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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on February 15, 2007, 08:52:03 PM

Title: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mica on February 15, 2007, 08:52:03 PM

Here's your neck, just waiting for the rest of the parts to come together with it:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/36344.jpg)

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: redtiger on February 16, 2007, 05:45:40 AM

Wow, this is what I've been waiting for long!!!
Thanks for posting, Mica.
 
RedTiger

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mica on March 06, 2007, 07:19:04 PM

Here's the body front:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/37137.jpg)
  The body back:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/37138.jpg)
  And the side-view of the sandwich:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/37139.jpg)

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: redtiger on March 07, 2007, 08:04:32 AM

Excellent!!! Thanks for sharing, Mica.
 
Red Tiger

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mica on March 23, 2007, 06:03:32 PM

Routed and ready for some fine carving:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/37915.jpg)

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: David Houck on March 23, 2007, 07:02:57 PM

Nice!

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: redtiger on March 31, 2007, 07:33:53 AM

Hi Mica,
 
Looks so sweet!!!
 
Red Tiger

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: estring on April 13, 2007, 02:18:26 AM

Hey there!
Thats a sweet instrument!!!!!
-Chris

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: 811952 on April 23, 2007, 05:57:41 PM

When I first saw the wood, I thought yuck, but seeing it in context it looks really, really nice.  *Really* nice!
 
John

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mica on April 23, 2007, 06:21:47 PM

Now it's got some of the finish on it:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/38975.jpg)

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: redtiger on April 29, 2007, 11:13:23 AM

Hi Mica,
 
Cool!!!
Thanks for the update.
 
Red Tiger

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mica on June 01, 2007, 10:57:55 AM

There's still the calibration and final inspection to finish, but here's your bass today:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/40548.jpg)
The tape is holding the humcanceller in place until it receives the final approval from my dad.  
 
There are 2 calibrations in front of yours, so for a little while, your bass will just be waiting in line. But you might as well see how it's shaping up!

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: redtiger on June 01, 2007, 12:09:08 PM

Hi Mica,
 
Wow, cool!
But will you kindly post some more pics to see peghead with logo and nut?
Thanks for your assistance.
 
Red Tiger

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: to_81_0190 on June 02, 2007, 05:02:13 AM

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Hi Red Tiger,
 
What is this top wood? It's so beautiful! And what switch did you add?
 
Toshiaki

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: grateful on June 02, 2007, 12:52:24 PM

Really pretty and an amazing sandwich.  I guess mahogany and the switch is for LEDs?  
 
Mark

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mele_aloha on June 03, 2007, 10:44:19 AM

That is a SSSSwwwweeeeettttt bass! So nice. Wow!
Gorgeous!
 
Congradulations, Paul

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: 82daion on June 03, 2007, 10:59:20 AM

I'm thinking that it's vermillion.
 
That is an amazing bass-congratulations, RT!

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mele_aloha on June 03, 2007, 11:17:01 PM

I think you are right but I'll put in as stained ash just to thicken the pot-plot.

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: tbrannon on June 04, 2007, 01:04:43 AM

Paul,
 
If I remember correctly- Alembic doesn't use stains.  They do tint the spray finish (like the cool amber finish on some of the maple tops), but they never stain the wood.
 
Take all of that with a grain of salt- I've been VERY wrong a few times around here.  
 
Toby

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: David Houck on June 11, 2007, 01:59:58 PM

Beauty!

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mica on June 11, 2007, 02:24:51 PM

It's Vermilion - and I'll dash in the setup room later in the week to get you a photo of the peghead too, Shoji.

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mele_aloha on June 12, 2007, 11:23:12 AM

Actually Toby, I appreciate it very much. It's more information that I didn't know. I like learning in here.
 
Thanks buddy!

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: redtiger on June 18, 2007, 07:44:15 AM

Hi Mica,
 
Hope you still remember my request for more pics of the peghead. Because, I'm eager to see that to see if it's completed as ordered before shipment from the factory.
 
Red Tiger

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mica on June 22, 2007, 02:30:35 PM

Your bass is in the final calibration area, so we're nearly done now. Here's the back of the bass:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/41395.jpg)
  and the peghead:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/41396.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/41397.jpg)

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: redtiger on June 23, 2007, 05:39:01 AM

Mica,
 
Thanks for the cool pics!!!
Looks really amazing, but just one question for you.
Is that the Solid 14K Gold logo and script that I ordered? I paid extra for it, but cannot find out any script on it.
 
Red Tiger

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: David Houck on June 23, 2007, 06:08:09 PM

That just looks really nice!

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mica on June 25, 2007, 04:44:37 PM

We'll get the script added before the bass ships.

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: redtiger on June 26, 2007, 06:41:20 AM

Mica,
 
Excellent, very happy to hear that!!!
Thanks for your support.
 
Red Tiger

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: redtiger on July 11, 2007, 09:06:38 AM

Hi Mica,
 
Lately I'm wondering when my bass will be shipped.
 
Red Tiger

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: adriaan on July 11, 2007, 09:29:45 AM

For your information ... (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=3478)

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: redtiger on July 12, 2007, 10:08:12 AM

Thanks for the heads-up, Adriaan.
 
Red Tiger.

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mica on August 14, 2007, 01:29:17 PM

Your bass completely finished, and quite possibly already at Bass Northwest:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/43062.jpg)
  And a closeup to the 14k gold logo and script:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/43063.jpg)
  It's quite a bit more shiny than the bronze logo.

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mele_aloha on August 15, 2007, 05:21:33 PM

Dear Shoji,
 
May I be the first to congradulate you on this momentuous occasion!
You probably won't see this though until you crawl out from the room that you entered with this in your hands.
Anyway, when you come out for air, SWEET BASS!!
 
Aloha, Paul

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: David Houck on August 15, 2007, 06:45:57 PM

Elegant!

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: the_8_string_king on August 15, 2007, 08:38:45 PM

Yes, classic understated Alembic elegance!

Title: Re: Shoji's Custom 4-string Series I
Post by: mica on October 15, 2013, 07:03:49 PM

Just doing a little cleanup on aisle Shoji!

Title: (x) String slots in nut and bridge
Post by: redtiger on March 12, 2007, 08:46:50 AM

Hi Mica,
 
Another request for you.
I'm going to play with .030 .040 .060 .080 gauges in tenor bass tuning(ADGC).
Request to have a nut and a bridge with string slots to fit properly made.
Thanks in advance.
 
Red Tiger

Title: (x) String slots in nut and bridge
Post by: mica on March 13, 2007, 03:32:13 PM

I've made this clear on the work order, but one thing we prefer for special sptrings is that you send us a set of what you intend to use on the bass. This way, we'll make sure that the tensions involved will work out best and be the easiest for you to adjust for in the future.  
 
Please send them to:
Alembic, Inc.
Attn: Mica
3005 Wiljan Court
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
 
Thank you.

Title: (x) String slots in nut and bridge
Post by: redtiger on March 14, 2007, 06:42:39 AM

Hi Mica,
 
Sure, my pleasure!!!
It's already packed up and ready to send. I'll drop it first thing in the morning tomorrow.
Thanks for asking.
 
Red Tiger

Title: (x) String slots in nut and bridge
Post by: mica on March 19, 2007, 03:15:49 PM

I received your strings today, 3 from D'Addario EXL190 and a single SBL 030 from Rotosound. I'll get these matched up with your bass for the final setup.

Title: (x) Neck Finish
Post by: redtiger on March 10, 2007, 12:10:11 AM

Hi Mica,
 
Lately I've noticed there is an option to have clear neck finish with satin neck feel, and there is no charge for this option on any instrument that has the polyester finish.
Request to have my neck with satin neck feel.
Thanks in advance.
 
Red Tiger

Title: (x) Neck Finish
Post by: mica on March 13, 2007, 03:34:34 PM

I have confirmed that the work order is marked for gloss finish with satin neck feel.

Title: (x) Neck dimensions
Post by: redtiger on March 07, 2007, 08:01:05 AM

There's one thing I worry about. It's neck dimensions.
I've placed an order with custom fingerboard width (nut width:1.4 inches with narrow bridge). But, is that enough info for you? Otherwise, do you need some more inputs or further discussion?
 
Red Tiger

Title: (x) Neck dimensions
Post by: mica on March 07, 2007, 12:17:19 PM

I checked the work order for you. The nut width is 1.4 inches and teh 24th fret is 2.25. The 2.25 dimension is the same that we use for our Classic taper necks (the ones with narrower bridge spacing).

Title: (x) Neck dimensions
Post by: redtiger on March 08, 2007, 06:48:32 AM

Great, Mica!!! I'm very happy to hear that.
Thanks for your prompt reply.
 
Red Tiger