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| exclusibass
New Username: exclusibass Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2011 |
I'm new to the Alembic world. I've been playing bass for 30 years and have always wanted an Alembic and I think I'm going to take the plunge. This is a picture of one I'm looking at. Could anyone tell me what model this may be? Is it a Mark King series? Also, does anyone know an approximate ball park range for this series? I understand that varies a lot by condition, just didn't want to get ripped off too badly.  | ||
| adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan Post Number: 2798 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi John, welcome to the Club! That's a very nice looking bass there. It is the Mark King (or "Large Body") model, but in the 3/4 size variation and with an omega cut-out. Three neck laminates (purpleheart by the looks of it) is an upgrade for a 4-string. Top wood is difficult to say given the distance and the lighting: quite probably walnut, but could even be quarter-sawn zebrawood. Electronics are clearly Signature. The "series" moniker is for the top-of-the-line instruments, with high end electronics and an external power supply. Looks a lot like a 32" medium scale. | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 715 Registered: 4-2004 |
Welcome John! The 3/4 MK has to be one of my favorite body shapes. As Adriaan pointed out, the bass has Signature electronics. The only question would be whether it is a "Signature Standard" or "Signature Deluxe", only difference being a rear laminate. Guessing by the neck recipe, I'd say it's a Deluxe, but since practically every Alembic is made to order, you never know!!!! | ||
| exclusibass
New Username: exclusibass Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2011 |
Wow!!, I'm amazed at how well you guys know your Alembics. Thanks so much for the info. I hope to be a proud owner soon. | ||
| skyboltone
Intermediate Member Username: skyboltone Post Number: 123 Registered: 11-2010 |
That wouldn't be quarter sawn would it? I would call that rift sawn or flat sawn. I'm open to correction. In fact the word sawn now has me worried; sawed? (let's see here, action begun and ended in the past would be past participle. Turns out both are correct according to Miriam though Webster may disagree) I worry too much eh? Beautiful bass. Dan (Message edited by skyboltone on May 14, 2011) | ||
| adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan Post Number: 2799 Registered: 6-2002 |
Oh dear, yes - Dan you're quite right: it would be flat-sawn. | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1688 Registered: 2-2005 |
Tulip wood top? Keith | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 683 Registered: 4-2003 |
Olie O's has two 3/4 scaled body basses and I gotta say both are extremely comfortable to play. My vote is for tulip wood. Nice top whatever it may be. | ||
| seventhsunbass
Junior Username: seventhsunbass Post Number: 15 Registered: 4-2011 |
Welcome, John, from a fellow engineer though not elect. You will find, as I have, a wealth of info from the users here and quite possibily the kindest folks in any forum on the web. I believe this is the one for sale @ the Guitar Center in Santa Clara, California listed as: USED ALEMBIC CUSTOM BASS W/ TULIPWOOD TOP, no? If so, kuddos to Keith. I was looking for one there as well but stumbled on a Rogue in TX that struck my fancy. Enjoy. | ||
| gtrguy
Advanced Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 368 Registered: 9-2004 |
You might be able to get a nice series one used for less than they (GC) want. |
