| Author | Message | ||
| hmalicea
New Username: hmalicea Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2006 |
I just purchased an Alembic Excel 5-string fretless in amazing condition and perfect-working order. This bass looks pretty much brand-new and is the coolest design I have ever seen for a bass! I was told it was made with a very rare and beautiful wood called Canary Wood. The top and headstock is Canary wood, the body is Ash, the neck is Maple, and the fretboard is Pau-Ferro. Can this be confirmed by the serial number? It looks much more "conservative" that the more elaborated designed models. I don't like all the frosting that is available and this base is just what I was looking for in a bass instrument. The "simple" beauty of this instrument is what attracted me to it apart from the sound. It only has one pickup near the bridge and I hope it can produce the sound I dream of from a bass as I get to know it better. What can you tell me about it including date manufactured, etc.? Thanks! | ||
| hmalicea
New Username: hmalicea Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2006 |
Anybody out there? Not even a welcome greeting? Really looking forward to it... ;o) | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 955 Registered: 2-2006 |
Welcome Hector, how about some pix of the new axe! I bid on canary wood Alembic on eBAy, was this that one? | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 510 Registered: 4-2005 |
Hector, how are you! Welcome. Jump right in and share some stories, comments, questions, pics.... David | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4582 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Hector; welcome to the group and congrats on the bass! Mica will probably be looking up serial number requests fairly soon, so keep checking back. Meanwhile, check out the FAQs and Must Reads sections; lots of helpful and interesting things there. | ||
| southpaw
Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 94 Registered: 12-2004 |
Hi Hector, Welcome aboard. Your new bass sound like a beauty, feel free to post a picture or two if you can, we love bass porn around here! | ||
| hmalicea
New Username: hmalicea Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2006 |
Gentlemen, Thanks for the greeting and warm welcome. I am very glad to have this forum in which I can learn more about this beautiful bass instrument I just purchased. I don't no weather to play it or just frame it! I am posting some pictures that I just took hoping it reflects some of its beauty. Hector | ||
| hmalicea
New Username: hmalicea Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2006 |
The Beauty of Simplicity!     (Message edited by davehouck on December 07, 2006) | ||
| hmalicea
New Username: hmalicea Post Number: 5 Registered: 11-2006 |
A few more...   | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1160 Registered: 6-2002 |
Beauty! | ||
| southpaw
Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 98 Registered: 12-2004 |
Wow! that is good looking. I really like the dark / light contrast of the front and back. Congrats again, I am not familiar with canary wood, I like it. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4590 Registered: 5-2002 |
That top wood looks very nice! | ||
| lowlife
Advanced Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 250 Registered: 12-2003 |
Beautiful looking bass. Enjoy it. Ellery (Lowlife) | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 920 Registered: 10-2002 |
Boy that's sweet. You should post these pics in the showcase section Hector. Graeme | ||
| chuck
Junior Username: chuck Post Number: 43 Registered: 3-2005 |
Awesome Bass. The whole package says conservitive (not political) pro plays this this bass and its all about the music.Probably the cleanest bass I've ever seen. Chuck | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4594 Registered: 5-2002 |
Elegant was one word that came to mind. I suspect we'll some more orders for this top. | ||
| chuck
Junior Username: chuck Post Number: 44 Registered: 3-2005 |
Dave .Thats the word I left out.ELEGANT. Chuck | ||
| 0vid
Member Username: 0vid Post Number: 52 Registered: 4-2003 |
Nice. Is that a custom pickup position? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4597 Registered: 5-2002 |
Ovid; I think you are right about the custom pickup position. | ||
| 0vid
Member Username: 0vid Post Number: 53 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hmmm.. looking the product page just now....the new Excels now sport two pickups with one v. close to the bridge like this one. I seem to recall the Excels when they first came out had one Fatboy somewhere in the middle? In anycase, I really like the look of this one with the single pickup clsoe to the bridge. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 3847 Registered: 6-2000 |
I know I pulled this file recently for the guy that was selling it. I'll have to look in the to-file pile to find out specifics. I'll look in the morning. | ||
| hmalicea
Junior Username: hmalicea Post Number: 12 Registered: 11-2006 |
Thanks Mica! | ||
| hmalicea
Junior Username: hmalicea Post Number: 13 Registered: 11-2006 |
Hello Mica, Any findings on the history of my bass? Thanks! | ||
| hmalicea
Junior Username: hmalicea Post Number: 14 Registered: 11-2006 |
Mica, Is there any chance I might see your findings anytime soon? I would really like to know the history attached to this bass. Thanks! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4042 Registered: 6-2000 |
Sorry, but the file is still not located. I've marked the topic with a "u" to designate this. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4043 Registered: 6-2000 |
Sorry, but the file is still not located. I've marked the topic with a "u" to designate this. |
