Shaun's Triple O

[mica]

Here's the photos we were discussing on Monday:    

  Wow! I even "caught" Tony carving.    

  Amazing wood.... wait until I post some with the finish, you will be blown away.   (Message edited by mica on February 19, 2004)

[kenbass4]

Shaun,
 
Amazing is somehow understating how cool that wood looks! I guess we'll have to start thinking of an Elvish name for this bass now, eh? (Paul, are you listening?)
 
Ken (TEO)

[senmen]

Wow,
the wood is stunning!
It will blow you away with the finish on I think.
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

[bassman10096]

Wow.  Stay tuned to this bass.  The wood looks fantastic! I can't wait to see when the paint goes on.  Congrats
 
Bill

[palembic]

Brothet Ken,
 
I'm in - I'm in - I'm in!!!!!!!
 
Well ...let's see ?!?!?
I always have found those triplpe omega's with pistolgrip having something ...well ...fantasylike ...elfish ...really.
It very woody because the remarkable wood-patterns. Treebeard would certainly recognize an old friend, maybe once demolished by a typhoon and now giving a new live by the Alembicians.
Take good care of thsi beauty Shaun!
 
Paul the bad one

[marcm]

shaun
 
the wood is incredible!  what is it?
 
 
marc

[hollis]

One masterpiece after another!  Just when I think they can't get any nicer.....Amazing!

[bigbadbill]

Well, I've finally got here, apparently rather late! All my Alembic club brothers(are there any sisters? Well Mica of course, although she probably ranks higher than sister!) made it to the party before me.....but oh my goodness was it worth the wait!!!!! (I just hope you all saved me a beer...) I really don't know what to say!!!! That wood is just phenomenal!!!!! That BASS is just phenomenal!!! Even at this stage, it is way beyond my wildest expectations!  
 
First of all Mica, I want to say thank you so much for everything so far, you've been incredibly kind and supportive and have managed to put up with my various ramblings (a magical feat in itself); you've made an ageing elf(in my dreams!)incredibly happy!!! And it was nice finally talking to you on the phone (sorry it was so early your time, and I hope that you and your Mom and Dad are on your way back to the best of health!!!)  
 
Secondly, thanks to everyone at Alembic who has been involved in the construction of this bass (Go Tony!!! The Gandalf of carvers!).  
 
And thirdly, thanks to you all, Ken, Oliver, Bill, Paul, Marc and Hollis for your extremely kind comments. Hi Ken! Maybe we better had start thinking of something, although I think you may be better qualified than me judging by your previous suggestions! I'm a little scared I won't do it justice! My girlfriend thinks the wood reminds her of a tiger's pelt in pattern; I seem to see an eagle's wings for some reason (maybe its the shock/joy, or possibly just having seen Return of the King for the 5th time!). Paul, I agree with your comments; in fact I think that's what attracted me to the whole Triple O idea the first time I saw one; it had a kind of fantasy quality to it. I can't imagine Treebeard could have looked for a better reincarnation for a departed friend!
Marc, the wood is superb flame walnut; but it looks to be a singular piece. Once again, Mica takes most of the credit, as it was she who suggested it. I'm so glad I agreed! Phew!!! I'd like to say I'm lost for words, but as you can tell by the length of this post that's not the case! Wow, I need to sit down....oh, I already am!
Just unbelievable.....
 
All the best
 
Shaun

[eastcoastepic]

Another stunning Triple O taking shape! Congratulations, Shaun, nice choice of woods...oh, and get ready, because when you finally hold her in your hands, and strap her on, life will change slightly for you. She will make it easier for you to get up in the morning, but also make it harder for you to get to sleep at night. People will ask about that silly grin on your face during the day. And get ready for the thousands of oohs & aahs, and questions about her. I see that you still have several weeks to go, so prepare!  
Best of luck & play in good health.
Chris

[bigbadbill]

Many thanks Chris; looks like I'm well on my way to joining you in Triple O ownership. And the sleepless nights and silly grin? I'm already there....
 
All the best
 
Shaun

[palembic]

Yep ...and Shaun ...you can also get started to think about a new personal quote on your profile, the present one will be obsolete rather soon. BTW, Is that a glimpse of a knobby headstock there??? Good choice man!

[bigbadbill]

Hi Paul
Sorry about the delay in replying but I've been rather busy. That is indeed a knobby headstock; I just think it sits so well with the Triple O body shape (but then I would, seeing as the first one I ever say was JPJ's 8 string). Glad you approve!
 
With regards to editing my profile, well, I don't think I even realised you could (or that anybody could read it!), until reading your post and then looking at the top of the screen, duh! I will check it out and do the necessary asap. Thanks for the advice!
 
Cheers  
 
Shaun
 

[mica]

Graham is expected to collect your bass early next week, but I know you don't want to wait to see it:
 

 
Valentino calles it a Walnut Explosion.

[David Houck]

Gorgeous!

[bassman10096]

Wow.  Love the radiating flames.  Congratulations!
 
Bill