Author Topic: Care & Feeding of Alembics (Read 887 times)

son_of_magni · « **Reply #45 on:** August 30, 2005, 05:39:46 PM »

OMG! On average about every 10th time I mention Firesign Theater someone might have heard of them. This is really gratifying! Next I'm gonna find someone that knows about ZBS Media and The Fourth Tower of Inverness.

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pmoran · « **Reply #46 on:** August 30, 2005, 06:32:39 PM »

we're sicko's! no one understands the so good w/the help part except sicko's.

son_of_magni · « **Reply #47 on:** August 30, 2005, 06:50:28 PM »

ca, ca, coming Mother!

Ok, I apoligise, really didn't mean to hijack this thread.

Leave the horses in the wagon, Yeah, it's all downhill from here...

(Message edited by son_of_magni on August 30, 2005)

beelee · « **Reply #48 on:** August 30, 2005, 06:52:47 PM »

Hey Bill tgo,

I'm using the large humidifier, not using a hygrometer..........I didn't get the kit, just the humidifier.......I might get a few more down the road

bought back in April , it was $12.15 with shipping

jseitang · « **Reply #49 on:** September 01, 2005, 09:29:31 AM »

so all in all after all that is said and done, what does one need exactly get for an regular unfinished ebony fingetboard?

kmh364 · « **Reply #50 on:** September 01, 2005, 10:16:43 AM »

I've used lemon oil over the past 25yrs. and haven't had a problem, unless you don't wait for it to dry and it greases up the strings. I've never had a FB or real wood bridge crack on my guitars that I've had since new for 20-25yrs. minimum.

My guitar guy says that lemon oil just saturates the wood and diminishes it's resonance, like a soggy stick. He uses a polymerizing tung oil-based product that he claims hardens and preserves not only the wood's resonance but it's structure as well.

You got me! I like that lemon oil doesn't change the look or feel of the wood (at least after it dries). After my guy levels and dresses the frets, he scrapes and polishes (on the buffing wheel!) the fretboard and seals it with the hardening oil. It looks dark, shiny and feels hard, but it sure plays and sounds nice, though.

Your call as to what to use. Just my $0.02.

Both Alembic and my Luthier speak from experience: both are in their respective games for over 30yrs.

kilowatt · « **Reply #51 on:** September 01, 2005, 01:24:40 PM »

Kevin,
I,m looking for a luther to do some work on my mid-70's jazz bass and I know that we live in the same area. If you get a chance, post his info or send me an E-mail (in my bio). I would really appreciate it.
I can't believe how much info this thread has generated. Thanks to all for their valued knowledge.
Pete

kmh364 · « **Reply #52 on:** September 02, 2005, 06:36:42 AM »

Pete,

Ck your PM...I sent you the info.

Cheers,

Kevin