Pat's 7-string Guitar

[7string_thing]

SWEET MICA THANKS SO MUCH! it looks fantastic, i think you guys did a great job with the omega cut! im so psyched!, How long until its finished do you think?

[David Houck]

Cool!!!

[kmh364]

Sweet! Is this a JAL Darling model or is it a resized Bal-K (i.e., downsized from the bass version, but larger than Dr Jon's baby)? Inquiring minds wanna know!

[7string_thing]

Its a Darling model, but it looks a tad different, due to the extra width of the neck. its pretty much a balance k shaped guitar, but instead of the heart omega, i opted for the regular omega. im just not a huge fan of the stingers or heart shaped omegas. so yes and no, it is larger thank doctor johns, but in essence a downsized bal-k. the only question left is what amp to buy for this monster. check out this thread for the amp discussion page i started--->
 http://club.alembic.com/Images/402/23585.html?1137211638

[7string_thing]

SUSAN or MICA...  
 
     Ive decided to go for the Grover mini locking rotomatics with the gold plating instead of the sperzels due to the ratio of turns 18:1 versus 12:1, i hope its not too late to make a change and i hate to be a pain about making changes. I really appreciate it, thanks alot!
                       Pat

[valvil]

I'll find out on Monday , Pat. Your guitar was in set-up, but I don't think James has drilled the tuner holes yet. He was still working on Rick's Dragon Wing when he left on Friday.
 
A friendly note to all the folks who have instruments being built:
If you want to make a change to your order it is best to e-mail me directly at valentino@alembic.com, particularly if you are afraid that it might be too late. My e-mail box has to have priority over the club, so I'll catch it sooner if the request is sent there. I've had to tell people a bunch of times that the change they wanted could not happen because they communicated it just a a hour or so too late.  
 
Valentino

[7string_thing]

thanks alot valentino, i appreciate it, thanks for letting me know!

[valvil]

Well, If I had just bothered to look at the pictures above I'd have seen that the holes are already drilled. James says he can probably fit the Mini locking Grovers, but he won't know for sure until he tries.
 
Valentino
 
(Message edited by valvil on January 30, 2006)

[7string_thing]

oh ok, well if they dont it will still be alright, they have the same diameter for the pegs, 10mm, but im not sure about the placement for the little hole for the pin that keeps it from moving.

[kmh364]

Ahhhhhh....I must have subliminally placed the Grover suggestion into the depths of your mind, Pat, LOL!

[7string_thing]

Yeah you did, i think im gunna like the sealed tuner, shiney gold, 18:1 better than the matte open geared 12:1 sperzels. I also think it would look super nice later on when i get cocobolo tuner buttons, and my custom inlays done later on in life from Alembic!

[kmh364]

Good idea...I'm betting some nice hardwood tuner buttons from Rog over at THG Knobs would look awesome on this thing...ditto for your control knobs. Ck his site galleries out...there's plenty of Alembic Club brethren's axes (amongst many others) in there to ogle over, including my Custom Orion IV.
 
http://thgknobs.com/

[7string_thing]

Yeah im gunna get the thg knobs, ill probably get macassar ebony knobs, or cocobolo, with a marker on it

[kmh364]

Pat:
 
THG's stuff is pricey, but the quality is there and Roger gives good customer service. He's done knobs for my Orion as well as my Heritage Golden Eagle and some really sharp cocobolo knobs inlayed with MOP for my Custom Straub Cantus guitar head. I'm currently in the process of getting Roger to make some custom knobs for my new Series I 4-str.
 
FWIW, if you get your stuff made before Alembic ships your guitar, Rog can ship direct to Alembic and Alembic will put the stuff on for you. This ensures perfect fit/finish and Alembic will note the option on your build (blue) sheet (aka wood card) for all posterity...great for insurance claims, should it ever be necessary.
 
Cheers,
 
Kevin

[7string_thing]

This guitar will be my main axe at Berklee College of Music next year, Ive been accepted today! Probably the best day of my life!