Will's Custom 5-string Europa

[mica]

Some parts coming together...   For the top:

  For the back:

  What's going on from the side:

  Fingerboard inlay:

  Neckville:

  Slightly out of focus peghead-to-be:

  Same from the back, but in focus:

  Actually, LOTS of parts coming together! There's a good chance the whole show will be a single piece in a week or so.   More pics as interesting things happen.

[willie]

Thanks for the pictures Mica.
It's great to see it starting to get built.
Can't wait to see it put together.
I thought it was actually a Custom King Deluxe with Europa body and peghead. Whatever it's called it looks great so far
Thanks
Will

[willie]

Hi Mica
Just wondering if there were any new pics or updates on it's progress and if it is a single piece yet.
Sorry, just can't wait to see it.
Will

[jazzyvee]

Thats a seriously beautiful piece of Coco Bola you have on that bass. If the headstock is the standard Europa or Elan style then that grain pattern will match it gracefully.  
 
I can't wait to see that bass finished.  
Your description of the bass and mica's is an interesting one as there is always a bit of confusion about what determines what model the bass is. I have one with an identity crisis. It has an Europa body shape, all maple body like the Elan with Elan headstock and signature electronics. That was described as Europa/Elan with sig electronics.  So in my case, the body rules.  
 
 
Jazzyvee

[willie]

Thanks Jazzyvee
It will have a inline 4 + 1 Europa peg head. And I like the coco bolo too. The quote did start out saying King Deluxe but if it's called a Europa because of the body and peg head shape thats ok with me. My 4 string Europa is the best bass I ever had. Thats why this 5 string has that body in the first place. Can't wait to hear a 5 string 35 scale with the ebony neck lam and signature electronics with the added bass and treble cut and boost switches I added because I like them so much on my Europa. Should shake the ground and still be crystal clear.
Will

[tbrannon]

Willie-  
 
You're going to love the Signature + bass/treble circuit.  I was one of a few owners of a Rogue that was later equipped with the signature electronics.  It is a seriously powerful set of tone shaping tools.  That Rogue spawned several customs- I bought it from Charles when he had his custom built- I sold it to Loch when I had my Elan built and then Loch sold it when he bought a Series bass.  
 
Here is a link to the Rogue in question.  
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/25827.html?1267058148
 
Beautiful top wood you've got there- it's gonna be a stunner when the finish hits.

[LMiwa]

I totally agree with Toby. With that wood recipe and those electronics, you will have some killer sounds!

[mica]

All together now!  

 

 

  Looks amazingly beautiful!

[sonicus]

Yes !

[dlbydgtl]

Simply Amazing!

[willie]

WOW What can I say. That is so COOL. Nice to see all those pieces of wood come together and take on the shape of a bass guitar. That is some amazing craftsmanship. Now I really can't wait to see it in person and to play it.  
Thank you so much for the pictures Mica. And tell everyone who has worked on it I said thank you to them to for doing such an amazing job.
Will

[David Houck]

Wow; that's gorgeous!

[willie]

Mica
Does this bass have double truss rods or a single dual action one? It looks like under the masking there is only one. Anymore pictures?
How is it progressing? Can't wait to play it. Would be a nice Christmas present or a week later is my 50th Birthday. It would be nice for that too. Of course it would be nice for my bands gig on 12/17 but I know that's not likely.  
And thanks Dave. It is gorgeous. I can't wait to see it in person and can't stop looking at the pictures.

[mica]

The usual double truss rods are on your bass. It's marching through spray now, we'll see when it wants to be born, since it's always up to the bass. Fingers crossed for one of your special dates.

[willie]

OK, thanks Mica. Hopefully the march goes well.
It would be weird if it had the same birthday as me, 1/4. But I hope it's done before that.
But we'll let the bass decide when its ready.
Some things can't be rushed even though the waiting is tough. But I know it will be worth the wait. Can't wait to find out anything about the 4 string King Deluxe too. That is going to be my main bass for playing live. So even after the 5 string is done I still have waiting to do. But waiting for an Alembic bass to be built is a good thing. Anticipation. Thanks and keep me updated on any developements.
Will