Rog's 'Conehead Dragon Buzzard'

[rogertvr]

Wow!!  Thanks for posting the pics Mica, I am especially pleased with the way that the grain in the wood fits with the shape of the body.
 
I'm somewhat stunned to be honest and lost for words!!
 
Thanks for everyone's kind sentiments so far  :-)
 
Rog

[palembic]

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Paul the bad one
 
(these posts are easy ...I can stay speechless LOL)

[mica]

Now the Dragon Wing has enough spray to start in on the inlay. Here's some pictures with finish:  

 

 

  I'll take lots of nice pictures of the inlay process.

[mica]

The first part of the inlay to decide is the placement of the inlaid logo. This logo was prepared for another bass and is used for placement only:  

 Position 1  

 Position 2  

 Position 3  Do you have a preference, Roger, or shall we decide the orientation?

[rogertvr]

I've been off work today (unwell) and won't be in tomorrow either (can't see this clearing up overnight). So I just thought I'd check in here on my way to bed - it's STUNNING, there is no other word for it! Thanks so much for the pics, Mica!!!!!!!!
 
Question for you Mica - on the first picture of the bass you've posted, in the bottom left hand corner of the body there appears to be a red mark - what's that?
 
Position 1 for the logo please!

[senmen]

Hey Rog,
this one will become a classic!
 
Really jelous man!
Take care
Oliver

[palembic]

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[valvil]

Roger,  
 
I'm not sure why that spot in the picture came out so red; there is no spot on the bass itself, i just doublechecked; the third picture is more indicative of what the bass looks like. I think the lighting in the hall Mica took the picture in might have something to do with it.
 
The bass looks amazing in person, however good, pictures simply don't do it justice. Now it's down to the inlays, and then...it can fly home.
 
Valentino

[mica]

I think the spot you're referring to is a reflection of me and my camera.  
 
Will give James the instructions on the logo placement and he'll get that finished in  a day or two.  
 
Hope you're feeling better soon.

[kenbass4]

Roger,
 
I was at the Alembic factory on Friday, and Valentino showed me your bass...needless to say it was breathtaking in person! He heald it up like he wanted me to take it, but I was afraid that would be when fate would strike me and make me drop it :-0

[rogertvr]

Thanks for the info folks! I'm not feeling any better but I thought I'd drop in here and cheer myself up  :-)
 
Ken - you should have taken the opportunity to hold it - you'll probably never get the chance again.
 
Every time I look at those pictures I see something else in the wood grain that just adds to the character - it's phenomenal!
 
As Roger at THG is building knobs for it, when will they be required by?
 
Cheers!
 
Rog

[senmen]

Rog,
I think you are not able to sleep well at night
(wet dreams?  :-)   )
I hope that I will see the Dragon one day in reality during our european Alembic meeting.
 
Take care
Oliver

[rogertvr]

There's a good chance of you seeing it Oliver!

[mica]

We won't need the knobs for at least a month, we're just getting started on the fingerboard inlay.

[rogertvr]

That's great Mica, thanks for letting me know!