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Title: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: mica on September 02, 2011, 06:28:51 PM

Sorry that I didn't get to catch your bass in some more infant stages.  
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/112481.jpg)
 
It's like instabass! I should be able to get some more next week so you can see the whole thing. In this picture, Jack is sanding on the body for the contour of the tummy carving on the back. Action shots are cool!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: mica on September 02, 2011, 06:31:29 PM

Actually, I can see he's got a rasp and is actually carving the contour in that picture.

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 02, 2011, 07:18:28 PM

Woooo Hoooo!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 02, 2011, 07:22:48 PM

I am Sooooo Excited!!!!!!!!
Ha!!! My Christmas present!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzyvee on September 03, 2011, 09:52:54 AM

What's your wood recipe? I know it's mainly maple. Are you having a quilt or flame maple on the top?
Jazzyvee

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 03, 2011, 10:21:29 AM

Hey Jazzyvee!!! I am going flame maple. I believe!!
I am sooo looking forward in the end result and having my baby in my big hands!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on September 03, 2011, 03:18:47 PM

I got a Europa for Christmas 2008. Best present ever! This bass is going to Rock! I will be watching this one.

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: cousinvinnie on September 04, 2011, 02:21:06 PM

This is going to be a very cool 5. I am looking forward to seeing its outcome. I have a 5 in the works as well over there.

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 05, 2011, 12:35:52 PM

Hey thanks dlbydgtl and cousinvinnie!!! It takes forever to paint black, or Opaque. Take your time guys!! But hurry up!!!! LOL!! Just kidding, of course!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: dannobasso on September 05, 2011, 06:20:24 PM

It's always worth the weight. The black finishes are always outstanding.

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: fmm on September 06, 2011, 12:46:09 PM

Black finishes are heavier?

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 06, 2011, 01:04:03 PM

Indeed!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: mica on September 09, 2011, 06:03:43 PM

I told you instabass!
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/112788.jpg)
 
It should get some black on it next week. Even though it's gone pretty fast up to now, we have to remember that the color finishes tend to be pickier and less predictable than some of the others. Just trying to prepare you for the next peiod of time, which is the long wait in finish.

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 09, 2011, 06:32:32 PM

No worries, Mica!!! I happened to be a very patient guy!!! Just looking forward to the finished product!! Keep me posted with more pix, and news!!
Have a great weekend, and remember 9-11-01...

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzyvee on September 11, 2011, 01:17:52 PM

Seems like you made the call to stick with Standard Electronics.  
Jazzyvee

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 11, 2011, 02:59:29 PM

Yup!! Jazzyvee!!! Im  not going to be Over the top this time around. My next one will be tricked out!!
Sort of speak!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzyvee on September 11, 2011, 11:17:53 PM

I have an all maple Elan which has the Europa electronics on and those boost and cut switches really help tame that snap to the tone that the maple gives and also makes the most of it when  you need it. When I've used it live I found i needed the treble on cut most of the time and bass set to off. It gives me access to dramatic tone changes very quickly.  But I'm sure you will very quickly find what works for you.
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 13, 2011, 12:43:12 PM

Thanks, jazzyvee!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 18, 2011, 07:12:15 PM

Any thing new, Mica????

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on September 22, 2011, 02:38:33 PM

,This is GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!}popjpeg{113607

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: mica on September 22, 2011, 06:34:45 PM

Hi Pat,  
 
Since we just got off the phone a little while ago, you know that there isn't any black on your bass yet, but there should be any day now. I'm keeping an eye out for when I can share a new picture of the bass looking different in its next state of construction.  
 
Hope you get the hang of picture posting - I'm sure I made it sound harder than it is when we were talking about it.

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on October 16, 2011, 09:23:49 PM

Hmm.. It\s been a few weeks now.... Anything new and exiting going on with my bass??????

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on November 10, 2011, 09:55:44 AM

A few more months, baby!!!! Woo hoo!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: mica on November 30, 2011, 05:18:23 PM

Something is looking very black as of late:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/117561.jpg)

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on November 30, 2011, 07:21:09 PM

YES!!!!!!! VERY COOL!!!!! About 10 weeks????

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on November 30, 2011, 07:23:28 PM

Hopefully before January 18th!!!!!!  OH BABY!!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: mikeyv on December 03, 2011, 05:56:21 PM

Luke, I am your fatherrrrrrr.....

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: dannobasso on December 03, 2011, 09:14:42 PM

See, See! The tauntings over the years have paid off. Let the opaque revolution continue! Congrats on a great instrument.

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzyvee on December 04, 2011, 10:56:19 AM

Seems quite a few of us have black alembics now. I know I'd always prefer a natural wood finish if I was going for a new build but I do love the look and playability of my Black Europa/Elan.  
Once the hardware is on this bass its gonna look regal.  
 
Great bass, I hope you get it soon.
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on December 04, 2011, 05:09:10 PM

A Big thank you!!! to jazzyvee!!!! Boy, I cant wait for my baby to be done!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on December 31, 2011, 11:15:18 PM

FEW MORE WEEKS. GUYS!!! WOOO HOOOO!!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: mica on January 10, 2012, 02:58:55 PM

A relatively painless birth:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/120735.jpg)
 
Plays great! Look sweet! Happy Birthday!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on January 10, 2012, 03:03:49 PM

SWEET!!!!! AWESOME!!!!! CANT WAIT!!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: David Houck on January 10, 2012, 03:05:49 PM

Beautiful!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on January 10, 2012, 03:12:18 PM

Thanks, Dave!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: sonicus on January 10, 2012, 04:27:05 PM

Very Beautiful !  
Congratulations

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzyvee on January 10, 2012, 11:15:11 PM

I notice an extra switch, is that for side LED's?
Jazzyvee

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on January 11, 2012, 01:18:03 AM

Yes it is, jazzyvee!!! Thanks!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: cousinvinnie on January 12, 2012, 12:06:15 PM

That is FANTASTIC. What a cool bass.

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on January 12, 2012, 12:18:03 PM

Thanks, Cousinvinnie!!! I should have it in a week or two!!! AAHHHH!!!! BE PATIENT!!!!! I just cant wait!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: mica on January 17, 2012, 07:10:40 PM

Something wasn't quite right, but it is now:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/121336.jpg)
Sorry about all the crazy reflections!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on January 17, 2012, 07:50:09 PM

I am so happy everything worked out, Mica!!! Thank you so much!!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzyvee on January 17, 2012, 11:09:29 PM

Yep properly dressed with the bird tailpiece.
 
Serious bass that is my friend.  Although I have signature on my bass, I do miss the quick tone change switches. I wonder if they can be retro fitted?
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: FC Bass on January 18, 2012, 07:49:22 AM

Extremely nice, congrats!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: wishbass on January 18, 2012, 05:41:28 PM

Insert wolf whistle here (                    )!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on February 07, 2012, 02:08:41 PM

She\s coming home in a few days!!!! WOOOOOOO HOOOOOO!!!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on February 26, 2012, 07:52:32 PM

Dropping the hammer on my baby Monday morning!! I will have her in my hands by the weekend!!! YEAH MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzyvee on February 26, 2012, 11:28:22 PM

That will be a great moment. Make the most of it.  
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on February 27, 2012, 06:56:01 AM

I am honored, Jazzyvee!!! Thanks, Bro!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: FC Bass on February 27, 2012, 07:08:46 AM

Looking foreward to the new showcase entry, make sure to get lots of pics :-)

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on February 27, 2012, 07:17:26 AM

Oh, Hell Yeah!!!Cant wait!!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: tbrannon on February 27, 2012, 07:19:44 AM

Enjoy the moment when you open that case for the first time.  Smells WAAAAAY better than the new car smell!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzboy621 on February 27, 2012, 07:26:38 AM

LOL!!! I\m looking forward to that, TBrannon!! I just paid it off 10 minutes ago. Now I wait 3 more hours to talk to Mica, (Since Im in the East Coast, and They are in the West Coast)!!!! I\ve waited so long, Now 5 more days may kill me!!!! UUUGGHH!! All good guys!!

Title: Re: Pat's Custom 5-string Europa
Post by: jazzyvee on February 27, 2012, 01:10:49 PM

You are gonna love that low B-string. All that maple seems to give it a more potent attack and a tight punch that is not part of my mahogany Europa's sound.  Oh yeah, I agree with FC, Showcase entry is compulsory on this bass as is a first gig report.  
 
Jazzyvee