Author Topic: Black & White Ebony (SOLD) (Read 2133 times)

mica · « **on:** February 17, 2009, 06:10:32 PM »

Strange!

We're going to start a Rogue bass for our showroom out of this unusual wood.

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** February 17, 2009, 07:05:35 PM »

Very fluid!

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2009, 09:14:18 AM »

Almost surreal

haddimudd · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2009, 12:01:40 PM »

This is a large plank. How many instruments can possibly be made out of it?

Is the tone of white ebony the same as dark ebony? i.e. has it the same density?

mica · « **Reply #4 on:** February 24, 2009, 09:56:01 AM »

This plank will yield about 4 top laminates.

It didn't seem as amazingly heavy as the Ebony behind it in the picture, but it is still heavy. I'll have to check the specific gravity to be sure though.

I'll let you know what I learn about the sound in about 3-4 months.

Bradley Young · « **Reply #5 on:** February 25, 2009, 11:13:41 AM »

What are our chances of getting an acetone wipe?

Repeat to self: you only *want* a new Alembic, you do not *need* one.

You only *want* a new Alembic, you do not *need* one.

You only *want* a new Alembic, you do not *need* one.

Okay, it's not working, any suggestions?

David Houck · « **Reply #6 on:** February 25, 2009, 11:55:58 AM »

Bradley; if you don't have a White Ebony Alembic, how do you know you don't need one?

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #7 on:** February 25, 2009, 02:52:09 PM »

That might make a pretty nifty fretboard - though the same look-dirty-quick problem as with maple would probably apply.

Peter

Bradley Young · « **Reply #8 on:** February 25, 2009, 09:56:09 PM »

Dave,

You realize that's the equivalent of saying, come to the dark side, we have cookies?

Isn't there some buddhist mantra I can use or something?

Ommm...my I want an fretless 5 string elan with this top.

mica · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2009, 07:49:38 PM »

First one with sealer coats:

This is the least interesting piece, and it's interesting!
I think you're safe on this one, Bradley, it's not a fretless, and I don't think the board is quite wide enough for an Elan.

David Houck · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2009, 08:18:40 PM »

Very unique!

jacko · « **Reply #11 on:** April 24, 2009, 04:47:49 AM »

altgrendel · « **Reply #12 on:** April 24, 2009, 06:46:28 AM »

That's actually a good question, Peter.

Mica:

Is this something you'd use for a fretboard?

just curious.

mica · « **Reply #13 on:** August 13, 2009, 06:28:33 PM »

I suppose there's nothing stopping it from being used as a fretboard, at least for a fretted bass. Would probably get a little grungy in the light areas.

We hung this in the showroom today:

David Houck · « **Reply #14 on:** August 13, 2009, 07:22:22 PM »

Nice bass!!