...double post..
 
Oliver
 
(Message edited by senmen on January 04, 2006)

Oliver,
 
I'm assuming you're talking about the burn marks on the edges. These are from the router (pronounced rooter ).  They get sanded off.
 
Brad

Around the edges the black burn marks will be sanded away. The bookmatched dark knot will not, it's a part of the wood. Here's a look up close:
 

 
This piece was the most heavily figured, and usually there are many more blemishes than these two small dark ones. With BEM, there's usually grey or brown mineral streaks and on such a wide piece as this one is, this really looks quite good. James and Chip were remarking on what a nice piece this was as I was taking this picture.

Brad,
many thanks for this info. Is this also the case with the two black spots on the top?
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

Mica,
many thanks for the info. Yes of course, the wood is gorgeous and the two eyes fit to Tears for John.
Simply stunning.
 
Many thanks
Oliver

Very nice!

Hi, Oliver,
 
things are progressing, eh ? Amazing wood, a true tribute to JAE, indeed !
 
Hope to hear from you soon, man !
 
Christian (the faker)

Christian,
sorry for my late reply. Very busy at the moment, hot rehearsal time again and soon we will go to the studio to do a demo tape.
How is your new baby doing?
 
Mica, Val, any new pics of my baby?
Oliver (Spyderman)
www.whoareyouband.de

I'm not at work today, had a bit of a problem with an eye, but I spoke to Mica and I believe there is nothing new to see (no pun intended), Oliver;  do you think Mica would post all those updates and not include one for you if there was one?  
 
 
Patience my friend, you got pictures just last week.  
 
Valentino

Hello, Oliver,
 
glad to see that everything is okay (despite the workload). Just ask a book keeper what he is doing in January :-) I just returned home from work (at 10:30 pm)... huh, really early today, LOL !
 
My 27 year-old baby, ahem, Lady is doing fine, I hope she is content with her new home, too... But this thread is about your gorgeous DW, I am as nervous as a racing horse in the start box to see the progress on your great tribute bass. All the best to you in the meantime,
 
Christian

Hi Val,
sorry for pushing. Yes I know that Mica is updating everytime if there is any news.  
It is really hard to wait for this beauty. It will be a really nice one.
What do you think?
Many thanks for your great support.
 
Oliver (Spyderman)
www.whoareyouband.de

Oliver, my brother in waiting, take deep breaths.
 
All Alembics will arrive someday.  Maybe not tomorrow or next week, but they will get done.
 
Look on the bright side-- at least you have the two Spyders: I don't even own an Alembic (well, unless you're counting the refrigerator magnet) yet.
 
Brad

Preventive post...
No picture updates Oliver, but the bass is coming along, currently in spray.
 
Valentino

In Spray is a REALLY good sign Oliver!!!
 
Sit tight!!!
 
She's coming......she's coming......she's coming.....

Here's a look with the sealer coats:  

  and that gorgeous wood up close: