| Author | Message | ||
| 5stringfreak
New Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 3 Registered: 6-2010 |
I'm looking for the scoop on the Alembic DragonWing model. The only one I've seen is at Bassentral here in Fl. Any info/pics/opinions etc. would be helpfull! | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2045 Registered: 6-2002 |
Here are some threads. http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/54719.html?1218943021 http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/9431.html?1100275595 Jazzyvee | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 847 Registered: 11-2003 |
I've got one. I'll see if I can post a pic. It's a great instrument, but I have to admit I've been toying with idea of selling mine simply because I don't play it as much as I used to now that I've got my Series II custom. I will say I like the Signature electronics quite a bit - simple to use and very versatile. It's a little heavy but not overly so. And it turns heads everywhere one goes, trust me. Alan | ||
| jon_jackson
Junior Username: jon_jackson Post Number: 44 Registered: 12-2008 |
I had mine for about two months last year before UPS broke the headstock off during shipment back to Alembic for a minor repair. I am waiting for a new one to be built. While I now have a Europa-body SII, I loved the DW. It is longer than one expects so takes a bit of getting used to on a crowded stage (or living room), but the balance is great. The case size is also a consideration, depending upon what size car you drive. The weight is not much more than my SII, but part of that would relate to whether the bass has continuous wood or brass backing plates (mine were wood). Much has been posted about the difference between Signature versus Series electronics, so I won't repeat that (although I assume you could get Series electronics on a DW). I agree with Alan about the Signature electronics. He's also right on about the appeal this body style has with the crowd (and frankly, everybody). While I love my SII, I dearly miss the Signature DW even more. In fact, now having the opportunity to have a "do over" on a custom bass because of the aforementioned shipping incident, I am only making one slight change, to add two very thin pinstripes to the neck. I only managed to get a few pictures of my DW while I had it, and haven't gotten around to posting them yet, but here's the FTC thread: http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/63231.html?1251243674 Jon | ||
| 5stringfreak
New Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2010 |
Hey if you're seriously interested in selling it your dragonwing, put up some pics and give me a reasonable number....... | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 993 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi Rich, plse check your email. Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 925 Registered: 6-2002 |
I had the chance to buy a Dragon Wing (slighty used, but in MINT condition). I regret everyday my decision to pass it up. Like my chance to buy the John Judge Doubleneck. My biggest regret ever.  | ||
| 2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 811 Registered: 11-2005 |
Rami, Christian was trying to sell The John Judge doubleneck a while back and may be wanting to still sell it. So...ahh...whatcha waiting for? | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 926 Registered: 6-2002 |
I must have missed that post. I haven't been around much lately. Thanks Adam!!!  | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 927 Registered: 6-2002 |
Adam, Is there a thread I can find where Christian mentions wanting to sell it? I'd like to get some more info. Thanks. | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1140 Registered: 5-2006 |
Here you go: click here | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 994 Registered: 7-2003 |
Rami, I think Christian still wants to sell. Plse send me a mail to: senmen@web.de and I will send you his email and phone number. Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| 2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 812 Registered: 11-2005 |
Sleeping in means your late for the race. Glad you other cats were able to help out 'ol Rami. Get on it! | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 928 Registered: 6-2002 |
(Message edited by rami on July 26, 2010) | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 929 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks for the info guys. I'll look into it and make a decision. It's a hefty investment - but I know it's worth it. I have to decide if I'm ready to make that committment. Cheers, | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 809 Registered: 1-2005 |
Wow, I missed the development of this thread! rami, I hope you and I can become fellow-Alembic-doubleneck-owners! | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 930 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Harry, but it's probably not going to happen. With the JJ in Germany, my biggest concern would be it's arriving here as two separate Basses! When I had the chance to buy it before, it was still in the States. Cheers, | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2063 Registered: 6-2002 |
Well I guess it got to Germany in one piece so its a high probability of it getting back to the USA in one piece. You may regret even more not getting it this time. Jazzyvee | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 931 Registered: 6-2002 |
Alot of guitars get destroyed travelling within the U.S. & Canada. Even when packed properly and shipped by reputable companies. I couldn't live with myself after the expense and receive it damaged. A risk I won't take. If it ever returns to the U.S. or Canada (in one piece) and comes up for sale again, I'll drive to wherever it is and pick it up personally. When I had the chance to buy it before, I had already committed myself to my two customs (Dark Prince & Evil Twin - Aug. 2002). I should have cancelled them and bought the John Judge (Which cost substantially less). It was my mistake, as letting it go this time probably is as well. I need it here first and undamaged before I buy it. I know that's asking too much - so I'll just wait for it to return at someone else's risk and expense. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2064 Registered: 6-2002 |
I hope it finds it's way into your grasp soon. All the best Jazzyvee | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 932 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Jazzyvee, I hope so too. I still haven't completely closed the door on the idea. I'm still looking into the logistics involved. Cheers, | ||
| speicky
Senior Member Username: speicky Post Number: 410 Registered: 3-2005 |
I was on vacation for the last three weeks, in the wide lonely land of the thousand lakes in the North East of Germany, without newspapers, radio, tv, let alone internet access... and what do I spy on my first visit here thereafter ? A brutal thread hijacking... But while we're at it, I might put my thoughts into it as well. I bought two Alembics stateside, the Doubleneck as well as the Seismic bass, and both arrived safe. I had friends and a coworker along with me to protect and take care of the basses. Of course, you have to take extra precautions, thick padding and an extra wrapping around the case. I have seen ground handling people throwing guitar cases on the transport belt like they wanted to destroy the guitar inside, and if the guitar belonged to me, I would have been jailed for the rest of my life. You simply cannot accompany your baby everywhere, that's right, but you can do more than just put an instrument in a HSC, leave it at the baggage check in and pray... Another thought: John himself was very keen last year to buy back Goliath. He had real bad luck, so he at least postponed his thoughts about that, and I haven't had contact with him for quite a long time... but if he makes an offer, everybody else has to step back in line, of course... cheers to all of you, Christian |
