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molan
Junior
Username: molan

Post Number: 36
Registered: 6-2009
Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 4:21 am:   Edit Post

Just found an amazing bass shop in Tokyo whilst browsing for images.

They have a string of beautiful Alembics in stock:

Like this Jimmy J Signature:

http://www.sleekelite.com/stock/instock/alembic/760LB52WBH/DSCN0068.JPG

http://www.sleekelite.com/stock/instock/alembic/761JJLB5WBH/DSCN0097.JPG

http://www.sleekelite.com/
jimmyj
Intermediate Member
Username: jimmyj

Post Number: 143
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 11:22 pm:   Edit Post

Hajime is a really nice guy and I believe he's currently the Alembic rep in Japan. I happened to see that series bass at the factory and almost choked! Next time I'm over there he better let me play it!
Jimmy J
crobbins
Senior Member
Username: crobbins

Post Number: 535
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 10:57 am:   Edit Post

jimmyj
Intermediate Member
Username: jimmyj

Post Number: 144
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 2:37 pm:   Edit Post

Hey, I recognize that wall! That's MY version of the bass. It looks like Hajime has an additional switch near the 1/4" jack. Does that mean I have to get that?
Jimmy J
dfung60
Senior Member
Username: dfung60

Post Number: 401
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, January 18, 2010 - 8:33 pm:   Edit Post

When this posting first popped up, it made me wonder whether Alembic had added a JimmyJ Signature model to the line.

Now, I'm wondering why Alembic hasn't *yet* added a JimmyJ Signature!

I never noticed the 3-on-the-bottom peghead before.

David Fung
pace
Senior Member
Username: pace

Post Number: 492
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 7:44 pm:   Edit Post

David,

I just tried going back thru the reference pages, to no avail.... But, IIRC, I remember seeing somewhere a serial # prefix which would designate a bass as being a JimmyJ model.
cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy

Post Number: 641
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - 10:09 pm:   Edit Post

The subtitle for the "Signature Models" page in Showcase lists "JJ" as a qualifying model designation, and there are threads on at least 3 of them there.

Peter

(Message edited by cozmik_cowboy on January 20, 2010)

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