| Author | Message | ||
| kenonbass
New Username: kenonbass Post Number: 1 Registered: 4-2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
New Username: kenonbass Post Number: 2 Registered: 4-2008 |
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 |
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 |
superb bass Ken. Congratulations and welcome to the club. graeme | ||
| lowlife
Advanced Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 323 Registered: 12-2003 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Congrats Ken!! And welcome to the board! | ||
| kenonbass
New Username: kenonbass Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2008 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Hey don't get your leg caught in it while sitting down. ) | ||
| kenonbass
Junior Username: kenonbass Post Number: 11 Registered: 4-2008 |
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 |
Its a stand up bass... ba dum dum. Very nice |
