Author Topic: Return of the Wooden Box (Read 626 times)

mica · « **on:** October 07, 2004, 05:58:38 PM »

Howdy ho! Finally got the Featured Custom up, so here's the next group of boxes as Valentino promised:

Key to names in next post - Osage Orange and Wenge are sold.

The Tulip inlaid box is sold. Make your reservation by posting on this thread or calling us at 707 523 2611 between 10-4 pacific time. I won't have a chance to put any of these in the online store until October 17, so until then, it's Members Only. (Message edited by mica on October 07, 2004)

mica · « **Reply #1 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:03:57 PM »

Ooops! left the name key out of the last post, here it is:

mica · « **Reply #2 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:15:54 PM »

Probably want to know prices, huh?

$40 B-29 box
$75 B-29 with heart or single salamander inlay
$110 B-29 with double salamander or Saturn inlay

Next group should be available in about a month, and it will include many Coco Colo, some with inlays.

lbpesq · « **Reply #3 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:16:49 PM »

Mica:

In honor of our pair of pet Australian Water Dragons (Norbert & Puff), dibs on the double salamander quilt maple and amboyna (whatever that is).

Thanks,

Bill, the guitar & lizard one

EXTRA CREDIT: The origin of the namePuff for a pet dragon is pretty obvious, but does anyone know why our boy dragon is named Norbert? Hint: you have a better chance of getting this one if you have kids.

(Message edited by lbpesq on October 07, 2004)

echo008 · « **Reply #4 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:18:19 PM »

these look awesome!!!!
Can I reserve the Burl Walnut, and email you my credit info?
- Tom

poor_nigel · « **Reply #5 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:22:00 PM »

Dibs on THE purpleheart/dark walnut (In other words, I want the darker or first pick of the two - I'm really picky tonight!).

mica · « **Reply #6 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:31:37 PM »

Bill: got yours set aside. Do you want to pick it up next time you're here or would you like me to ship it?

Tom (echo): yours is set aside also. Probably better to email your phone number and we'll call you for credit card details.

Tom (nigel): The one on the upper right is slightly darker. The one on the upper left has a little bit of flame in the Purpleheart. Just tell me which one you prefer. Shall I bill your account and use the same shipping address?

echo008 · « **Reply #7 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:35:27 PM »

Thanks Mica,
Ill email you with the number....

- Tom

poor_nigel · « **Reply #8 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:44:29 PM »

Hey Mica, I e-mailed you and left it to your judgement and taste. You have them there, so just box me up which you think I will like best, and I will. Send it when you have time. Another box feeding frenzy!

Spellchecker . . .

(Message edited by poor_nigel on October 08, 2004)

poor_nigel · « **Reply #9 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:46:44 PM »

Shall I bill your account and use the same shipping address? Sorry - yes.

echo008 · « **Reply #10 on:** October 07, 2004, 06:53:35 PM »

Just a heads up, Mica....
I wanted to make sure I emailed to the correct address - sales at alembic.com, is this correct?
hopefully this is because I just sent an email.

- Tom

poor_nigel · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2004, 07:19:59 PM »

Harry Potter - Hagrid's pet dragon Norbert, a Norwegian Ridgeback. Opps, I ain't gots no kids, so I guess I am busted as a kid's film watcher.

(Message edited by poor_nigel on October 07, 2004)

ox_junior · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2004, 09:58:11 PM »

Mica -

If it's not too late, I'll trade you THIS flame maple box for the one I reserved in the last batch. I like the (what appears to be) mahogany a little better than the walnut on the box I reserved last month.

Since the original box hasn't been sent to me yet, can I do this? Or am I, as always, causing trouble?

(I'm perfectly OK with my original box if swapping creates an issue).

Mike the Troublemaker

palembic · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2004, 11:19:04 PM »

Mmmmmmm...I see the birth of a box-department coming up at Alembic. Makes sense ...every apprentice at the Alembic factory will start at the Box-department and graduates to the guitar department (to master in the bass department ...hehehehehe ...just kidding)

Paul the bad one

BTW: I can imagine some new opportunities to work on as walking sticks or poolsticks. There have been a tradition in old days to make those in fancy (tropical) hardwoods too! Or fancy boxes one can use to put writing tools in to put on a desk (fountain pens like Montblanc, Montegrappa, Dupont, Omas just ASK to be put in such boxes)

(Message edited by palembic on October 07, 2004)

dnburgess · « **Reply #14 on:** October 08, 2004, 12:39:53 AM »

I'll take the ebony. I need to order some more accessories - I'll be in touch.