Hi Mica,
 
Thanks for the update. I'm psyched and anxious to see pictures of the thing completed.
 
Cheers,
 
Kevin

Not that it's very exciting, but here's the bass with the rubout:
 

It's a wetsanded surface (usually 2500 grit). All the wet slop is slushed around on there. It looks like a very satin finish now, but it's just waiting for the buffing wheel. I also misunderstood about the drilling. The template was drilled, but your bass will be drilled after buffing.  
 
I'm sure you're more anxious to actually start playing, but I will post final pictures so while it's en route you'll know what you're looking forward to.

Thanks Mica,
 
Do you ever stop working? LOL! Thanks for the pic...nice Tribute as well. I see the pilot drill marks so it's no big deal..no wine before it's time. Yeah, I'm dying to play the thing. I think Superbass Steve and Bkbass are dying to try it more than even myself, LOL! Those guys are real bassists: I'm just a guitarist that plays bass. Even my guitar teacher (who's also my repair guy and an expert luthier) who's not an Alembic convert is dying to try the thing. My new Eden amp stack has been patiently awaiting it's first signal massage from this beauty.
 
Regards,
 
Kevin

Mica,
 
Any updates on the plating/case?
 
Kevin

Sorry, no updates yet. I will post to let you know when there is some news.

Mica - Is that an amber tint on that Tribute in the picture with the Orion?  
 
Michael

No, Michael. It's just really really golden colored Maple.

The flame on that tribute core and neck, as well as the golden color of same, is excellent. As a devotee of highly figured woods, (especially maple) I'm jealous, LOL!
 
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Mica THAT is beautiful neck wood.  You know I really don't care for white maple.   I like the yellow look.  The yellower the better!
 
Thanks.

Mica,
 
Any updates?
 
BTW, it sounds like Roger over at THG Knobs is near completion of my custom knobs. I asked him to contact you when they're completed for inclusion on the bass at the time of shipping. Assuming this happens, if you could document same on the build sheet/file, it would be greatly appreciated.  
 
Regards,
 
Kevin

Spoke with Roger from THG, he'll have the knobs here probably next week. We got the goldplating in today, but they forgot the nut, so they overnighted it and we'll get it on Monday. Case isn't here yet, but we expect it to converge with the knobs next week in our receiving room. With any luck, we'll be shipping before the end of the month.

Amen, LOL! I'm chompin' at the bit to get this bad boy. Please take lot's o' pix to post before you ship.

Hi Mica,
 
Any updates yet?
 
Kevin

Kevin, I promise I'm not holding out - as soon as there's an update, you'll know right away.

LOL! I didn't think you were holding out on me, Mica. My apologies. I'm just Jones'n like a little kid on Xmas Eve because I'm excited that the thing is so close I can taste it. I just figured I'd ask and be my usual PITA.
 
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