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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: chrisalembic on March 01, 2012, 12:32:34 PM

Title: Inside Alembic
Post by: chrisalembic on March 01, 2012, 12:32:34 PM

For those who can't tour the mothership in person:
 
http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/web-ikebe/bc_ALEMBIC-FT2010/1.html (http://www.ikebe-gakki.com/web-ikebe/bc_ALEMBIC-FT2010/1.html)
 
It is in Japanese but has many pictures of the factory and its great to see some of the steps involved in building Alembic Basses & Guitars.
 
Hope y'all enjoy.

Title: Inside Alembic
Post by: growlypants on March 01, 2012, 02:21:12 PM

WOW!!  Just excellent - thanks!  (For all of us who live on the East Coast!!)

Title: Inside Alembic
Post by: pierreyves on March 01, 2012, 03:43:04 PM

Well, I'm speechless ... a Japanese people show what Alembic would update for many years... in all cases, some good pictures showing more actual work is done and how it is done. Thank you.  
I recognize the koa series II I bought to Shawn on the set-top room!  
For all the staff: take care of your health: o)

Title: Inside Alembic
Post by: wishbass on March 01, 2012, 04:12:20 PM

This is very cool.Thanks for posting.I would love to see a video tour done in the same progression.I love seeing how things are made.

Title: Inside Alembic
Post by: rustyg61 on March 04, 2012, 08:46:43 PM

Thanks Chris! A tour of the Mothership should be on ever Alembic owner's bucket list! I went last summer & can't wait to go back again!

Title: Inside Alembic
Post by: alembickoa on March 11, 2012, 01:03:56 AM

I remember doing a gig in Santa Rosa some years ago and bringing the Koa and my '82 Spoiler in with me to The MS. The Spoiler had an electrical issue and Mica actually offered to open up on Sunday to have it taken care of. (My gig was early Sunday). I came in Monday and while Dad fixed the bass, Mica gave me the tour. One of my great memories, to see the folks in action and where these amazing instruments are created. To actually see Ron's work area is worth the price of admission 8^)
 
If you ever get a chance, it is an amazing experience.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/125734.jpg)