Great picture of Mica and Ron !!!!

Thanks Dave,
 
I was on their campus for about 4 hours and yet the time moved so fast.  
 
The wood shop is incredible.. something from out of the warm and beautiful pages of Walt Disney's Pinocchio.

What is Broom Stick QUICK?  
 
I like a flat back neck...
 
Here are the measurements so far...
 
THE TOP:
The frontal view -  Nut = 1.60 in  
Side view (Back of neck-to-finger board) =  0.80 in  
 
THE BOTTOM:
The frontal view - 24th fret width = 2.15 in  
The side view (Back of neck-to-finger board) = 0.96 in

Latest controls update...
 
 

Hal, be careful what you draw.  Alembic might give you exactly what you ask for.  For example, do you really want the bridge volume pot that close to the bridge?  The five pin jack is also awfully tight to the tailpiece.  I have to assume that your diagram is just to give a feel for what you want and that you expect Alembic to alter it so that it fits within the scope of the electronics cavity and real estate available on the top.
 
All that said, why isn't this being discussed in an FTC thread now?  The dreaming is over if the order has been placed, right?

Thanks for the input, but as for the drawings of the bridge depiction is not to scale.  
 
In fact, the actual bridge size, is much smaller than the drawing and thus, the said control(s) will have more room than the drawings suggests.  
 
As for the 5 pin connector, this drawing is larger too. However, as far as being too close to the bird-tail piece, it is fine. My 1976 Shorty, has the 5 pin connector in the same location.
 
Let's remember, real parts will be used, before determining the actual space and location. So, as far as the drawings, it serves as a perspective.
 
Also you must remember Ron, Susan and Mica are very strict on quality (needless to say...)
 
 
As for the Factory to customer thread, I keep checking the topics myself... I can't tell you how excited my life has become since I left Santa Rosa. Hey, let me know when you see it up  
 
This thread has pretty much run it's course, but for now, its better than nothing...

The The Toma_Hawk final drawings on controls.
 

WOOD Change in effect:
 
After a very good meeting with Mica, the Toma_Hawk top laminate, will be Dark Vermillion.
 
 
Samples:
 
https://club.alembicguitars.com/club/messages/411/33135.html?1163232228  
 
https://club.alembicguitars.com/club/messages/411/6788.html?1084748018
 
https://club.alembicguitars.com/club/messages
/631/36340.html?1187235525
 
https://club.alembicguitars.com/club/messages/631/53753.html

Factory to customer thread: Project Toma_Hawk  
 
Set for next week... (according to Mica)
 
We shall watch this bass with great interest.

 
Well, it's a Sunday, and it's my very last post here.  
 
I know, I know... I must had said this a million times, but this time, I am really done. I have nothing left. Susan and Mica has this concept down to a T.
 
I been updated from Mica, the Factory to customer thread will be created some time this week, so T-minus 10...9...8...7...
 
Toma_Hawk Specifications:
 
The Body:  
Book Matching
Dark Vermilion/Mahogany/Dark Vermilion  
 
The Neck:  
Maple/Purple Heart/White-Strip/Ebony/White-Strip/Purple Heart/Maple  
 
Neck Measurements:
Nut width = 1.60 in  
 
1st Neck Thickness = 0.80 in (Flat neck where the thumb is positioned  to fingerboard)
 
17th Neck Thickness = 0.96 in (Flat neck where the thumb is positioned  to fingerboard)
 
24th Fret width = 2.15 in  
 
The controls:
Master Volume (Top-Hat)
Pickup Selector Switch (Tear Drop)
Side Light Switch (Off, Low, Bright)
 
Neck:
Neck Volume (Top-Hat)
Neck Tone (Top-Hat)
Neck Q Switch (3-Position Toggle)
 
Bridge:
Bridge Volume (Top-Hat)
Bridge Tone (Top-Hat)
Bridge Q Switch (3-Position Toggle)
 
Cable Connection:
5 pin XLR on body (Male)
1/4 on body
 
All Chrome or Nickle hardware:  
Tuning Machine
Bridge
Bird
Control Back Plate
Battery Back Plate
Metal Switches  
Switchcraft 5 pin front plate
 
Side of Neck:
Blue Side Lights
 
Fingerboard:
Ebony  
 
Pickups:
Neck: Series I/II (Black, with black Alembic Emboss)
Hum Cancellation (Black)
Bridge: Series I/II (Black, with black Alembic Emboss)
 
Alembic Emblem:
Metal
 
Crown  
Dark Vermilion (Top/Back)
 
Frets:
Thick
 
Strings:
Super Light Gauge  
045's  
 
Body:
The Toma_Hawk
Thickness = 1.70 inches
 
PHEW - That's all folks!
 
(Message edited by hendixclarke on May 04, 2009)
 
(Message edited by hendixclarke on May 04, 2009)

Vermillion is a great choice!  I will be watching this FTC.

Right on!
 
Thank you Dan.

I really look forward to seeing your bass realized Hal.  I think unique designs like these are the most exciting of all customs.

Thanks Kevin.
 
Over the years, I seen some very fascinating Alembics basses, and I love reading the FTC, because I know the energy is high, and people are happily excited. In my mind, (over two years and a few months) I kept telling myself, someday my bass will be on that page...

That's great Hal.  Someday I hope to do the same, but its going to take a while.  I guess that just gives me time to get the details straight.