Alain's Maple Custom

[kmh364]

Very nice!

[grateful]

Hi Alain,
 
The last inlays were decided on in March and I'm not going to add any more now as I've already got one on the headstock, one behind the bridge, and custom fret markers.  You'll have to wait and see what they are.
 
Mark

[dubalbal]

Hi Mark ,  
 
...i understand now , you already have some almost everywhere on your guitar !!!...surely is a true piece of art !!! Did you ever call Val or Mica to know how far was your guitar in the construction process ?
 
ALAIN

[grateful]

Hi Alain,
 
No I haven't called Val or Mica:  that would be hassling which I've vowed not to do.  I'm just going to wait patiently until I hear from them.
 
Alembic's inlay work is so awesome I just had to have some.  I knew it would add to the build time but the wait will be so worth it!  
 
Mark

[dubalbal]

Hi Mark ,  
 
What kind of music do you play ? Are u playing in a band ?

[grateful]

Hi Alain,
 
I'd've thought my user id here would imply what music I like.  I attempt (poorly) to emulate the style of the late, great Jerry Garcia.  I used to be in a band called The Herb Cowboys.  The bass player is now with The Cosmic Charlies having moved to London.   But I'm hoping my new guitar will inspire me to great things.
 
Mark

[dubalbal]

Hi Mark ,  
 
...hum hum...yes , i should have guessed it !!! We are actually building a website for our band and i don't find that so easy ...we'll include some live pics and video clips , but i don't know when it' ll be ready . Playing live live is what i prefer from everything else  ;  so good to share music you like with an audience ; did u ever come to Belgium ?
 
ALAIN

[jacko]

Hi Mark.
What's the live music scene like on the north yorks coast? It's taken me the best part of 4 years to find a decent band since the last one split up. There seem to be plenty gigs up here now though. 4 years ago edinburgh seemed to be a cultural wasteland for rock music.
 
graeme

[grateful]

Hi Alain,
 
I couldn't agree more about playing live:  to quote Jerry, he said Making an album is like making a ship in a bottle, whereas playing live is like rowing a boat on the ocean.  I visited Ghent a few years back and thoroughly enjoyed it, even though I don't drink beer.  
 
Hi Graeme,
 
It's always hard finding people to play with,  but there is a lot of music round here.  There is a local deadhead bassist but he's more into ships in  bottles than rowing!  Did you attend any of the Wembley 1990 shows? I've just acquired them.
 
Mark, ago

[dubalbal]

Hi Mark ,  
 
Next time you come to belgium , we could try to meet with other belgian alembicians like paul ( tbo ) !!! Should have a nice time !!!
 
Still no news from santa rosa ?
 
ALAIN
 
...i'm looking forward to see your new guitar !

[dubalbal]

Hi Mica , Hi Valentino ,  
 
...just a simple question : will it be possible to see a picture of my   finished  bass  before shipping ?  
 
I thank you very much in advance .
 
ALAIN

[jeff]

Well, it has taken me awhile, but I finally had a chance to look at this page.  First, allow me to congratulate you Alain on your choice of woods for this bass and second, please forgive my bass-envy as that quilted maple is simply stunning.

[dubalbal]

Hi Jeff ,  
 
Thank's for the kind word . It's my first custom made series 2 alembic and i must admit that i 'm far more than happy ! Actually , i can't wait for it ...this month is going to be long , very long...i should have it in end of june or july...
 
I also looked at your terrifffffffic bass , i can't find words ...no one on earth has a bass like yours !!!!!!!!!!! great instrument jeff !  
 
I really hope mica is going to post one ...or several pictures of my bass in its final state with the wineburst finish and all the electronics...i keep fingers crossed !  
 
Thank's again Jeff  
 
 
ALAIN

[dubalbal]

Hi Valentino ,  
 
Once again and never tired of this , it was such a pleasure to talk to you yesterday ! Thank's again for your smart advices given in all the process of building a custom bass .
 
...i appreciate you take great care of my health by hesitating to post new pics of the finished work ( :-))))   ) , but as you know , i took all my pills at the same time , so you can drop them all now , i'm readyyyyyyyy !!!....and here in belgium , we have NO FEAR !!!   ah ah ah ...ask Paul TBO !!!
 
ALAIN

[mica]

Pictures seem to come in threes for you:  

 If you ever doubted your finish choice, you mind should be at ease. Looks stunning.  

 You can take in the whole thing. Enjoy!!  (oops - peghead pic was waaaaaay too big)  (Message edited by mica on June 02, 2005)