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Alembic products => Factory to Customer => Topic started by: mica on January 23, 2006, 01:46:37 PM

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: mica on January 23, 2006, 01:46:37 PM

In set up, just ablut ready for the custom inlay:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/24345.jpg)
  Need to see the wood a little closer - above it's a little overexposed, but it's got a nice amount of bird's-eye clusters and a gently quilt behind:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/24346.jpg)
  Will let you know how the backlight tests go. Maybe no LEDs in eyes if the smile backlight turns out cool. What do you think?

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on January 23, 2006, 05:52:24 PM

Sounds great. By the way, what does BEM mean?

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on January 23, 2006, 05:53:46 PM

Wait.....figured it out....Bird's Eye Maple. Ahaaaaa!

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: Bradley Young on January 23, 2006, 06:36:35 PM

I think BEM is the sound it makes.
 
Y'know- it goes bem-bem-bem ba bem-bem-bem.
 
 
 
Brad

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on February 06, 2006, 10:39:38 PM

Any more updates or pictures?  I'm excited to find out how the inlay is working out.

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: mica on June 02, 2006, 04:23:28 PM

Everything else is covered in glue and not distinguishable, but James got the individual pieces cut while I was gone. Here's the face taking shape:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/28732.jpg)
 
Since he cuts the Purpleheart and Pink Ivory wood at the same time (temporarily glued together), a positive and negative of the wood arrangement is produced. There are some spots of glue visible too.  
 
By the middle of June, I should be showing you another picture with the whole design inlaid and under a coat of finish. So far, it's turning out great.

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on June 07, 2006, 10:01:18 AM

oh boy!  Can't wait to see more.

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on June 26, 2006, 12:03:50 PM

Any more news or pictures?

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: mica on June 29, 2006, 01:30:48 PM

Sure thing - here's the rest of the cat inlay, still goopy with glues:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/29447.jpg)
 
James is working on the starfield next, then, the illumination assmebly, then the whole shebang goes into the guitar.

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on July 11, 2006, 11:57:54 PM

Wow, the inlay is looking cool.  I am very excited.

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: dadabass2001 on July 12, 2006, 05:35:21 AM

Dooh!
Mica's post on June 29 was the first time I figured out what your inlays are - very cool!
enjoy to invisibility...
Mike

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: mica on July 13, 2006, 12:06:57 PM

James is working on the mounting circle and stars today, so things are coming together. Here's the cat, branch and leaves all gathered up in a baggie:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/29867.jpg)
 
I'll keep you updated as interesting things happen.

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on July 15, 2006, 12:40:07 PM

Sweet....can't want to see the inlay completed and in the guitar.....Were you guys able to figure out a way to illuminate the smile?

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on July 15, 2006, 12:41:50 PM

I don't know if it is too late, but what would it take to get a second non-illuminated smile inlaid at the 12th fret?

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: valvil on July 17, 2006, 12:17:31 PM

Sorry Charles, but it's too late. The ovals have been glued in a while back and there's no room at the 12th fret since the regular oval is already there.
 
Valentino

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on July 17, 2006, 01:21:09 PM

Hey, no sweat.  The guitar looks amazing, and I am very excited to get it.

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on July 21, 2006, 04:48:00 PM

Any new pictures of the inlays?

Title: BEM Custom Further for Charles
Post by: charley on August 08, 2006, 11:43:35 AM

Any updates????