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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on December 16, 2009, 07:33:47 PM

Title: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: mica on December 16, 2009, 07:33:47 PM

They all have to start out somewhere:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/74180.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: dannyj on December 21, 2009, 09:41:23 PM

Wow ! The wood is looking very nice ! Can't wait to see the neck !
 
Thanks Mica !
And Happy Holidays to All !

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: andbassforall on December 22, 2009, 12:35:38 AM

I have a custom Zebra bass and it always turns heads. I'm so looking forward to this.

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: mario_farufyno on December 22, 2009, 04:13:59 PM

Great looking top, indeed!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: David Houck on December 23, 2009, 01:09:12 PM

That is indeed a nice looking grain pattern!  What's the body wood?  The Purpleheart sets it off very nicely.

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: mica on December 29, 2009, 05:55:17 PM

Next stop... carving!  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/74789.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/74790.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/74791.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: mica on January 20, 2010, 01:48:35 PM

In carving:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/75645.jpg)
 
Next we need to discuss the control layout if you have any preferences.

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: roberto on January 22, 2010, 10:12:55 AM

beautiful top!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: dannyj on January 28, 2010, 12:51:02 PM

Dave, body wood is mahogany.
 
Looking Very Very Nice !
 
Thank You so much for the pictures Mica !
 
Dan

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on January 28, 2010, 01:52:53 PM

This is a ridiculously beautiful bass

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: mica on January 28, 2010, 07:48:48 PM

With the first sealer coat:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/75888.jpg)
it looks even better.

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: David Houck on February 24, 2010, 12:09:43 PM

That's a great shot; very nice bass coming together.

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: lbpesq on February 25, 2010, 12:22:53 AM

Dan:
 
Most excellent wood you've got there!
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: dannyj on November 13, 2010, 10:32:33 PM

Can I get and update Please ?

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: mica on November 23, 2010, 05:29:29 PM

I didn't get a picture for you - but your bass is in the rubout room, so it's very near to done. Should probably coordinate soon for a pick up.

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: mica on November 23, 2010, 05:57:41 PM

Well, I do have a picture, it's just got some motion blur. Here it is anyway:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/90157.jpg)
Sorry for the icky blur!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: dannyj on November 24, 2010, 08:46:27 AM

Thank you very much for the picture Mica !
 
And yes please lets coordinate for a pickup as I am available anytime for the trip.
 
Dan

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: mica on December 23, 2010, 04:18:04 PM

Getting the electronics installed:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/92296.jpg)
 
Soon it will be!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: dannyj on December 25, 2010, 01:17:03 PM

I just love the Zebra stripes ! Can't wait to get my hands on this baby.
 
Thanks Mica and Merry Christmas to Everyone !
 
Dan

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: David Houck on December 25, 2010, 04:22:04 PM

And to you too Dan!
 
It's looking better and better!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: briant on December 28, 2010, 01:18:50 PM

This is quite the Essence.  What are the electronics?

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: sonicus on December 28, 2010, 03:29:51 PM

This Bass will be wonderful.  I am also curious as to the electronics .I love my Essence.    
Congratulations!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: mica on December 28, 2010, 04:15:12 PM

Volume, pan, bass, treble, filter, Q, LED on/off

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: David Houck on December 28, 2010, 04:20:22 PM

Also known as East Meets West electronics.

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: sonicus on December 28, 2010, 04:39:41 PM

I can see the the usefulness , very interesting.
 Thanks .

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: dannyj on December 28, 2010, 10:10:44 PM

Here are the full spec's
 
Essence 4
Short Scale Bass  
Zebrawood top  
Mahogany core  
Maple pin,
PurpleHeart lams  
Fretted Ebony fingerboard  
Amber side LED's  
1.5nut  
2.25 24th fret  
Mother of Pearl ovals  
Gold tuners  
PurpleHeart neck lams  
East/West electronics  
Fat Boy p/u in bridge
 
Dan

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: David Houck on December 29, 2010, 11:26:40 AM

Nice specs!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: dannyj on January 03, 2011, 10:31:14 PM

Well it didn't make it home for Christmas but it made it for New Years !
 
Thanks Mica and the whole Alembic Family !
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/93114.jpg)
 
Dan

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: dannyj on January 03, 2011, 10:34:43 PM

And Happy New Years to Everyone !
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/93117.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: moonliner on January 03, 2011, 11:44:26 PM

That is a lovely bass. Congratulations!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: adriaan on January 04, 2011, 12:31:23 AM

Elves working overtime!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: sonicus on January 04, 2011, 12:53:50 AM

!  I like that East Meets West Electronics concept. Sustain Block, She's got it all !
 
      Congratulations.

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: oddmetersam on January 04, 2011, 05:58:59 AM

Beautiful bass. What a great way to ring in the New Year. Peace, joy, health and happiness to you and everyone else in the whole world.
-Sam

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: deburgh on January 04, 2011, 08:12:59 AM

What a gorgeous instrument. That top is really something!!!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: briant on January 04, 2011, 11:03:15 AM

Hotness.  Gorgeous bass!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: andbassforall on January 04, 2011, 01:18:18 PM

Beautiful!  Enjoy!

Title: Re: Dan's Zebrawood Essence
Post by: rjmsteel on January 06, 2011, 06:20:07 PM

Great choice on p/u set; electronics and control layout. Nice Bass!