My First Alembic Bass

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Author Message bass4worship New Username: bass4worship Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2009 Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 3:19 pm:    Just got my first Alembic bass, it a 2000 Excel that may have been here before but for me it's band new. This is well worth the money and wait. Can't wait to try her out at my next outdoor gig. [IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/bass4w123/AlembicBodyFront.jpg[/IMG] mike1762 Advanced Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 347 Registered: 1-2008 Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 4:59 pm:    Congratulations. Nice looking bass. What is the top and fingerboard? pauldo Advanced Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 219 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 8:42 pm:    Ronald - Welcome aboard! This is a good forum for sharing stories and asking for opinions... Got any pictures of the back? (sorry it's kind of a fetish of mine... I love the beautiful tops and all but something about the backside of an Alembic gets me ooooh'n and aaaah'n). elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 777 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Friday, July 31, 2009 - 8:52 pm:    More pics indeed : ) that must be this one. Conrats on your purchase, I bet its hard to put it down. You don't see many with the exotic fretboards. bracheen Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 1493 Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 9:05 am:    Very nice Robert. I know you'll enjoy it thoroughly. Sam bass4worship New Username: bass4worship Post Number: 8 Registered: 7-2009 Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 9:26 am:    Here the spec and some more pics. *5 piece maple neck w/ walnut stringers, 34", 24 frets *Pau ferro fingerboard, 18 mm spacing center-to-center *Adjustable brass nut (an under-appreciated bonus IMO) *Gotoh tuners, Alembic brass bridge / tailpiece (fixed radius) *Ash body (spec. sheet says maple but it sure looks like ash to me) *Canarywood top laminate w/ matching ka-nobs *Single "Fat Boy" pup w/ volume / bass / treble *Adjustable pre output trim pot in control cavity *Weight: ~9.25 lbs, very well-balanced *Dual truss rods, adjustable at heel *Dunlop strap locks installed by your's truly *Hardshell case in excellent condition *Overall condition: 9.5 / 10 [IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/bass4w123/AlembicBack-1.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/bass4w123/AlembicFront.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a57/bass4w123/AlembicHeadstockFront.jpg[/IMG] tbrannon Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1074 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 9:30 am:    Let us know how you get along with this bass- I really like the Canarywood top on it. That single 'Fat Boy' combined with the set neck should make for a killer, punchy tone. Enjoy! pauldo Advanced Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 220 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Saturday, August 01, 2009 - 10:31 am:    oooohhh aaaahhh :-D NICE! Thanks Ronald mario_farufyno Intermediate Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 181 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 6:06 am:    Love the knobs! bass4worship New Username: bass4worship Post Number: 9 Registered: 7-2009 Posted on Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 7:17 am:    Thanks, I'll let you know. I think I'll put some flat on it so it can really sing.(:-D) 3rd_ray Advanced Member Username: 3rd_ray Post Number: 208 Registered: 2-2008 Posted on Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 9:28 am:    Congrats Ronald! Nice Excel! funkyjazzjunky Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 462 Registered: 5-2007 Posted on Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 3:57 pm:    Love it fran4001 Junior Username: fran4001 Post Number: 12 Registered: 7-2009 Posted on Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 5:10 pm:    Beautiful bass! I too am a new owner (Essence) and just love it. Great bunch of folks here too, and a VERY informative bunch of maintenance and setup tips, which just enhances the overall ownership experience. Enjoy, and if you're like me, after two weeks I haven't been able to put it down! bassman10096 Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1227 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Sunday, August 02, 2009 - 8:40 pm:    Nice looking bass. Pretty top wood, too. I'd love to have a medium scale Excel built someday. You're making me jealous. bass4worship New Username: bass4worship Post Number: 10 Registered: 7-2009 Posted on Tuesday, August 04, 2009 - 5:18 pm:    Just to let you know I really got to play my Excel and was over joyed. Now this will be my main bass and I'm thinking of letting go my other bass, It nice but not as nice as this Alembic. The neck is prefect in everyway and it's well balance,the tone unreal. Wish I had one years ago, just a nice bass to play and I had to stop myself from playing the thing.