Author Topic: If money did not matter... (Read 1774 times)

wishbass · « **Reply #30 on:** January 16, 2012, 05:14:03 PM »

I figured as much, but good to have the lesson.Much to learn......

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #31 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:21:39 PM »

The question was if money wasn't factor, Dave - not time; I want it quick!

Peter

David Houck · « **Reply #32 on:** January 16, 2012, 06:33:31 PM »

Yes; there would be considerable bench time.

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #33 on:** January 17, 2012, 04:30:50 AM »

Oh, yeah - selector switch on the upper treble bout, too.

Peter

redcloud · « **Reply #34 on:** January 17, 2012, 07:08:10 AM »

I suppose, I would want a Classico; yet it would like not happen as I am not going to wait 3 years for one to be made.

It would have a Padauk core with Pernambuco front and back laminations and accent laminations of mahogany.

(Message edited by redcloud on January 17, 2012)

Bradley Young · « **Reply #35 on:** January 17, 2012, 11:28:42 AM »

I forgot, for my fretless: knobby headstock, with the tuners offset (not symmetrical, i.e. they should look like a 5-string knobby would).

stout71 · « **Reply #36 on:** January 17, 2012, 01:07:58 PM »

Since I've already ordered my dream bass, unlimited funds would cause me to order a 12 string (4 main strings w/2 octave strings adjacent like a Hamer B12L) but with Series II electronics, 35 mahogany/ebony neck with a couple of maple pins, quilted cocobolo top and back, with some silver leaf scripts on the front under the finish (my kids names) and side LED's of course, blue maybe. Dark nickel hardware all the way around.

wishbass · « **Reply #37 on:** January 17, 2012, 10:19:51 PM »

It's interesting to see all the variation we come up with.Some elaborate (Series II plus +++),others not so much(given the unlimited funds, I would only go as complicated as EMW).Thank God for individuallity.Obviously what sets Alembicians apart......=)

tbrannon · « **Reply #38 on:** January 18, 2012, 10:27:51 AM »

I would definitely go with the Series II setup, but I would opt for the Master Volume and pan setup, rather than individual volumes and a master volume. I think I recall a series bass that s_wood had built that had that setup.

S II electronics
4 string, classic taper
I would go with Bob's custom Rogue shape
Mahogany body + maple top and back
I want color... would love a surf green or daphne blue body, but if the Mothership thought they could get a translucent stain that would show the maple a bit, I'd listen.
Maple fretboard with no markers
cream color pickups and humcanceller.
truss rod cover, backplates to be wood and match the body color
Elan headstock
Bird tailpiece (of course!)
Chrome hardware

Think that's it!

(Message edited by tbrannon on January 18, 2012)

tmimichael · « **Reply #39 on:** January 18, 2012, 10:42:47 AM »

I'm repeating what AJDOVER said...

I just got mine!!

http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/82088.html?1324408877

jazzyvee · « **Reply #40 on:** March 14, 2012, 02:04:05 PM »

Money no object...... and wild thinking, I'd have a replica of Stanley's dragons breath but in addition have the dragon inlay backlit with slowly moving led's so that a light representing the flame moves from the dragon's stomach to it's mouth and when it gets there the flames flicker out if it's jaws controlled by sound to light so they respond when playing.

I'd also have the alembic logo and name back lit with leds on the headstock.

I would also like quick change bass and treble switches added to the series electronics as I find that much easier to operate mid song than turning knobs.

Jazzyvee

Bradley Young · « **Reply #41 on:** March 19, 2012, 08:33:03 PM »

Oh, and this as an inlay, in purple acrylic.

http://purple-jeep.com/

Not nearly enough Jeeps around here, if I do say so.

If anyone can guess who's driving, you win points.

Bradley

artswork99 · « **Reply #42 on:** March 20, 2012, 06:55:03 AM »

The purple-jeep domain is registered to you

Bradley Young · « **Reply #43 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:24:46 AM »

Yes, the Jeep in question was from my childhood. My father, rather cruelly I must say, sold said Jeep on the day before my 15th birthday.

The picture is of my mom, as is the quote. She typically says it when I've led her on another wild goose chase, which is as often as I can manage it.

Bradley

artswork99 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 21, 2012, 11:38:57 AM »

Bradley, dedication... a domain name for the pic of Mom! Nice! Best, Art