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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on April 22, 2011, 08:19:52 PM

Title: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: mica on April 22, 2011, 08:19:52 PM

A couple of infancy shots of your bass-to-be!  This is the top and back:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/102653.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/102654.jpg)
  Body getting clamped to neck (back is already in place):
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/102655.jpg)
 Next stop... laminating the bookmatched to center top.   And the obligatory blurry peghead shot:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/102656.jpg)
 It's a special gift I have.   Looks super sweet, and as usual even better in person.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on April 22, 2011, 09:59:12 PM

O.M.G. This will be the single most BEAUTIFUL Buckeye Burl bass ever in my eyes!!!  I was SO hoping for a headstock laminate, Exactly like this!!! Alembics choice of layout on this piece of Buckeye is ...... Perfection!!!   H.S.  O.M.G.!!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: David Houck on April 24, 2011, 04:14:41 PM

Gorgeous Buckeye Burl!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jacko on April 26, 2011, 03:09:58 PM

This is going to be a fantastic instrument
 
Graeme

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on April 26, 2011, 03:22:52 PM

I can't quit staring at the pictures!  WOW!!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: briant on April 27, 2011, 07:59:09 AM

Hot.  I want one.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: deburgh on April 27, 2011, 08:28:51 AM

I just never get tired of looking at buckeye, this is going to be spectacular when the first coats of finish are on it

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on April 27, 2011, 08:47:02 AM

I think its awesome Alembic lets you choose from their Wood Bank!!! This one just really spoke to me!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: mica on May 06, 2011, 01:53:25 PM

I missed a few things while I was out sick, but your bass is coming right along. It's now in its second round of carving:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/103841.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/103842.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/103843.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/103844.jpg)

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on May 06, 2011, 04:02:18 PM

Amazing!!! This build is speeding right along ! So much seems to be getting done in record time. I should have ordered two!!!.......hmmm?@!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: mike1762 on May 13, 2011, 03:58:13 PM

1 truss rod???  Great lookin bass!!!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on May 13, 2011, 04:14:26 PM

Thank you! Yea I saw that also. Thought it might be a camera angle. Looks dead center though.?!??

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on May 13, 2011, 04:17:24 PM

Susan told me it would have a low profile neck. Might just be one heavier trust rod.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: mica on May 13, 2011, 05:02:08 PM

Two truss rods as usual:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/104356.jpg)
 
Black arrows point to the standoff nuts, covered in masking tape. Red arrow is actually a Maple laminate in the neck.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on May 13, 2011, 05:11:58 PM

Thanks Mica!  
    I thought it sat too far back to be a trust rod!  
    Ready for another round of your flawless photography! She sure is a beauty!!...... I'll say it again.....WOW!!!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: mario_farufyno on May 15, 2011, 09:45:29 PM

I can already see how those patterns on top wood will end amazing when finished and the bridge get finaly installed

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: artswork99 on May 18, 2011, 06:32:08 PM

Beautiful bookmatched top, can't wait to see some finish added to this.  Getting closer Jay, enjoy!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on May 18, 2011, 06:46:32 PM

Thanks Art!  
    More pictures appearing here soon!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on May 24, 2011, 05:26:09 AM

Hey Mica!
   Are we any closer to spraying a little finish on her yet? I can't wait to get a peek at that Buckeye! Maybe a back of peghead shot!
    Regards,
        Jay R.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: terryc on May 24, 2011, 06:04:45 AM

two truss rods are better than one...ultimate stabilty.
Yep..can't wait to see the first sealer coats to bring the grain to life

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on June 02, 2011, 01:55:12 PM

Feeling a picture fix comin on! The anticipation's killing me!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: mica on June 03, 2011, 05:47:04 PM

It's in finish:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/106127.jpg)
 But I keep showing up after it's all sanded and prepped for the next coat of finish, so it's not all shiny and pretty.   At least I got to it today before Bob sanded the sides:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/106128.jpg)
 so at least you can see the sandwich well.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on June 03, 2011, 08:03:00 PM

Wow! Even in sanding this bass is a head turner! I can see aquamarine colors mixed in, now that there's finish on her! Suggestions anyone on what to name her?!! Blue L.E.D.s were definatly the way to go with this wood!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on June 10, 2011, 11:41:11 AM

Quick!..............Catch a pic before its sanded!! I love this wood! It's kinda like a tye- dye shirt effect!!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: mica on June 21, 2011, 06:48:54 PM

Success!  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/107634.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/107635.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/107636.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/107637.jpg)
  Gorgeousness.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on June 21, 2011, 08:35:39 PM

Gorgeousness indeed! .......Sorry, just picked my jaw up off the floor!  Pictures are worth a thousand words!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jacko on June 22, 2011, 01:19:44 AM

Wow, that's fantastic! From the april 22nd pics I'm guessing this will have continuous wood backplates? They're really going to make this instrument!
 
graeme

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on June 22, 2011, 08:22:01 AM

Thanks Graeme,  
    Continuous backplates for sure! The electronics plate definatly has a lot of ribbons in it. It's a Wow bass for sure!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: David Houck on June 22, 2011, 04:25:02 PM

Wow!  The top and back pics are absolutely beautiful!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: briant on June 23, 2011, 08:57:26 AM

I'll take one of these with the modified Dragon Wing style headstock, please.  Some nice red LEDs in the neck would also be nice.  It was my wedding anniversary just earlier this month... I'm totally worth it.  
 
Seriously a beautiful looking instrument.  That top is fabulous.  I'd love to A/B this against my Rogue which has the same wood recipe save the top/back; and the same basic electronics package.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on June 23, 2011, 04:23:20 PM

Thanks! This one is completely different than my other MK. Buckeye Burl / Cocobolo - Mahogany / Vermillion - ebony lam.- aluminum tone block / brass - Fatboy Pup.- red leds / blue   ......Can't wait!!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: hifiguy on June 30, 2011, 08:31:56 AM

Is this just me or what?  I definitely see a _mule_ in the grain of the first pic in Mica's first post.
 
Drop dead _gorgeous_ bass with or without the mule, who seems to have disappeared as the bass was built up and routed.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on June 30, 2011, 01:41:47 PM

I can see the mule now that you mention it. Had to kinda squint my eyes.
    Mule walks into a bar. Bartender asks, why the long face! Lol!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: hydrargyrum on June 30, 2011, 02:42:44 PM

Jeez I don't know how you could miss it!  
 

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on July 01, 2011, 06:26:30 PM

That is simply hilarious! It's so obvious to me now !

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on July 21, 2011, 07:03:39 AM

Just doing my 30 day check up! What's new with Incredibass!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on August 17, 2011, 06:34:09 AM

Bbbbump! Any new pictures or updates?!  

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: dadabass2001 on August 17, 2011, 07:46:38 AM

Joining the soiree late but, wow! What a beautiful piece of Buckeye! This bass is gonna take your breath away when it's in your hands (heck, it's making me wheeze and I'm just staring at pictures).
Mike

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: mica on August 17, 2011, 09:37:57 AM

Saw your bass in rubout. I can't predict the exact shipping date, but it does look like it will be pretty soon if all goes well.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on August 17, 2011, 09:44:49 AM

Thanks!!   Is rubout before electronics & setup or after?! Starting to get excited!!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: mica on August 17, 2011, 09:49:42 AM

It's the last step before electronics and setup.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: tubeperson on August 17, 2011, 09:49:46 AM

Mica, when does the company start to rub out the customers instead of the basses (you know I love ya')?
 
Awesome Buckeye, from one that owns a Series Buckeye.  I never get enough of that variety wood.  Enjoy it and play as an awesome player!
 
BTW It is the horses head and not the bottom round that I see in the first picture.  And I love horses.  Hey Dave H. is that OK on the Forum? Heh heh heh!!!!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: David Houck on August 17, 2011, 05:15:49 PM

Steve; your love for horses and fine Buckeye Burl is hereby moderator approved.  Please send $35 check to Moderators' Fund, Alembic, Inc., Santa Rosa, CA.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: JuancarlinBass on August 17, 2011, 07:16:04 PM

> > > > This HAS to be the most beautiful buckeye burl I've ever seen in my life. I'm wanting a bass like this very badly already :P Big Congrats! > > >

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on August 18, 2011, 11:47:20 AM

Picking just one selection from the wood bank, is no small task!  Thanks everyone for the confirmation !!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: mica on August 18, 2011, 04:44:51 PM

It still needs final inspection and the real pictures from me, but here it is:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/111585.jpg)
 
Enjoy!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on August 18, 2011, 04:54:53 PM

I'll say it again, a picture is worth a thousand words!!.....Stunning comes to mind!!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: David Houck on August 18, 2011, 05:05:38 PM

Wow!!!  Absolutely beautiful!!!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on August 18, 2011, 05:09:03 PM

Thanks Dave!  
    Check out how well the golden MOPs compliment the Buckeye! :P

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: pierreyves on August 18, 2011, 05:16:00 PM

So Nice wow...

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: David Houck on August 18, 2011, 05:26:12 PM

Yes, they do; very nice touch!

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jacko on August 19, 2011, 01:12:24 AM

Another stunning bass from the undisputed masters. You should be very proud Jay.
 
Graeme

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: JuancarlinBass on August 19, 2011, 04:53:11 AM

Oh wait... gotta get some duct tape... to put my jaw back on its place...
 
Me. Want.

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on August 24, 2011, 10:18:45 AM

And to think, this started out as a piece of wood named Foggy Friend!      :P

Title: Re: Jay's Custom Signature Deluxe in Buckeye Burl
Post by: jay_r on August 28, 2011, 01:54:15 PM

Well Incredibass arrived Friday , and was lucky enough to have a gig that same night! What a HUGE sound! I highly recommend  the ebony laminate  in the neck! This is one incredible instrument! Thank You Alembic!