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sluggo
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Username: sluggo

Post Number: 1
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 5:39 pm:   Edit Post

Hey just bought this bass!! Finally an Alembic owner!! I was trying to place a birthdate an my bass. However....I noticed that the Epic were produced from 94 on. My serial number is 93. What gives? And if this is pure ignorance.....my apologies!! Now I must get back to playing my new baby!!!
Thanks....SLUGGO!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 3813
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 - 6:32 pm:   Edit Post

Congrats and welcome! Epics were first built in '93.
sluggo
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Username: sluggo

Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 6:55 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Dave!


(Message edited by SLUGGO on May 11, 2006)
sluggo
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Username: sluggo

Post Number: 3
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 6:56 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Dave!
I was going by the serial number finder on Alembics page. Now... I realize that an Epic is just barely in the Alembic club....but hey...a guy's gotta start somewhere! The "kwan" shall be a decked out Spyder sometime before I die!!!
dadabass2001
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Username: dadabass2001

Post Number: 579
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 7:50 am:   Edit Post

Yeah, but you gotta find just the right song on the radio as you drive your Spyder home.
:-)

Mike
sluggo
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Username: sluggo

Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 11:25 am:   Edit Post

aw maaaann.....you know what I meant!!! lol
dadabass2001
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Username: dadabass2001

Post Number: 580
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 11, 2006 - 1:40 pm:   Edit Post

Ah yes, we're a cheery lot here at the Alembic club. Cheery ... and violent!




DINSDALE!

:-)
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 639
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 4:22 am:   Edit Post

Doug.
First off, welcome to the club and second, don't be ashamed of owning an epic - Alembic put just as much love and attention into your epic as they did someone elses series II. Besides, owning an epic you're in very good company;-)

Graeme
sluggo
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Username: sluggo

Post Number: 5
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Monday, May 15, 2006 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post

Graeme,
The only place I am humbled by being an Epic owner is on this forum. You would not believe the jaws that have dropped at this bass!! I am primarily a hard rock player. Nobody, around here at least, uses Alembic for rock....but as soon as I plug in...the clarity and warmth of sound....simply cannot be touched. I mean....Entwistle had to know something... right???? Thanks for the kind words of encouragement.
SLUGGO
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 640
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Tuesday, May 16, 2006 - 12:45 am:   Edit Post

Hey Doug.
There are a few rock bassists out there using Alembics. Flea used an Epic for almost all of the One Hot Minute album and Jason Newsted (ex metallica) used at least 6 Alembics on stage at one time or another.
And you're right - Entwhistle did know something ;-)

Graeme
sluggo
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Username: sluggo

Post Number: 6
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 1:55 pm:   Edit Post

Here she is!!! Mica...any other info yet??

[edit: see next post]

(Message edited by davehouck on May 20, 2006)
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 3836
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 2:56 pm:   Edit Post

I cropped it for you.

sluggo
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Username: sluggo

Post Number: 7
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2006 - 4:36 pm:   Edit Post

Thank you, sir!
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 647
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Monday, May 22, 2006 - 1:01 am:   Edit Post

Very nice!

Graeme
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3386
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 2:59 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Doug,

My access to the records room is obstructed, but will be clearing up by the 5th of July. Until then, I can take an educated guess that your bass has a Walnut top, Maple accent, and Mahogany body. It also looks like it is in very nice shape. From the photo, the only signs of wear are the neck pickup decoration, the volume knob and the slight shining of the finish.
sluggo
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Username: sluggo

Post Number: 10
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 4:45 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Mica! That was kinda what I had figured so far. The bass was loved by the previous owner. She is well worn in and plays like a dream! I cannot even imagine how great these must be new because this thing sounds amazing and it's 13 years old! I get nothing but green, envious looks and compliments on her tone! Thanks again! Let me know if you learn anything else!
SLUGGO
mica
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Username: mica

Post Number: 3499
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, August 22, 2006 - 5:42 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Doug,

Checked the file for 93W8060, here's what I found:

top: Figured Walnut
accent: Maple pinstripe
body: Mahogany
neck: Maple, 34" long scale
fingerboard: Ebony, no inlays
pickups: MXY
controls: volume, pan, bass, treble, mono output
birthday: December 13, 1993
originally made for: Guitar Center, Hollywood, CA

There is one previous registered owner in Florida.
sluggo
Junior
Username: sluggo

Post Number: 12
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 2:17 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Mica!
57basstra
Advanced Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 264
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Saturday, August 26, 2006 - 3:03 pm:   Edit Post

Very Nice bass!

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