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Can I ask what aspect of them gives an Alembic on steroids vibe? I'm just asking as I really don't see that at all with these instruments.They seem like alembic on steroids.... although I would have used something other than a bent plate bridge on that first one.
What if you squint? Dark wood body, ebony/dark fretboard, brassy hardware, proprietary pickup covers in brass, weird shapes all over, etc. What more do you need to get a vibe?Can I ask what aspect of them gives an Alembic on steroids vibe? I'm just asking as I really don't see that at all with these instruments.
I guess I just don't see it.What if you squint? Dark wood body, ebony/dark fretboard, brassy hardware, proprietary pickup covers in brass, weird shapes all over, etc. What more do you need to get a vibe?![]()

I’ve never heard of a 6 way toggle switch. Rotary switch yeah. But toggle? Wild.
I see what you did thereThat body looks quite thin. I guess their slogan is "Less is Moar".![]()
The wood choices and brass hardware. Mostly though, the quirky electronics. Cool stuff none the less, I would rock that hollow body for sureCan I ask what aspect of them gives an Alembic on steroids vibe? I'm just asking as I really don't see that at all with these instruments.