Author Topic: Longest wait for a custom bass? (Read 1660 times)

lesh_lash · « **on:** June 23, 2011, 02:51:49 PM »

What is a standard wait for a custom series bass? I know the Classico has taken 3 or 4 years but i am 3 years along now and was getting antsy? What is average?

tbrannon · « **Reply #1 on:** June 23, 2011, 02:54:26 PM »

I don't think there is an expected timeline with customs- especially if there are inlays or custom electronics involved.

Have you spoken to your dealer or directly with MIca or Susan?

lesh_lash · « **Reply #2 on:** June 23, 2011, 04:47:09 PM »

I am not to worried about it, honestly I am just curious.... calling up a bunch and bugging is not my style. Just would like an idea what everyone's wait time is. Please chime in all you custom owners. Thanks!

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #3 on:** June 23, 2011, 05:45:41 PM »

Maybe you could get a rough idea by looking at 1st post & finish dates on old FTC threads.

Peter

tbrannon · « **Reply #4 on:** June 23, 2011, 07:00:33 PM »

Austin,
I don't think a phone call inquiring about the status after 3 years would be considered 'bugging' by the fine folks at Alembic. Based on the few posts you've made, I'm guessing the phone call would be a friendly inquiry, not an annoyed customer calling.

Best of luck with it and it must be darn spectacular to take 3 years. Please post a few photos on the forum once you get your hands on it!

FC Bass · « **Reply #5 on:** June 23, 2011, 08:52:14 PM »

I've paid for my bass on April 24th 2009 and got it on December 11 2010.

pierreyves · « **Reply #6 on:** June 23, 2011, 11:17:07 PM »

paid april 2010, got june 2011

darkstar01 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 24, 2011, 12:52:16 AM »

if I remember correctly the order for my Classico was placed in/around November of 2005. I've been hearing it's getting close now.

edit:Lesh, you're name is Austin too? maybe they have something against us.... hmmmm.....

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rami · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2011, 12:03:12 PM »

The wait can be VERY tough. You have to try to remain positive. It will be worth it in the end.
It's more than an instrument, it really is a work of art that can't be rushed.

That's just how it is.

(Message edited by rami on June 25, 2011)

darkstar01 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2011, 11:18:20 PM »

i didn't mean to sound overly negative there. i also didn't mean to put you're instead of your. oh well.
as far as the wait goes, 3 or 4 years ago i was anxious... now, it'll be more like a nice surprise when it's done.

lesh_lash · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2011, 08:05:35 AM »

I have talked to Susan a few times over the years and it does have a lot of unique or at least differant items on it so I expected a long wait.
Austin if you can wait 6 years I can wait too. Your classico is one the best instruments I have ever seen!

lesh_lash · « **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2011, 08:18:58 AM »

By the way I paid for my new custom June or July 2008. My 1978 series one is in for a re-finish and new electronics so I miss my Alembic and can't wait for my new custom! I am playing a cheap Ibanez for now and it just is not the same without my old Alembic around.....

rami · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2011, 04:11:08 AM »

6 years!!! Wow! O.K., now that's too long. I have to be honest, that's the single biggest consideration that weighs on me in my decision to make another custom. My others, which took around 2+ years (plus additional years for minor repairs, etc...) left me a basket case. I don't think I can handle that emotional roller-coaster again. I think that a 6+ year stretch would have pushed me over the edge!

Good luck my friend - and stay strong. This one definitely needs to be showcased once it's completed!

lesh_lash · « **Reply #13 on:** June 30, 2011, 12:35:06 PM »

All right I heard back from Mica today.... my re-finish is in spray right now and my new bass is in one piece so I assume by Christmas or so!!??

Bradley Young · « **Reply #14 on:** July 01, 2011, 03:20:43 PM »

Mine was 3 years. But they had to figure out *how* to do the inlay that I wanted, so that took some extra time.