Sean's Custom Rogue

[susan]

Sean,
 
Please view the above photo of the inlay on your peghead. It came out great. Since you changed the specs on  the original order from chrome plated hardware to the polished brass I am of a mind that it was the hand of Providence that caused the finish just over the silver surrounding the Mother of Pearl Cross to turn amber. It actually makes the Mother of Pearl pop out more visually.  It will match the Gold Tuners, brass hardware and 14K gold olive branch far better than the cold silver.  
Now both the cross inlay and the dove are pure white mother of pearl with the golden accents.
Sometimes silver turns this way from the finish.
Personally I think on this instrument it looks better given the changes to the hardware. However, if you wish we can strip the finish off the peghead and see if it will stay silver I'll need to know your decision as soon as possible.
 
BTW- the Dove really came out wonderful

[dnburgess]

FWIW, I think it looks great the way it is.

[waggaboy]

Susan/Mica -- It's stunning -- don't you dare change it :-)  It's hard to believe that this is the real thing -- it looks more perfect than the original mockups!
 
I am very excited to see the dove.  Ever since David said you were working on the eye I have been ready to burst!!!!  
 
Thanks again -- it is really worth the wait, although G.A.S. is alive and well!!!
 
Kind Regards,
Sean.  
 
 

[mica]

Found the dove without the tape:
 

 
My mom and I found a beautiful ruby for the eye. Also, the abalone leaves are much more green than in the picture. Mike shaped the 14K gold branch to taper towards the leaves - something you might not notice right away.  

[waggaboy]

Oooohhhh my - exquisite...  Thanks Mike/Susan/Mica :-)
 
Frets are in -- are you getting close to shipping???
 
Kind Regards,
Sean.

[susan]

Sean,
 
Everything is done and yes we will be shipping today or tomorrow. When you see it all together,the cross, the dove and the coco bolo with the 5 burls, I think you will be pleased.
 
-susan

[bracheen]

My my my, Sean that is one fine instrument. New baby, new custom Alembic, what a summer you're going to have.  Or is it winter in Australia?  I can't remember how that works. Anyway congratulations.
You'll need to post photos of both of the new arrivals.
 
Sam

[bracheen]

Susan, Mica, Tony, Valentino, and all,  
Didn't mean to slight you in congratulating Sean. The work I see come out of your plant on a consistant basis is nothing short of amazing.
I don't know how you manage all of these custom pieces of art and keep the off-the-rack inventory (if there is such a thing) flowing.
 
Sam

[waggaboy]

Susan, thanks for your dedication -- particularly to getting the art work right.  I am sure I will be happy with it.  
 
Guess I had better purchase some jewel polish to go with my lemon oil! LOL!!
 
Can we get a quick photo of front and back before it gets on the plane?  It's going to be in transit for a while as it needs to go via Australian Customs to David in Sydney and then on to me...
 
Peace to you all,
Sean.

[waggaboy]

At last it was hand delivered today by David...  She's even better in 3 dimensions that I expected.  Before the Paul's ask, here are some photos. I have to wait 8 days before my 1st Gig with this beaut...  It is a really red coco.  The burls came out beautifully and the wood and signature electronics combo provide a more "piano" like tone than my old Rogue:  

  The Orion Peghead works for me...  but did they forget the Alembic logo??!!!  

  ... it's on the back so the beautiful burl can come through and it doesn't compete with the inlay.  Another masterful touch...  

  It really is impossible to capture the beauty of this inlay with a cheap camera... It is really 3D - not to mention a ruby eye...  

  Just a hint for those of you planning your own custom, take the satin neck finish -- it makes playing when you sweat a whole lot easier... They did a georgeous job of the transitions.  At the top it perfectly aligned with the peghead laminates.  At the body it follows a beautiful ark as the neck moves out for the body:  Sean.

  Take care all, I'm off to practice with my 1st 35" scale Alembic -- giddyup!!!!

[waggaboy]

And just for reference here is my Son Levi who just beat my Alembic by 3 weeks :-)
 

 
Blessings,
Sean.

[palembic]

Oh Sean ....
that's great!
Lovely baby!
Beatiful color.
The linings on the body are really flattering!!!!
 
Paul the bad one
 
BTW : nice guitar too! Love the headstock for a Rogue

[bracheen]

Sean, I was going to rave to you about the bass and then I saw Levi and it seemed to pale.  
Congratulations.  There's no other feeling like that in the world.
 
Sam

[smokin_dave]

Congatulations on all of the above.What a beautiful baby and what a beautiful bass.I too have the Orion peg head on my Rogue and I will have the same on a custom order one of these days.I also like the placement of the logo.Gives me a little food for thought when I eventually place my order.You must be very proud of your new children and I can see Levi growing into that bass and playing it one of these days.LOL

[jeff]

Sean,
 
I too have had the experience of having a beautiful bass and a beautiful child arrive close to the same time.  In fact, I've done it twice!  My first Series II arrived in 2001 while my wife was pregnant with my son, and the second Series II arrived shortly after the birth of my daughter.  My wife swears that we will have no more children.
 
Sam is right.  Nothing compares to the incredible experience of becoming a parent, but watching the birth of an Alembic is a joy in its own right! Take care of both of your babies.
 
Jeff