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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on September 30, 2003, 10:01:12 PM

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: mica on September 30, 2003, 10:01:12 PM

Here's a preview of a sweet little Essence in Lacewood that will make its debut in Australia later this month:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/6154.jpg)

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: rockandroller on October 01, 2003, 12:47:08 PM

thats nice! and doesn't Lacewood come from Australia to begin with? (that would sort of be 'coming home' to Australia...)

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: valvil on October 01, 2003, 01:51:44 PM

Yes it does come from Down Under...also known as silky oak.
 
Valentino

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: mica on October 08, 2003, 08:00:10 PM

Here's a preview of the Mark King, which is ready to rub out:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/6194.jpg)

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: dnburgess on October 09, 2003, 04:59:41 PM

Thanks guys - these instruments look as beautiful as I hoped.
 
Just a reminder to Australian club members: if you want to see / hear these instruments in action at the launch on Mondey, November 10 leave your details at www.greensquare.net (http://www.greensquare.net)

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: mica on October 20, 2003, 07:23:09 AM

We're shipping this week, and here's the Excel in Zebrawood going with the group:  
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/6299.jpg)
 
(Message edited by mica on October 20, 2003)

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: dnburgess on October 20, 2003, 03:17:32 PM

Nice.
 
Expectant parent syndrome has definitely kicked in.

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: mattheus on October 20, 2003, 11:41:29 PM

Very cool......... now I wish I lived down under......

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: dnburgess on October 22, 2003, 04:02:29 PM

Any news on shipment date?

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: mica on October 22, 2003, 04:14:39 PM

They left today. I'll post some finished pics either tonight after dinner or in the morning. That Excel is especially nice

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: dnburgess on October 22, 2003, 04:23:07 PM

Thanks.
 
Especially nice by Alembic standards must be special.

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: valvil on October 22, 2003, 04:49:54 PM

David,  
 
I played the Mark King & the Excel, both sounded & played great, & of course they also look really stunning.  I think the folks who will come at the opening will be very impressed.  Wish I could be there.
 
Valentino

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: mica on October 23, 2003, 05:13:33 PM

Only had a chance to get one photo ready so far, but here's the Mark King Deluxe:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/6388.jpg)

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: dnburgess on October 23, 2003, 06:15:29 PM

One word - absolutely beautiful!

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: mica on October 27, 2003, 10:32:52 PM

It's very likely you've already been enjoying these basses. But just in case, here's the other 2 from the shipment:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/6441.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/6442.jpg)
  Hope you like them!

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: dnburgess on October 27, 2003, 11:33:48 PM

Beautiful. What are the core and accent woods in the three basses?
 
(They are with UPS in Sydney - awaiting customs clearance - should be delivered tomorrow.)

Title: Look What's Coming to Green Square
Post by: mica on October 27, 2003, 11:41:16 PM

MKMB4: Mahogany body, Maple accents
KLB5: Mahogany body, Maple accent
XLB5: Ash body, Purpleheart accent, Maple pinstripe
 
You'll probably wind up liking the Excel most - it's the most unlike your other basses. You should notice a marked difference in tone.