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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on January 03, 2008, 12:23:14 PM

Title: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: mica on January 03, 2008, 12:23:14 PM: Some of the stuff happening in assembly with your custom bass:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/47218.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/47219.jpg)
Don't worry, sanded Quilted Maple always looks like a big yawn. Actually, that you can see much of anything is an indicator that when the finish is on, the figure will pop. This is a really nice top.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/47220.jpg)
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: David Houck on January 04, 2008, 05:40:06 AM: Agreed; very nice quilt!!
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: mica on January 07, 2008, 05:33:55 PM: Sometimes I get lots of pictures, and this is one of them. Here's the body with the roundover:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/47403.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/47404.jpg)
Those burn marks on the edge are a good sign - choice quilt does that.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: dsalton on January 08, 2008, 09:52:00 AM: Thanks very much for sharing Mica.
I am a captive audience to whatever it is that you have to send me as my bass makes its way through your craft people. Thanks again.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: jacko on January 09, 2008, 04:35:01 AM: Nice looking Quilt. Congratulations Darrell and welcome to the club.

graeme
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: bassman10096 on January 09, 2008, 08:48:50 AM: Great looking bass, Darrell. I'm looking forward to seeing it become an instrument. Welcome aboard.
Bill (the other one)
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: dsalton on January 09, 2008, 12:48:16 PM: Thanks very much y'all.
You all looked like you were having too much fun not to jump in and take the dive. I suspect the best is yet to come.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: David Houck on January 09, 2008, 09:05:27 PM: Congrats and welcome Darrell!
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: mica on January 16, 2008, 05:14:05 PM: Parts coming together:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/47734.jpg)
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: jazzyvee on January 18, 2008, 11:53:41 AM: That looks like its gonna be a great looking bass. The small SC style body shape is my favourite.

Jazzyvee
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: briant on January 18, 2008, 12:35:02 PM: This is another bass that I can't *wait* to see with finish on it. That top looks nuts.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: mica on January 22, 2008, 06:22:33 PM: Some sealer:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/47929.jpg)
and also a first look at the pretty back.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: David Houck on January 22, 2008, 08:13:54 PM: That looks very nice! Cool Quilt!
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: dsalton on January 23, 2008, 04:27:26 PM: Thank you for the pictures Mica. It is great to see the progress and watch the steps and detail. Really helps to appreciate the work and craftsmanship that goes into your instruments.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: bassman10096 on January 23, 2008, 07:19:50 PM: Great quilt. The rippling figure on the back looks fantastic. Hope the same figure's on the front. This is going to be a beauty.
Bill (the other one)
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: dsalton on February 13, 2008, 07:15:08 AM: Hey Mica. Any news on where I am in the build process? Any news or pictures would be be great. Thanks very much.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: briant on February 13, 2008, 12:23:39 PM: MMMmmm... tasty. I want to see the top with finish on it! :-)
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: mica on February 16, 2008, 03:46:27 PM: I meant to post this photo for you about a week ago:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/48680.jpg)
And I ran across it when I was organizing the photos I took on Friday, including this new one of your bass:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/48681.jpg)
Still more finish needed, but you can see how great the figure on the Quilted Maple turned out.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: jacko on February 16, 2008, 04:39:52 PM: WOW!!!!

graeme
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: David Houck on February 16, 2008, 09:19:28 PM: Wow indeed! Another amazing quilt!
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: briant on February 17, 2008, 12:42:02 AM: Winner winner... chicken dinner.

That is amazing.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: dsalton on February 17, 2008, 12:08:05 PM: Wow Mica. It looks really great. Thanks again for taking the time to post these pictures. Very exciting.

Still being relatively new to this experience, maybe someone can tell me what is next up in the build process... Is it close to getting the hardware mounted and anniversary electronics stuffed? Thanks again.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: briant on February 17, 2008, 01:04:46 PM: After the final finish coats are sprayed on it'll go to rubout and setup. That's when they'll put all those wonderful electronics in it, install the hardware, and get it ready to rock and roll. I have no idea how long that bit takes - though I wouldn't imagine terribly long. It seems like one it hits that last phase they tend to be done and ready to ship within a week or two.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: s_wood on February 17, 2008, 03:04:40 PM: Wow...killer quilt!
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: dsalton on February 17, 2008, 04:03:56 PM: Thanks for the information Brian.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: jazzyvee on February 17, 2008, 04:54:27 PM: Hi Darrell, thats a fantastic looking bass already. I imagine its gonna be a beauty once all the hardware and electronics are installed.

When it's finished and all paid for, I can give you the correct shipping address for it hahahaha.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: georgie_boy on February 18, 2008, 10:44:10 AM: Yeah Jazzy you got it right!

MY HOME!!

LOL

Stunning Maple

G
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: dsalton on February 27, 2008, 03:11:38 PM: Mica: The good folks at Bass Central called and said my bass was ready to ship!! Can you tell me when it might go out? Pacing the floor to see what how it turned out!!! Thanks very much
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: briant on February 27, 2008, 04:20:30 PM: Lucky.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: mica on February 28, 2008, 12:14:33 PM: This is just a quick snapshot:

The gold mother of pearl inlays don't really show up, and it's not the most flattering angle (does this hanger make my bass look fat?), but you can already tell it's a beauty.

Just need to do the final inspection, photos and packing. We're getting this all together over the next couple of days, so we're projecting Monday as the ship date.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: briant on February 28, 2008, 02:11:51 PM: That's an amazing instrument right there.
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: David Houck on February 28, 2008, 05:27:03 PM: Beautiful!
Title: Re: Darrell's Custom Quilted Maple Signature Deluxe
Post by: dsalton on March 02, 2008, 07:45:03 AM: Thanks Mica. It looks great!! Thanks again for documenting and sharing the build process. It really does make a speical expeience that much more special and unique. Next week should be a good week if it gets out as planned.