paul
this is when you are going to need your best patience
as an experienced coco bolomite, we had a long wait while direwolf soaked up spray. mica will tell you it wss particularly nasty and ended up going back a year later as the wood soaked up finish
coco can be a b----h when it comes to soaking
so try to be calm= lol- it might be a while and if the weather is damp it might take longer

Uh jee Flax,
 
Thanks for the info. Actually, no. Mica hasn't mentioned anything about this problem.
 
And in fact I think I am showing great patience since my bass has been in spray since September 21. Actually longer than any Coco Bolo bass on this website.
 
And I have heard hide nore hair about this issue from any of the other Coco Bolo owners. Why do you think they go on promoting this wood knowing that it has to be sent back later?
 
Thanks, Paul

mine was a very daek coco which typically requires a lot of spray,  
 i am not saying yoursa is going to have to go back. mine having to go back was a rare occurance
if it makes you feel any better it took 6 months for direwolf to get redone.  
they will not let it go until its right,
no need to start swimming east yet,

Thank you very much Flax for the helpful hints,
 
I have no swimsuit on yet. My words were mere reflections of Mica's statement hopeful to get you a very Merry Christmas!
 
If they can't get the hole plugged then so be it!
 
Aloha, Paul

Thank you very much Flax for the helpful hints,
 
I have no swimsuit on yet. My words were mere reflections of Mica's statement hopeful to get you a very Merry Christmas!
 
If they can't get the hole plugged then so be it!
 
Aloha, Paul

Everytime I get a little excited or anxious I go to Jim Tussing's sound bytes on myspace and just listen to his Mark King Signature-his playing is really good but the sound of that bass is so sweet also that it just keeps me in touch with the future.  
 
Alembics are just so amazing. Each one of them. I just got done playing my Excel with Andrea Bocelli on PBS and my excel has such incredible lows and crisp clean highs for a one pick-up bass. And it is like holding my son in my arms. It's action, it's balance, the neck! God
 
I just can't even wait to hold this bass. I honestly don't think I'll be able to play it for a while until I read about it and just look and touch it and enjoy the smell just as I did when my Excel showed up.
 
I constantly go through this website's archive of instrument pictures and just drewl.
 
Mr. Wickersham, you are truely and Emperor. You have developed your own Kindgdom or Empire in this Uni-verse, One Song. You have added your own dimension to Existence. God Bless You!
You are the Creator of my Bliss. Creating the one instrument that resonates with my High. This is where my Heart creates it's own drug. And you are the one person I never hear in this forum. True Humility. The highest one can achieve. And always trying to improve your perfection.
 
Thank you Sir, very much.

Hey, Paul!  
Excel's ARE pretty cool for single P/U Basses, aren't they! LOTS of tones in there. Good luck on the Gorgeous new one. It's gonna be a stunner. The QCB is outstanding! I hope ya get it for Christmas. I got my Excel for Christmas a couple years ago, and it did make it wonderful
 
Have fun, Mike, Tho....

Thanks Mike,
 
Yes, my Excel is so incredible. The lows are so fat and wide and thick and warm. The highs are crisp and clean.
 
The bolt-on type neck makes for some good punch and growl. The feel is incredible as well as the touch. The neck is so perfect.
 
It's hard to imagine what the difference is going to be.
 
Whatever it is, I'm ready. Everybody in here has assured me that it's going to be awesome.
 
Thanks Mike

It was getting the rubout earlier today:

 

 Still on track for Santa's sleigh!

This is why Alembic. Nothing else comes close.

You were on PBS?

Sorry Dave, My grammer/writing is poor so it sounded like I was on it but no, I was playing to it on my Excel at home.

Judging from those last pics your bass is going to look stunning paul. The 'claw' top horn was an inspired choice and the neck lams look superb even under the sanding dust. You're going to be one very happy guy pretty soon.
 
Graeme

Thank you very much Graeme,
 
I think you are right. I am already getting very excited to say the least!
 
Thanks, Paul

Wow. You must have been extra good this year if this is your Christmas present! The Flame really compliments the QCB!
Hope she's ready!!
BCoool, Mike, Tho