Author Topic: Alembic maintenance turnaround time (Read 103 times)

juggernaught · « **on:** March 21, 2009, 08:55:42 AM »

I just sent my Brown Bass to the mother ship for a heat bend, a minor electronics mend, and a possible polyurethane finish. What is Alembic's typical turnaround time?

lbpesq · « **Reply #1 on:** March 21, 2009, 09:32:45 AM »

The sound of one hand clapping?

Bill, tgo

(Message edited by lbpesq on March 21, 2009)

juggernaught · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2009, 09:38:22 AM »

How long is that? About a month?

lbpesq · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2009, 09:44:26 AM »

Like most things Alembic, I don't believe there is a typical answer to the question. Each project/instrument is different. Each presents uniquely and has its own particular issues. The only attempt at an answer I can offer, in my own experience, is that you won't get it back until it is done to perfection.

Bill, tgo

juggernaught · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2009, 09:55:00 AM »

All too true. I expect nothing but perfect work, but good work takes time. My bass deserves time.

I'm just hoping that people with similar work will be able to share their experience. Plus I might have expectations that are unrealistic for this work. I'm hoping for about a month, but am considering getting a temporary replacement Alembic if it may take considerably longer.

Pierre, if you're listening, how long did it take to get your MK from the heat bend?

mica · « **Reply #5 on:** March 21, 2009, 10:13:55 AM »

The turnaround can be as short as a week or as long as a month. I'm usually pretty good about getting this across when making arrangements, so I'm sorry if I didn't make it clear.

Pierre's bass was completed in 2 days, and we waited for the following Monday to ship so it would arrive the same week.

juggernaught · « **Reply #6 on:** March 23, 2009, 02:38:41 PM »

Thanks for the info Mica! You may have told me, but am prone to forget such things.