Author Topic: Enter The Dragon! (Read 2002 times)

jazzyvee · « **on:** May 22, 2009, 07:47:46 AM »

Enter the Dragon Magic.
I saw the thread on the forum about Dragon Magic being up for sale and since I was so taken with this guitar since it graced the Featured Custom in 2002 I had to check it out.

It seems amazing that it was only very recently I got down to considering having a custom guitar or bass for my 50th birthday next year using the dragon magic as the starting point for my dream.
So when the guitar came up for sale I became tormented about whether or not I should go for this one since it is very close to what I want or wait till next year and have one made from scratch.

Then looking at the pricing of a new custom based on a series instrument it was clear that the cost would be a limiting factor in the whole idea. Having a new non series instrument would still be a costly exercise especially as I would definitely want coco bolo at least on the top. So it really was a case of Enter the Dragon Magic as it is so close to what I want in an Alembic that I guessed it would be fine.

So I rang up Jim at GuitarRez and he told me all about her, I then spoke to Susan at Alembic who was quite enthusiastic about the guitar and wished me all the best with it. I slept on it.... well hardly slept a wink that night. Then woke up in the morning and emailed the store to confirm my wish to buy it.
He then told me that I was almost beaten to the post as another buyer called just after he'd emailed me back to say it was mine.

I got the money over to him this Tuesday and it was posted the same day and amazingly the guitar arrived this morning at 9:35am. The guitar is nothing short of beautiful, the photo's don't even begin to show the quality of it.

I'm happy with the look feel and weight of it. I have not plugged it in yet but when I picked it up and caressed the neck I echoed what Clarkee said on delivery of his Dragons Breath...'this is my neck'

Anyway here are some fast pics but once I get a bit of time at the weekend I will add some more.

In case you want to check out the details of her. Here she is, as described by Alembic.
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_dragonmagic.html

Yes I know my lawn needs cutting but my excuse is that it's been raining too much lately.....

Anyway I will let you know what she sounds like. I have to find the thread about how to change the psu to 240v instead of 110.
Catch you later
Jazzyvee

adriaan · « **Reply #1 on:** May 22, 2009, 07:57:56 AM »

Happy 49th then! What a distinctive beauty.

olieoliver · « **Reply #2 on:** May 22, 2009, 07:58:01 AM »

Congrats JV. That is a beautiful instrument. I hope to one day add a Series guitar to my collection too.

Bravo Brother, Bravo,
OO

jacko · « **Reply #3 on:** May 22, 2009, 07:59:12 AM »

Glad she turned up ok Jazzy. I hope you weren't stung too much with the taxes. It's been hard for me keeping my mouth shut about this one, - it's very exciting having an instrument of this standard in the country. Make sure you get some northern gigs so I can see her in person;-)

Graeme

lbpesq · « **Reply #4 on:** May 22, 2009, 08:13:46 AM »

Jazzyvee:

Congrats! As I described in the thread about the Dragon being on sale, I also feel a connection to this instrument. It's good to know it now resides with someone who can truly appreciate it. So Happy Birthday to you indeed! Now go make some beautiful music together.

Bill, tgo

jazzyvee · « **Reply #5 on:** May 22, 2009, 08:25:03 AM »

Jacko, my friend.... are you sitting comfortably, then I'll begin...
Duty & Vat came to ?950.00
I did appeal to the Customs and Excise man on the basis that I objected to my taxes being used to fund MP's Duck pond houses, decorating stables, cleaning swimming pools etc. Although he could understand my situation. He still insisted taxes must be paid. If I was faster thinking. I could have had a weekend in Texas collected it, bought a flight case for it and taken it home myself for less than that.
Anyway for anyone else thinking importing an alembic. He did tell me that, tax paid is based on the valuation declared on the customs forms by the sender. Whether it is new or second hand has no bearing. Even people having antiques will be charged duty.

I dread to think how much the charge would have been if the replacement value was stated on the customs form.

Jazzyvee

(Message edited by jazzyvee on May 22, 2009)

senmen · « **Reply #6 on:** May 22, 2009, 08:25:30 AM »

Jazzy,
congrats to this stunning beauty!!
This is really awesome.

Oliver (Spyderman)

hendixclarke · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2009, 11:27:16 AM »

Daaaaaaaaaaaaam!

She's beautiful. What a Birthday Jazz!

That Dragon on the Series I, Icing on the cake.
This guitar will always live in my heart. Thanks for showing it... H-Bday Jazzy!

chrisalembic · « **Reply #8 on:** May 22, 2009, 12:03:03 PM »

This is such a great looking guitar!! The shape, the wood etc. . again such a complete instrument. I wish you many joyful moments with it.

bracheen · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2009, 12:06:34 PM »

OMG! That is a gorgeous guitar! Happy Birthday! It's a good year for birthday Alembics
(I use the same excuse for not mowing)

Sam

FC Bass · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2009, 02:15:01 PM »

Extremely nice, congrats!

Such a beauty and it seems like it's made to fit your hands, it can't get any better. :-)

artswork99 · « **Reply #11 on:** May 22, 2009, 05:21:11 PM »

Absolutely beautiful! Congratulations Jazzyvee!
Play it Healthy!
Art

57basstra · « **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2009, 06:41:15 PM »

congratulations and happy playin'!

keurosix · « **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2009, 07:47:03 PM »

Wow Jazzy,
What a stunning beauty!
Play it in good health!

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #14 on:** May 23, 2009, 03:44:42 AM »

Congratulations!

Author Topic: Enter The Dragon! (Read 2002 times)

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