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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on November 20, 2008, 08:11:27 PM

Title: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: mica on November 20, 2008, 08:11:27 PM

Wow! I knew this was yours when I was out in the shop tonight:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/58773.jpg)
 
I'm anxiously awaiting the finish.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: tbrannon on November 21, 2008, 08:58:06 AM

Very interesting.
 
What kind of finish is it getting?  Any color?

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on November 21, 2008, 10:20:43 AM

Hey!  
 
I will keep an eye on this.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on November 22, 2008, 09:04:05 PM

Mica, All I can say is WOW ! and Thanks for the pic ! I have been wanting one of these for a along time ! Can't wait to see it after the finish is applied. For all interested it's getting a Tobaccoburst finish.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: daveski on November 23, 2008, 12:33:17 AM

Very nice, but no leave it in the flame IMHO!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: altgrendel on November 24, 2008, 06:21:06 AM

Tobaccoburst? Cool, I was wondering how an Alembic tobaccoburst finish would look.  
 
I was thinking that a medium scale Europa would look great with that.
 
(Message edited by AltGrendel on November 24, 2008)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on November 24, 2008, 11:41:37 AM

What P/U configuration will this have?

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: mica on December 10, 2008, 06:13:09 PM

Getting ready to route:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/59188.jpg)
  Routed:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/59189.jpg)
  And with the first sealer coat applied:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/59190.jpg)
  Color to come soon!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: white_cloud on December 11, 2008, 05:42:50 AM

No no no, no colour...dont do it! Its stunning as is imho!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: georgie_boy on December 11, 2008, 06:20:05 AM

Have to agree with White Cloud here!
 
WOW!!!
 
Maybe just a slight hint of amber?

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: bkbass on December 11, 2008, 08:12:30 AM

Sadow..whoski? Just look at that bass! Far surpasses the reference standard(Sadowski)of the reference standard(Fender). Pre CBS ofcourse. I think unmolested or any tint will look great on this piece. Traditional triple burst would be a jaw dropper.IMHO. Good luck with this bass whatever color you go with.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: tbrannon on December 11, 2008, 10:02:40 AM

I think that tobacco burst is going to be drop dead gorgeous.  Lookin' good!!!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on December 11, 2008, 02:09:52 PM

The ultimate Fender style bass

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: kilowatt on December 11, 2008, 02:37:14 PM

This is quickly becoming my favorite bass under construction. I have always loved Jazz basses. Put on whatever finish you like,you're going to probably have this beauty for a long time.
 
Regards,
Pete

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: 57basstra on December 12, 2008, 07:08:34 PM

The Jazz bass style is really comfortable, isn't it! Great Bass!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: David Houck on December 20, 2008, 11:08:47 AM

The burst is going to look great.  Interesting control layout.  My guess is Volume, Pan, Filter, Q switch, LED switch, side mount jack.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: galxem on December 31, 2008, 09:54:06 AM

Great looking bass danny J. Cant wait to hear you play it, unless you treat it like one of your collector cars and dont drive it

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: basstard on January 01, 2009, 09:51:32 AM

Elan headstock would look better IMHO (Europa headstock seems a bit too small for this body) but it's still fantastic!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: LMiwa on January 01, 2009, 01:11:20 PM

I don't know...
 
I think we're just all so used to seeing those big honkin' Fender pegheads that it takes a minute to recalibrate.
 
Also, the perspective of the above pictures will make the peghead look smaller than it actually is.
 
I think it will look as good as it will sound - both fantastic!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dbc on January 01, 2009, 09:24:25 PM

IMOA The Europa head stock looks Beyond Fantastic! A Brilliant choice! Truly custom!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: psychicpet on January 04, 2009, 04:49:14 PM

wow. just wow.
 
!!!!!
 
can't wait to see this one done.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: mica on January 12, 2009, 04:10:31 PM

Some color:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/60035.jpg)
As usual, in person, it's way better!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: altgrendel on January 12, 2009, 04:41:20 PM

Wow, can't wait to see a closeup of that.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: tbrannon on January 12, 2009, 05:07:10 PM

That is awesome.  Love the burst!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: mica on January 16, 2009, 07:56:04 PM

I received several requests for more pictures of the finish, so here's a full front and full back shot:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/60184.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on January 19, 2009, 09:07:57 PM

Took a trip today to see my new baby !  
It is Absolutely Gorgeous !
Here are a few more pictures !
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/60318.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on January 19, 2009, 09:13:53 PM

Another angle !(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/60321.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on January 19, 2009, 09:16:49 PM

Side View !
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/60324.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: mica on February 09, 2009, 12:29:35 PM

Getting rubbed out:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/61034.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on February 12, 2009, 10:30:44 AM

Absolutely Gorgeous !
Can't wait to get my hands on this Baby !
Keep the pictures coming !
Thanks Mica !
 
DannyJ

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on February 12, 2009, 01:56:54 PM

OOOHHHHH
 
AAAHHHH

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: mica on February 12, 2009, 04:42:45 PM

My mom said she finally figured out what this color reminds her of... ROOTBEER! Yumm!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: jedisan on February 12, 2009, 04:54:45 PM

Jeez... that made me smile! That is about as root beer as you can get. What a great color!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: mica on April 01, 2009, 08:29:43 PM

Finished:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63168.jpg)
Lovely, just lovely.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: olieoliver on April 01, 2009, 08:43:15 PM

Most definately cool!
 
OO

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: David Houck on April 01, 2009, 08:52:16 PM

The finish looks really nice!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on April 02, 2009, 08:50:57 AM

Yes ! Yes ! Yes !
 
Time for the trip to the mothership !

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: jedisan on April 02, 2009, 09:38:18 AM

That is one sweet axe!! Congrats Dan!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on April 02, 2009, 05:28:32 PM

Thanks Everyone !
Road trip to the mothership has been completed.
New Baby is home now !
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63219.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on April 02, 2009, 05:35:23 PM

Headstock !
 

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: bassfingers on April 02, 2009, 05:35:46 PM

Oh man,truly stunning!.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on April 02, 2009, 05:36:10 PM

Headstock !
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63224.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on April 02, 2009, 05:38:27 PM

Side Jack !
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63227.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: dannyj on April 02, 2009, 05:48:28 PM

Golden mother of pearl ovals !
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63230.jpg)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: olieoliver on April 02, 2009, 06:23:42 PM

Marvelous! simpley MARVELOUS!  
 
Dude I love this bass, I do have one question.....

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: olieoliver on April 02, 2009, 06:24:36 PM

.................how do she play?!
 
OO

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: David Houck on April 02, 2009, 06:53:31 PM

Congrats Danny!

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: briant on April 03, 2009, 09:49:58 AM

Hotness.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: gregduboc on April 07, 2009, 06:38:37 AM

Congratulations!!
Such an awesome bass... The finish is just spectacular!
I wish you a life of fun with it!!
 
Greg

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: rowka on April 07, 2009, 07:34:09 AM

That is SWEET!
 
Congratulations.

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: keavin on April 07, 2009, 07:52:08 AM

'Marcus Miller Eat your heart out'!!!(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/63332.gif)

Title: Re: Dan's Custom "AJ" Bass
Post by: crobbins on April 07, 2009, 06:59:33 PM

Very cool bass..