Author Topic: Making custom guitars and basses online (Read 343 times)

anarchyx · « **on:** October 05, 2007, 02:20:06 PM »

how do make the guitars and basses online?

bsee · « **Reply #1 on:** October 05, 2007, 02:24:05 PM »

Sorry, but you'll have to elaborate on that. I don't understand your question.

anarchyx · « **Reply #2 on:** October 05, 2007, 06:24:58 PM »

see like if u call alembic, u can order a guitar or bass, and u can tell them all the details u want for the guitar or bass. it shows the details u can ask for on the custom quote. but I can't find the online store where u can customize your own guitar (or bass). I'm not sure if u understand that, but I really can't elaborate any further. If u can please help me out on this. thanx

tbrannon · « **Reply #3 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:25:23 PM »

Have you tried going here?
http://www.alembic.com/cgi-bin/quote/quote

Hope that's what you're looking for.

82daion · « **Reply #4 on:** October 05, 2007, 07:29:34 PM »

Alembic doesn't have an online order page.

If you want to order one, you need to call into Alembic or order through a dealer (which is the cheaper option.) The custom quote generator is there as a means to establish a baseline for your bass/guitar before you order it.

bsee · « **Reply #5 on:** October 05, 2007, 09:22:20 PM »

As the others have pointed out, there's the custom quote generator that will have quite a few options available for you. There are always options beyond what the tool will let you select because Alembic will incorporate any reasonable ideas the customer may have that no one has previously done.

After you have done that, you will have an idea of the list price of the instrument. From there, you get to look at the monthly special to see if it will save you money or let you add a cool option that you might otherwise have skipped. If money is no object, you can contact Alembic directly and order the instrument for list price. Most people will contact a dealer and get a pretty fair discount when they order. Don't know where you are, so we can't point you at a local dealer.

adriaan · « **Reply #6 on:** October 06, 2007, 12:48:23 PM »

I think anarchyx visited the Ernie Ball/Music Man site, where you can select the model, the different finishes and options, and it all shows up as a picture on your screen. The site can even tell you if one of the registered dealers has a matching instrument in stock.

Well, that's what a large-scale operation like EB/MM can do. For every single Alembic that leaves the workshop, there are several hundreds (if not thousands) of EB/MMs that get off the production line.

By all accounts, EB/MM produces an excellent instrument, but they don't cater to the individual customer. So they have a site where they can show you all the available options, but those options are limited to what they choose to produce on a regular basis.

(Message edited by Adriaan on October 06, 2007)

rami · « **Reply #7 on:** October 06, 2007, 03:17:46 PM »

Some companies allow you to go through the entire process and actually order your custom instrument online without ever speaking to a company representative or a dealer. EB/MM still operates through dealers.

Note that selecting a series of options is different from a truly custom Bass. A truly custom Bass has unlimited options and details. That's what the super high-end companies (like Alembic) offer.

(Message edited by rami on October 06, 2007)

anarchyx · « **Reply #8 on:** October 06, 2007, 04:35:55 PM »

I mean, I know what the quote is. 82daion pretty much cleared it up for me thanx dude. it sucks that you can't order one online, though.

chuck · « **Reply #9 on:** October 06, 2007, 08:44:01 PM »

Of course you can.Just print out what you want from the quote generator and email it to a dealer.
They will then give you their discounted price which will be a lot less than full retail.Then arrange for payment.
Try several dealers and shop prices.A list of dealers is located elsewere on this site.

Chuck

dannobasso · « **Reply #10 on:** October 06, 2007, 11:59:02 PM »

The advantage of the Alembic way is dealing with people. Building relationships with the company can be very rewarding. I've been doing business with Alembic since 1986 after buying my first Spoiler in 83. Washington Music gave me great prices but I spoke with Mica, Susan and Mary. All the dealer did was process the credit card and confirm the order. 15 instruments later, I'm still loyal to the company and the people. If you do order one, I hope you enjoy the experience.

artswork99 · « **Reply #11 on:** October 07, 2007, 07:15:55 AM »

Well put Danno!
As Alembics are not assembly line instruments, there is a special care that goes into each one produced. Alembic shows that they care for the customer and instrument even after it has left their facility. Going on 35+ years of manufacturing such eclectic instruments speaks for itself and if I'm not mistaken the serial numbers are only up around the 15000 - 16000 range (total instruments made, I believe??).

(Message edited by artswork99 on October 07, 2007)

FC Bass · « **Reply #12 on:** October 07, 2007, 07:27:13 AM »

I think they're close to 15000 now and yes indeed that's the number of instruments made since '71

anarchyx · « **Reply #13 on:** October 07, 2007, 07:57:17 AM »

well thats probably true what chuck said. I guess you could print it and email it to a dealer. Well thinking chuck

anarchyx · « **Reply #14 on:** October 07, 2007, 07:58:30 AM »

since '71?