| Author | Message | ||
| benson_murrensun
New Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 1 Registered: 5-2007 |
I just acquired Alembic Epic 98W11828. I would like to know more about it, particularly concerning the inscription on the truss rod cover indicating that it's a special edition number 24 of 60 (I think, it's not here with me now); and on the Instrument Wood Card it says Guitar Center Anniversay model. | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 1163 Registered: 12-2002 |
It was a special run they did for guitar center back in 1978.http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/26535.html?1168738019 | ||
| benson_murrensun
New Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2007 |
Thanks, keavin. So it appears, from the thread link you sent, that what makes this one different is the fingerboard inlays, the brass truss rod and control cavity covers and an additional laminate layer in the body? | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 1164 Registered: 12-2002 |
Exactly!.....& Mica will chime in shortly to fill you in on your woods/birthdate etc...oh & welcome! | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1449 Registered: 6-2002 |
The "brass truss rod" would be a novelty - brass can hardly be flexible enough for that purpose. But indeed the truss rod cover is made from brass, where normally you would find a plastic cover on an Epic. | ||
| benson_murrensun
New Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2007 |
Yo Adriaan, FYI: "... brass truss rod and control cavity covers..." indicates a cover for the truss rod and a cover for the control cavity. No mistake was made. | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1452 Registered: 6-2002 |
Yo Ben, I must have been tricked by the line breaking off where it did. How silly of me. Enjoy the ride! - You're the second motorcycle safety instructor on board here. | ||
| benson_murrensun
New Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2007 |
Adriaan, Very cool. Who is the other motorcycle safety instructor? I must admit to keeping a cheapo Steinberger Spirit in my arsenal so I can strap it to my bike and ride to sessions. A full-size bass is unweildy in those situations. I see you are from the Netherlands; I visited Holland for 3 weeks a year and a half ago; spent most of the time in Landgraaf. | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1454 Registered: 6-2002 |
You don't see many people go to Landgraaf for anything but the big Pinkpop festival - but that's always on Pentecost - which is next week this year, so a year and a half ago doesn't really make sense. For the moment I can't remember the intructor's name - he'll probably join in soon. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5047 Registered: 5-2002 |
Adriaan; I believe that would be Kevin, Kmh364. | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1456 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Dave! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4645 Registered: 6-2000 |
Here's the details from the file for this bass: WLB4 Special Edition Epic bass for Guitar Center top: Flame Maple accent: Maple and Purpleheart pinstripes body: Mahogany neck: 3-piece Maple, 34" long scale fingerboard: Ebony with pearloid oval inlays truss rod cover: brass, engraved "Special Edition 29 of 60)" backplate: brass finish: polyurethane satin natural (very thin) pickups: MXY controls: volume, pan, bass, treble, mono output birthday: July 22, 1998 originally made for: Guitar Center I'm pretty sure this was for Guitar Center's 25th anniversary. They purchased a group of instruments with the same specifications, to market as a limited edition run. There was at least one of these basses at each store. What made these "special" compared to other Epics at the time: brass control covers engraving inlays double pinstripe accents In 1998, the only options for Epic basses were wood tops, fretted or fretles, and right or left handed. |
