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fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1634
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Friday, March 13, 2015 - 8:52 am:   Edit Post

Since I posted this on Talkbass, I thought it should also be posted here :-)

The fretless duties have been taken over completely by the fiver, I find it hard to switch between the lined and unlined boards.
So eventually the 4 string will be sold/traded or it will get frets and oval inlays installed.

I will consider trading these two towards a Series I/II bass, no preference for scale length/number of strings etc.

2006 Custom fretless (Orion neck through)


(Upgraded to signature electronics)
In the showcase: http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/62222.html

1990 Elan in Stormburst finish:


In the Showcase: http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/41157.html

The Elan won't be for sale, the fretless can be taken out of my hands for $3000 + shipping or Eur 3000 incl personal delivery in Holland, Belgium Germany or Paris
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1641
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 - 4:44 pm:   Edit Post

Most likely the Fretless is gone, no worries: she will stay in the family :-)

I will take offers for the Elan now.
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1661
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 2:43 pm:   Edit Post

Most likely = most definitely, the fretless is in very good hands now.

Elan is on hold until next week.
germansal
Member
Username: germansal

Post Number: 75
Registered: 8-2004
Posted on Monday, April 13, 2015 - 3:44 am:   Edit Post

Ok FC so now you are more close to the series1
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1669
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 16, 2015 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post

Looks like it :-)

The Elan is available again, will sell for 1400 Euro.
Prefer local sale, will deliver personally when possible. (+/-300 KM radius from Friesland, Holland)
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1676
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 3:04 pm:   Edit Post

I think the Elan is gone now for real...

And I also think I will be inducted in the hall of Series next week! :-)

Looks like this one will be under my custody for (hopefully) a long time:





'79 Series I with Walnut top and back :-)
edwardofhuncote
Senior Member
Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 320
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 3:12 pm:   Edit Post

Nice Flip! I have been wondering what you were settling on. That is a beautifully bizarre looking walnut top. Almost looks spalted. Schweet!
moongerm
Intermediate Member
Username: moongerm

Post Number: 183
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 3:17 pm:   Edit Post

That is dynamite FC! Hope it goes through.
mtjam
Advanced Member
Username: mtjam

Post Number: 298
Registered: 11-2011
Posted on Thursday, April 23, 2015 - 5:11 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful Series! Hope to see pictures of you with this bass soon!
adriaan
Moderator
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 3235
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2015 - 11:13 am:   Edit Post

Ah, basekees' old bass! I remember Mica confirmed it is indeed spalted walnut - nice score!
enzo
Senior Member
Username: enzo

Post Number: 471
Registered: 4-2009
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2015 - 2:28 pm:   Edit Post

Nice one Flip! Looking forward to a Showcase thread with all details and nice shots!
flpete1uw
Senior Member
Username: flpete1uw

Post Number: 482
Registered: 11-2011
Posted on Friday, April 24, 2015 - 2:49 pm:   Edit Post

Flip,
Spalted Walnut, sweet! didnt know that existed.
Nice score!
Pete
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1678
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, April 26, 2015 - 3:38 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks all!

Basekees old bass indeed, I think he sold it in 2010.
I tried to contact him (to ask about the bridgepickup) but no luck yet...

If all goes according to plan, there will be some new pics Thursday :-)

This one is from the archives:

nameless_v2
New
Username: nameless_v2

Post Number: 10
Registered: 5-2014
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2015 - 8:50 am:   Edit Post

Very nice Flip... And welcome to The Hall of Series. This bass is really gorgeous and should sounds surely great with this wood mix (and that Electronic, of course). What's the scale? Seems like a medium... Like my Spoiler that I regret to have sold for financing my S2 (even if 'Marylin' is incredible). Did you have the opportunity to play it prior to make it yours?

Best

Thomas
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1679
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Monday, April 27, 2015 - 10:34 am:   Edit Post

Marylin is incredible indeed! One of the best looking Series basses in the showcase imho.

This is a longscale, here are the details: http://alembic.com/club/messages/394/54701.html

Haven't been close to this bass yet, but I'm sure it's going to be awesome :-)
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1681
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 5:58 am:   Edit Post

Elan is gone, Series I in tha pocket :-)

Heading straight to the Wall of deaf now, report + pics tomorrow.
pierreyves
Senior Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 1220
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 6:44 am:   Edit Post

cool for You :-) !! take your Time ;-)
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4120
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 7:39 am:   Edit Post

fc spoiler (Flip ) , Congratulations ! A Nordic Bass Salute with :

" Donder En Bliksem " with the "Wall of Deaf " , will be wonderful !
I am happy for you .
mtjam
Advanced Member
Username: mtjam

Post Number: 300
Registered: 11-2011
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 7:40 am:   Edit Post

Congrats! Looking forward to hearing your comments about your new bass!
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1682
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 3:02 pm:   Edit Post

OMG!!!
One of the guitar players who also is extremely enthusiastic (like me) about the '83 Spoiler commented after playing 3 notes: "Now this one is my favorite" :-)

Bass looks like new and sound absolutely amazing. :-)
There's a slight hum issue, I will take a closer look tomorrow. All trimpots were maxed out, so it got a bit better after a quick "Humcancelling Procedure"
There is a ground wire attached to the bridge, not sure what's that about, we'll see tomorrow... :-)

Absolutely amazing bass, happy camper here.

Thanx all for the nice comments and special thanx to Pierre-Yves for making this possible!

Next to my first 'lembic:

pierreyves
Senior Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 1221
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 3:20 pm:   Edit Post

Flip, I didn't nothing... really...
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1684
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 3:23 pm:   Edit Post

Here's one for you:
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 4485
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 3:36 pm:   Edit Post

Well done Flip and welcome to the series club. :-)
kenbass4
Senior Member
Username: kenbass4

Post Number: 438
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 3:51 pm:   Edit Post

Okay, Flip, now be honest:
When are you sending Blackend back to Alembic for Series II conversion? (you know you want to...)
:-)
edwardofhuncote
Senior Member
Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 326
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Wednesday, April 29, 2015 - 4:45 pm:   Edit Post

Awesome Flip! Congratulations & Compliments!
nameless_v2
Junior
Username: nameless_v2

Post Number: 11
Registered: 5-2014
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 1:27 am:   Edit Post

Congrats Flips... your bass is beautifull !
enzo
Senior Member
Username: enzo

Post Number: 475
Registered: 4-2009
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2015 - 2:26 pm:   Edit Post

Classy Alembic beauty, well done !

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