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frank_orlando
Junior
Username: frank_orlando

Post Number: 17
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 08, 2004 - 6:13 pm:   Edit Post

Hello, I just purchased my second Alembic and I'm like a kid on Christmas morning waiting for it to arrive! It was presented as a '95 Custom short scale. The serial no. is 95C9527. Can you tell me the specs on this bass and any other history you may have on it? I plan to register it on the web site once I have it in my hot little hands. My first Alembic is a 2001 Essence short scale. I never thought I would own two Alembics but life is short so.... Thank you! Frank
95 Custom
keavin
Advanced Member
Username: keavin

Post Number: 226
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 5:13 am:   Edit Post

that is a cute, cute puppy!!!!
bassman10096
Advanced Member
Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 307
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 5:25 am:   Edit Post

Hi Frank: I saw your bass on Ebay before you bought it. I'd really love to hear about it once you receive it. It combines two things I like - Short scale and Fender body style. We recently had some discussion in the Club about Fender style Alembics.

Your bass really looks sweet. I think the maple top compliments the body shape very well. The contrasting colors on the elbow cut are very sharp also. Enjoy it!! I think you found a winner - certainly one you won't see every day! More pictures are always appreciated (especially when you've got something special).

Bill
bracheen
Advanced Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 372
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 5:32 am:   Edit Post

Very nice Frank! Congratulations


Sam
malthumb
Advanced Member
Username: malthumb

Post Number: 201
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 12:36 pm:   Edit Post

I remember seeing this one on eBay, too. I think it's one of those best of both worlds type of things. First Alembic I can recall seeing with P-style pickups.

Real looker there, Frank!

Peace,

James
frank_orlando
Junior
Username: frank_orlando

Post Number: 18
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 3:12 pm:   Edit Post

Thank you ALL for the kind words... I'll provide a review under a new string once I have a chance to set it up and play it. I am hoping that Mica or Val see my post and provide some info on the serial number I provided. Frank

My band... www.mediacrime.com yep, that's my Essence I am playing.
hollis
Intermediate Member
Username: hollis

Post Number: 121
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 3:57 pm:   Edit Post

Great name for your cd Frank! I assume it's in reference to the joke "why did the punk rocker cross the road?"...I love your band's description.

Nice Essence as well!
frank_orlando
Junior
Username: frank_orlando

Post Number: 19
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 6:32 pm:   Edit Post

Hollis, you nailed it! Just a bunch of ex-hippies having a good time. Thanks for checking out the site.

You won't believe this but I bought that Essence on eBay in 2002 for $975 with the case! It was only a year old and is flawless. What is really weird is that no one bid on it and I bought it by emailing the owner after the auction ended. It has the SC neck, an optional Q-switch and it came with an extra nut cut for setting it up as a piccolo bass.
hollis
Intermediate Member
Username: hollis

Post Number: 122
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Friday, April 09, 2004 - 6:49 pm:   Edit Post

Very coooool..Great score!

Enjoy!
basso
Junior
Username: basso

Post Number: 26
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 2:09 am:   Edit Post

Very nice Frank,let's see some more pics when you get her,looks great!
valvil
Moderator
Username: valvil

Post Number: 412
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 2:35 pm:   Edit Post

Hello Frank,

I'm finally back at work, so here's the record:

1995 short scale 4 string custom bass
flame maple top
purpleheart accent
mahogany body
ebony fretboard
maple neck with walnut pistripes
essence elctronics, 2 P-style pickups
Alembic gotoh gold tuners
plastic backplates
Brass hardware
completed 12/17/95
sold with gig bag through Washington Music

That's it.

Valentino
frank_orlando
Junior
Username: frank_orlando

Post Number: 22
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - 7:51 pm:   Edit Post

Thank you very much Valentino.
I get it Friday... I can't wait! Let me see...how many hours is that???

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