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Title: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on October 05, 2004, 11:57:27 AM
Here's the neck in it's embryonic state:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/13167.jpg)
  And a closeup of the laminates:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/13168.jpg)
 Maple and Purpleheart with an Ebony center lam.  Ignore the silver line on the end of this board:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/13169.jpg)
 We love the dark color of this piece for your project - should look great with the body inlay.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on October 05, 2004, 01:06:18 PM
this gonna finish up on the red side when done  mica? and not to be a total pain- yea i know.... ny'ers.....can you get take some choice close ups?
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on October 08, 2004)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on October 06, 2004, 10:55:11 PM
cant wait to see what the chipmeister picks out the layout. its the same exact process i use when picking out glass for my tiffany lamps. try the template here there and then THAT'S IT@@@@@  - lol
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on October 08, 2004)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on October 20, 2004, 11:53:36 AM
Found your neck getting the peghead veneers clamped:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/13560.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on October 20, 2004, 04:39:24 PM
Thanks mica, you must have sensed my yearning,,,lol  
 
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on October 20, 2004)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on October 27, 2004, 06:46:34 PM
After the clamps were off:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/13694.jpg)
Chip made the veneers from the same board as the body laminates.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on October 28, 2004, 03:32:52 PM
wow mica thats a nice veneer,,,is that a silver line going down the middle? its in such an infant stage its hard to imagine the final product. thanks for the post....
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on October 28, 2004, 03:51:22 PM
Yes, it's the centerline, everything is measured from that mark. You've never seen one on a finished bass, so don't worry, we'll remember to sand it off in carving.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on October 29, 2004, 07:13:36 AM
what me worry? lmao
thanks boss
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on October 29, 2004, 07:18:22 AM
something tells me this wood has great depth
for lack of a better word, even though its hard to tell at this stage.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 03, 2004, 10:30:22 PM
got your message val- i will still love the wolf,
even if its not bookmatched
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 10, 2004, 04:52:45 PM
mica- spoke to susan today... she indicated the the width of the lower bout from the bottom of the bridge is app 4. the  inlay she and i discussed was going to be around 2.125 dia. i dont have photoshop but i would like to look 2.375 dia.($$$tbd)snd i placed it in what i think is a nice spot.when time allows or when its time- lol- we can go over the controls.  
i would like to get the tailpiece #2 from gary's ftc please..$?
feel free to call or email on pricing,,,
thanks
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14081.gif)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 11, 2004, 03:07:29 PM
hi folks- just want to check on this. the heart omega is going to be similar to the 4string bal k in the store?  
ty
jeff
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: valvil on November 11, 2004, 05:02:40 PM
Hello Jeff,
 
yes, that's how it will look.
 
Valentino
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 12, 2004, 07:47:46 AM
hello my friend
thanks- its the old the only stupid question is the one you dont ask routine
am having a set of dr hi beam coated black beauties shipped to your attention for baby...
jeff
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on November 12, 2004, 05:35:05 PM
This should help you have a really great weekend. Earlier this week, the fingerboard was glued to the neck:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14256.jpg)
  And today I saw your bass in the pipe clamps:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14257.jpg)
 
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 12, 2004, 10:50:49 PM
ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh mica..........
i am speachless.......
i am just sitting here staring,,,
here and there and here and there....
ITS BEAUTIFUL........
my baby,,,,
im faklempt,,
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 13, 2004, 10:42:09 PM
i'm still staring,,, i really like the contrast with the ash body. the lams will look cool..
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: hollis on November 15, 2004, 12:02:44 PM
Very very nice Jeff.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 15, 2004, 03:41:50 PM
wow- great looking scratching post...(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14336.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 15, 2004, 03:56:35 PM
val- make sure the volume control goes to 11...lmao
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: valvil on November 15, 2004, 06:46:45 PM
Sure thing Jeff, we'll throw in an on/off switch for the Dubly while we're at it.
 
 
Valentino
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 16, 2004, 12:08:11 AM
excellent val,, been waiting for ron to finish the prototype.. please tell them to put it right next to the gozinta.
:-)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on November 28, 2004, 08:46:27 AM
Captured in spray, after prepping:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14737.jpg)
 
Can't see the colors too well through the sanded paint surface, but it sure is purdy!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 28, 2004, 09:28:52 AM
mica- it looks great- but  
where are we putting the inlay?  please call me monday, perhaps i am missing something
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on November 28, 2004)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on November 29, 2004, 03:22:40 PM
I heard you were concerned about the existence of your back laminate. This picture should put your mind at ease:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14801.jpg)
  As for the inlay, your positioning closed all discussion about placement - there's only once choice!  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14802.jpg)
  Here's another with the functions labelled:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14803.jpg)
  We used the standard back routing program for the basic layout. Sounds funny, but the holes are part of hte back layout program.  This saves a bunch of time, and allows you to use standard wiring lengths in most of the circuit.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 29, 2004, 04:40:37 PM
mica i am more at ease than after eating 6 quaaludes
ty soo much... i should have known better  
lets go with this layout-
lets also use the tailpiece #2 that you presented to gary on his walnut k. i think it's less busy than the bird right near the omega- certainly open to your thoughts-
would like to see the wolf with his ears at app 11 and 1 on a clock(better centering) and closer to the white ring inside the inlay
will send val a set of strings. think i might go with the thomastik flatwounds-
val suggested i do a rip van winkle-  go to sleep!! -call me when its time to pay....
:-)
 
 
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 29, 2004, 04:48:07 PM
val
oops almost forgot-
any chance we can make the wolf a little bigger?
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on November 30, 2004, 02:57:39 PM
tony the carving guy is god
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: kmh364 on November 30, 2004, 03:59:19 PM
Very nice Flax...It's really shaping up nice!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on June 23, 2005, 04:25:46 PM
thank you buddy.....
i am confident
who knows maybe mica will throw in a photo or 3
(especially the buffing) before it goes....
hint hint
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on June 27, 2005, 01:53:41 PM
ok-= so i aint pretty- but phil is my very first gig........  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/19416.jpg)
 and takin the lead on bertha
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/19417.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on June 27, 2005, 10:48:09 PM
Here's two from Friday night:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/19430.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/19431.jpg)
  I know it looks like it's totally finished, but even the first coat of spray looks done in a snapshot.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on June 28, 2005, 06:34:35 AM
COME TO PAPA!!!!!!
mica
thanks
 
is it the lighting or did the ash color get a little yellow with the spray coats- if it did- awesome!
I get the distinct feeling that there are loads of hues in that coco that just dont come through in a photo
looks great! and it isnt even buffed yet....
am psyched for delivery kid
A GIFT THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME......
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on June 29, 2005, 03:08:31 PM
VAL/SUSAN/JAMES/TONY/CHIP AND OF COURSE MICA
 
WHAT A LONG STRANGE WONDERFUL TRIP ITS BEEN........WHERE DID THE TIME GO?
 
THANKS to all the elves  
james being the last
 
THE WOLF SHIPS THURSDAY!!!!!  
 
THE DIRE WOLF COLLECTS HIS DUE......... SHORTLY
WHILE THE BOYS SING ROUND THE FIRE......
;-)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on June 30, 2005, 03:55:56 PM
Can it be true? Yes - and we have witnesses:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/19478.jpg)
 
Dino was in town today, so he just had to see your bass before we packed it up.  
 
Try to get some rest tonight - I got a feeling tomorrow's going to be a loooooong day for you.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on July 01, 2005, 10:15:03 AM
ITS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
its perfect!!!!!!!!!
 
my god how the photos dont do it justice. the color is a very red chocolately hue thingy- its the only thing i can think of......
there is so much going on in the wood.. amazing depth, the grain seems to be floating. there are some nice slightly irredescent spots all over adding to its depth
but most of all-
the quality,.,the quality,,,,, the quality......  
i knew these guys were good... but not in my wildest imaginations......
the neck is exactly what i hoped for- the dimensions i came up with were dead on- like butter w tight spacing
if you got short fingers?- this is the neck for you
oh - i think its time to take baby to the basement and plug this sucker in-  
have been staring at for 1 hour
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on July 01, 2005, 12:40:02 PM
oh baby!
this sucker has bite and growl and plays like honey
 
i must be in heaven man!~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
tight b string and no way does it play like a medium scale.....my fingers are flying all over it
 
and the sound is huge!!! the sustain is awesome
 
shit- order me another i will.....
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: hardy on July 01, 2005, 09:07:43 PM
It's great to see stuff like this come out of the factory while waiting for my first custom Alembic... Its the end of the month,... I wouldn't be surprised if this baby gets the July Featured Custom with all the cool inlay and such! Yes... this looks like a winner!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: Bradley Young on July 02, 2005, 11:43:57 AM
Hardy,
 
Shhh... you're going to jinx it.
 
=)
 
Brad
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: David Houck on July 03, 2005, 07:45:24 AM
Congrats!!!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on July 04, 2005, 11:08:00 AM
well - mica is right- this sucker is very hard to photgraph because the coco is so dark, and that might hurt my chances for custom of the month
but if you head over to the showcase, i have put up some photos
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on July 04, 2005, 11:09:20 AM
its in the signature section
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: dubalbal on July 04, 2005, 01:15:26 PM
Hi Jeff ,  
 
Yes indeed , your bass is really fantastic ...and you're lucky boy , i decided to start playing 5 strings bass ...and guess what : i choose your bass ; so don't wait any longer and send it right now to me !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
...i'll post some pictures too !!!!
 
AH ah ah  
 
ALAIN
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: cosmic on July 12, 2005, 04:07:19 PM
I got excited just reading this string!
 
Damn, you folks at Alembic kick ass. I can't wait until I am able to get you to build my dream bass.  
 
Awesome looking bass!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: hollis on August 02, 2005, 01:31:40 PM
Hi Jeff,
 
I'm so happy for you man!
 
And now (at the risk of being really childish):
 
TOLD YA, TOLD YA, TOLD YA SO!
 
Seriously though, what a beautiful creation....
 
Enjoy!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on August 02, 2005, 05:14:01 PM
thanks buddy
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: darkstar01 on August 12, 2005, 11:55:21 PM
Aaaaand it looks like you got the coveted Featured Custom spot!
 
Congrats on a marvelous instrument, Jeff! I wish you many years of enjoyment with such a wonderful bass.  
 
Austin
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: kmh364 on August 13, 2005, 05:36:57 AM
Flax:
 
Jerry's smiling down on you, Bro!
 
Cheers,
 
Kevin
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: David Houck on August 13, 2005, 05:50:46 AM
Nice writeup and layout by Mica on the Custom of the Month!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on August 21, 2005, 09:52:54 PM
im honored to join a long legacy of outstanding wokrmanship
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on May 18, 2006, 12:33:16 PM
do i requalify for ftc updates?
lmao
boy this sucks.....
or should i say
boy that wood sucks more?
oye vey
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: kevin_k on December 02, 2004, 08:03:19 AM
Flatattack,
 
Your bass is coming along nicely.  I think I saw it at one of it's various stages a few weeks ago.  So many bass I saw, it is hard to keep track.  
 
I was curious about the neck width at the nut and the 24th fret.  Someone in the club was working on custom neck deminsion, but I can't find it now, so I am not sure if it was you.  The reason for my inquiry, is for a visual reference on different neck widths against the balance K body style.
 
Just think, your bass will be done before you know it, even though that doesn't seem true now.
 
Thanks,
 
Kevin K      
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on December 02, 2004, 11:55:44 AM
 
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on December 02, 2004)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on December 02, 2004, 11:58:01 AM
thanks kevin- if you go to the dreamin posts scroll down to my flaxattack orders his custom and a lot of the dimensions are there. mica has a program that puts out the numbers
in general
32 scale
1.75 nut
.500 spacing
2.48 at 24th fret
edge distance .182 instead of .150
tight little sucker... lol
 
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: kevin_k on December 02, 2004, 02:50:31 PM
Thanks Jeff,
 
I guess you are the person that I was referencing.  That is tight spacing.  
 
So you are going to have a little more room to bend the B & G strings then normal I assume.  
 
You really did exhaust alot of different neck deminsions.  It is good reference material.
 
Thanks again & take it easy.
 
Kevin K
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on December 02, 2004, 03:24:53 PM
i have short fingers. and reaching across up the neck will be easier- it will take getting used too, but it will be lightening in my hands...
i hope
yes for the bending- i did the b side to keep it equal. sometimes i get pullover on the g
if i may recommend a dealer to work with  
superbass is the man!
he clued me into a few things to make my bass even better- such as getting a shaved neck
i went so far as to buy a board and lay our the various spacing options
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on December 07, 2004, 08:47:46 PM
Finally got your bass before prepping!  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14924.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14925.jpg)
  The colors are so rich.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: jacko on December 08, 2004, 05:20:51 AM
Looking good Jeff. Maybe someday my thread will come and we can compare woods.
 
graeme
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: kmh364 on December 08, 2004, 10:05:35 AM
Nice, very nice, Jeff!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on December 08, 2004, 03:40:39 PM
i have been traveling on business kev. when i saw your name on my post i had a feeling you had something to tell me. I NEVER EXPECTED THIS!!!!!!!
OOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHSSSSSSSSSSHHHHHHHHIIIIIIIITTTTTT.
ITS GEORGEOUS.....heaven--- i'm in heaven......
i love it...
jacko- from someone who caused himself a fair amount of angst- relax in you're in good hands...
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: jacko on December 09, 2004, 02:04:08 AM
Jeff  
Looks like Christmas has come early after all...
http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/14952.html?1102563432 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=7050)
'only' a neck so far and the wrong thread title but who cares? it's my bass ;-)
 
graeme
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on December 09, 2004, 04:49:03 PM
will watch yours grow graeme. just got home and this is first time i see this on my monitor, i 0nly saw it yesterday on my laptop..
 
mica... its buteous,,,,lol
its the most beautiful sight these sore eyes have ever seen,,  
can i just say,,,, the direwolf will collect his due while the boys sing round the fire..
heading into the final laps... i am on cruise control,,
believe it or not, my first call to alembic was in early july. mica and val spent time with me, educating, helping and guiding me. kevin helped me pick my dealer steve from superbass a great guy and a new friend. THANK YOU KEV!!!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: kmh364 on December 10, 2004, 07:49:38 AM
You're welcome
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 05, 2005, 03:05:51 PM
HI VAL
wassup?
i could use a fix... i mean update-lol
:-}
HNY
shakin in freeport
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 07, 2005, 09:54:24 AM
hey val
cured the shakes- i bought an alembic t shirt to keep me warm
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 12, 2005, 02:01:47 PM
wow my shirt got here quick,,,,
wheres the bass? lol
who;s afraid of the big bad wolf???? lol
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: davr35 on January 12, 2005, 05:28:59 PM
I must convince senior management that a new Alembic wouldn't be too bad of an idea.. that bass is just jaw dropping
 
Dave
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 12, 2005, 06:11:06 PM
thanks dave
very much appreciated
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 13, 2005, 03:05:40 PM
 
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on January 13, 2005)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 13, 2005, 03:09:15 PM
val
i dont know whats going on. i see wolves everywhere. Damn this is good acid.,.....
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 14, 2005, 02:22:13 AM
i am not a wolf
i am a pookie
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/15854.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: the_mule on January 14, 2005, 05:56:26 AM
Patiently waiting for Alembic to finish her deluxe scratching post...
 
LOL!
 
Wilfred
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: hollis on January 14, 2005, 11:11:12 AM
600 pounds of sin was grinning at my window all I said was come on in......
 
This is turning into a really amazing bass.
 
The wood is awesome!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: kenbass4 on January 14, 2005, 11:37:49 AM
Jeff,
 
(off topic mode)
How many cats do you have?? We've become the animal shelter annex with 4 ourselves, so I'm just curious.
 
(back on topic)
 
Cool looking bass so far, can't wait to see what Susan comes up with...although I'm sure it will be incredible!
 
Ken (TEO)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 14, 2005, 10:52:37 PM
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Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: 1stbass on January 16, 2005, 04:29:32 AM
Jeff,
The bass is beautful, I love the purple heart and ebony neck lams.
I think we need a thread ALEMBICS cats.
Lots of luck
Doug
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 16, 2005, 08:26:52 AM
great idea- how bout alemicats?
my second choice for an inlay was cats inder the stars
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/15890.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 16, 2005, 08:54:37 AM
ken-the inlay will be the wolf from jerry's guitar. the tribute wolf guitar for sale in the store was the prototype. mine will be made out of different materials. the wolf inlay was honestly an afterthought to make the bass more mine. i picked up the phone and called susan. We discussed some ideas and then susan made me poop my pants when she said, you know jeff, a lot of people have been asking for that wolf for years,and i have resisted, but yes i will make it for you. her alternative was a wolf head backlit with yellow eyes. of course i couldnt afford that one. wish i could have sometimes- i happen to love wolves, just so happened jerry did too.
 
One of my most wonderful experiences was being invited on a hells angels ferry ride party here in ny. bo didley's band played as did jerry and merl. i sat 3 feet away from that wolf guitar while jerry noodled unplugged up in the bow. had a great discussion on sci-fi movies with him(true story) And being the bass player that i am- i went looking to see if i could throw john kahn overboard and come to the rescue of the band lol
here's the materials for the inlay
Ebony
Silver
red pearloid
Black Tahitian Mother of Pearl
White Mother of Pearl
Golden Agoya shell
Pink Ivory wood
just waiting on susan for some slight tweakings of her initial drawing
 
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 16, 2005, 09:03:49 AM
last thing i did was add/change the intials on the 24th fret from mine (JF) to DW
2 reasons
1- JF might have an advverse affect on resale(yea like i might sell it) value
2-its the bass's name
am toying with spelling out direwolf on the 24th fret but it might be $$$ prohibitive
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: kenbass4 on January 18, 2005, 07:56:18 AM
Jeff,
 
I put my initials on my two Alembics, but they're not going to be resale prohibitive...they're elf-runes.
 
Since our digital camera is mostly used by my wife and daughter, I've probably got a half-million cat pictures that I could contribute to an Alembicat thread. (Sounds like a swing band name...)
 
Ken (TEO)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 18, 2005, 10:39:06 AM
what are elf-runes?
i figure if bb king has lucille on his guitar and not bb king- then who am i to put my intials on-lol
or not like those country singers that cant remember their names so the put them on the entire fretboard
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: kenbass4 on January 18, 2005, 10:50:13 AM
See this thread...both of mine have 'em
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/15692.html?1105788866 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=9172)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 19, 2005, 09:11:46 AM
nice
but i am on the 24th fret
not much room there
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mikedm on January 19, 2005, 01:39:24 PM
Jeff,
 
It can be done, Rami has his name inlayed at the 24th fret position on a fretted and fretless bass. The infamous Evil Twins.
 
Searched the custom archive, go here
 
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_rami.html (http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_rami.html)
 
it works.....
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 19, 2005, 02:16:30 PM
rami has ore oney than me!
lol
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 19, 2005, 02:17:11 PM
rami has more money than me!
lol
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mikedm on January 19, 2005, 05:14:22 PM
Certainly, he knows what he wants.
 
The same could easily be said about you and the rest of the FTC crowd . So, no more belly-aching! Instead, more power to you.
 
Love the neck lams, the strip of ebony right down the center line is gorgeous.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 20, 2005, 12:56:41 PM
thanks for the update mica!
much appreciated...
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: dgcarbu on January 20, 2005, 06:26:53 PM
Hey flaxattack,
 
Maybe your id should have been catattack...but seriously, your bass sounds like it's going to be a beauty.  Look foward to seeing it.
 
Peace,
Darrell
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 21, 2005, 09:44:24 AM
sometime i get called another cat type name
lmao
nothing left to do but smile smile smile
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 25, 2005, 12:51:22 PM
thanks susan
was good speaking with you...
regards
the tongue waggin guy from nyc
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 26, 2005, 02:55:59 PM
saw a chinese waiter with an alembic in his hands
doin the direwolf of london...
saw a werewolf walking down the street with an alembic in his hands...the bass,,,, was perfect!!!!  
AAAAAAAWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
DIREWOLF OF LONDON....
everybody join in.....
AAAAAAAWWWWWWOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
DIREWOLF OF LONDON....
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: Bradley Young on January 28, 2005, 09:30:56 AM
Jeff,
 
I took a picture of your bass yesterday (Valentino even posed for it!), I can send privately or post here.
 
Brad
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 28, 2005, 12:41:25 PM
oh wow thank you thank you thank you
with my man val?  
will be greedy for the first look
email to me please
jsf5653@optonline.net (mailto:jsf5653@optonline.net)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 28, 2005, 12:43:35 PM
susan where aaaaare yooooooooou???? lol
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 28, 2005, 03:45:50 PM
val
run for governor@@@@@
lol
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on January 31, 2005, 05:24:42 PM
Line art round 1:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16172.jpg)
 
It's Little Orphan Wolfie for now, still working out the expression for the eyes. Please let us know if the rest of it is along the direction you wanted.  
 
Also, we all think the wolf should be facing the peghead with the placement on the body that you requested (mirror image to the above).
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 31, 2005, 07:16:38 PM
mica- i -went to grahams post first- and i was getting sad.... and then i see this,,,,
its perfect!!!!!!!!
ok
i think i get it....
you want to put the snout facing the peghead?
make him a righty wolf?
its hard for me to envision it after staring at him so long,,,,
hmmmm
i am a lefty...lol
i can understand the logic though
hes looking over the bass instead of behind it>?
well here are my thoughts
how could i go against the big 3???
ok - i just printed it and held it up backwards and yes it works for me 2
excellent work'
now give him nice, evil,leering, bloodthirsty, i am looking at dinner eyes....
boy why am i thinking vampires?
too bad we cant stick little 1/8th notes in his corneas
that might be neet
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 31, 2005, 08:18:37 PM
wow what a day!
first the wolf and
my broker just called me and my offer was accepted for my first house!!(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16184.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: David Houck on January 31, 2005, 09:02:56 PM
Congrats! I like the groundcover!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on January 31, 2005, 10:21:09 PM
thanks dave
i got an acre in Ct.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: jacko on February 01, 2005, 12:57:30 AM
Nice House Jeff.Far enough from the neighbours to turn up your bass ;-) I like Mica's suggestion to turn the wolf round aswell. Kinda makes him more unique.
 
graeme
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: pace on February 01, 2005, 02:46:42 PM
Im in southeast CT, Jeff... What area you looking at?
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 01, 2005, 03:09:51 PM
 
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on February 01, 2005)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 01, 2005, 03:11:09 PM
norwalk
you play guitar?.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: pace on February 02, 2005, 04:53:54 AM
Guitar, bass, and a bunch of other stuff....  
 
Congrats finding a place in Fairfield County~ thats always been a really tough market.....
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 02, 2005, 07:36:32 AM
well i am definitely looking to playt once i get up there
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on February 02, 2005, 08:17:19 PM
Here's a very quick mock-up with materials:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16238.jpg)
   I also dropped it on an old picture of your bass to start talking about the placement:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16239.jpg)
  We tried the silver sand areound the Ash circle, and left it off the Ebony one - it looked so cool just emerging out of the Coco Bolo.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 02, 2005, 09:23:52 PM
i concur on the no silver round the outside. i love the drool... lol
the right eye looks a teeny weeny bit crosseyed and we should have a little more shade difference from the flesh of the ear and the background.
mica-what you think about going continuous background using the coco that will be cut out from the bout instead of the ash. that might really look likes he's coming out of the bass.  
i think theres enough contrast so it doesnt wash out. oh damnation- i remember we have the predrilled holes under it...
let me know what you think...
or if you want to stick with the ash, can we align the grain with the direction on the coco?
give me a jingle. i will be working from home thursday. oh ands thanks much
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: bob on February 02, 2005, 10:42:48 PM
You guys can go on about drool, backgrounds, etc, but I think there's something wrong about the tongue.
 
Maybe it's just me, and I'm not really into wolves, or the whole historiical context here. But for starters, I would flip the tongue around the Y-axis, and start it coming out of  the mouth just a little bit lower.
 
Or maybe just move it down a little, I don't know. It just doesn't look quite right to me. Not complaining, it's a nice piece of work - just think maybe it  could be a little better.
 
But again, I don't know what it's supposed to look like.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: adriaan on February 03, 2005, 07:06:29 AM
A bit less tongue-in-cheek, you mean? LOL
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 03, 2005, 07:32:44 AM
bob
i see your point
it could be a matter of where in the lip smacking he is
to me- i kinda looks like he's at the end of the it
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: bsee on February 03, 2005, 08:20:27 AM
I think it's a pretty amazing piece.  The only thing that looks kind of odd to me is that the ash circle and silver ring aren't continued through the mouth area.  Undoubtedly this is a compromise since the original design had the muzzle extending outside of the circle.  I would assume that they tried it both ways and decided that it worked better this way, particularly for showing the teeth.  I might continue the ash between the tongue and the lower jaw, though, while leaving it as-is within the mouth to highlight the teeth.
 
The detail of the snout is exceptional, and I hope the eyes really com out like that.  They really grab the attention.
 
Of course, the only opinions that matter here are Jeff's and the artists who are doing the creating.  If you asked each of us what we thought, you'd get dozens of comments on preferences and adjustments.  That's the nature of art.  There's no one right answer.
 
Looking good, Jeff!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 03, 2005, 08:35:12 AM
but i love the feedback
thanks bob
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 03, 2005, 10:27:29 AM
 
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on February 03, 2005)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 03, 2005, 10:28:00 AM
SUSAN
HOUSTON HERE
WE ARE GO FOR LAUNCH!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 03, 2005, 12:39:43 PM
 
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on February 05, 2005)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 18, 2005, 02:13:07 PM
 
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on February 18, 2005)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on February 18, 2005, 02:18:19 PM
 
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on February 18, 2005)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: David Houck on February 18, 2005, 06:18:25 PM
 
 
(Message edited by davehouck on February 18, 2005)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: dnburgess on February 18, 2005, 06:24:22 PM
Dave - just got it - in case your interested. Delete when read.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on March 03, 2005, 06:14:15 PM
val
dat you?
such a happy fellow
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/16925.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on March 10, 2005, 02:09:42 AM
how we doin on this val?
no call just email annoying this week(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17104.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on March 10, 2005, 02:20:16 AM
please dont forget to post photo wiht thison my bass before producing for approval  etc
ty
good weekend
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on March 11, 2005, 12:56:42 AM
You want to see a picture of your bass with this mock up tailpiece on it?   Here's some of the progress James has made on your inlay.  Walnut selected for the fur:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17120.jpg)
  Pink ivory for the lining in the mouth:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17121.jpg)
  James cutting out the golden mother of pearl:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17122.jpg)
  The Ash disk cut:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17123.jpg)
  and the Walnut cut:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17124.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on March 11, 2005, 04:50:25 PM
oh my..oh myoh myoh myoh myoh myoh my..
 mica thanks so much,.....
the intricacy is AMAZING!!...i have been on the road for 3 days... i really needed this!
your timing was perfect.. tyty
the gmop shot is priceless-brochure quality..
it is the same way i work my stain glass! cept i use opaque paper so i can line up the grain direction and set the color of the piece. will add some photos-
yes to seeing the mockup on my bass- just to be sure...
thanks for the fix.... will go sit in the corner for 5 minutes,, lol
see boys and girls...
worth the wait?
damn right it is.....
i have a question though.. we have known each other a year now since you were nice enough to call me back after i bought my first orion...
do i have to keep buying instruments to keep the relationship going??? lmao
flax
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on March 11, 2005, 08:10:05 PM
mica
 maybe one day  we'll caloborate on a  backlit stain glass  inlay for that project val suggested we put on the back burner til the wolf is home with me. i'll suppy the insert- you supply the light.
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17141.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on March 11, 2005, 08:24:28 PM
from one artist to another
hat's off to jim the inlaymeister
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on March 29, 2005, 03:31:32 PM
mica?
hast thou forgotten me?
;-}
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on March 29, 2005, 04:11:43 PM
I was hoping to get another picture, but here's what I've got:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17491.jpg)
 If you like the position James selected, lemme know and he'll sink it into the bass promptly.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17492.jpg)
 This still has all the goop on it, but I think you can tell it looks pretty cool.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: susan on March 29, 2005, 05:01:15 PM
Hi Jeff,
 
Before you comment about what's missing in the inlay, let me say the other side of his teeth & the saliva will be inlaid after we've inserted the disc in the bass. No worries. We're almost there.
BTW-Thanks for the cheesecakes, they were enjoyed by all.
 
-susan
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on March 29, 2005, 08:05:08 PM
fangs alot- youre very welcome,,,hey maybe i will start a trend>??????
 
my main concern- the previous drawings etc had the ears touching the black ring-see the 2/2/05 mockup and now we have the gap. i realize we are probably at the point of no return and i should have caught it from the other post, i blame myself,,,,,,,,,,,,,
other than adding a second ring inside the first almost ala bugs bunny sitting in the warner bros ring, or a wider ebony ring which would,,,, well???,,,,,,,,,dont seem like much could be done. BUT i will add that the difference in the 2 photos mica posted show quite a contrast in  the focal point of the inlay
boy wish i could be there... then i could bring bagels instead of luggage..  
yes he is the blind wolf,, lol
question, the area just to the left of the tongue
that goop or a gap? hope its goop.. otherwise its not flush to the tongue,.,,
direction? i think turning him right will make it less agressive looking
if you want to turn him left bout an .125 inch , he might look a tad more agressive,
here is a thought- how bout having someone hold the bass in its playing position to see how it looks? as thats the way most will see it
of you can do this and are comfortable, then so am i- its just plain hard from 3000 miles....
i did notice the slight difference in red on the back of the mouth and i liked it- gives it depth and it is darker in the back of mouth. ask jim -nice call or good accident-lol and matching the nostrils to the mouth turned out aok!
out of curiousity?
am guessing this is gonna darken up once they spray? which is cool
will call you wednesday......
thanks for everything!!!!!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on March 29, 2005, 08:09:31 PM
val i had a bad cough,,
i hope i am not being a stickla,,,,
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on April 02, 2005, 07:22:49 PM
val called me at 10 est fri night thank you buddie
james isnt finished- they need to put in the silver ring round the inside if inlay
when james does that he is trimming the piece to bring the ears to the top  
I should have known better.... again!
:o)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: jacko on April 04, 2005, 01:21:29 AM
Patience jeff! Funny, I think you told me that back in november LOL!
 
graeme
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on April 04, 2005, 05:59:31 AM
did i ?
ok
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on April 08, 2005, 01:23:25 PM
Hi Jeff,  I took these yesterday afternoon:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17650.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/17651.jpg)
  When James was inlaying the smaller "drip" it sprung from his fingers and landed on his arm. Took him a while to find it, since it's soooo small.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: bsee on April 08, 2005, 01:27:06 PM
Oooh!  More zoom!!!!
 
Looks good!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on April 08, 2005, 02:33:21 PM
 
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on April 08, 2005)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on April 08, 2005, 02:33:56 PM
no zoooom for you......
all zooooms cancelled
set it james...
awesome totally awesome
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: David Houck on April 08, 2005, 05:04:06 PM
Love that heart omega.
 
On another note, that's a very nice and interesting looking mandala on the wall.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: bob on April 08, 2005, 10:12:48 PM
Hmm, didn't that mandala show up somewhere else? Like maybe greeting cards or something, available from the store or maybe that cafe place? (I'm thinking it might be Susan's work, though could be just imagining things, again).
 
And by the way, have a look at that three legged stool in the first shot. I have practically begged, on several occasions, to have another one made like that (though slightly custom, of course). It is just amazing, perfect height for seated bass playing, possibly the most comfortable wooden seat I have ever felt, and the workmanship is outstanding (Bob, the mostly finish guy, does a lot of wood turning in his spare time).
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on April 08, 2005, 10:46:30 PM
so the wolf drooled on james???
lol
cool
IT'S ALIVE!!!!!!
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: kmh364 on April 09, 2005, 05:23:39 AM
Very nice, Jeff! It won't be long now.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: jacko on April 09, 2005, 09:47:06 AM
looking good jeff. Can't be long now;-)
 
graeme
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on April 09, 2005, 10:13:09 AM
set the inlay last nioght, send to final spray, james carves letters, fret it, set it aaaand forget it...
oops sorry thought i as ron popeil
:-)
last couple of laps gang- ironic isnt it, ordered in september 04.
my birthday is  may 6th which is also my moving day to ct, and i would guess a very realtistic delivery date if not a little sooner.
 
let me be the first to say,I never thought it would take this long and in spite of myself,the changes we made,my impatience,and my'temper',(which they never really saw a full explosion and i never, well maybe once or twice went New York on Val)
WORTH EVERY GOD DAMN SECOND... if it looks this good in a little 150kb photo....oh my....
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on April 09, 2005, 10:20:12 AM
glad i tossed in the wood truss cover... gonna look sweet and have a nice flow for the eyes
 
btw- thank you james- outstanding effort...
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: effclef on April 12, 2005, 12:51:09 PM
With every Dire Wolf you get a free Space Invaders pinball game!
 
EffClef
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: pace on April 13, 2005, 06:50:47 PM
The painting on the wall is a Bob Thomas...  I believe he was one of Susan's mentor's. There are several paintings of his there in Santa Rosa~ another good reason to make the trip out there....
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on April 28, 2005, 09:56:21 AM
sue
how we doing on the letters?
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on May 03, 2005, 08:02:08 PM
the wolf has left the final spray area
its on the bench
we got the letters worked out......
 
home stretch time~~full speed ahead...yeeeeeehaaaaa
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on May 09, 2005, 06:35:43 AM
am moving tuesday
will be offline until thursday
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on May 19, 2005, 04:27:21 PM
hey kids... any wolf sightings?
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on May 20, 2005, 11:31:56 AM
thanks for the call val
sounds good to me....
proceed
i feel bad for james- i know whats its like to have a piece of glass break-
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on May 20, 2005, 11:36:59 AM
Here's the positioning for "DIRE WOLF"  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/18583.jpg)
 Not sure exactly how much Ebony will show on either side yet, but there will be some of course.   Also thought you'd want to see the drooler with all the finish:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/18584.jpg)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: jacko on May 21, 2005, 04:16:33 PM
Wow, that looks So good. I especially like the Iris'.
 
graeme
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on May 21, 2005, 09:34:46 PM
val/mica/james/susan- wonderful work...ty
am out of superlatives,,,,,love the abalone,,,,
 
question on control placement- since i use the pan control least of all....
how does this sound clockwise?
bridge q switch-pan- bridge filter- volume- neck filter- neck q swtich sound to you?  
this way my filters are closet to me , can probably pinky switch the neck q and then i wont need the dubbly.....
;-)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: Bradley Young on May 22, 2005, 09:36:56 AM
Amazing.
 
Additional statements un-necessary.
 
Brad
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on May 25, 2005, 02:33:15 PM
Is this layout reflect your request from the 21st?
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/18797.jpg)
 
Some things to consider before having us change the layout:
 
1. Changing the filter/Q switch relationship means that you will need a custom filter if your bridge filter ever fails.  
 
2. You might find yourself using the pan control more now that you will have 2 filters and two distinct sounds to pan between.
 
3. There is something logical about having the Q switch near the filter.  
 
Of course, this is your bass, so what I think is logical may not apply to your playing situation. So after thinking it over, let me know how we should wire the controls.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on May 25, 2005, 03:08:55 PM
thanks mica- with you knowing what the guts look like--- and me having no-as in zero experience with these type of controls,,, me- am the old vol, bass, treble, balance guy.
 i am going to defer to your experience and knowledge and leave it at the original- i do appreciate you saying its mine to choose, but i am not gonna f with mother nature.... heck we only talking bout and inch difference in position>? i will get used to it and i am sure my fingers will learn where to go on their own,,,
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on May 25, 2005, 03:45:43 PM
well kids, this is  my last post until the wolf is completed. we are very close to the end.
 
TO EVERYONE AT ALEMBIC- THANK YOU! FOR MAKING MY DREAM COME TRUE,,,
 
i have a box of kleenex and a bottle of champagne ready......
oh oh what i want to know? where did the time go?  
 
I must give a special thank you to susan for saying yes when i asked about doing the inlay. i know a lot of people probably wanted the wolf inlay for many years and why you said yes to me, is something only a higher power knows,, but i sure am glad you did.
 
besides the dire pussycat didnt sound as good...
 
mica, one last request please,,,, i would appreciate it very much (if possible)if you and the crew sign your names on the inside of my backplate. this way you will always be with me....
sincerely
jeff  
ps- this was so much fun i think we should do it again..
 
(Message edited by flaxattack on May 25, 2005)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on May 25, 2005, 03:50:07 PM
i forgot something- i wanted to thank steve at superbass for taking care of and handling my order for me. Steve is a great guy and all he sells are bass guitars. All i can do is just tell everyone to buy through him.
so buy from steve at superbass.
:-)
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on June 13, 2005, 09:28:51 PM
mica
we still lookin at a wednesday latest ship date?
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on June 15, 2005, 04:29:18 PM
mica,
supersteve just called me and brought me up to date on the finish problem- damn shame
please tell eagle eye james i said THANK YOU! and have another bottle on me. i appreciate the efforts correct the finish and to make baby shine to his apprarently, incredibly high standards
if the wolf isnt right for james- then we both know it cant ship as planned. do what you need to do and keep me posted as best you can with val on vacation
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on June 19, 2005, 08:00:01 AM
hi mica
well i see the rain may have stopped but its still humid as hell out there.bummer!
 
 any inquiring minds are wanting to know what the problem is?
 
seems coco bolo acts like a sponge and absorbs a certain amount of clear coat spray which is standard.the darkness of my wood accentuates the condition.  with the  very unusually wet and humid weather of the past week or so, my bass keeps absorbing the spray coats. several attempts by james to do the final rub out and buff to that classic alembic glass like finish are meeting with resistance from mother nature and james will NOT sign off on it.
thank you james
 
 so they worked overtime on it friday and placed several more coats of spray and baby is hopefully either having its fill of spray or has set properly and we can be finished shortly
 
i do want to point out what kind of people we work with at alembic- and i tihnk this is what sets them apart from the competition
 
i have been in production for about 9 months
and i know it seems long, has caused me some freaky moments- but the kids at alembic know me already so its water inder the bridge and it is what it is....and i will KNOW it will be worth every minute once i have it
 
BUT- if my bass is not up to their standards, they wont ship it- regardless
 
mica,susan and val have been very gracious during the situation,knowing that i have a gig this friday and thinking i had parted with my orion already
 
their alternative offer was unbelieveable and i thank them for it- i doubt any of their competition would have made such a generous offer to ensure i had a bass to play
 
i dont want to give out the specifics- if mica wants do - its her company
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: jacko on June 20, 2005, 06:16:37 AM
Wow. Bad luck Jeff. At least you can be sure that it'll be nothing less than perfect when it does finally escape ;-)
 
graeme
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on June 21, 2005, 08:13:23 AM
not bad luck jacko- i figured it out
a higher powerintervened- val is on vacation and the higher power didnt want it to ship unless val played it first, which was my request long ago....
lol
btw- spoke to them yesterday. james looked at it and feels another a couple of coats will do the trick-app 3-4 days
 so it should move (crossed fingers) early next week- and the weather is drying out, so that will be a big help
 
am quessing- but i bet there are more than 14 coats on it
 
mica- can you get me a final number of coats that it took?- just curious
 
thanks
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on June 22, 2005, 11:24:17 AM
i feel like the local weatherman mica!
lol
 
weather back to usual- nice and dry!
woof woof
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: mica on June 22, 2005, 11:31:09 AM
Yes, we are in summer again! That freak rain was real rain. It's not unheard of to rain in June, but it is unusual.  
 
We don't actually track the number of coats of finish, we just paint until it's done.
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: flaxattack on June 22, 2005, 04:06:09 PM
thanks
bill just gave me the word that we are looking at tuesday for shipping
i had called to thank you for the sun dance you did as the weather is back to normal, bill is great on the phones btw-
 
---- here is the beauty of ftc posts- i went in last night and was looking at some very very old ftc posts- and for those out there that take ftc for granted- some of those posts are 1 photo  
 
so we all owe mica a big thank you for her efforts in here
well i found one showing a bass right after a rubout and then with the rouge on right before buffing- so i now know what it all looks like and how it gets done
 
FANTASTIC RECOVERY MICA- MY THANKS TO ALL
 
this made a bad work day dissappear in a heartbeat
Title: Re: Jeff's Dire Wolf Custom
Post by: jacko on June 23, 2005, 01:25:18 AM
bet it's not just the wolf that's drooling with anticipation Jeff. Here's hoping next week goes well.
 
graeme
 
(Message edited by jacko on June 23, 2005)