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kenonbass
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Username: kenonbass

Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 6:02 am:   Edit Post

I just bought this "Tripple" ;-) Omega. I've always wanted one of these, but haven't seen them very often. Can any give me a little background on this model and the electronic layout? (This is only my 2nd Alembic.) Did I pay a bit too much?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260228922620

Ken
grok
Junior
Username: grok

Post Number: 21
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 6:25 am:   Edit Post

Welcome to the club! Funny, I very nearly bid on this yesterday! I can't tell you much about it, (except that it's gorgeous), but I did ask the seller a question -- he confirmed it's a 34" scale, and it has anniversary electronics. There's a topic on this board for posting your serial number to get a build report that'll tell you a lot more information about the bass. Just go to the top of the board, go to the topic "Owning an Alembic" and then go into "Serial Number, History Requests".

Mark
3rd_ray
Junior
Username: 3rd_ray

Post Number: 21
Registered: 2-2008
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post

Nice bass! I think this might be the same bass that's in this thread...

http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/2898.html

$3461 seems like a good price if it's in mint condition like they said.
s_wood
Advanced Member
Username: s_wood

Post Number: 271
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 3:15 pm:   Edit Post

Yep, that's my old bass. I bought it used, too.
Glad to see that it's back in the hands of a Club member!
pauldo
Junior
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 46
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 8:08 pm:   Edit Post

Steve - why would someone get rid of such a beautiful instrument?

Mind you I am hoping not to be passing judgement as I got rid of a zebrawood Exploiter many years ago before a divorce ---- I regret it.

If my bank account would allow - I would just keep collecting bass after bass after bass....
kenonbass
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Username: kenonbass

Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Tuesday, April 15, 2008 - 8:11 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks for the background and the link! Glad to bring it back to club.
briant
Intermediate Member
Username: briant

Post Number: 171
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 12:13 am:   Edit Post

That's awesome. Looks like it has Anniversary electronics in it. You got a great price for that instrument. Enjoy!
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 1735
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 4:53 am:   Edit Post

superb bass Ken. Congratulations and welcome to the club.

graeme
lowlife
Advanced Member
Username: lowlife

Post Number: 323
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 4:59 am:   Edit Post

Wow, I'm speachless. Play it healthy and welcome to the club. :-)

Ellery (Lowlife)
kmh364
Senior Member
Username: kmh364

Post Number: 2243
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 4:56 am:   Edit Post

Yeah, that one's a real beauty! Steve Wood has great taste and, to the best of my knowledge, still has some nice Alembics.

Cheers,

Kevin
eastcoastepic
Advanced Member
Username: eastcoastepic

Post Number: 218
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 5:30 am:   Edit Post

Welcome to the club, Ken. Your new friend sure is beautiful! That is amazing top wood...you don't see too many like that.
Try this for your electronics: http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/27398.html?1145728615
I have the Anniversary package in mine, and find it to be very versatile.
Best of luck!
Chris
s_wood
Advanced Member
Username: s_wood

Post Number: 272
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 4:05 pm:   Edit Post

Kevin: I've still got more Alembics than sense - not to worry!

Pauldo: It wasn't easy for me to sell that bass, as the top is really spectacular, especially up close and in person. However, the Triple Omega body just isn't my cup of tea, and since I rarely play 4 string anymore I knew that someone else would love the bass more than I did. I'm glad I was right!
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6468
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2008 - 6:22 pm:   Edit Post

Congrats Ken!! And welcome to the board!
kenonbass
New
Username: kenonbass

Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Saturday, April 19, 2008 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post

The bass arrived yesterday and I am very impressed. Manageable weight (less than some of my J basses) and great tonal diversity with the Anniversary electronics. I'm really love the feel of the neck. I'm looking forward to getting to know it better. Thanks for all of the information. I'll try to post some more pictures later.
kenonbass
New
Username: kenonbass

Post Number: 6
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 6:18 pm:   Edit Post

Found more info on my bass here...I love this beast.

http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/15776.html

1993 Custom 4 string long scale bass
Triple Omega Body shape JPJ style (soft points)
"Mutant" maple top (meaning it's got a bit of everything)
mahogany body
ebony fretboard
Anniversary electronics
walnut/maple/walnut pinstripes
maple/purpleheart neck
Brass hardware
Alembic Gold Tuners
perloid oval inlays
Gold plated logo
Completed 03/02/93
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 735
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 6:25 pm:   Edit Post

That maple top is just ridiculous. It looks like a piece of insane marble. Congratulations.

How are you getting along with the anniversary electronics?
kenonbass
New
Username: kenonbass

Post Number: 7
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 8:33 pm:   Edit Post

I'm still getting the hang of the dual Q switches--I tend not to mess with my tone switches more than a couple times per gig---but I'm determined to play around with them more. There's just too many cool tones to leave them alone.
oujeebass
Intermediate Member
Username: oujeebass

Post Number: 118
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 3:27 pm:   Edit Post

Hey don't get your leg caught in it while sitting down. )
kenonbass
Junior
Username: kenonbass

Post Number: 11
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 6:09 am:   Edit Post

True, but I usually put a towel on my knee and that helps...otherwise, it's comfortable balanced on the lower bout and standing too.
oujeebass
Intermediate Member
Username: oujeebass

Post Number: 119
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 6:03 pm:   Edit Post

Its a stand up bass... ba dum dum. Very nice

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