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rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61
Post Number: 1241 Registered: 2-2011
| Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 7:31 pm: | |
http://m.ebay.com/itm/151263512931# |
hifiguy
Senior Member Username: hifiguy
Post Number: 409 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 7:58 pm: | |
Pulling Alembic electronics out of a custom made Alembic bass seems completely wrong on every level - like sticking a Corvette engine in a Ferrari or an Aston Martin. It bounces off the brain at a very strange angle. |
darkstar01
Senior Member Username: darkstar01
Post Number: 528 Registered: 6-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 8:22 pm: | |
I just recently found out this bass is at a guitar place directly across the street from my studio. Considering all of the attention it's gotten over the years here, maybe I should go check it out. |
keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h
Post Number: 2004 Registered: 2-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 5:33 am: | |
I would like to know more about the splices of white wings and any other modifications. As often as it pops up my curiosity is peaked. Still confused why anybody would do it but to each their own. Keith |
pasewark
Advanced Member Username: pasewark
Post Number: 240 Registered: 4-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 7:08 am: | |
It haunts my nightmares. |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 5761 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 7:44 am: | |
IT' BACK!!!!!!!! Oh, the horror, the horror! Bill, tgo |
jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee
Post Number: 4044 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 8:42 am: | |
I wish it were on sale when I met Vinny Fodera at the UK bass show in London earlier this year, I could have asked him about it. I can't recall if mica has ever commented on this bass when it has been reported on the forum. But her view would certainly be interesting. Jazzyvee |
fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler
Post Number: 1523 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 8:49 am: | |
The original electronics + pickups are included, takes away some of the pain :-) Mica commented here and said she's pretty sure it started its life as a Triple Omega. |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 1461 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 10:20 am: | |
Honestly, if you want a new 6-string Alembic, then buy this for the neck, as the price of the ebony lams and leds would be a good starting point. Sell the electronics and hardware, to soften the blow further. |
drjenney
Intermediate Member Username: drjenney
Post Number: 154 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 10:54 am: | |
Anyone know what kind of Alembic electronics it included? |
drjenney
Intermediate Member Username: drjenney
Post Number: 155 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 11:08 am: | |
Anyone know what kind of Alembic electronics it included? |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 11338 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 - 11:42 am: | |
The hole pattern suggests Essence electronics. Bradley's idea is certainly interesting; buying it and sending it to Santa Rosa, and have them put new body wings on it, reinstall the pickups and electronics, and maybe upgrade the electronics. Oh, and remove that butterfly from the peghead. So if you were thinking about a 36" scale six string with ebony neck lams, this could be a starting point. |