I would like to weigh in on time from order, to the customer while I have my morning coffee...
I live in California USA, and perhaps out the gate, people might be ready to throw eggs at me by the time I am done, but I will share anyway...
But let me just say, patients is indeed a luxury for me, and I wouldn't have it any way when it comes to a luxurious fine built instrument as an Alembic. I can understand we live in a the Atomic and Digital Age, where we are told fast is good or when we have to wait in long line to register our car(s), or even shopping for groceries and there's carts in front of you with a million things to get processed, before the checker can serve you -- We all been there... So, I am not talking about patients from this perspective, because shopping for food, and other societal are common, and almost a daily occurrence. There should be a better way, and perhaps, a combination of technology, and lifestyle changes can help. From a lifestyle perspective, maybe buying groceries at off peek hours might be best, just as a simple basic example, if waiting is not your thing.
Ok, just a moment while I put on my rain gear and face masks...
There are Alembic basses that could be purchased at an Alembic dealer(s) today. So, if you are short on the time, it takes to build a guitar, then, buying an alembic from the racks of vendors are available.
I personally was surprised of the array of colors and woods that are available, and in some cases, some of them may had taken from months, to years to build, and they are brand spanking new and ripe for the pickings.
So, if speed is your thing... look at what Alembic dealer(s) have available.
Ok, now I am zipping my wet suit firmly...
Anybody who orders a custom Alembic... (as with anything custom...) The more things you add in the basket; the longer it will take to process.
As someone who is also waiting for a custom bass, I looked for my Alembic at dealers first, and because my requirements were different in terms of body design, I feel blessed for having Susan and Mica there for me with an open minds, ears and hearts.
Also, who wants a rushy built Alembic? (I don't think they do that anyway...)
If Alembic staff wants to spend more time looking at perfecting my bass, all the better. This is what I mean by a luxury... My bass is getting papered with precision and excellent.
The longer the bass stays in school (at Alembic), the righteous sounds it will make...
Hal-
