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Alembic products => Showcase => Custom Basses => Topic started by: stout71 on May 01, 2013, 05:00:48 PM

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: stout71 on May 01, 2013, 05:00:48 PM

Shamrock found his way home yesterday, after a year and a half.  I took the pics with my iPhone, so they're kinda lame.  This is the first bass I've owned with an ebony fingerboard.  WOW!  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/160626.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/160627.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/160628.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/160629.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/160630.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/160631.jpg)
  Ya know, my bass just made me thirsty.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/160632.jpg)

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: pauldo on May 02, 2013, 03:51:15 AM

Oh yeah!
Beauty.
Now that you made me thirsty also, it has hit me.  
The top on your bass looks like the head on a Guinness.
:-D

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: stout71 on May 02, 2013, 04:04:34 AM

Yeah, I know.  Coincidence?  I think not.

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: tbrannon on May 02, 2013, 04:28:04 AM

How good was that smell when you opened the case?  Waaaaaay better than 'new car' smell!!
 
Beautiful bass.  Loved watching the FTC thread on this one.

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: growlypants on May 02, 2013, 06:31:26 AM

Congratulations, stout71!  I watched your bass progress through construction, but I've got to say, it looks even better now that it's in your house!!

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: stout71 on May 02, 2013, 06:39:42 AM

Dan - I just checked out your profile.  I live right down the street so it would seem (Lawrenceville).  We should get together sometime.

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: 5a_quilt_top on May 02, 2013, 09:12:08 AM

Love that bird's eye...

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: hammer on May 02, 2013, 11:53:16 AM

I love the neck inlays and everything you have done to make this bass one of a kind. Good things do come to those patient enough to wait.
 
However, while I agree with Toby that the smell that rises to one's nostrils when opening up the case of a new Alembic might be better than a new car smell, I can't believe that it beats that of a freshly poured pint of Guinness.

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: stout71 on September 28, 2013, 11:25:29 AM

I got a surprise gift yesterday - a cutting board made from the proof of concept wood for the clover cut-out.  Pretty cool.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/176410.jpg)

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: musashi on September 28, 2013, 12:29:05 PM

If there was a like button I would click it.  Tres Cool.

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: tubeperson on September 28, 2013, 12:38:09 PM

Love that Shamrock cut.  Just think if they were able to make that cut in one piece, that would be quite the prize.  The Birds Eye Maple is gorgeous as well.  We need some McSorley's dark and light to toast the newbie.  Play it well and often.  If you look at the top half of the Guinness glass, it looks like chocolate quilted maple

Title: Shamrock MK5 - C14304
Post by: adriaan on September 28, 2013, 12:43:29 PM

Mm, tasty!