| Author | Message | ||
| frank_orlando
Junior Username: frank_orlando Post Number: 17 Registered: 8-2002 |
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  | ||
| keavin
Advanced Member Username: keavin Post Number: 226 Registered: 12-2002 |
that is a cute, cute puppy!!!! | ||
| bassman10096
Advanced Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 307 Registered: 7-2003 |
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 |
Very nice Frank! Congratulations Sam | ||
| malthumb
Advanced Member Username: malthumb Post Number: 201 Registered: 5-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Very coooool..Great score! Enjoy! | ||
| basso
Junior Username: basso Post Number: 26 Registered: 3-2004 |
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 |
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 |
Thank you very much Valentino. I get it Friday... I can't wait! Let me see...how many hours is that??? |
