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mica

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Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« on: May 07, 2010, 06:33:36 PM »
Stuff in assembly now:  

 

 

 

  This is some really awesome wood.

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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2010, 06:36:43 PM »
Very unique figuring!

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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2010, 06:37:31 PM »
Beautiful!!  
 
No filters?  There have been some very interesting series basses being built lately. Will Gunn's custom is another one that comes to mind.

mica

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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2010, 06:41:00 PM »
This is one was inspired by Will's.
 
(Message edited by mica on May 07, 2010)

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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2010, 10:50:32 PM »
Will and all at Alembic have been nothing but insprirational in the design for this bass.  
Looking forward to progress on and continued support on the build of another unique bass... only by the masters at Alembic!
 
Superfilter-ing my two current Alembic basses, and this bass will also be a refinement from them, just sounds awesome.  
 
Mica: Looks great -  including the almost flame characteristics of the dark African Mahogany core. Thanks to all, I appreciate the kind words.
2023 Mark King 5 String, Buckeye Burl via Will Gunn Guitars. With added 5-pin jack
2011 Series Custom Sans Filter 4 String: Coco Bolo
1989 Elan 6 String: Bubinga
1981 Distillate: Purpleheart Top

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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #5 on: May 24, 2010, 10:19:22 AM »
Mica - Any updates? Thanks - Rich
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2011 Series Custom Sans Filter 4 String: Coco Bolo
1989 Elan 6 String: Bubinga
1981 Distillate: Purpleheart Top

mica

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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #6 on: June 01, 2010, 05:38:53 PM »
It's moving along...

 

 


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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2010, 07:48:14 PM »
I see a wizards face on the top (Gandalf).  Beautiful!

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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2010, 08:01:42 PM »
Sweet... Thanks for the updates - nice to see the progress -- keep the pictures coming!
 
BTW: Mica, I\m thinking Black Tahitian MOP (oval fingerboard) inlays to match that Ebony neck lam........
 
                Wait till the finish hits!
 
    -Rich
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2011 Series Custom Sans Filter 4 String: Coco Bolo
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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #9 on: June 02, 2010, 01:42:43 PM »
I never get tired seeing such beauties
Not just a bass, this is an Alembic!

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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2010, 01:59:45 PM »
Wow, looks great!
 
Body shape looks almost the same as my fretless, I love it!
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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #11 on: June 18, 2010, 08:03:14 AM »
would love some updated pictures
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2011 Series Custom Sans Filter 4 String: Coco Bolo
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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2010, 06:28:21 PM »
Carve away!
 

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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #13 on: July 27, 2010, 06:49:12 PM »
And now with some sealer coats:

 There is a lot going on in this top. Layers upon layers.  


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Re: Rich's Custom Series Sans Filters
« Reply #14 on: July 27, 2010, 08:34:28 PM »
Whew... drooling. Beautiful