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flpete1uw
Member
Username: flpete1uw

Post Number: 56
Registered: 11-2011
Posted on Friday, May 25, 2012 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post

Every so often I see these Tulip Wood Basses. Wonder why this wood isn't more popular? They are exquisite.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/2000-ALEMBIC-ROGUE-4-bass-guitar-TULIPWOOD-Europa-Electronics-Handmade-USA-/221032936341?pt=Guitar&hash=item337696f395
hifiguy
Advanced Member
Username: hifiguy

Post Number: 341
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Friday, May 25, 2012 - 11:11 am:   Edit Post

That's the second tulipwood Alembic that's turned up in the last couple of months. Absolutely gorgeous. Not a bad price on that bass if it is truly mint.
mb94952
Junior
Username: mb94952

Post Number: 18
Registered: 8-2010
Posted on Friday, May 25, 2012 - 4:38 pm:   Edit Post

Yes, it is truly mint. I own it and I am glad to know that I am in the right ball park as far as price goes.
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 7729
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, May 25, 2012 - 7:17 pm:   Edit Post

Wow Mike, that's a gorgeous bass. Love the bookmatch to center top.

Tulipwood has always been somewhat limited since we don't make 4" wide instruments. Getting boards in wide widths is near to impossible these days, but I'm always on the lookout for more. We recently found an old board of it stashed away here that we promptly made a Darling guitar for our Showroom.
mb94952
Junior
Username: mb94952

Post Number: 19
Registered: 8-2010
Posted on Saturday, May 26, 2012 - 8:55 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Mica ! Yes, it is gorgeous, and like I said, to me, the Rogue and Elan are the easiest playing Alembics.
Why is it that whenever I have an Alembic for sale and you know about it I feel guilty ? :-)
mb94952
Junior
Username: mb94952

Post Number: 20
Registered: 8-2010
Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post

SOLD ...

For those who want to know - $3,200
flpete1uw
Member
Username: flpete1uw

Post Number: 57
Registered: 11-2011
Posted on Sunday, May 27, 2012 - 5:08 pm:   Edit Post

Congrats, Michael! That is a Truly Beautiful Instrument. I would be interested what qualities the Tulip Wood has on the sound compared to the other woods? To bad about the availability of the raw materials.
fclef6
Junior
Username: fclef6

Post Number: 17
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 - 4:34 am:   Edit Post

My Tulipwood Essence 5 string is available if anyone is interested.
http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/125767.html?1335008282
notfadeaway
Junior
Username: notfadeaway

Post Number: 11
Registered: 5-2012
Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 - 2:36 pm:   Edit Post

So, I am the one who bought the tulip wood Rogue. Really excited about getting this. Wish I had the money for that tulipwood Essence 5er too.
mb94952
Junior
Username: mb94952

Post Number: 21
Registered: 8-2010
Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 - 3:22 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Geoff ! So here we are on the forum. You will like the Rogue much better than an Essence. I love Essences, but the Rogue is just more versatile and ergonomic, in my opinion. It's all personal. They are both great.

I'm glad to know you got your 5'er needs covered, too.

Listen, if Mica took the time to chime in on the beauty and rarity of this tulip wood Rogue, then you know you have something special !! You have been knighted by the Mothership, Geoff !! OK, maybe I'm being a little overly dramatic, but it's fun !! :-)
notfadeaway
Junior
Username: notfadeaway

Post Number: 13
Registered: 5-2012
Posted on Monday, May 28, 2012 - 4:30 pm:   Edit Post

Not overly dramatic to me. I have been a Dead fan forever. My teacher owned Alembics and has been talking about them to me. I feel blessed that these are coming my way. They will surely inspire me to better and higher playing. Glad to be a part of the community!
fclef6
Junior
Username: fclef6

Post Number: 18
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 6:41 am:   Edit Post

Congrats Geoff and welcome to the club. I will keep your contact info in case you can swing the tulipwood essence 5 string in the future. I am in no real hurry but there has been some interest. Enjoy the Rogue...I am jealous!
notfadeaway
Junior
Username: notfadeaway

Post Number: 14
Registered: 5-2012
Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 6:45 am:   Edit Post

Thanks man, I appreciate. Not sure I could swing it anytime soon though. Tax refund money is gonzo. Selling off other stuff to make up the difference after buying that second Alembic.
I really appreciate the friendliness on this forum!
3rd_ray
Advanced Member
Username: 3rd_ray

Post Number: 243
Registered: 2-2008
Posted on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 - 6:59 pm:   Edit Post

Did someone say Tulipwood? ;)

I still love my Essence...

http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/52632.html?1213586795
notfadeaway
Junior
Username: notfadeaway

Post Number: 19
Registered: 5-2012
Posted on Friday, June 01, 2012 - 11:11 am:   Edit Post

I wonder how many tulip wood basses made it out of the mother ship? We have seen 3 here so far...

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