Rick's Quilted Coco Bolo Custom Bass

[mario_farufyno]

Love those sandwiches!  
Hmmm, tasty!

[georgie_boy]

Geez a howk o' rat!!!
Scottish for......
I'd like a piece of that please!
 
George

[basstard]

Purrrrrfection.

[rickk]

Hi Mica.......Any new pics??
 
PS...it's NOV 1!!!!

[toma_hawk01]

N' all man, it's Nov 13th.

[toma_hawk01]

Rick, you have a nice bass. Although I had not made myself present from this perspective, I am seriously looking at your bass with a slight bit if healthy envy.  
 
Your bass is BADD!
 
In fact, I believe it is the Baddest CocoBolo/Sexy Alembic ever made yet.  
 
When Mica updates your FTC, I can't wait to see the magic of your bass. Just seeing updates when there's no updates on my custom, is fulfilling because at least, I could see something that takes my breath away.  
 
Sorry but, I can't hold back on not saying something about this wonderfully BRUTE STRONG - TAKING NO PRISONERS; GORGEOUS BASS!  
 
While some basses capture a wave, your bass is an under current of Power Station Power!  
 
Just surviving alone to see these guitars build, is something to look forward to... Its better than any show or movie. Just a few clicks from the camera, becomes an echo to the world in seconds.
 
My phone rings with every new picture!
 
 
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on November 13, 2009)

[rickk]

Thanks I am really excited about it as well. it is great to hear what others think about it since it is always a real challenge to pick out EVERYTHING and not really know how it is going to look or sound until it is finished. But so far it has exceeded my expectations and I can't wait to get it.  
 
This is my first Alembic, but I have wanted one forever. I tried to make it really special by adding the body accent layers of southern black walnut that I sent to Mica. It was from a table that my dad hand made before I was born. I have been saving the wood for a loooong time to use for something really special. I think it totally came out great with the coca bola and the vermillion and maple pinstripes.

[elwoodblue]

Cool, nice touch Rick,
...can't wait to see more pics!

[hammer]

That's one beautiful sandwich there and that's without the amazing story behind the wood which just stunning.  I'm constantly amazed at what you guys think about in designing your instruments. Looking forward to seeing more pics.

[toma_hawk01]

This bass has my vote as the Baddest Cocobolo (4 string) bass I ever seen to date.
 
I seriously want to see more pictures... Oh my goodness gracious.  
 
What a lolly-pop!
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on November 19, 2009)

[David Houck]

Incorporating your dad's wood is a wonderful idea!

[the_jester]

I would love to see new pictures of this BADDEST COCOBOLO BASS I EVER SEEN!
 
Please, Mica please don't hurt us with that bass!!!
Damn it hurts, so good!
 
I see FEATURED CUSTOM EVERYWHERE I LOOK!  
MY FTC BUILD IS TRULY IN COMPANY WITH SOME HEAVY HITTERS!  
 
Oh, my lord!!!!
 
 
Rickk, watch your back!
 
Did I croon a song on this thread yet???
I feel one coming on...
 
Peace and MUCH LOVE!!!!
 
Hal-
 
(Message edited by the_jester on February 01, 2010)

[the_jester]

One an-ah two...
 
...Just arrived on the seven ten.
Thought I see thee old gang again.
But you know , how they come and go.
I'm just a stranger in town.
Everywhere, Everyone I see.
Seems to wonder who I can be.
But I swear no one seems to care.
About a stranger in town.
 
....
 
Guess I'll leave on the twelve - o - three.
Cant believe that there's no hope for me.
But if I come again,  
it will be with my Alembic friend,  
even though I will I always be...  
 
 
a stranger in this town.
 
 
What a lovely bass!
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
 
 
(Message edited by the_jester on February 01, 2010)

[the_jester]