Author Topic: December COTM (Read 496 times)

charley · « **Reply #30 on:** December 13, 2006, 03:06:06 PM »

The Boogie in the picture is a Mark 1 Reissue. I play it through a Two Rock 1x12 cab with the Two Rock 1265 speaker, and also use a Keeley Compressor, a Fulldrive 2, and a TC Electronics G Major. The tone is just awesome. I'm really loving this guitar.

jsaylor · « **Reply #31 on:** December 13, 2006, 03:44:46 PM »

I didn't mean any offense by my comment, I just don't think its a very nice looking guitar.

lbpesq · « **Reply #32 on:** December 13, 2006, 11:03:34 PM »

I don't think it's a very nice looking guitar, either. I think it's an incredibly absolutely stunningly gorgeous guitar. I hope you'll post a picture of the lit up smile in the dark, Charley.

Bill, tgo

bob · « **Reply #33 on:** December 13, 2006, 11:18:57 PM »

I'll second that. We've seen tons of stunning inlays here, but for some reason the Chesire cat just does it for me (and I don't even really like cats, not to offend anyone of course).

Let's see it in the dark, as it was meant to be.

rraymond · « **Reply #34 on:** December 13, 2006, 11:28:47 PM »

I don't chime in all that often, but that guitar and most likely the Chesire Cat, compels me. It's a beaut, enjoy!

jacko · « **Reply #35 on:** December 14, 2006, 04:27:26 AM »

I think it's a stunning guitar. I know, I'm a bassist and I'm not allowed an opinion on guitars ;-) What also impresses me is the button on the thread that switches the smile on and off. How do they do that? It's like those things that follow your curser around the screen. e-jiggerypokery at it's best.

Incidentally Jordan, just what do you consider to be a nice looking guitar?

Graeme

kmh364 · « **Reply #36 on:** December 15, 2006, 04:44:28 AM »

All that's really important is that the person that ordered the thing is ecstatic about it. In that case, I'd say Mica and Co. hit another home run. Whether I, or anyone else here likes it, is immaterial.

Congrats, Charley!

Enjoy it in good health. Considering your discriminating taste in gear, you're in good company here...Mickey D's won't do when there's Ruth's Chris or Peter Luger Steaks to be had, LOL!

Cheers,

Kevin

jorge_s · « **Reply #37 on:** December 15, 2006, 01:09:32 PM »

I always look with anticipation to the custom of the month and I am always blown away. It is a beauty! Congratulations!

jsaylor · « **Reply #38 on:** December 16, 2006, 09:26:08 AM »

Jacko,
Completely depends. To me it looks nice, or it doesn't. I don't really care for boutique guitars, but I like some. I love boutigue basses, but for guitars its different. I like the classic looking guitars such as LP's, Stratocasters, Telecasters, and SG's. I also like some of the radical looking guitars like Jacksons. Now for this guitar, I think the inlay is hidious. So thats why I don't like it. Seems to me a waste of a good guitar and $16,000 or more. But I guess if you have the money go for it.

jsaylor · « **Reply #39 on:** December 16, 2006, 09:31:09 AM »

Jacko,
Completely depends. To me it looks nice, or it doesn't. I don't really care for boutique guitars, but I like some. I love boutigue basses, but for guitars its different. I like the classic looking guitars such as LP's, Stratocasters, Telecasters, and SG's. I also like some of the radical looking guitars like Jacksons. Now for this guitar, I think the inlay is hidious. So thats why I don't like it. Seems to me a waste of a good guitar and $16,000 or more. But I guess if you have the money go for it. To each his own.

(Message edited by jsaylor on December 16, 2006)

lbpesq · « **Reply #40 on:** December 16, 2006, 09:44:27 AM »

I understand. I mean, who in their right mind would ever want a Ferrari, a Maserati, or a Lamborghini, when you could have a Ford Aerostar or a Chevy Lumina. Long Live mediocrity and conformity!

Seriously though, it is precisely this attitude among guitar players that results in Alembic selling so many more basses. For some reason guitar players aren't as open minded about their instruments as bassists (As a guitar player, I'm allowed to say this. Sort of like Chris Rock can use the N word). I think this may stem from the I wanna be just like (fill in the blank with favorite rock star) syndrome.

Charley:

If it were mine and someone told me they didn't like it because it doesn't look like a Strat, LP, Tele, SG, or 335 (I think you forget that one, Jordan), I would take it as a compliment. Recently I've been playing with a Roland GR-33 guitar synth. While listening to a rehearsal recording, my wife told me that she didn't like the sound on the organ patch I was using - she thought it sounded too churchy. Later that evening I had the CD carousel playing randomly and a Band song came on. My wife commented that she hated the organ sound, that it sounded too churchy just like my synth. When I realized she was disparaging my sound because I sounded like Garth Hudson, I took at as a huge compliment and felt reassured I was getting a handle on the synth unit. To each his or her own.

Bill, the guitar one

(Message edited by lbpesq on December 16, 2006)

dannobasso · « **Reply #41 on:** December 16, 2006, 01:04:22 PM »

As both a bassist and guitarist may I also be considered qualified to give an informed opinion as well? i have several guits. 2 strats, 1 mockingbird, 1 LP classic, 2 esquires (gt and scorpion), 1 hamer, 1 MM petrucci 7, 1 schecter 7, ESP ltd ec1000, and finally 1 Alembic Skylark. They are all attractive in their own way and I enjoy them on a daily basis. Some I got by artist inspiration, some by looks and others out of ebay madness. I never buy to impress others, just me.

Charley, you have a true work of art and any amount of effort, patience, and cash only adds to the unique bond you share with your instrument. Whatever your inspiration for designing and having Alembic build this, thanks for sharing that with us and in a way, having us gear heads along for the ride. (that also extends to every ftc build. I really like following the process.) If I have another axe built, youknow I'm getting the backlit inlay!

Where else can you get that much free ftc entertainment?

bigredbass · « **Reply #42 on:** December 16, 2006, 01:40:35 PM »

I GET it . . . . the Cheshire Cat is the PERFECT embodiment of the S**t-Eating Grin he has on his face when he plays it. Or just opens the case and looks at it.

Like an old boss used to say: Musicians will KILL themselves to look and act hip and current, but they've all just GOT to play the same two or three guitars that have been around forever. And IF it was 16G's, he saved NINE-THOUSAND DOLLARS by NOT buying the Custom Shop 'Blackie' recreation!

J o e y

lbpesq · « **Reply #43 on:** December 16, 2006, 02:10:41 PM »

C'mon Joey, don't exaggerate. The pre-distressed Blackie Strat isn't that expensive. I mean it's only about the same street price as three Furthers or two Series I's - $20,000.00! Now excuse me, I have to run right down to my local GC and grab one up before the masses beat me to it. The difference in the concept of custom at Alembic vs. Fender is quite interesting. LOL

Bill, tgo

Bradley Young · « **Reply #44 on:** December 16, 2006, 05:17:56 PM »

Bill,

Just for reference, Susan told me that Alembic (contrary to established wisdom) make just as many guitars as they do basses (and that was a while ago, they may actually make more guitars now).

Oh and I'll assure you that the Unitary Authority of Warrington Cat would look like it was sporting a slight smirk compared to me if I were the recipient of such a wonderful work of art. Congratulations Charley.

Bradley