Behold, The Hideous Claw!

[dwjazz54]

Jesus, Jean, what a gorgeous bass! Not hideous in the least bit. If it had 8 strings or less, I'd play it anywhere!!!

And all the while I was expecting something fugly.

 

[Kibuddy]

Absolutely incredible...

 

[jake_tim]

im still speechless from about 5 minutes ago. look at all of those laminates,on the neck and body, and the craftsmanship. that thing is awsome.
i belive you have the coolest bass collection ever. i am demanding sound clips and action pics.lol

-Jake

 

[herndonbassist]

WOW, absolutely amazing. I'm a lover of classic designs and usually poo-poo on the radical, but that thing is absolutely stunning. The craftsmanship is wonderful! Congrats!

 

[elros]

Mutha mary'n joseph!

I tried to count the neck wood layers and came to 37.

 

[Vorago]

beautiful craftmanship, although a bit too "flashy" to my likings..

 

[bassmonkeee]

I dig it. I get the distinct impression that your "fan" is a master builder at Alembic--all of the signs are certainly there.

Enjoy!

 

[Ed Goode]

You could put an eye out with that thing

Seriously, very nice Jean .... worth the long wait

 

[oversoul]

Hey Jean your cat is a cutie, but he's looking a bit chubby on that pic, if he's castrated keep an eye on his food, I've seen cats at my girlfriend's clinic that could cover a whole floor while lying down

 

[MrDuncan]

Yup, I sure agree, it is hideous.

 

[Stewmc5222]

Okay, here it is... not quite finished...

needs more laminates, brother!



gorgeous, Jean. like everything in your collection!

Stew

 

[Coutts_is_god]

I'm afraid of that. What does the case look like?

 

[Don W]

Amazing bass Jean, congrats!

 

[Aj*]

The shape is a bit overdone for my taste but it's an amazing piece of work. Nice!

 

[Mudfuzz]

Tis art!

 

[EricF]

My MIM Std J and I suddelnly feel very inadequate.

 

[G-Man]

You don't have to like it to appreciate it.

The craftsmanship is simply breathtaking!

 

[TOOL460002]

fantastic work- and other such accolades.

but- what exactly do you do with the extra 7 strings?

you must have large mutant hands.

 

[dancehallclasher]

posting in legendary thread

 

[echo008]

WOW ... looks Alembically flavored

Congrats!!!!! that is beautiful
- Tom