John's Custom Essence

[john_o]

Thank you Mica for the pics. Looks great so far!!! Looking forward to seeing more.

[the_8_string_king]

Well, I don't know what you've chosen for the top (though I'm guessing maybe Vermillion -since that's what the back of the peghead looks like?) but the neck and the back of your bass look really nice.
 
Your neck combo is great, pretty and proven.  It'll sound as nice as it looks!  Even better!
 
Congrats on your Essence!
 
What electronics packaging are you getting, standard package, or an upgrade?
 
I look forward to seeing more pictures and learning more about your bass, it looks pretty and pretty cool!
 
P.S. I'm curious... is this your 1st Alembic?

[bassman10096]

I love watching the carving shape the wood - especially before it's in its final, smooth contours,  Congrats, John.  Welcome aboard.
Bill (the other one)

[john_o]

Thanks Guys for the intrest. This will be my 3rd Alembic but 1st fretless Alembic. This bass will be mahogany body,mohogany neck with purple heart ebony purple heart neck lams,and a vermillion top.Crown head stock and europa electronics.Plus an oil finish.  
 
I am building this bass after a recent visit to Alembic.

[David Houck]

Sounds like a nice combination of specs!

[john_o]

Thanks Dave (davehouck) for your help directing me to the correct area in the site. I had to call Mica and as you can see she was most helpful. I look forward to seeing more of my new bass and sharing it with everyone.

[artswork99]

John,
 
What an amazing process to watch.  I too think this is such an amazing stage of the process. Such incredible craftmanship at its finest.  Enjoy your newest addition and welcome to the club!
 
Play it healthy!
 
Art

[mica]

First coat of oil:

Pretty pretty!

[David Houck]

That does look nice!

[lbpesq]

Very vintage vibe with the oil finish.  I love it.  And the ebony/PH combo too!  
 
Bill, the guitar one

[lbpesq]

Very vintage vibe with the oil finish.  I love it.  And the ebony/PH combo too!  
 
Bill, the guitar one

[john_o]

Thanks guys for the nice comments. I talked to Mica today and forgot to tell her....these should come with a warning label...MAY BE ADDICTIVE AND YOU'LL WANT TO BUY MORE!!!!
I'M TINGLEY!

[bassman10096]

As much as I love Alembic's flawless poly finishes (both satin and gloss) for the way they showcase their incredible wood selections, an oil finish on a beautiful wood top like yours is so warm and tactile.  I can't wait to see my Brown Bass, once finished (Mica?).
I like the color combo of neck lams -- the mahog, purpleheart and ebony are a great together.  I'll bet you're on the edge of your seat by now.
Bill (the other one)

[David Houck]

Maybe it's just the picture, but that looks like an extra thick top.

[811952]

It almost looks as though there's a laminate of PH under that top, if you look around the lower bout...
 
John