Author Topic: Tom's Burl Amboyna Skylark (Read 1119 times)

mica · « **Reply #30 on:** February 08, 2006, 01:20:10 PM »

I'll get a picture of the inlay for you soon. Until then, here's the guitar with the final sanding, ready to be buffed:

lidon2001 · « **Reply #31 on:** February 08, 2006, 09:48:05 PM »

Thanks for the update Mica.

I can actually wait on the inlay pic. It would be nice to see it for the first time when I open the case. Sorry guys...

Tom

jlpicard · « **Reply #32 on:** February 10, 2006, 12:34:02 PM »

AAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! Is that my bass hiding behind that gorgeous Amboyna? It's great to know that such a fine instrument is keeping my baby company!

Bradley Young · « **Reply #33 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:15:50 PM »

Congratulations on your sighting, Michael. I'm starting to wonder if mine is like Mr. Snufalufagus and disappears every time I go looking.

Just to stay somewhat on topic-- you've got to be super excited, Tom. That top has got to be one of the most beautiful I've ever seen.

Brad

lidon2001 · « **Reply #34 on:** February 10, 2006, 02:54:13 PM »

Thank's Mike. I hope some of your Series' magic rubs off on mine. What a GREAT instrument yours is! Love the neck choice.

And thank you Brad, for two things. First, your comments here, and second, for picking out such a nice piece of CocoBolo for your custom. It appears the first top you picked out ended up on my bass and I LOVE it! I appreciate the time you spent there to find it. It went to very good use.

Tom

Bradley Young · « **Reply #35 on:** February 10, 2006, 07:23:22 PM »

Tom,

I'm glad it went to good use! It was a nice piece, but I just fell in love with the one I finally settled on.

That amboyna is really something, though. It is quite stunning, in a very literal sense (I know that word gets over-used).

deadsetmonkey · « **Reply #36 on:** February 13, 2006, 02:05:31 PM »

I hate to even ask... but I must. Dollar signs tend to spoil the mood, so perhaps a pvt reply would keep the mood alive (daus.mahnke@gmail.com).
But, anyway, I am wondering about how much this guitar will cost? Thanks, DeadSetMonkey

David Houck · « **Reply #37 on:** February 13, 2006, 05:06:18 PM »

Hi Daus; welcome to the board. The list price for a Skylark can be found on the Alembic site. This guitar obviously has some custom features that would add to the cost. Prices also vary significantly depending on the monthly special in effect at the time of your order. Final cost can also vary depending on the dealer with whom you place your order.

lidon2001 · « **Reply #38 on:** February 14, 2006, 07:30:33 PM »

Hi Daus, and welcome.

I prefer not to answer that question, but thank you for your interest.

I'm sure Alembic can find more of this amazing wood, and with the February special you can probably get one at reasonable cost if you act before the end of the month. I made sure the monthly special was to my advantage when I ordered this guitar.

Tom

(Message edited by lidon2001 on February 14, 2006)

jlpicard · « **Reply #39 on:** February 17, 2006, 06:06:42 PM »

If you want to check out more of this and other outrageous exotic woods, a good place to look is www.gilmerwood.com I 've seen some great Amboyna there and a whole buch more! Mike

lbpesq · « **Reply #40 on:** February 17, 2006, 08:18:19 PM »

Tom:

I saw your guitar today with the inlay. Yummmmm. I think you're going to like it.

Bill, tgo

lidon2001 · « **Reply #41 on:** February 21, 2006, 08:07:09 AM »

Hi Bill,

Thanks for keeping an eye on her. I was wondering, is the color really as bold as the first couple pictures show? I don't know if my monitors are tricking me.

And if I ever need to sell her, the line starts behind Bill! lol

Tom

evt · « **Reply #42 on:** May 14, 2006, 08:50:55 PM »

Just saw your guitar as the featured custom... it's a beautiful guitar. Congratulations on getting it!

) I have a zebrawood skylark and I wish I had the money to get another one, or two, or.......

)

Ivette

lidon2001 · « **Reply #43 on:** May 16, 2006, 09:13:01 AM »

Hi Ivette,

Thank you for your kind words. I'll be paying these off for a few more months if you know what I mean. But I do love the guitar. Pretty wood and LED's aside, to have an Alembic made with your choice of neck profile and frets is the ultimate. I'm back to D'Addario's and it sounds great.

T