I happen to like Mica and the Mothership very much. I'm sorry if I'm coming off as badgering or bumping this thread. It's truly not what I'm trying to do. The printed word can sometimes give off a different emotional interpretation depending on the reader. I'm just really excited about this and mean not to offend anyone. I've spoken with Mica at great lengths and she knows I'm a nice guy, and not this finger pointing guy who's threatening her. Mica's been doing this for a long time, and I'm sure she ignores the people in a nice way who get a little impatient and excited. That's better than lashing out at them. Thanks for reminding me about Mica's Feb 9 posting, that answers my question. I'm also the kind of guy in your words who call it like I see it and your post leeds no room for interpretation. So, i'd like to remind you that this is *my* thread and I'm not bumping it. This is a friendly forum and lets keep it that way.

I hope you receive your bass soon and it is beyond your expectations. The top is beautiful and will become more so over time. CB takes or can take a long time and defy comprehension. They are perfectionist about finishes. Black ones are a whole nudder magilla! I've waited over a year on a number of occasions so I can understand the process. Enjoy your FTC and play it in good health and inspiration for many years to come.

Thank you dannobasso.

Tommy, For all it's worth I have been following your  thread and I look forward to seeing the final product. Don't let others get you down on the overall experience. A custom bass from Alembic should only give you positive feelings from start to gig.
 
(Message edited by matthew90046 on April 15, 2009)

Thanks matthew 90046, you guys are great.

I'm predicting briant will be thrilled with the Toma_Hawk thread once it starts...   Cool bass, tommy.

A little closer to finished:
 
 
Strings are supposed to arrive by the end of next week. SOTAT (Stay On Target Almost There).

A little closer to finished:

 
Strings are supposed to arrive by the end of next week. SOTAT (Stay On Target Almost There).

Someone is going to be very happy...
Congratulations Tommy... It's so close now...!!!
 
Greg

This is a fine looking hunk-o-wood.
 
I'm predicting briant will be thrilled with the Toma_Hawk thread once it starts... Cool bass, tommy.
 
I won't even bother with it.  I watched the design/idea thread a little and I can't get past the body shape.  Yuck.  To each their own.

For those of you who have had a bass built, or especially If your new to this thread and have never yet had an Alembic bass built or are having one built, all I can say is at  this point in the so close to nearly finished part of the build, the anticipation is deadly! Wow! I cannot wait to get my hands on this thing. This is very exciting,

Speaking from experience, the last few weeks seem to take FOREVER.. But when you finally open that case, I can guarantee it will have been more than worth it

Todd hit the nail on the head. The last couple weeks are real long and I think I nearly overloaded the UPS site shipping tracker system by checking the shipping on my bass about 1000 times a day once it left Santa Rosa.  Trust me- you're in for a sensory overload when you open that case the first time. It WILL look better than you ever thought was possible and the smell that comes out of the case is better than fresh baked cookies....

I'd still like to see a side-by-side with a Tribute.

Tommy,
 
Look on the bright side, at least it's not a Series! They are functionally complete before they get calibrated by Ron, and depending on how many instruments there are, it can sit for weeks awaiting the master to work his magic. It's playable, but you still can't touch it!!
 
Ken