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Title: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on October 22, 2008, 06:43:08 PM

Some happenings in assembly:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/57632.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/57633.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/57634.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/57635.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/57636.jpg)

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on October 23, 2008, 03:44:20 PM

Thanks Mica. The headstock grain matches the coco pieces you picked for the body just beautifully ...

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on October 24, 2008, 06:39:32 PM

And the body in progress:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/57722.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/57723.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/57724.jpg)
  So very, very pretty!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on October 27, 2008, 08:00:27 PM

Forgot I took this picture before the body was glued up:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/57826.jpg)

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on October 31, 2008, 05:24:34 PM

Hi Mica,
 
Just stunningly beautiful already ... the inlay on the 12th fret will be just right between the burl on the head and the body ..  
 
Fascinating to watch it grow .. many thanks.
 
Best
 
D

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on November 20, 2008, 07:44:14 PM

Brace yourself.   Seriously.  It's likely you're sitting down, but if not, I strongly advise it.      
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/58762.jpg)
  and if that wasn't enough, the back is sublime:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/58763.jpg)
  Oh my, that is some premium Coco Bolo you got there.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: jacko on November 21, 2008, 06:19:19 AM

Oh My indeed!. Is the top really that red?
 
Graeme

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: new2alembic on November 21, 2008, 07:37:59 AM

Wow, what an amazing piece!  David congratulations on a very beautiful work in progress. I hope you took Mica's advice and sat  down when you viewed the photos.  You better be sitting down when you receive it. I cannot wait to see the finished product.  I am thinking...masterpiece!
 
Carl

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on November 21, 2008, 10:20:15 AM

David,
 
Stanley would be proud

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: LMiwa on November 21, 2008, 11:17:07 AM

WOW!!!
 
BTW, did the neck lams change? It looks like two purpleheart and one ebony in the pictures at the top, but now it looks like all three are ebony.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on November 21, 2008, 11:21:08 AM

Sorry - I confused 2 orders on the postings. Those neck lams were for a different bass.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: dlbydgtl on November 21, 2008, 04:29:02 PM

the woodgrain is really beautiful. That will be an amazing bass! john

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on November 26, 2008, 01:41:44 PM

Mica,
 
I was sitting down and still almost fell on the floor .. sorry to take so long to reply, I've been on the road. It is really very, very special. And when Susan works her magic ..  
 
Cheers
 
D

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: bkbass on November 27, 2008, 08:29:06 AM

Congrads David. Some of my favorite Alembics are those,who for the life of the instrument, can't decide which is more beautiful the front or the back. Should the choice have been reversed or not. I reduce my own insanity by putting them backwards on the stand every once in a while. If this is your first Alembic, your in for a real treat, If it's your 20th.... your in for a real treat. Enjoy.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: David Houck on November 28, 2008, 05:56:04 PM

Backwards on the stand; great idea Barry.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on December 16, 2008, 06:26:52 PM

In the setup room for fretting, and a little more than halfway through finish now:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/59357.jpg)
 
Still as pretty as ever!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on February 02, 2009, 10:11:06 PM

Hi Mica,
How is it coming?
Thanks
David

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on February 20, 2009, 07:34:49 PM

Look in your email this weekend for some inlay artwork to approve.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on February 23, 2009, 02:37:27 PM

Hi Mica,
Fabulous... look forward to seeing them.
Cheers
D

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on February 23, 2009, 08:04:07 PM

Should have a couple of PDFs in your inbox now.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: eflat on February 24, 2009, 11:50:31 AM

Amazing wood... I do like it!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: pierreyves on February 24, 2009, 02:02:14 PM

NICCCCCCCCCCCEEEEEEEEEEE!!
If I could have choice, I would like back on top, great bass...

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: georgie_boy on February 25, 2009, 04:22:12 AM

Stunning!!!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: gregduboc on February 25, 2009, 05:12:25 AM

Man, I need a Cocobolo top!!!
Congratulations, it is looking spectacular!
Greg

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: sd83 on April 02, 2009, 01:53:35 PM

Beautiful instrument, as always...

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on April 16, 2009, 05:36:57 PM

Hi Mica,
 
thanks for the update... any photos of the neck in progress?
 
Cheers
 
David

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on April 16, 2009, 06:42:32 PM

It's back in spray (actually Bob is spraying right now) with the inlay in the fingerboard. I will sneak in tomorrow before the spray run to get you a photo.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on April 17, 2009, 06:30:30 PM

Cracked the tape open to see what was living underneath --> I present you with the Singapore Dragonfly:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63945.jpg)
 
Came out beautiful!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: artswork99 on April 17, 2009, 06:32:20 PM

Wow, that's beautiful!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: gregduboc on April 17, 2009, 09:32:31 PM

Pure art...
 
Greg

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: LMiwa on April 18, 2009, 06:44:09 AM

WOW!!!
 
That is spectacular!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: David Houck on April 19, 2009, 01:35:34 PM

Beautiful!!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: altgrendel on April 20, 2009, 06:54:13 PM

Man oh man.
 
That is really something.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on April 20, 2009, 06:59:52 PM

Mica,
Wow! Susan has once again worked her magic ...  
'Tonbo' is almost there ...
D

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: sd83 on April 21, 2009, 04:01:51 PM

Might be the most beautiful inlay I have ever seen...

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: dadabass2001 on April 21, 2009, 04:53:41 PM

That's stunning.  
Now I have to dry off my keyboard again...
Mike

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: crgaston on April 21, 2009, 05:54:37 PM

Shazam!!
That's nice!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: deburgh on April 22, 2009, 08:54:48 AM

Man that inlay is gorgeous!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: robinc on April 22, 2009, 01:29:16 PM

what are the materials used in that inlay? I love how it crosses the frets, gives a wonderful illusion of motion. Wonderful job!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on May 02, 2009, 12:54:30 PM

Hi Mica,
 
Looking lovely. How is progress?
 
David

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: crobbins on May 04, 2009, 06:09:54 PM

I love the ebony neck lams...

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on May 14, 2009, 04:02:45 AM

Hi Mica,
 
Any chance of an update?
 
Cheers
 
D

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on May 19, 2009, 06:48:43 PM

Mica??

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on May 20, 2009, 06:08:28 PM

Rubbed out and ready to drop the goodies in:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/65390.jpg)

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: eflat on May 20, 2009, 06:16:43 PM

Simply amazing, looks better than dark chocolate and a cup of coffee...

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: tbrannon on May 20, 2009, 06:27:50 PM

I agree with Gary....
 
and now I'm off to scounge up some dark chocolate and coffee (thanks Gary!)

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: cje on May 21, 2009, 05:38:26 PM

Dragonfly on the neck, butterfly on the body.  Absolutely stunning!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on May 22, 2009, 10:01:23 PM

Thanks Mica ... worth the wait. Dark Chocolate and coffee must be a bass thing  Any ETA so I can start to plan a visit to sunny C?
 
Cheers
 
D

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: David Houck on May 23, 2009, 04:31:40 PM

Beautiful!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on June 04, 2009, 07:48:14 PM

More or less moments from completion:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/66005.jpg)

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: elwoodblue on June 04, 2009, 11:47:59 PM

wow!!  
...what a balanced, classy and inviting bass,
congrats
...wow  : )

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: David Houck on June 09, 2009, 08:36:04 PM

Beautiful top!!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: dadabass2001 on June 09, 2009, 09:03:50 PM

And that dragonfly just GLOWS!
Mike

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on June 24, 2009, 04:07:43 AM

Hi Mica,
 
So is it ready?

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: hendixclarke on June 24, 2009, 07:34:07 AM

I got to sing...
 
Take the Moment, let it happen...
hug the moment... make it last.
hold the feeling for the moment,  
or the moment will had past.
 
Yeah, that felt right for this bass...

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on June 24, 2009, 12:55:05 PM

It's absolutely finished.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: pierreyves on June 24, 2009, 01:15:27 PM

one of the must beautiful I never seen !!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on June 24, 2009, 05:20:07 PM

Hi Mica,
 
I'll start making plans to come to SF and pick it up in the next few weeks. Any photos of the final, entire, complete, totally intact, ready to play, and amazingly beautiful Tonbo bass?
Cheers
 
D

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: Enzo on June 24, 2009, 07:53:15 PM

Wow David, that's an absolute stunning bass !

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: hendixclarke on June 25, 2009, 08:18:31 AM

David,
 
What does the butterfly symbolize... You may had answered this question, but its a beautiful statement what ever it means. Also, do you live in California?  
 
(Message edited by hendixclarke on June 25, 2009)

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on June 26, 2009, 02:53:12 AM

thanks everyone for the nice comments. It is actually a dragonfly, and Susan designed it after a species than is common to Asia where I have lived for the past 20-odd years. 'Tonbo' is Japanese for dragonfly and a name I think sounds like a bass. Dragonflies are also very symbolic in Asian culture ... and i think Susan has captured the movement and color perfectly..

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: david125 on June 26, 2009, 02:57:46 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/66662.jpg) here is a photo of the inlay

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mica on July 13, 2009, 04:51:57 PM

Here's the completed photo as requested:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/67333.jpg)
Looks so pretty and sounds so nice. We'll be missing her after you come to pick up.

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: David Houck on July 13, 2009, 07:36:46 PM

Beautiful!!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: artswork99 on July 13, 2009, 08:15:03 PM

Sure is, Play it Healthy David!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: to_81_0190 on July 16, 2009, 01:46:37 AM

It seems like that Tonbo just took off from pond of body. The top grain seems like a ripple to me. Very impressive. Congrats from Japan!
 
Toshiaki

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: alembixxx on July 16, 2009, 04:05:24 AM

Wow! What a serious weapon! I love the grain of the wood!
And the three ebony laminates should be a killer!!!
And congrats for the inlay! A true masterpiece!
Enjoy that beauty!
Cheers from Switzerland!

Title: Re: David's Custom Signature Deluxe in Coco Bolo
Post by: mario_farufyno on August 09, 2009, 06:48:12 AM

This Dragonfly will fly away any moment!