received this puppy yet, but I expect to early next week.  Next gig is 10/8.  I'm REALLY looking forward to plugging it in.  I've rehearsed it in my mind several times.   ;D
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: jazzyvee on September 27, 2016, 01:35:18 PM
Quote from: hammer on December 20, 2015, 09:50:31 AM
Amazing stuff and it comes in 78 different colors.  I'll bet there a lot out there like me who had a custom made over the last few years who are now thinking, why did I not think of that.

I'm sure there is an option and cost for anyone to have them retro fitted.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: stout71 on October 07, 2016, 06:18:17 AM
I thought you guys might want to see the finished product.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: growlypants on October 07, 2016, 07:51:02 AM
That's magnificent!  Thanks for showing us pics.  Congrats!!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: neyman on October 07, 2016, 07:59:10 AM
Love that body shape!
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: edwardofhuncote on October 07, 2016, 11:07:06 AM
Congratulations & Compliments Jerry... WOW - what a bass!

ps, are those TI Jazz Flats?
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: stout71 on October 07, 2016, 11:12:14 AM
Nope.  Rotosound Swing Bass 40-95.  I'm not big on flatwounds.
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: dead_head on October 07, 2016, 05:46:40 PM
Congrats, Jerry. It's beautiful!

Rob       
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: cozmik_cowboy on October 08, 2016, 04:29:14 AM
Very groovy!!

Peter
Title: Re: Jerry's Amboyna Custom
Post by: malthumb on November 08, 2016, 04:02:18 PM
Awesome!