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mister_ex
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Username: mister_ex

Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 3:50 pm:   Edit Post

Hi all

I was just wondering - after the Series I/II, what was the process for naming the new (current) models of basses? I have an Essence 5, and to me, the name makes perfect sense. The electronics, build quality, etc., all say to me that the name reflects the 'essence' of an Alembic bass (at least that's how I think of it). Any info would be appreciated - I really like the various names, and think it would be interesting to hear about their genesis.

Thanks,

Gregory
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1803
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 4:03 pm:   Edit Post

Try here first:

http://alembic.com/family/historyintro.html
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1149
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 4:38 pm:   Edit Post

My understanding is that for many years Alembics bore names that began with an "E" to pay homage to the cars of Lotus which similarly began with an "E" (Elan, Europa, Elite, Esprit, Elise, etc.)

Bill, tgo
2400wattman
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Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 77
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 6:23 pm:   Edit Post

Maybe they should try BMW, 850 csi is a great place to start.
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1151
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, March 24, 2006 - 8:20 pm:   Edit Post

Those are VERY pretty.

Bill, tgo
2400wattman
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Post Number: 79
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2006 - 8:47 am:   Edit Post

The twelve cylinder Corvette Killer, Ohhh Yeaa!
88persuader
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Username: 88persuader

Post Number: 184
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 29, 2006 - 2:08 am:   Edit Post

Gee I wonder where they got the idea for the name of the Stanley Clark and Mark King basses? ;-)

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