| Author | Message | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1634 Registered: 5-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Ok FC so now you are more close to the series1 | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1669 Registered: 5-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
That is dynamite FC! Hope it goes through. | ||
| mtjam
Advanced Member Username: mtjam Post Number: 298 Registered: 11-2011 |
Beautiful Series! Hope to see pictures of you with this bass soon! | ||
| adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan Post Number: 3235 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
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 |
Flip, Spalted Walnut, sweet! didnt know that existed. Nice score! Pete | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1678 Registered: 5-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
cool for You :-) !! take your Time ;-) | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4120 Registered: 5-2009 |
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 |
Congrats! Looking forward to hearing your comments about your new bass! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1682 Registered: 5-2006 |
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 |
Flip, I didn't nothing... really... | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1684 Registered: 5-2006 |
Here's one for you:  | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4485 Registered: 6-2002 |
Well done Flip and welcome to the series club. :-) | ||
| kenbass4
Senior Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 438 Registered: 10-2003 |
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 |
Awesome Flip! Congratulations & Compliments! | ||
| nameless_v2
Junior Username: nameless_v2 Post Number: 11 Registered: 5-2014 |
Congrats Flips... your bass is beautifull ! | ||
| enzo
Senior Member Username: enzo Post Number: 475 Registered: 4-2009 |
Classy Alembic beauty, well done ! |
