This build was a commission. It is my design, and was built to the specifications of a client in MA. He picked the top wood… (bookmatched to neck), and an accent color …and that it have a streak free ebony fingerboard. He also specified a desired nut width \/string spacing, neck thickness, hardware finish, fret type & scale. <\/p>\n
Also that it have a tonal pallet capable of crisp, bright highs & mids…& punchy low end…(ala Mark King).<\/p>\n
Options chosen of LED fret markers, inlays & a high gloss finish, rounded out the package.<\/p>\n
All features I am happy to tailor to the client’s wishes.<\/p>\n
I build in a style of construction similar to Alembic. Premium exotic hardwoods, multi laminate, neck-thru & layered body… (hippie sandwich). But at a much more moderate price point.<\/p>\n
Specs:
\n5 string, 35″ scale, neck-thru.
\n9pc. Neck, in purpleheart, curly maple, wenge, rock maple.
\n7 layer body wings. Core of quilted maple, purpleheart & wenge accents, cocobolo top & back. High gloss polished finish.
\nFingerboard in ebony, w\/ brass ringed abalone oval inlays. Brass nut. Nickel silver med. frets.
\nBrass ringed side markers illuminated by internal purple LED lights.
\nHipshot D style bridge,
\nMy handmilled solid brass top load tailpiece.
\nHipshot ultralight<\/a> tuning machines.
\nPickups: EMG<\/a> active P & J coil config. (In soapbar covers)
\nEMG BQS system (EQ & blend circuit).
\nDunlop straplocks<\/a>,
\nDunlop Superbright light ga. strings<\/p>\nHere is a review of this bass by its owner:<\/p>\n
“Kevin is amazing, he built exactly what I was looking for down to a perfect neck profile and he nailed the sound that I was looking for. Toneally this bass has the perfect combination warmth and attack. What really sets it apart is the fact that the low B string fills the room with a deep piano-like tone. Most basses sound muddy with an inarticulate rumble with deeper notes. The wood is beautiful beyond compare to any instrument I’ve held in my hands. I have had 5 Alembics and none of them come close to this. Beautiful grain in combination of lamination give this instrument the look and sound that I wanted. Already planning a second order, I advise anybody to jump on this.”
\n– Marc Rubin<\/p>\nMy motivating force is the personal rewards from exceeding customers expectations. I take great pride & pleasure in providing Artists with instruments of precision and beauty. Tools that help to inspire..,rather than being just adequate.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
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Well done!<\/p>\n
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