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Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: mica on February 24, 2005, 05:41:26 PM

I know you've already seen these (since you picked them out personally), but I caught a picture of these a couple of weeks ago, and thought I shoudl start your thread with the beautiful wood:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16716.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16717.jpg)
  Your bass is already assembled, and I'll get those pictures up as soon as I can. Until then, enjoy!

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: newuser on February 25, 2005, 05:12:01 AM

Hi Mica!  
 
Wow it's good to see those lovely bits of cocobolo goodness again, they're even prettier than I remember! The mahogany looks swell too; thank you for posting these-you've made my weekend! Looking forward to the next set of pics!!!

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: eastcoastepic on February 25, 2005, 07:36:13 PM

WOW, incredible grain pattern & swirl....can't wait to see this completed & in high gloss. Fantastic choice of woods...really spectacular. Best of luck with her........

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: mica on March 02, 2005, 12:34:50 AM

Parts you haven't yet seen:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16823.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16824.jpg)
 

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: newuser on March 02, 2005, 07:07:49 AM

That's a stupendous veneer on the headstock, the heel carving looks sweet and the neck lams look fantastic! WooHoo!!  
 
As always, thank you!!!
 
   -dan

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: David Houck on March 02, 2005, 07:10:04 AM

I like that neck.

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: the_mule on March 02, 2005, 07:21:52 AM

Wow, that's one sexy neck!
 
Wilfred

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: Bradley Young on March 02, 2005, 11:03:00 AM

Dan,
 
I've been worrying about what the neck on my new bass is going to look like (3x ebony, 2x purpleheart, 6x maple-- switch the ebony and ph on your neck).  These pictures, thankfully, settle it for me-- it is going to look awesome, plain and simple.
 
Congratulations on your beautiful new bass; here's wishing you patience to wait for it!
 
Brad

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: mica on March 11, 2005, 12:17:33 AM

The color's off in the drying room, but I spied your bass with the sealer coats:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17109.jpg)

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: jacko on March 12, 2005, 10:32:46 AM

Looks like another fantastic Coco Bolo Rogue. Congratulations Dan!
 
Graeme

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: newuser on March 14, 2005, 06:22:11 AM

Mica thank you for the photos! What can I say: Curvaceous, inviting, gorgeous! I like how the asymmetrical neck came out, the contrast of the laminations (neck and body), just-wow, simply at a loss for superlatives here! A-and that's a very nice looking Brownie in the background of this latest shot!
 
Graeme another killer Rogue indeed, thanks! Your fretless 5 pics are looking great BTW, happy playing!  
 
Bradley I'm looking forward to seeing your MK 3x ebony, 2x purpleheart, 6x maple take shape soon and yes patience is a virtue!
 
Lots of neat stuff in the current FTC: Bruce and Antone's Triple O's, Dale's Lefty, the latest Dire Wolf inlay shots, Gary's Balance K w. DS5 mini-I think we'll all be having a memorable '05!
 
   -dan

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: mica on March 29, 2005, 04:16:01 PM

A front view captured before preset (when the hardware is fitted before chrome plating):
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17494.jpg)
Woods look excellent!

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: newuser on March 30, 2005, 12:20:18 PM

The woods do indeed look excellent!  
 
Man I had to scrape my jaw off the floor and my scalp of the ceiling! Then I took the jpg into Photoslop, kicked the brightness and contrast up a bit to examine the detail of the grain. Chilled with a zen gaze for a while. What a beauty, thanks!
 
-dan

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: mica on June 08, 2005, 06:49:14 PM

you know it's in line for upgrade (right after Rami's), but I'm sure you'd like to see it even closer to coming home:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/19060.jpg)

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: newuser on June 09, 2005, 06:54:02 AM

Thanks Mica! It looks fantastic!!  
 
I do have a question about the strings which I've emailed to Val. I assume the switch from a Bird to a Straight tailpiece means that the supplied strings worked out (can't really see at this resolution).
 
Thanks again,
 
-dan

Title: Dan's custom 6-string
Post by: newuser on June 09, 2005, 01:09:15 PM

Email confirmation received: strings worked out fine!  
I like the straight tailpiece.  
Hope the calibrations go easily (she should 'play nice' with Ron ;-)
Complements and thanks to all involved!!!!!
 
-dan