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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on December 26, 2006, 05:13:37 PM

Title: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: mica on December 26, 2006, 05:13:37 PM

Each one starts with a neck, and here's yours:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/34670.jpg)

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: mica on March 22, 2007, 05:08:40 PM

The mock up for the body shape adapted for set neck construction is:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/37882.jpg)
 
Note, this has the more current scupting on the Omega cutout. The original one is a bit stubbier. just let me know which one you prefer.

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: keavin on March 26, 2007, 03:46:05 AM

this one looks interesting, havnt seen a upper horn like this in a wile...w/a set neck too!?

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: 2400wattman on March 26, 2007, 11:12:05 AM

Other than the set neck, thatbass is old school Keavin. Dig?

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: keavin on March 27, 2007, 05:24:40 AM

Hell yeah man!

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: estring on March 27, 2007, 12:10:02 PM

Hey there!
Yep,Its gonna be a set neck.I Am realy.realy,realy,realy looking forwrd to getting this bass!I got the idea to choose this shape from seeing the Greatful Dead Movie and realy dug Phil Lesh's tone and when I saw the shot of his bass(especially the soundcheck section of the film)i was floored by the sound AND look and thoughtwell,there's absolutely no way I can afford the Amazing Quadrophonic Series-????Pickup System,but I realy Love the fundamental Tone of their Instruments and that body shape was incredibly Beautiful!!!and,I realy dig their set neck construction.So,Voila!! best of both worlds!!

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: pace on March 27, 2007, 08:07:39 PM

Congrats Chris!
 
Best of ALL worlds if I do say so....
 
so what are you planning for electronics?!?

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: estring on March 27, 2007, 11:12:50 PM

Hey Pace
Thanks,Im planning on keeping it pretty simple,Im getting Essence Electronics(Vol,Pan,Filter) with a Q switch added.

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: pace on March 28, 2007, 01:27:37 PM

Good choice Chris. IMO, If it doesnt have a Filter&Q a lot of that Alembic magic is lost....  
 
It might be the angle of the photo, but that neck looks beefy~ how many strings?!?  
 
I'd ask what woods are gonna be used for the body, but you might want to keep that a surprise..... Either way, all the best!
-Mike

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: estring on March 28, 2007, 02:12:29 PM

Hey Mr Mike..
It's a four string,If it is to be beefy,totally ok with Me,I'm a big fan of that  from
playing Upright and a fretless P-Bass for along time with that similar feel.As far as the Body,Its Mohagany for the basswood and Ca,Walnut for the bodytop&Peghead laminates.I LOVE the look & sound of Walnut,it's a warm,middy
sound with lots of cut both lows and highs without being to extream  eather way.

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: keavin on March 30, 2007, 06:26:40 AM

Question...........this is a big body Bass, is it going to be chambered ?

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: estring on March 30, 2007, 12:57:35 PM

Hi Keavin
Nope,It's gonna be a solid body,that's DEFFINETLY a great, great idea though!
-Chris

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: mica on April 27, 2007, 05:45:26 PM

It's in the clamp, so I can't show you the carving details until next week, but the neck is getting glued to the body now:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/39138.jpg)

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: estring on April 27, 2007, 06:33:02 PM

Hey Mica!
WOWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! This is going to be an absolutely beautiful Bass!!

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: estring on June 21, 2007, 12:25:47 AM

when I get this bass,I am not leaving my house for weeks because I'll be playing it so much!!!
-Chris

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: mica on August 14, 2007, 01:43:49 PM

Waiting for the finish to cure before the rubout starts:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/43069.jpg)
The top wood is simply gorgeous.

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: the_8_string_king on August 14, 2007, 02:25:00 PM

Wow!

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: Bradley Young on August 14, 2007, 06:25:03 PM

That is really, really beautiful.

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: David Houck on August 15, 2007, 06:00:01 PM

Wow! was my reaction too!

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: 82daion on August 15, 2007, 06:23:14 PM

The walnut and the body shape make for a sublime combination.
 
I can't wait to see it finished!

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: estring on August 16, 2007, 01:28:34 AM

Me Too!!

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: estring on August 16, 2007, 01:32:13 AM

Hey mica
Thanks for the photo update!WOW! this is gonna be one beautiful sounding and looking bass!!

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: mica on September 19, 2007, 04:56:12 PM

Chris came and picked up this bass yesterday, but here is the completed instrument for everyone else to enjoy:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/44164.jpg)

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: 5stringho on September 19, 2007, 05:59:27 PM

WOW!
 
 Gorgeous Bass, Chris! Bet she sounds as good as she looks. The walnut looks great!
Take care of her, and have YEARS of enjoyment with her! Congratzzzz!!!
 
Mike   (the 'Ho)......

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: mele_aloha on September 19, 2007, 08:59:12 PM

Santa Maria!
 
Can we come to your house?hahaha-ah
Smart yet-warm-yet beautiful!
 
See ya in a few days,
 
Paul

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: the_8_string_king on September 20, 2007, 05:45:56 AM

Congrats, it looks great!  And I like your control configuration!

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: estring on September 23, 2007, 11:49:03 PM

Hey  
Thanks guys! IT DOES in every way sound as good as she looks.this is a truly amazing instrument!!
-Chris

Title: Re: Chris' Custom Bass
Post by: edwardofhuncote on July 02, 2015, 01:39:45 PM

Bumping an older thread here, but Wow... this guy was definitely headed down the same path as me!  
 
I gave serious consideration to a set neck on my custom, but opted in favor of 3 purpleheart lams instead. Love the classic soft-horn Omega, and the simple circuits. I probably would've gone with the Crown headstock on a 4-string, but hey - that's why they do custom builds.  
 
Nice!

Title: Control layout
Post by: mica on September 12, 2007, 04:57:19 PM

So when we spoke today about the control layout, I was all concerned about the Q switch location, which is shown in the 3D mockup below:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/43930.jpg)
 
But tell me if you prefer postion A or B for the output jack.

Title: Control layout
Post by: estring on September 12, 2007, 05:32:25 PM

Hi Mica
I preffer B for the output jack(JEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZZZZ this instrument is beautiful!!!).
-Chris

Title: Alembic Bar
Post by: estring on April 09, 2007, 03:20:40 PM

Hi all...
F.Y.I,I found online a bar of Height Street in San Fransisco named The Alembic.Hmmmmm,I wonder if the owner of this bar is by chance a guitarist or Basssist?
-Chris