| Author | Message | ||
| tncaveman
New Username: tncaveman Post Number: 10 Registered: 2-2011 |
I was curious about how many instruments have been made by Alembic? It would be cool to see a tally - especially the number of each model. I have a Rogue and have never personally seen another one. I have only seen a few other Alembic models over the years, other than in photos. I have never seen an Alembic guitar in person. Stephen | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1239 Registered: 5-2006 |
They are heading for 14200, I think it's almost impossible to tell per model... Check out this list: Click here | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2364 Registered: 6-2002 |
14,000 is a very small number when you consider the number made by the big boys over the same number of years. I've only ever seen my Alembic Guitars in person. They still seem to be rare in public. In saying that, I've only seen an alembic bass live in the hands of Stanley Clarke. Hopefully some of the UK owners will post some gigs nearer to where I live so I can get a chance to hear. Jazzyvee | ||
| rustyg61
Junior Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 48 Registered: 2-2011 |
I asked Mica that same question when I spoke to her on the phone right after I got my Alembic. My serial # is 14148, but she said there were maybe 600 - 800 additional Alembics that had duplicate serial numbers, so the total count could be around 15,000. Still a very elite owner's group when you consider that lots of people own more than one Alembic, so the total number of owners is much smaller than the total number of Alembics. | ||
| rustyg61
Junior Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 49 Registered: 2-2011 |
I just checked out your list FC, VERY impressive! Where did you get all the data? | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 870 Registered: 12-2004 |
#12  | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 871 Registered: 12-2004 |
#33  | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 872 Registered: 12-2004 |
the Gang!  | ||
| tncaveman
Junior Username: tncaveman Post Number: 11 Registered: 2-2011 |
39 years and 14,200 -------> average of 364 per year - that's one a day! But I would assume that the efficiency and number per year somewhat increased over the years. And, Barnes (ser#12) that is one heck of a photo - are they all yours or from a gathering? | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2878 Registered: 10-2002 |
Jazzyvee.."Hopefully some of the UK owners will post some gigs nearer to where I live so I can get a chance to hear" You'll need to move to Scotland ;-) graeme | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 873 Registered: 12-2004 |
they all belong to various members from the chicago gathering two yrs ago | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1551 Registered: 6-2002 |
tncaveman, The group instrument shot is from the Chicago Alembic gathering in May 2009. It was a fabulous day at Bag End. Mike | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1529 Registered: 11-2004 |
I love nostalgie and looking at the catalogues is really interesting. Mine is proudly in the list | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1240 Registered: 5-2006 |
@ Rusty: Got most of the info (about 99%) right here from the club, so thanx Ya'll! It gives a pretty good idea of production per year (see summary @ the bottom), huge peak in the 90s (Newsted influence?) Extremely fun project, though in desperate need of an update... Pretty close family, with +/-15000 Alembics and some of us that are actually insane enough to own more than one. :-) | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 874 Registered: 12-2004 |
Here's a summary/log of quite a few so far. http://painandgrief.com/aaa/fcbasssite/alembic/10.htm | ||
| rustyg61
Junior Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 50 Registered: 2-2011 |
Awesome pictures Barnes! FC, thanks for taking the time to compile the list! I wouldn't say you are insane for owning more than one Alembic, I would say you are blessed! | ||
| jon_jackson
Member Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 69 Registered: 12-2008 |
Flip, do you still want new information / pictures for the data base? -Jon | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 910 Registered: 10-2006 |
Hey, Keavin, looking back through Flip's list, I think you've confused Michael's basses. That's 72-16, not 73-33. Here's 33:  Peter | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1241 Registered: 5-2006 |
Info and pictures are more than welcome, bring 'em on! (see profile for email address) and Rusty: Blessed indeed! :-) (Message edited by fc_spoiler on March 23, 2011) | ||
| malthumb
Senior Member Username: malthumb Post Number: 485 Registered: 5-2002 |
FC, You could add 74 80 to the list. That was Stanley Clarke's Brown Bass, now owned by Victor Wooten. | ||
| mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 617 Registered: 9-2008 |
Incredible job, Flip. We all thank you! | ||
| peanutsfan1995
New Username: peanutsfan1995 Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2011 |
FC, Jason Newsted owns an Alembic Europa, Elan, and Spoiler, all in 5 string. | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1242 Registered: 5-2006 |
I've updated the list with the latest info I got, thanx! Hey Michael, welcome here :-) Check out the dedicated to Jason/Alembic page on my site: Click here There are more ;-) So far I have: 4 string Spoiler Exploiter 4 string JJ Persuader * 4 string Spoiler Series II with "Distillate bottom" 5 String JPJ Elan - later converted to Series II 5 string Europa Series II 6 string Europa Series II 10 string Europa Series II And I think Mica said he bought an Anniversary bass at the mothership. I've also heard that he gave away or sold the Elan (not confirmed, have not seen pics and/or serial #) I’d love to have the serial numbers of those. * I think the Persuader was also converted to Series II and refinished in Black. (see Jason/Alembic page) Cliff Burton used a Spoiler in '85 (maybe from late '84) until it was stolen after practice (he left it standing against his car) Be sure to check out my tribute to Jason's JPJ Elan: here And my Jasonized Spoiler: Here  | ||
| rustyg61
Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 64 Registered: 2-2011 |
Hey Flip, I noticed you have an engraved truss rod cover on your Elan 5, I have emailed Mica about getting one for my SC Signature Deluxe, but so far have not gotten a reply. Do you know how much they charge for the engraved cover? | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2883 Registered: 10-2002 |
Rusty. 6 years ago I got a quote of $85 for a replacement brass trussrod cover - no engravings. I'd have thought it would be cheaper to take your existing cover to a local jeweller to get them to engrave anything you want on it. Graeme | ||
| rustyg61
Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 69 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thanks Graeme! I had thought about that too, but didn't know how that would work out with the clearcoat finish on the plate. | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1243 Registered: 5-2006 |
I think it was about $75 in 2009, certainly worth it. (looks amazing) And you're right about the cover, it has a thin layer of clear coating that would have to be removed if you want it done by a local. Blurry pic:  | ||
| rustyg61
Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 70 Registered: 2-2011 |
Thanks Flip! Money well spent, it looks awesome! The script font on the serial number is a nice touch! |
