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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on October 27, 2005, 04:39:10 PM

Title: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mica on October 27, 2005, 04:39:10 PM

Every bass has to start somewhere, and it's usually the neck:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/21837.jpg)
 
In this picture, it's ready for peghead veneers and a fingerboard.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: apdavis on October 28, 2005, 09:15:44 AM

Can't wait to see how this turns out.  I've been batting around the idea of a 10 string, but not gigging has taken away the motivation.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: Bradley Young on October 29, 2005, 03:20:28 PM

Sweet neck.  Really love it.  
 
Brad

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mica on January 12, 2006, 10:45:36 AM

I found this guy getting glued up:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/24036.jpg)
 
There will be more good stuff soon, now that all the tooling is prepared.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mica on January 24, 2006, 02:42:15 PM

Body is glued, cut and ready for the neck:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/24416.jpg)

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bigideas on January 24, 2006, 03:48:13 PM

am i seeing a scorpion body? and a ten string.. my oh my.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mica on February 08, 2006, 01:21:59 PM

Body to neck - it's looking sweet:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/24945.jpg)

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: David Houck on February 09, 2006, 07:32:45 AM

This looks really nice!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: 811952 on February 10, 2006, 05:51:10 AM

Me likes the Scorpion shape.  This is going to be a lovely instrument.  An homage to Greg Lake perhaps??

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: the_8_string_king on February 10, 2006, 06:15:59 PM

A TEN string Scorpian!!!?  I approve!  Strongly.
 
Yeah, the Scorpian was always one of my VERY favorite Alembic body shapes... classy, original, distinct, and functional.
 
Looks to be quite a beauty... and you WILL love the ebony in the neck!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: Bradley Young on February 10, 2006, 07:23:33 PM

Hey Todd-- nice neck .  That cocobolo isn't too shabby, either.
 
Brad

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bbqtodd on February 14, 2006, 09:47:39 AM

10 string is looking great- can't wait to crush a low b, gonna come down with the authority of Thor's hammer. Thx folks.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: David Houck on February 14, 2006, 09:55:04 AM

Hi Todd; welcome to the board!  And congrats on what looks to be a great bass!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mica on March 24, 2006, 04:54:13 PM

Routed and sealed, scooting right along...  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/26577.jpg)
   
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/26578.jpg)
   
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/26579.jpg)
   
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/26580.jpg)
   
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/26581.jpg)

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: David Houck on March 25, 2006, 01:36:23 PM

Cool!!!  I love that grain pattern, front and back!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: 811952 on March 27, 2006, 08:09:54 AM

Nice.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: jack on March 28, 2006, 08:30:02 AM

This thing is going to be killer.
 
What's the electronics package?

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bbqtodd on April 01, 2006, 04:59:00 AM

looks pretty good. starting to get a little psyched .

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bbqtodd on April 24, 2006, 12:29:31 PM

hey Val and Dave- how's the 10 string coming- you have heinz ketchup beat in the anticipation dept !  my best to all at the shop.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: David Houck on April 24, 2006, 01:01:34 PM

Todd; I'm in North Carolina and not a whole lot closer to the shop than you are, so I have no idea !
 
Jack; looking at the routing, my guess is Anniversary electronics.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: jseitang on April 24, 2006, 09:55:35 PM

or it could be a series outfit but with a 70's flavor(like my series II)

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mica on January 18, 2007, 07:00:34 PM

Inlays are officially in!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/35461.jpg)
  And a detail so you can see the pretties that Jon made:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/35462.jpg)
  Should be back in spray in the next few days.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: the_8_string_king on January 18, 2007, 07:53:50 PM

It just keeps getting more awesome!
 
You, sir, have one HARD-CORE bass!
 
... I love it!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bassjigga on January 19, 2007, 09:36:32 AM

I was wondering whatever happened to some of these old ones... now I can see the delay.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: 811952 on January 22, 2007, 05:55:09 PM

Lovely!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: jtussing on January 22, 2007, 07:55:06 PM

Majesty.  Pure majesty.
 
- Jim

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: moonliner on January 22, 2007, 09:29:01 PM

Are those Alembic inlays or from elsewhere?
 
Amazing looking bass by the way!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mica on January 23, 2007, 12:01:23 PM

These are the Scrolls inlays are designed by Susan and cut here at Alembic. Jon did the work on this set.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: jeff on January 23, 2007, 12:53:52 PM

Wow, what a beauty!  Love the scrolls.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bbqtodd on January 27, 2007, 10:20:55 AM

Mica, thx for the pictures. Its looking good. I've been waiting since '77 to build this bass and it seems that you folks are truly making this dream come true.  Best to all at the shop !

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: tbrannon on April 19, 2007, 10:28:21 PM

I'm assuming this one is finished by now.
 
Todd- if you happen to check in on this, give us an update.  I loved watching the build process on this one.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bbqtodd on April 28, 2007, 10:25:46 AM

sorry tbrannon- been on the road for a bit- no this one is not done yet though getting close says Mica. Like a fine whiskey( or some serious bbq'd brisket) this will be well worth a little wait- as is any Alembic I'm sure.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mica on May 31, 2007, 04:53:21 PM

It's now finished, but waiting until Monday to ship. Here's a couple of quick snapshots:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/40527.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/40528.jpg)

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: hb3 on May 31, 2007, 08:25:33 PM

Wow. That's just insane. I'd love to hear it.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: hb3 on May 31, 2007, 08:27:48 PM

What scale is that thing?

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mele_aloha on May 31, 2007, 11:27:33 PM

Oh My, Somebody get Todd,
 
   Todd                           Todd
 
       
             Todddddd
 
 
                  TTToooodddddddddddd
 
Todddd, where are youououou???
 
                                 zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Todd, wake up, there's a surprise for you.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: jacko on June 01, 2007, 01:38:19 AM

Wow!
in fact WOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOWOW!
 
Graeme

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: georgie_boy on June 01, 2007, 05:31:45 AM

Just love that Scorpion upper horn!!!
 
And of course the inlays
G

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: jorge_s on June 01, 2007, 05:54:24 AM

Beautiful!  Is that a low B or a high C?  Congratulations!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: jorge_s on June 01, 2007, 05:57:45 AM

Sorry, I re-read the post.  It is a low B.  The picture fooled me, it looked a little bit thin.  It should sound colossal!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: 811952 on June 01, 2007, 12:21:47 PM

Wow.  That is incredible!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bbqtodd on June 01, 2007, 04:44:21 PM

looks pretty good, thx to Susan, Mica , Val , Dave and to all in the shop who helped with this thing. now lets hope none of us reads about a meteorite taking out a UPS truck late next week in Pa.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: foth on June 02, 2007, 02:23:19 AM

Nice bass, Todd, way beyond custom!
That'll make quite an impact onstage, sonically and visually.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: to_81_0190 on June 04, 2007, 01:42:32 AM

Congratulations Todd!
 
I have interest in the sound of this bass seriously. I want to hear, if possible.
 
Toshiaki

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bbqtodd on June 05, 2007, 05:53:52 PM

I've really enjoyed reading the comments from everyone. The Alembic community seems quite attentive- and global ! HB3 and Toshiaki- its in transit now and no doubt I'll be going underground( to my bassment ) for a good while when it arrives but I'll try to figure out how to get a digital clip in here. If you have a copy of ELP's Works album laying about- Lake played an 8 string- you'll get the idea. Look  for 1977 stuff- blurred in my memory but I think thats about right.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: to_81_0190 on June 06, 2007, 02:08:22 AM

Hi Todd,
 
ELP's Works album is one of my favorite. And I'm a 89SC5460 8string (http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/33196.html?1171336032 target=_blank) player. So I have  great interest in the sound of Lo-B and ebony neck laminate of your bass. Now I'm uploading my clips on MySpace (http://www.myspace.com/to810190 target=_blank) for example. I'm looking forward to listening your clip.
 
Toshiaki

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: David Houck on June 11, 2007, 02:08:08 PM

Classic!!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bbqtodd on June 13, 2007, 08:16:46 AM

10 string made it here in one piece and it looks great. The string layout plays better than I'd hoped- you guys really build a nice bass ! The density of this thing is remarkable- low end sounds like seismic chimes- kind of like a giant Steinway, and it feels like one hanging around my neck !  My sincere thanks again to all who worked on her.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: jack on June 13, 2007, 08:20:36 AM

Todd, when you come back above ground, please please with some more pics and sound clips if possible.  Looking forward to seeing and hearing her in the showcase section.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: the_mule on June 13, 2007, 01:59:15 PM

Wow, that's an incredible beast of a bass!
I love ELP, and 'Works Live' is a favourite.
When you're back on earth, please infest the Showcase section with lots of pics and sounds if possible!
 
Wilfred

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bbqtodd on June 18, 2007, 06:11:57 PM

back on earth -with a thud,  electronics failing a week in-   deeply bummed

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mica on June 18, 2007, 06:53:25 PM

I just realized it was pretty late when I called.
 
Post here or email me back what you find after changing the battery. If the distortion you heard is the same in both pickups, that's the likely cause.  
 
If after you change the battery you find the distorted sound is only in one pickup, then the problem will probably be in one of the filters.  
 
I will check my email again in about an hour. Tomorrow I've got an appointment from 11:00-12:00, but I'll be here the rest of the day. If you call in earlier, ask for Ron, my dad.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: bbqtodd on June 18, 2007, 07:17:55 PM

this is where I proclaim for all to hear- that I am the south end of a north bound donkey- a battery buldging at the bottom - though in my defense - my 1st Alembic- found four batteries whose voltage was fine- but a 5th was hidden below ! thx for calling so fast Mica .

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: David Houck on June 18, 2007, 07:52:55 PM

Life can be so interesting.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mica on June 18, 2007, 08:20:27 PM

Glad to hear the battery was the culprit. Keep in mind that when the cable is plugged in, even if the pickup selector is in stand-by, the battery is draining. We use so many batteries here, that we do run across defective ones.
 
If second the battery drains this fast, let me know.

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: mele_aloha on June 19, 2007, 03:45:56 AM

Shree haw Shree haw
Glad to know I have family here!HaHa
I like that North ta South Thing Todd.
 
Batteries do own us these days though, don't they?
Beautiful Bass Todd, Honestly. You Lucky You!

Title: Re: Todd's 10-string
Post by: dadabass2001 on June 19, 2007, 05:53:04 PM

Todd,
The four batteries are to power the LEDs. The single in the eletronics cavity powers the preamps/filters.
 
Mike