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Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: mica on December 08, 2004, 07:37:12 PM

Hi Graeme.  There's not much to look at yet, but here's where you'll get to see the whole thing take form. Here's the very first part of your bass:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14954.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14955.jpg)

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on December 09, 2004, 02:12:38 AM

Woo-Hoo, You've no idea how happy this has made me this morning. i'll probably spend most of the day just looking.  
Only one thing Mica, shouldn't the title be Rogue for Graeme

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: flaxattack on December 09, 2004, 12:01:40 PM

I KNOW THE FEELING JACKO- just got home and i am staring - all i could see last night was on my laptop
:-)

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: lothartu on December 10, 2004, 06:21:49 PM

I'm hopeing to join the Woo Hoo! club myself soon.
 
So is this a 5 or a 6 Europa?
 
- Jim

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on December 13, 2004, 01:15:06 AM

Jim.
As you can see from the title change, I'm getting a rogue - 5 string fretless with coco bolo top laminate and purpleheart neck laminates.
 
graeme

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: lothartu on December 13, 2004, 05:46:29 AM

Cool, it's definitly sounding like a CocoBolo christmas over at Alembic.  I think I must be the only person getting a bass done that isn't going to be CB.
 
- Jim

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: mica on December 15, 2004, 12:23:08 PM

Nice to chat with you today. Here's that weird piece of Coco Bolo I was telling you about:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/15090.jpg)
 
Let me know if you like it.

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on December 15, 2004, 12:57:23 PM

looks fantastic Mica. Just the effect I was looking for - very 'different'. lets go ahead with this.
 
graeme
 
p.s. hope the move goes well

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: mica on December 15, 2004, 05:35:28 PM

Thanks! I'm glad you liked the top, it's really unusual, and dynamic. Bob was happy you shared his taste.

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: lbpesq on December 15, 2004, 06:13:53 PM

WOW!!!!  What an absolutely gorgeous piece of cocobolo!  
 
Mica and/or Val:  
 
Is there anymore like this?  I'd be very interested in a piece like this for the back of my custom Further.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: mica on December 15, 2004, 06:51:25 PM

One with the clamps in action:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/15118.jpg)
  And that top is under the gluing caul:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/15119.jpg)
  Bill, we've always got weird wood around. Of course, no two pieces are ever the same, but I bet we've got something that has a similar "spirit" as this one. When are you going to be in Santa Rosa next?

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jlpicard on December 19, 2004, 02:08:59 PM

Mica or Val, What a great piece of Coco! Is that picture oddly exposed or am I seeing lots of yellow in the grain? From past experience, what will the color of this board end up like after you shoot the finish? Will it be more toward the reddish-orange end of the spectrum? It seems like cocobolo changes color so much every time  a picture is posted on the same project that it becomes difficult to make a decision based on what I see. One that comes to mind is Rory's cocobolo bass in that the first posting of the raw piece the wood appears dark  brown yet when finished a beautiful deep reddish tone surfaces. I find that facinating but difficult to predict. I leave it in your expert hands. Mike

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: flaxattack on December 19, 2004, 06:22:29 PM

wow- graeme   you dog you=lol
what a nice piece of coco....

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on December 20, 2004, 01:32:37 AM

ohhh yes! Can't wait to see it under some finish.

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on January 05, 2005, 02:53:55 AM

hey Mica.  
happy new year and I hope your move went well. Valentino mentioned that the fingerboard was almost finished. Any chance of some pictures to keep me motivated?  
 
graeme

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: valvil on January 05, 2005, 02:05:07 PM

Mica is not here today; she will be in and out for the next few days because she is moving house; she just finished working on the featured custom yesterday. Hopefully she'll have time for some updates next week.
 
Valentino

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on January 06, 2005, 01:07:18 AM

No problem Val, thanks for the update.

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: flaxattack on January 06, 2005, 10:46:36 AM

take deep breathes graeme-  
:-)

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on January 07, 2005, 12:36:27 AM

Ha! you too jeff - looks like I'm not the only one who needs a fix ;-)

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: flaxattack on January 07, 2005, 09:45:18 AM

oh yes,,,,, its true its true,.,,,,
shakin.,,,,

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: mica on January 13, 2005, 04:34:51 PM

Just starting to get a little caught up here, but there's always so much to do, but that's a good problem to have.  Here's a couple of shots from  last week in the finish department:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/15842.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/15843.jpg)
  That wood really "popped" out with the finish.

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: palembic on January 13, 2005, 09:00:58 PM

Now you HAVE to admit that the shape of the peghead REALLY matches the body.
NICE bass!!!
 
PTBO

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on January 14, 2005, 12:59:25 AM

oooooh, what can I say. I've just sat and looked at this for about ten minutes. That wood certainly is fantastic and PTBO, you're right about the peghead. That's why I chose it although I still think my epic looks right with the cone ;-)
My boss is wondering if I'm going to do any work today.  With this to stare at?  He must be joking. Thanks Mica, you've certainly brightened up my day.

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: flaxattack on January 14, 2005, 02:11:15 AM

JACKO
how'd you pass me by?
lol
looks sweet
mayber we'll ship together..

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on January 14, 2005, 02:16:10 AM

jeff, it must be about 5 am where you are. Why aren't you asleep ;-)  
Graham at bassworld was convinced he'd be able to collect it at NAMM on the 20th. I didn't think it was likely at first but you never know, Hope springs eternal..  
 
(Message edited by jacko on January 14, 2005)

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: the_mule on January 14, 2005, 05:51:31 AM

Jeff, it's a long way to the top if you wanna rock & roll, but luckily in this race the winner AND the loser takes it all LOL!
 
Beautiful Rogue, Graeme! That wood 'popped out' great, I love it when Coco Bolo is as clearly grained as that.
 
Truly the birth of a classic beauty...
 
Wilfred

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: flaxattack on January 14, 2005, 08:17:02 AM

couldnt sleep my friend
i am first on susans drawing list for a tweaking of the wolf inlay design. the angst shall pass.... its all good- like mule says  
there are no losers. we are all winners

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on January 31, 2005, 12:32:01 PM

Hey Mica, How about posting those completed pictures you told me about? i've been drooling with anticipation ever since ;0-)
 
graeme

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: flaxattack on January 31, 2005, 01:03:26 PM

QUIT COMPLAINING! LMAO

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on January 31, 2005, 03:57:45 PM

hell i'm not complaining jeff, just drooling. oh and by the way, STOP SHOUTING! ha!

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: flaxattack on January 31, 2005, 04:21:38 PM

grame
we are brothers on this journey

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: mica on January 31, 2005, 04:58:22 PM

Here's your bass, finished and hanging in the shipping room:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16167.jpg)
 
It's simply stunning.

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: rklisme on January 31, 2005, 05:27:20 PM

Wow, what a great looking instrument you should be one happy man! Enjoy.
 
Rory

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: flaxattack on January 31, 2005, 06:54:58 PM

wowwwwwwwww
i am so happy for you
its beautious

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: rover on January 31, 2005, 07:58:18 PM

Stunning.  I love that wood.  Congratulations.
 
Rob

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on February 01, 2005, 12:45:26 AM

Now that looks absolutely fantastic. The Coco Bolo has turned out just how I wanted and I love the lighter coloured mahogany, reminds me of honey Thanks ever so much Mica, you've certainly made my day. Only another couple of weeks and I'll be holding this beauty. Can hardly wait.
 
Graeme

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jeff on February 01, 2005, 06:07:42 AM

This beautiful piece of coco bolo appears to be melting.  I also love the contrast between the darker and lighter sections of the wood.  A very attractive bass overall.  Congratulations Graeme.

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: David Houck on February 01, 2005, 06:14:37 AM

I like the contrast too; and I thought it was something other than mahogany.

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on February 01, 2005, 06:31:38 AM

I'd assumed it was mahogany as i didn't specify anything different but it is alot lighter than the body of my epic.
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16190.jpg)
 
Perhaps Mica can confirm.

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: valvil on February 01, 2005, 10:54:54 AM

It's mahogany. It will get darker over time.
 
Valentino

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on February 16, 2005, 03:24:54 AM

just got off the phone to the retailer. this beauty should be in my grubby mitts on friday.  
 
graeme

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: lbpesq on February 16, 2005, 07:19:42 AM

Graeme:
 
Take a few deep breaths AND GO WASH YOUR HANDS! (LOL).  
 
Enjoy your new baby,
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: grateful on February 17, 2005, 05:39:56 AM

Graeme:
 
She sure is a beauty:  wishing you two a long, happy relationship!  
 
Grateful, ago (another guitar one!)

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on February 18, 2005, 07:12:19 AM

She's arrived! Words can't express the joy I'm feeling right now. As good as Mica's pictures are, they can't compare to the real thing. in the scottish sunlight this afternoon, the cocobolo is glowing. I've tried taking some photos with my daughters digital but it's not very high quality so i'll get some on my 'real' camera and try to get them posted next week.
 
graeme

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: dmldds on February 18, 2005, 08:20:13 AM

Graeme,
 
That is one beautiful bass....
 
Enjoy!
 
Regards,
 
DML

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: David Houck on February 18, 2005, 09:50:40 AM

Congrats!!

Title: Rogue for Graeme
Post by: jacko on March 12, 2005, 10:29:16 AM

For anyone who's been watching this thread, I've finally got round to posting some pictures in the showcase section here..
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/17164.html?1110651970 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8583)
 
Graeme