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the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 220
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 6:34 am:   Edit Post

This one is taken in my living room. Although I prefer pictures taken in the garden (good old fashioned daylight), that'll have to wait until I've got some extra guitar stands...

From left to right:

- 1999 Orion
- 1991 EVH Signature
- 1988 Elan
- 1980 Series I



Wilfred
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 401
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 7:09 am:   Edit Post

Wifred: Very nice family...they're quite photogenic!
palembic
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Username: palembic

Post Number: 1476
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 7:33 am:   Edit Post

That's a very versatile collection Wilfred. I'm always surprised seeing those Elan's, they DO have a very attractive and graceful shape!!
And "granny" ...well she looks damn sexy laying down before the rest!

Paul TBO
lowlife
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Username: lowlife

Post Number: 122
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 7:40 am:   Edit Post

Very nice collection, and as usual, I'm jealous!
Ellery (Lowlife)
palembic
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Username: palembic

Post Number: 1478
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 8:02 am:   Edit Post

Don't be jealous ...he can only play at one at the time. When he starts playing at them all 4 the same time ...well ...THAN you may be jealous!!! LOL


Paul TBO

BTW: there is a picture somewhere of EVH playing 3 basses at the same time. Tapping one left handed, tapping one right handed and "bumping" the groove with his right foot out of a third one standing on a stand beside him.
That's the farest he got!
bassman10096
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Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 568
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 8:18 am:   Edit Post

Wilfred: As always, I love seeing the unusual figuring on your Orion. Its great to see the rest of the family, too. I'll bet you wish you could play more than one at a time!

Bill
the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 221
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 8:36 am:   Edit Post

Thanks guys, I really appreciate the positive comments! Well, as soon as I'm able to play more than one bass at the same time, I'll definitely let y'all know. Just don't hold your breath waiting for that moment! ;-)

BTW: Paul TBO, 'granny' wants me to let you know she isn't too pleased with that nickname. And come to think of it, being 4 years older than her, neither am I! Hmmm, but wait, what does that make........... YOU?

Wilfred the Grandfather :-D

(Message edited by the_mule on August 23, 2004)
the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 222
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post

Paul, especially for you (and because I'm so happy with her) a close-up of my latest addition:



I can only agree with you about those elegant lines...

Wilfred
jeff
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Post Number: 51
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 12:26 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful collection. It's nice to have choices, isn't it?
the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 223
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 1:17 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Jeff, it certainly is!

Wilfred
palembic
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Username: palembic

Post Number: 1480
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 3:12 pm:   Edit Post

Ohmawgod!!!!
***sigh***
rraymond
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Post Number: 97
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 8:07 pm:   Edit Post

Man oh man! If I was a termite I'd be thinking, "Four course meal at a five star restaurant!" The Elan has to be desert! Tasty collection there, Wilfred!

Hmmm! How about this for an advertising slogan, "The Alembic Elan, a fine after-dinner desert bass."

(Message edited by rraymond on August 23, 2004)
the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 225
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Monday, August 23, 2004 - 11:18 pm:   Edit Post

Reid, my twisted mind (or is it just a weird sense of humour?) likes that! I can just see a highly exaggerated cartoon termite having a bite at one of those horns! Yummie, yummie, yummie, I've got ALEMBIC in my tummy, crunch, crunch...

Wilfred
malthumb
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Username: malthumb

Post Number: 273
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 24, 2004 - 6:46 pm:   Edit Post

Excellent grouping. A lot of goodies there, my friend. Nice photography, too.

Peace,

James
dannobasso
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Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 107
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Wednesday, August 25, 2004 - 7:52 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful collection! It becomes an obsession in some cases. Enjoy them for years to come.
Danno
dgcarbu
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Username: dgcarbu

Post Number: 27
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Monday, December 27, 2004 - 2:55 pm:   Edit Post

the_mule,
Is your 1980 Series I a short-scale? I'm looking for a short-scale. Here's mine (76-265)...Series I  s/n 76-265
richbass939
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Username: richbass939

Post Number: 72
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Monday, December 27, 2004 - 4:00 pm:   Edit Post

I saw a picture in Bass Player several years ago of Michael Manring playing 3 basses. He was hitting open-string root notes on one that was held by another person. He was tapping notes on one held by someone. He was playing a strapped on bass regular style.
Rich
dgcarbu
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Username: dgcarbu

Post Number: 28
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Monday, December 27, 2004 - 4:13 pm:   Edit Post

the_mule,

Great looking collection...here's one with my l.e.d.'s lit up.Series I  s/n 76-265
mint_bass
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Username: mint_bass

Post Number: 248
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 5:14 am:   Edit Post

You can watch Michael Manring play three basses on the bass day 98 video its well worth a look he does a great version of teen town as well
almost_mingus
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Username: almost_mingus

Post Number: 35
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 - 4:40 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice basses wilfred! I still cant get over that grafted walnut, it's beautiful.
BTW... Manring actually plays four basses at one time on the Bass Day 98 video... my mouth gapes everytime i see it, and it made me buy a Hyperbass.
Austin
the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 428
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Friday, February 18, 2005 - 6:21 am:   Edit Post

Well, things have changed since I started this thread. I went from 4 to 2 Alembics. The Series I has found a new owner through EVH's shop and fellow Dutch member Just will be enjoying the Elan very soon now. My G.A.S.-budget has been building up and I actually intend to purchase a new non-Alembic friend for my Orion and EVH, but I'm afraid it's too early to tell you more right now...

Wilfred
somatic
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Username: somatic

Post Number: 28
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Sunday, February 20, 2005 - 4:53 am:   Edit Post

Very curious to see what your new bass is going to be Wilfred. I just hope it's not a Fender P.
the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 434
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2005 - 3:58 pm:   Edit Post



Brett, a little teaser only showing a small but beautiful detail of the non-Alembic bass that will become a companion to my Orion and EVH. Hopefully all can and will be revealed in the Misc. section soon...

Wilfred
1stbass
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Username: 1stbass

Post Number: 89
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Friday, February 25, 2005 - 6:42 pm:   Edit Post

Wilfred,
That looks a bit like a Fodera to me.
Do tell
the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 435
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 12:40 am:   Edit Post

Nope, no Fodera, but not bad at all for a first guess. THE GAME IS ON!!

Hints so far:
1. Picture as shown in previous post
2. This EXACT SAME bass has been reviewed in Bass Player magazine (how cool is that!)

Wilfred
bracheen
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Username: bracheen

Post Number: 702
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 1:07 pm:   Edit Post

OK, I'll play
I'm guessing it's a F Bass.
somatic
Junior
Username: somatic

Post Number: 29
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 6:17 pm:   Edit Post

Hints so far:
1. Picture as shown in previous post
2. This EXACT SAME bass has been reviewed in Bass Player magazine (how cool is that!)


Well, I'm at a disadvantage because I never read BP (too expensive here), so I'll guess
Marchelewski, or Hanewinkel. Or maybe it's a Wishnevsky....
almost_mingus
Junior
Username: almost_mingus

Post Number: 37
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Sunday, February 27, 2005 - 7:45 pm:   Edit Post

im going to guess benevente. if its not fodera, that has to be it. (digs through old bp's....)
the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 436
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Monday, February 28, 2005 - 9:45 am:   Edit Post

Well done! For the whole story, click: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1942398&postcount=2797

Wilfred
the_mule
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Username: the_mule

Post Number: 438
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2005 - 10:43 am:   Edit Post

http://alembic.com/club/messages/449/16789.html?1109702278

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