| Author | Message | ||
| gearhed289
Junior Username: gearhed289 Post Number: 13 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hello there, I've been searching around the internet for the right one for a while now. Been tempted by a couple, but there's always something "not quite right". So, here are my "requirements" - Must have: 4 strings Neck through construction Mahogany body Fingerboard inlays Must NOT have: Maple or Zebrawood top (negotiable) Inline headstock P and/or J pickups So, Excels, Orions, Epics, and Persuaders are out. Ideally, I’d like an Exploiter, but would definitely consider a Spoiler or Distillate. Thanks! | ||
| hammer
Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 515 Registered: 9-2009 |
I've got an 86 Walnut Distillate, medium scale that would appear to meet your requirements and is pretty much pristine. If interested PM me and I'll send photos. | ||
| gearhed289
Junior Username: gearhed289 Post Number: 14 Registered: 5-2004 |
That's the one with the funky strap extension, right? Pretty bass! I had e-mailed you on 6/2 but didn't get a reply. I used the address in your profile. You can try my e-mail if you want. I'd like to know if you have the original case, "wood card", etc., thanks. | ||
| hammer
Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 516 Registered: 9-2009 |
Tom: I'll send some photos will tonight to your e-mail after I get home from work. I had the funky strap extension removed and the bass looks a lot better. I do have the original case and the wood card. | ||
| gearhed289
Junior Username: gearhed289 Post Number: 16 Registered: 5-2004 |
Sounds great. Looking forward to photos! | ||
| hammer
Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 518 Registered: 9-2009 |
Tom. Sent photos yesterday. Wondering if you received them. | ||
| gearhed289
Junior Username: gearhed289 Post Number: 17 Registered: 5-2004 |
I haven't received anything. Maybe the files are too large? I think my email can handle like 10mb per message. | ||
| hammer
Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 519 Registered: 9-2009 |
I've sent another e-mail sans photos to see if it goes through. If you get it I'll try with just a photo or two per e-mail. Please reply. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4096 Registered: 6-2002 |
Double post (Message edited by jazzyvee on June 30, 2014) | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4098 Registered: 6-2002 |
Is this one any good to you? http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/194400.html?1404148230 | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 2204 Registered: 9-2002 |
You couldn't buy a better 'First' Alembic than this, and the price is right. Change out later to FatBoy 4's is it needs a little added snarkiness. The koa is very warm sounding (after all, it's mahogany's handsome first cousin from the mid-Pacific) and a great-looking wood. I'd prefer long-scale, but the 32" is just great, certainly lacking no bottom and easier to reach first position ! http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/194420.html?1404495478 J o e y | ||
| hammer
Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 526 Registered: 9-2009 |
Tom ended up purchasing my 86 Walnut Distillate for a little bit more. It is, at this moment, on its way to Illinois. I played that bass for 7-years and ALWAYS thought it was a medium scale 32 because it played so easily compared to the previous basses I had owned. However, when I pulled out the build sheet to send to Tom, it turned out I had been playing a 34 all along. That says a lot about the the ease with which one can play an Alembic. P.S. The Series I to which Jazzyvee referred in the original post ended @ $2,600. Surprisingly low with over 40 bids, but that may have been because it was fretless. | ||
| gearhed289
Junior Username: gearhed289 Post Number: 19 Registered: 5-2004 |
Joey, that Spoiler (or one like it) is pretty much what I was expecting to end up with, but for a little more money, I'm really glad to have landed this beautiful Distillate. It's everything I wanted in my first Alembic, and then some! Purpleheart laminates, bass and treble boost/cut switches, brass sustain block... Basically all the features of a Europa, but with the more traditional Alembic look that I wanted. Still anxiously waiting for the FedEx driver... |
