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serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 290
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 8:33 am:   Edit Post

My Old 1972 Bass Case has been to "Hell & Back",,,,, and even drank Beer with the devil!!!!!!..........Now It's time for a new one how much would another run me? (Message edited by serialnumber12 on December 10, 2005)

(Message edited by serialnumber12 on December 10, 2005)

(Message edited by serialnumber12 on December 10, 2005)
serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 291
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 8:40 am:   Edit Post

serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 292
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 8:42 am:   Edit Post

serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 293
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 8:44 am:   Edit Post

kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1464
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 9:04 am:   Edit Post

Personally, and with all due respect to Alembic, I'd source my own case. I have both OHSC and ATA Flight cases from Alembic (both '04 and both new)...the wait is long and the price is high and I'm not a real fan of either case, IMHO.

I'd recommend a flight case (with wheels preferably)..try Calzone. For a hard shell case, try Ameritage..VERY pricy, but very nice.

I have a new custom HSC on order from Ameritage for my Heritage Golden Eagle Archtop Jazzbox...it has a built-in digital hygrometer and built-in humidifier (for winter) and de-humidifier (for summer). You can buy direct for MSRP or go to a dealer, like J. Hale Music, for a discount.

Why a new case? The OHSC from Heritage was shipped cracked when new, and the new "upgraded" Canadian-made case is a POS and has already caused damage to the guitar!

Just my $0.02.

Cheers,

Kevin
bigredbass
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Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 516
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 9:18 am:   Edit Post

#12, I can see where you'd want a new case, and there are zillions of sources. Be sure that they know what it's for as the usual generic bass case is shorter/too narrow for a Series-shaped bass. I love the idea of a bag, but it's just too easy to ding your axe right through the bag.

But for gosh sakes, don't ever get rid of that work of art ! !

J o e y
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1468
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 9:51 am:   Edit Post

I'm looking to replace the OHSC for my new Series I and I am currently pricing both HS and flight cases. I'll let you know how I make out price-wise.
serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 294
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 10:07 am:   Edit Post

I use my gig bag for Greyhound & airline travel carry-on,it's a good bag, but where can i find me a "REALLY GOOD BAG".......?.....my gig bag!

(Message edited by serialnumber12 on December 10, 2005)
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 591
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post

GIG BAG .
palembic
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Username: palembic

Post Number: 2171
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 11:33 am:   Edit Post

If thinking to spend a lot of money at a new case ...why not renovate and even re-inforce the old one??
I would LOVE that case!!!

Paul The Bad One

(Message edited by palembic on December 10, 2005)
keith_h
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Username: keith_h

Post Number: 272
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 11:40 am:   Edit Post

If you are looking for a traditional hard shell you might try G&G. They have a web site and are the same company that makes cases for Alembic.

Keith
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 792
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 10, 2005 - 1:10 pm:   Edit Post

For "a really good bag" check out the new gig bags by Body Glove, the wet suit people. There was a discussion about these around here a while ago that you can probably dig up with a search on "Body Glove". It is actually a hard-sided gig bag! VERY protective and reasonably priced at about $130 or so. They have both guitar and bass. You'd probably want to check the dimensions first to see if your series fits. The only booger I've found is the over the shoulder strap could have been mounted far more ergonomically. There is also a separate unzipping compartment holding full backback type shoulder staps and even a waist belt!. All this, and it comes with a little bag for picks, strings, whatever that attaches to the amp handle with velcro, if you want to. By far the most protective gig bag I've encountered yet.

Bill, tgo
alembic76407
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Username: alembic76407

Post Number: 410
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, December 12, 2005 - 9:42 am:   Edit Post

When 76-407 got stolen, they took the nice looking guitar cases and left the crappy case, the crappy case had a 1959 Fender Strat in it!!

keep the old case, it looks great

David T (TLO)
worldfamousandy
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Username: worldfamousandy

Post Number: 32
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, December 18, 2005 - 11:01 am:   Edit Post

Regarding the Body Glove gig bag: Does anyone know if that bag fits a 32" Series 1? I need a new gig bag soon...
spose
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Username: spose

Post Number: 55
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 7:24 am:   Edit Post

the original case is long gone for 76-294
I use this older Anvil case for travel, and a soft bag for local stuff.



roadcase
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 596
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 7:44 am:   Edit Post

Those knobs would look good on old #12, My Big brown baby!!!!
spose
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Username: spose

Post Number: 56
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 8:12 am:   Edit Post

I have the factory knobs on it now...
I'll send you the 5 gold knobs for #12 if you want them...

matter of fact, have the 5 you see there plus 2 smaller gold knobs.

email me if you can use them

alembicplayer@comcast.net
serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 313
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 8:22 am:   Edit Post

As soon as i get out of jail i'll email you!...LOL!!!!!!...
spose
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Username: spose

Post Number: 57
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 8:47 am:   Edit Post

;) LOL

I'll ship them today..
enjoy!!
serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 314
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, December 19, 2005 - 8:49 am:   Edit Post

COOOOOOOLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!.....
dgcarbu
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Username: dgcarbu

Post Number: 243
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Sunday, December 25, 2005 - 4:41 pm:   Edit Post

Nice pics!
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 835
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 9:34 am:   Edit Post

Darrell:

Long time, no hear! Welcome back!

Bill, tgo
serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 329
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post



(Message edited by serialnumber12 on December 26, 2005)
serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 330
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post

dgcarbu!.......where have you been?,,,,,,,,,,IN JAIL LIKE ME?....
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 840
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Monday, December 26, 2005 - 3:15 pm:   Edit Post

You know, if either of you guys, or anyone else on this board, ever has any issues regarding jail or some other encounter with the criminal justice system, you can always bend my ear and get a little free advice. Just email me off the board and I'll send you my office number. Or, you can always get my office contact info at norml.org. Click on "find a lawyer" and then on California on the map. I've been doing criminal defense work for almost 20 years now. Some people actually think I know what I'm doing! lmao!

Bill, tgo
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 703
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 6:53 pm:   Edit Post

Bass case,,,,,
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 704
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:00 pm:   Edit Post

......
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 705
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:02 pm:   Edit Post

keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 706
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:03 pm:   Edit Post

!!!!!!!..............
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1027
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:05 pm:   Edit Post

Very choice. Where are these from, perchance?

Bill, tgo
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 707
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:06 pm:   Edit Post

1972#14....
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1028
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:10 pm:   Edit Post

Which one, the guitar or the bass? Are these your's?

Bill, tgo
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 708
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:14 pm:   Edit Post

serial # 14!!!!...
keavin
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Username: keavin

Post Number: 709
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:26 pm:   Edit Post

Serial # 12 is mine,,,,.I Got no clue who Owns the other alembic basses!.........but much thumbs ups!!!!!!!!!!............
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 1034
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:36 pm:   Edit Post

Keavin, are you still looking for a good case/bag? I have a semi-hard bag that seems pretty sturdy. I wouldn't want it in the hold of a plane, but otherwise it seems pretty tough. It came to me second hand and is made by the Modern Case Company. I was going to recommend it, but it seems like they've ceased to exist. Maybe yo ucould find out who Alembic got the semi-hard Epic cases from?
serialnumber12
Advanced Member
Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 365
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Sunday, February 26, 2006 - 7:48 pm:   Edit Post

(Message edited by serialnumber12 on February 27, 2006)yeah I will be needing a case soon cause im going on the road @ the end of march & as U can see my case is beat-up so i'll stay in touch!

(Message edited by serialnumber12 on February 27, 2006)
bigredbass
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Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 643
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 3:59 pm:   Edit Post

bsee, Gator cases (www.gatorcases.com) makes those cases, which are halfway between a bag and a hard case. StewMac also sell some from a different brand. Don't know where ALEMBIC sourced theirs. They also sell the hard, rolling case that you slip your bagged bass into.

J o e y
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1043
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 01, 2006 - 5:09 pm:   Edit Post

Bodyglove (the scuba equipment people) recently came out with a true hard-sided gig bag. It's been discussed previously on this site. It's a helluva gig bag.

Bill, tgo

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