(x) Body Shape

[mica]

This is the first stage of the neck construction for your bass:
 

[shim]

Wow~ I have waited for a long time to see the process of building my bass. Thanx Mica~

[shim]

And, Mica~ You promised the top wood like RagingBass. So, I want to see the top wood before the process of body construction. Can you show me the top wood??

[jtussing]

Shim, your neck is beautiful. Congratulations on a well chosen construction. May you find the patience necessary to watch as your lovely is built by the artisans of Alembic, and may you have many more days to please yourself by playing it!
 
:-)
 
Jim

[mica]

We do have on the order that you want the top like Raging Bass. Bob looked through the lumber and found two very good choices for your bass.   First, the top:

 There is a faint pencil line where you can see the position for the cut. Where the upper horn is, there is even a slight amount of flame figure. It's a beautiful piece.  And then the back:

 This is getting milled (cut) today.

[mica]

Bob finished cutting the back piece, and it was thick enough to get both the top and back from the same cut. PLUS, the top (left side) turned out very interesting:

  Also the peghead veneers from the same cut:

  We'll put the top wood from my post number 4026 back in inventory. I think these new cuts show some of the characteristics from Raging Bass, but are also beautiful and unique. Hope you feel the same way, we need to get this body glued up tomorrow to stay on schedule.

[shim]

Wow~~~ It's so beautiful~~~
I like your choice for my bass, your post number 4026. But, it can be more good, if the grain of the top wood could be more distinct.
Anyway....
Thanx Mica, and your coworker. Please tell Bob, I am really happy to see my gorgeous top wood.  
 
Thanx, Thanx, Thanx...

[bassjigga]

Shim- I like your top. Remember it will pop more with finish. Lookin good!

[jtussing]

Shim, you're going to love this top!

[mica]

I hope I understand correctly that you want us to use all the wood in post 4028.

[shim]

Yes, I can agree with your selection.  
 
the most important thing, I think, is the position for cut. I believe you and Bob make a good decision for me.  
 
I prefer the grain of picture in post 4026 more, but it is just my taste.
 
Anyway, Is it right to use the first wood in post 4026 for the top??

[mica]

This is your bass in carving on Monday. At that time, there was still a couple hours of work left to do:  

 

 

  Now the carving is finished and the bass is ready to route for the electronics. Check the changes area late tonight for an updated control layout. Routing is scheduled for Friday, which will also be the day the first coat of sealer will be sprayed.

[shim]

Can I see the front of my bass? I want to see the whole grain of my bass. Thanx Mica~~~!!!

[jtussing]

Shim!  Your bass looks wonderful!  I think it's gonna be a beauty!
 
- Jim

[shim]

Thanx Jim~!!! I maybe really love my bass. Thanx a lot.