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[5stringho]

NOWHERE will you find a company as concerned with complete customer satisfaction as the folks at Alembic, especialy Mrs. Thomas! Trust me, they go WAYYYY out of their way to make you happy. That's why they have such a passionate, loyal Customer and fan base, no pun intended.  
And to get a monster Bass like Shim's in less than 3 months, with ALL the changes and stuff???

[the_8_string_king]

I think Shim deserves a little more respect and support.  I don't see that he's been disrespectful.  He started off saying it's a tiny problem.  I don't see him at any point saying anything disrespectful or discourteous to Alembic.  He's just expressed his feelings, and done so in a civilized and respectful manner.
 
Is it nitpicking?  Maybe.  Is this wrong?  Should he not express his feelings?  There seems to be at least as much nitpicking on the part of others putting him down for what he's said.  I've read and re-read everyones recent posts -and I don't see that Shim ever said anything disrespectful or out of line -much less backtracked from any rudeness.
 
I mean no disrespect, gang.  I like all of you guys (and gals).  But I think we should be a little more supportive.  If it nitpicky... well, then, what of it?  Different things matter to different people.  Just because one person isn't bothered by something doesn't mean that another person won't be bothered by it.
 
As far as I can tell, Shim expressed himself and his feelings in a civilized and respectful manner, and should not be condemned for it.  I think it would be worse if he -or others who have followed this- were afraid to express themselves for fear of condemnation.
 
Now being nasty or disrespectful of Mica or Alembic would be a different issue, of course.  But I see no basis for saying Shim has done that.
 
Just my thoughts, gang.
 
Shim, I hope you love your bass.
 
My custom Europa is the most awesome bass I've ever played -though it has a few minor imperfections inherent in man-made items.
 
Best wishes, all.
 
Mark

[jtussing]

King, hear hear.  I agree and do not think Shim was being disrespectful.  As stated, he has every right to his opinion.  I do want him to understand, though, that there is nothing wrong with his bass and that other Alembic lovers would be thrilled to have such a stunningly gorgeous instrument!  Shim, be proud of your bass guitar and may you enjoy it for many years to come!
 
- Jim

[mele_aloha]

Congrads Shim on a Beautiful Bass!
 
Aloha, Paul
 
(Message edited by mele_aloha on March 13, 2007)

[bassjigga]

Beautiful bass. I love the coco bolo!

[mica]

I'm glad to hear you're happy with the bass, Shim. We were really hoping you would like it. Please let me know if you received the box with the parts, tools and strap. Also write to me again is you have any questions about the Q-switch procedure.

[shim]

Hi~ Mica
 
When I came back to my country, I changed my 3-way toggle Q-switch in G-cat. They are so nice, and I could exchange them safely.  
 
Sorry, I'm so late to make you know so late about this story.  
 
So... I should give you back the 2 way Q switches and Ron's equipment. How can I give you that? Can I use the Fedex or UPS? But... I think, It's problem about paying the fee.  
 
And... I have a question. Why my bass has a head machines with the Gotoh logo instead of italic A? I expected that  A  logo like in
 http://www3.alembic.com/img/inst/13650_pegheadbackL.jpg
 
I have enjoyed my dream bass. Thanx your effort.  
 
Thanx.

[the_8_string_king]

Hi Shim!  I'm glad to hear you got your 3-position Q switches put in, and I'm glad to hear you're enjoying your bass!
 
It's a stunning beauty, and it has an impressive electronics package.
 
Are you glad you paid extra to get the 3-position Q switches?  I find the milder in-between setting (the 4 db setting) to be VERY useful.  What do YOU think?
 
Take care, Shim, best wishes.
 
Mark

[mica]

Sometimes we do not have the Gotoh tuners in stock with our decoration of A on the back. When this happens, we use regular Gotoh tuners. This is only decoration, there is no functional difference between the machine heads.  
 
You can use FedEx, UPS, or Express Mail to return the parts and tools. Or, you can give them to the good folks at G-Cat and I will explain to them what to do. If you are giving them to G-Cat, please let me know first so they are not confused.

[shim]

Mica, I sended Ron's tools and 2 way Q toggle to G-cat. They are so kind, and they have a plan to build the museum of Alembic in Korea. It's unbelieverble. I'm so happy to hear that.  
 
But, My bass should be changed the jack mount, because the jack mount in my bass has a problem. when I put the jack in my bass and when I paly it, sometimes sound is stopped.  
 
The chairman of G-cat told me, my original jack mount has some problems. So, if you can accept, they can exchange them for free and they will send you my original jack mount. How about your opinion??
 
And, actually I'm so sad to realize that my head machines don't have the symbol of Alembic decoration, A. Because I am the big fan of alembic, and I love the name of Alembic, and I always had the dream of having my alembic bass.  
 
I told to G-cat about this, and they told me they have the Gotoh tuners in stock with decoration of A, so If you agree, they can change my tuners for me~!!!! and they can send you my original gotoh tuners.
How about your opinion?? Please help me to get the tuner with the decoration of A.  
 
G-cat people are so kind to their customers. If you can, you should give them a prize. I think They deserve it. And, if they can build the Alembic museum, many musicians in Korea can see the history of alembic, and including me, many people can be happy to know about your history.  
 
Thanx a lot Mica. Alembic always makes me happy.  
 
Shim
 
(Message edited by Shim on May 06, 2007)

[shim]

Mica, I should tell about your opinions to G-cat as soon as possible. Because they want to know your opinion.
 
If you read my post, please solve the problems of my bass~~

[mica]

Hi Shim,
 
I've sent a message to G-Cat, and will let you know what arrangements can be made with them. Sometimes a response takes a few days because of translation, but I will let you know as soon as I hear back.

[mica]

You've requested to have my dad sign your backplate with the date of completion and your initials J.W. in permanent marker.  
 
Please confirm if you want the signature on the inside or the outside of the backplate. On the inside, it will be better protected from wear, but you'll have to take it off to see it.

[shim]

Hmm... First, I want to get the sign in outside of the backplate. I don't understand why the sign would be harmful to my bass backplate.

[mica]

The signature won't harm the backplate, but it might wear off from your shirt rubbing it while playing.