Author Topic: Peter's Custom 5-string (Read 1569 times)

edwin · « **Reply #15 on:** August 30, 2005, 06:26:31 PM »

What am I missing? I can't view the mock ups at all and it seems like there is no file linked to the words.

This looks like it's gonna be a great one!

Edwin
Who always wanted a 5 string version of his '67 Starfire.....

mica · « **Reply #16 on:** August 30, 2005, 07:56:40 PM »

Cool Pete. I'll let James know first thing in the morning.

I don't know, Edwin. At first I realized I saved the file in CMYK mode, which doesn't like to open in browsers. This is only the second file I made in Illustrator, so I'll work out the kinks eventually. For now, I think you can right click and select open image at least that worked for me (though I have no trouble seeing the picture inline on my Sun workstation in an Opera browser).

bob · « **Reply #17 on:** August 30, 2005, 09:57:13 PM »

(I see both images fine in Safari, no extra steps)

mica · « **Reply #18 on:** October 04, 2005, 05:23:25 PM »

James did a great job on the lighting bolt inlay:

The seams are very subtle and the pieces of shell he selected match very well. Body looking good too:

This is literally moments before it was to be rubbed out.

mica · « **Reply #19 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:15:31 PM »

As I told you on the phone, in my brain I thought I'd already posted a picture of your bass loaded (when I needed to do was look at the thread to see I was mistaken) . Anyway, as promised, here's a couple of pics I took on my way out the door tonight:

The preamp backplate was not up to our standards, and we made another one for the plater to redo.

palembic · « **Reply #20 on:** November 16, 2005, 11:36:27 PM »

Astonishing good looking.
In a way humble and rich at the same time.
Also new and old style are together.
Really tasteful!

Paul TBO

kilowatt · « **Reply #21 on:** November 17, 2005, 03:18:28 AM »

Mica,
Thanks again for the update. I love it. Now that we are in the home stretch, I feel like a little kid wating for Santa to arrive. Please let me know when she is ready for departure so I can clear the house and warn the neighbors of the impending thunder storm. You guys (and gals) are the best!!

Pete

jacko · « **Reply #22 on:** November 17, 2005, 04:33:32 AM »

Another fantastic bass. congratulations Pete. I really like the mahogany neck - it seems to almost glow.

graeme

811952 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 17, 2005, 07:53:01 AM »

Beautiful.

David Houck · « **Reply #24 on:** November 17, 2005, 09:22:00 AM »

Beautiful indeed! Looks like there is a modification to the electronics; bass and treble boost/cut switches??

kilowatt · « **Reply #25 on:** November 17, 2005, 04:46:37 PM »

Thanks all,
I'm really happy with the way that the bass is turning out. As usual, the people at Alembic have outdone themselves. My thanks to all involved.
Dave, the electronics are standard series II. The extra switches are for the LED's. One is a three position switch (all on, side on alone and all off). The other switch is a dimmer for the LED's.

kmh364 · « **Reply #26 on:** November 18, 2005, 05:41:59 AM »

Very nice, Pete! Kudos and Congrats.

Cheers,

Kevin

5stringho · « **Reply #27 on:** January 29, 2008, 06:49:47 AM »

Hmmmmmmmmmmm, this DOES look vaguely familiar!! My little beast has a bit different BTC placement, probably a more interior cut of the same board, but I'd say it's definately the same piece of Cocobolo. Close enough to say it didn't fall far from the same tree!!
She IS a beauty, Pete, well worthy of her place in COTM history!!
Enjoy! Mike, tho =]

georgie_boy · « **Reply #28 on:** February 01, 2008, 12:46:19 PM »

Have to agree 100% with Mike on that one!

G