Shaun's Triple O

[eastcoastepic]

Shaun,
  Better wear a protective suit with all that 'radiation' and 'explosion'! But seriously, many heartfelt congratulations on your inclusion into the 'Triple O' club! She's a genuine beauty....let us know how she sounds (if you can tear yourself away from her in the first week or two!)  Enjoy!!
  Chris
 
 

[bigbadbill]

Well, I'm late again (this whole time difference thing is a real bummer sometimes)!
 
I have only 1 thing to say: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Actually that's not quite the only thing I have to say.....that is ABSOLUTELY UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
When I first came on, about five minutes ago (I've been slack jawed and incapable of typing until now)I nearly screamed the house down! I wasn't really expecting anymore pictures yet, although I knew the bass was imminent.....I just can't believe it.  
 
I've spent over twenty years dreaming about owning a Triple O,and never in my wildest dreams did I think I'd ever get one. I've spent so much time in that time trying to even find decent pictures(mainly of JPJs 8 string); when I discovered the Alembic site, I was ecstatic, and then I saw the Riff King (by the way, which of all you guys owns that?).... I remember sitting in my lunch hour at work staring at that bass thinking how disappointing it was that I would never be able to get one. Finally in October last year I got to the US and saw Ed Roman's featured custom which blew my mind, and when I got back I saw the Triple O in London's Bass Centre (now House of Guitars)and that was it. I'd just hit 40 and figured I owed it to myself. I had to sell some cherished instruments to get this, but now I'm convinced it was all worth it. In fact just the picture makes it all worth while!  
 
Firstly thanks to everyone for their comments. This really is an amazing club; a friend who browsed the Club site said he couldn't believe how nice everybody was! And I couldn't agree more!
 
Secondly, and even more importantly, I'd like to say thanks to all at Alembic for making my dreams come true in the most spectacular way possible. Mica, Susan, Ron, Tony, Val and everyone else who has been involved in any way, however minor, I can't thank you enough. I just can't wait to get the bass now! I guess when I do I'll have achieved my own personal nirvana.....still got to think of a name though Ken! It'll come to me...when I get her (or is it him?)I will let you all know how she(he?) sounds and feels, providing I can stop drooling long enough to actually play!  
 
Finally, in the words of Homer Simpson, WAHOOOOO!!!!
 
All the best to everybody
Shaun
 
ps if none of this makes sense, its not my fault! Just look at that bass!!!!

[the_mule]

Wow, it's absolutely amazing! That last picture makes the wood look like it's radiating. A very VERY special instrument. Must say I really envy you. Good luck with her!

[palembic]

Halleluia what a bass!!!!
These woodradiation is stunning.
We need something elvish for this ...call the tiny people.
 
Paul the bad one

[mattheus]

drip
 
 
drip
 
 
drip

[eastcoastepic]

Shaun, aren't you a little old to be acting like this?? Get hold of yourself, man. What will the neighbours think? And the relatives? And your fellow Club members? Is this behaviour normal for a distinguished and respected member of your local community???  
 
 
ABSOLUTELY!!!
   
 
Life is short, have fun, nevermind the neighbours....
 

[bigbadbill]

Neighbours? I've got neighbours? Sorry, all I can think is I've (almost)got an Alembic Triple Omega; I'll just say that again - an Alembic Triple Omega. Oh boy that feels good!  
 
Chris, I don't think I've EVER been called a distinguished and respected member of my local community before(although I've been called plenty of other things), and although I may be 40, my girlfriend would tell you I'm not exactly known for acting my age. Which is exactly how it should be!  By the way, did it feel this good when you got your Triple O? (OK, Stupid question - I mean I've seen pictures of it, how could it not???!)
 
Life is short, have fun....wise words Chris. If only that was compulsory for everyone....
 
Oh and Paul, the elves are onto it.....
 
All the best
 
Shaun

[bracheen]

Shaun, your fellow club members will think you're acting quite reasonably.  That is one awesome bass!  Walnut has become one of my favorite woods.  
By the way, 40 is still plenty young!  Right, Brother Paul?
 
Sam

[palembic]

Oh ...huh ...right Brother Sam,
 
that youngster is still without hair on his chest LOL
 
Paul the bad one

[hollis]

Not quite over the hill...........but it might not be such a bad idea to check the brakes....

[susan]

Shaun,
 
Here's an update- Graham was here on Monday saw your instrument before we boxed her up. Wednesday they'll be on a plane headed home to London so, maybe this weekend  you'll see her? I'm sure after you recover from the sight we'll be seeing some new posts from you.
 
-Susan

[bigbadbill]

Hi Susan! I hope you are feeling better now.  
 
Many thanks for the update; that's fantastic news!! I can't believe my bass is on the way to England, possibly as I'm typing (in fact it could even be here by now). I just feel somewhat guilty dragging it away from that beautiful California sun.
 
Oh boy, weekend would be amazing (although Graham has to get it to the House of Guitars - and I know what that jetlag feels like, having made the trip myself fairly recently - and then they have to ship it to me). Talk about anticipation! Just one thing, I've got a feeling it may take me a while to recover from the sight, so I may not be posting immediately (unless I've just GOT to share my elation with the only people who will understand!)
 
Anyway, until then, best wishes and I can't wait!
 
Shaun
 
ps I don't think I've even got brakes anymore...
 
 
 
 

[kenbass4]

Shaun,
 
As you can tell by the sparse nature of my posts, once you get it home, there is little that can draw you away from playing it. We will understand if it's a week or two before we hear from you, but be sure to check in periodically so we know you remembered to breathe. :-)
(I'm not kidding, Shaun, really...)
 
Ken (TEO)
 
P.S. Brakes are for whimps!!!!

[hollis]

By the by, that is a astonishingly beautiful bass.  Another masterpiece...breathtaking...Ken's right about that breathing thing.
 
Ken,
That's what I thought about brakes until I lost them heading north over the Siskiyou mountain pass hauling 80,000 lbs. total gross weight......now......lets just say......I'm perfectly comfortable being whimp-like.

[bigbadbill]

Thanks for the compliments guys! I'm currently waiting for a call from the House of Guitars to confirm that my bass has arrived (I'm pretty sure Graham would still be getting over jetlag today so I guess it may be in the next couple of days...)
 
I think I need a complete chassis overhaul, never mind the brakes. BTW as it's absolutely freezing here at the moment I'm now California dreaming in more ways than one (bass AND weather)! Maybe when my bass arrives I won't notice the cold anymore (note to self, remember to keep breathing...)  
 
All the best guys
 
 
Shaun