Body Shape

[serialnumber12]

So this puppy has two master volumes? & what do the two mini toggles do? & is she chambered?

[ajdover]

Yes, she has two master volumes.  One mini toggle (between the hat knobs on the lower horn) switches between the master volume - I can set one volume at one level, another at a lower level, and switch back and forth between them.  The other mini toggle turns the LEDs on and off.  Not chambered - there are enough backplates on her that chambering was not necessary (one plate for the lower horn, one for the batteries, one for the control cavity, and another for the hum adjustment).

[2400wattman]

I was wondering what the controls on the lower horn did. Thanks for clearing that up and what a killer axe! All the best to you Alan.

[bigredbass]

What an axe.  I like the change to the body angles you spec'd.  The really, sneaky custom bit that caught mey eye?  The continuous wood truss rod cover, you dog!
 
It's really a very quiet satisfaction to have one built just like you wanted, and have it be JUST what you had in mind.  While I was waiting, it hit me:  I KNEW they'd get what I asked for, but what if I was wrong?!?!?!?  Didn't happen, though.  Whew . . . . .
 
Tickled for ya, AJD !
 
J o e y

[David Houck]

Amazing bass!!!

[ajdover]

Guys,
 
     Thanks for all the congrats and props.  It means a lot.
 
Alan
 
P.S.  I can't wait to get a pic of moder Dave playing it at the next NC get together!

[toma_hawk01]

Hey Alan, your 2 master volume control with the toggle switch gave me a wonderful idea.
 
With my two Mesa Boogie amps, I can configure and preset up to 6 different separate and independent channels (volume/tone/EQ)-- and with my foot switch, I can switch to any of the 6 channels on the fly.
 
Since the real estate of my Toma_Hawk is scarce, I had to be a little more creative with my foot.

[ajdover]

Hal,
 
    It really wasn't my idea - it was the Ox's, but I can truly see the merit in what you're saying.  You'd have the ability to set separate channels for volume/tone/eq, and then choose what you want based on the song/situation.   Makes sense if that's what works for you.  I'd be interested to see how you do with it.
 
Al

[olieoliver]

Very cool Alan, congrats! Been a long and winding road... (hmm there's a song in there somewhere)...but she's a finally home!.
 
Great Bass Brother!.
 
OO
PS. How's the culinary skillz coming along?

[2400wattman]

yeh Al, how are those culinary skills? We'll need you to cook for the next gathering! hehe haha

[ajdover]

Culinary skills - coming along nicely from what I know.  I'm exceeding standards in nearly 90% of all my classes!
 
Al

[deanjohnson]

Congrats on new Alembic!  I am the lucky man who bought Alan's previous Spyder Limited (No. 7 of 50).  Good 'ol 7 is cruising along just fine in the Midlands of South Carolina.
 
I hope (someday) to personally see you again, meet your new Alambic.  I will be bringing my camera along!

[ajdover]

Mica,
 
   Make it 1.75 inches (1 3/4) and we're there.  That's what I have on my SC Sig Std and I like that a lot.
 
Thanks,
 
Alan

[mica]

I noted the pickup placement on the work order. 1.75 away from the fingerboard for the neck pickup, and we evened out the spacing between the rest.  
 
Next photos will show the pickups and bridgeblock routing, and the main electronics cavity (no holes). The cavity on the horn will be hand routed after the CNC routing is completed.  
 
Then we'll review the control placement, get those holes drilled and get this puppy back into carving.

[ajdover]

Mica,
 
    Thanks, can't wait to see it.  
 
    If I recall, I think we discussed an amber tint a la Oliver's Dragon Wing on the bass when I was out there in August.  Just wanted to make sure that's in the works.  If it costs extra, let me know.
 
Thanks,
 
Alan