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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on July 18, 2005, 06:25:56 PM

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: mica on July 18, 2005, 06:25:56 PM

Here's your bass coming together:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/19841.jpg)
 Here's the body getting glued to the neck.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/19842.jpg)
 You need to see this up close. What great flames in the Ebony! You've read it a hundred time before, but wait until the finish hits it! This will be shockingly beautiful.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/19843.jpg)
 James did the inlay early on because of the laser LEDs.  (Message edited by mica on July 18, 2005)

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: eastcoastepic on July 18, 2005, 07:25:36 PM

Holy S**t, is this flame Macassar Ebony? I've never seen such a pattern...and the headstock...OMG, that's beautiful. Can't wait for the final pics....wow....

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: paulo on July 18, 2005, 08:54:09 PM

Yes , this is my dream bass ! And it's such an incredible Macassar Ebony ! Thanks Susan for it !

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: the_mule on July 18, 2005, 10:52:41 PM

Wonderful figuring in the top wood, this'll be a stunning example of Alembic's magical woodworking once it's finished!
 
Wilfred

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: David Houck on July 19, 2005, 03:05:10 AM

Congrats Paulo!!

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: jacko on July 19, 2005, 04:45:16 AM

Stunning woods on this Paulo. Congratulations and welcome to the club.
 
Graeme

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: paulo on July 19, 2005, 11:29:20 AM

Ok, many thanks for all guys ! The name of this bass is 'Rio .
 
Tchau !

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: bsee on July 19, 2005, 01:29:41 PM

That is the sweetest piece of wood I have ever seen!  Best of luck with the instrument!

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: darkstar01 on July 22, 2005, 03:48:35 PM

wow.... flamed ebony???
 
I'm jealous ;]
 
very,very nice.
 
Austin

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: bassman10096 on July 22, 2005, 10:38:47 PM

That is one dramatic and unusually-grained piece of ebony!! Congratulations.  I envy you already!
 
Bill

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: bassjigga on August 11, 2005, 12:52:43 PM

I'm glad to see how nice this bass is turning out because I have a bunch of macassar ebony that looks very similar. Won't be ready to use for some time though.

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: bigredbass on August 13, 2005, 07:48:39 PM

I just love the chocolate-streaked ebony!
 
J o e y

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: mica on August 19, 2005, 01:29:10 PM

Hard to see at this angle, but it's the first shot of the back on the thread:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/20468.jpg)

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: paulo on August 20, 2005, 01:14:54 AM

Great ! But I'm very curious to see the front of the bass !

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: abidu on August 20, 2005, 07:52:24 PM

Wonderfull Bass!!!! Congratulations PJ!!!
I hope see it soon.

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: mica on August 30, 2005, 03:37:02 PM

Almost done:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/20684.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/20685.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/20686.jpg)
  These pictures were just before we fitted the last switch, on/off doe the Laser LEDs and the last step of mounting the hum cancelling pickup (that's why you see masking tape). Hope you like!

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: adriaan on August 31, 2005, 12:30:18 AM

Simply gorgeous! So dark, and still there's lots of flame - yummy!
 
... still I wonder how the ebony would have turned out with an oil finish: I really liked the colours in the shots at the start of this thread.

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: jacko on August 31, 2005, 12:42:33 AM

'Elegant' is the word I'd use to describe this bass. I love the way the ebony has darkened under the finish, and the chrome hardware really sets it off nicely.
 
Graeme

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: paulo on August 31, 2005, 12:44:04 PM

I can't wait to play it ! It's a great elegant bass !

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: raffy on September 05, 2005, 11:10:14 AM

I must say, although I'm not a big fan of the balance K, this is a very nice bass. It seems more full looking than other balance K's.

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: jacko on September 06, 2005, 02:53:57 AM

I'm exactly the opposite to you Raphael, I absolutely love the Balance K body, more so than the standards. In fact seeing Paulos bass coming together makes me wonder if the kids really need to go to college - the sooner they're working for a living, the sooner I can get my next order in and it's almost certain to be a balance k series 2.
Again, congratulations Paulo - can't be long now.
 
graeme

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: paulo on September 06, 2005, 03:28:45 PM

Thanks Jacko ! My new order will be a Rogue with SII Electronics, and maybe some custom inlay .

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: katana_6506 on December 06, 2005, 01:04:15 AM

Congrats on getting Featured Custom!

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: serialnumber12 on December 06, 2005, 04:59:10 AM

this new bodyshape is really gettin alot of action,,,,,,wow!!!

Title: PJ's Ebony Custom
Post by: foth on December 06, 2005, 02:01:10 PM

This flamed ebony bass should be a visual and sonic standout even in Brazil, a land of many exotic woods, sounds, and rhythms.  Congratulations Paulo!