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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on September 10, 2008, 07:18:48 PM

Title: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: mica on September 10, 2008, 07:18:48 PM

So smooth, it just slid on over to carving without me catching it first:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/55974.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/55975.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/55976.jpg)
  It hasn't been carved yet, as you can see there's lots of wood to remove and sculpt. But it's already looking pretty!

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on September 10, 2008, 07:55:28 PM

WOW! Rosewood is beautiful...very cool. Thank you for the pictures!
                                                            john

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on September 12, 2008, 09:50:45 AM

That will be a spectacular bass.  Love the Rosewood.

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: David Houck on September 12, 2008, 08:50:02 PM

Very nice Rosewood!!

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: mica on September 16, 2008, 04:33:15 PM

Now routed, and back in carving for the details:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/56236.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/56237.jpg)

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on September 16, 2008, 07:35:24 PM

Sure is fun to watch..It's gonna be an awesome bass. Thanks for the pictures.     john

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: eldiablo on September 16, 2008, 08:15:47 PM

That laminate really shows off the detail of the carving, awesome. Shannon

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: mica on October 22, 2008, 06:17:53 PM

Just about ready for the rub out:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/57622.jpg)

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on October 22, 2008, 07:19:32 PM

The Rosewood sure has a rich look. So glad i chose it. Thanks for the pictures. john

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: jazzyvee on October 23, 2008, 12:35:20 AM

yeah its a great slab of wood, the sandwich looks great too.
That's sure to be one to keep.
Jazzyvee

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on October 23, 2008, 11:08:52 AM

chocolate heaven

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: new2alembic on October 23, 2008, 12:40:22 PM

You have got a real beauty there John.  Congratulations!
 
Carl

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: mica on November 11, 2008, 07:29:02 PM

Rubbed and soon to be buffed:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/58394.jpg)

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on November 13, 2008, 08:14:39 PM

looking good! Thanks.  john

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: hydrargyrum on November 15, 2008, 05:18:28 AM

That's really a handsome instrument.  What an unusual, and attractive choice.

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: mica on November 19, 2008, 05:46:52 PM

I'll take some better pics tomorrow, but I saw it was ready for final inspection today:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/58712.jpg)
Either Mary or I will call you to coordinate the best receiving date for you.

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on November 19, 2008, 07:53:22 PM

OH WOW! How Exciting. Thank You! John

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: David Houck on November 22, 2008, 05:21:43 PM

Congrats!!  It's beautiful!!
 
The Rosewood top looks great; and the Maple sets it off nicely.

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on December 02, 2008, 02:35:10 PM

I think this has shipped? Will post pics of this baby when i receive. My wife says she is going wrap it up and make me wait until the 25th. Ouch.

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: bassjigga on December 02, 2008, 08:26:20 PM

You're going to love it. I got a fretless Europa 5 earlier this year and  while the specs are somewhat different I can tell you it is the most amazing sounding bass I have ever owned or played. Here's mine:
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/36852.html?1206066046 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=7484)

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on December 03, 2008, 08:05:38 AM

Yea, looking forward to playing it. I have spotted your Europa on the build record while i was trying to decide what to get. Very cool looking bass! I can't wait to experience Alembic electronics with fretless: i would imagine it will blow me away...

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: mica on December 10, 2008, 06:09:18 PM

Also a peek with the side LEDs on:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/59183.jpg)

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on December 10, 2008, 08:43:00 PM

simply amazing...tracking that U.P.S. truck, tomorrow should be the big day..but. of course it goes under Christmas tree....

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: artswork99 on December 10, 2008, 09:03:43 PM

Very, very nice.  Congratulations John!  
Play it Healthy!
Art

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: bassjigga on December 12, 2008, 10:22:00 PM

Man under the tree? That is just painful! Your wife must be a sadist! hahaha

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on December 13, 2008, 08:23:28 AM

Yea, she made me carry the un-opened box to the basment and put next to the tree. So, all i can do is look at this picture and imagine, and it's sitting in my house!?

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: rowka on December 13, 2008, 09:40:41 AM

You should at least play the check for damage during shipping card.  ;)

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: bassjigga on December 13, 2008, 11:28:21 AM

I would get yourself some packaging tape and open it when she's not home and then re-package. :D

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: keith_h on December 13, 2008, 04:18:28 PM

John,
Playing the part of the conscience here I think it is just best to follow your wifes wishes. After all the reward should be all the better for the wait not to mention the ramifications of disobeying your real boss. Of course  should you decide the antiiiciiipation is too much the previously posted ideas might work to relieve it. :-)
 
Keith

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on December 13, 2008, 04:44:10 PM

Hey, i like those ideas. But, ( I can't believe i'm typing this..)Keith is probably right. After all, it's nice to have something to open Christmas morning. Do you think they will understand when i tell them, after the presents are opened, go to Grandma and Grandpa's without me because i need to stay home and practice?

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: dlbydgtl on December 25, 2008, 09:28:30 AM

This is the bestest Christmas ever! It's really amazing. Pictures to follow after big day. Merry Christmas everyone!!

Title: Re: John's Rosewood Europa
Post by: David Houck on December 26, 2008, 07:28:17 AM

Congrats John; it's a beautiful bass!