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sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4775
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 9:08 am:   Edit Post

I saw this dual stacked potentiometer offered on ebay as an " Alembic" part.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1979-ALEMBIC-STYLE-BASS-GUITAR-250k-100k-CONCENTRIC-POT-RARE-OLD-VINTAGE-PARTS-/182027275406?hash=item2a61abcc8e:g:h90AAOSwWTRWxKHS

I sent the seller this friendly inquiry;

" What makes you think this is an Alembic part ?"

The seller responded with this not so friendly response !

"This part was for in an Alembic labeled drawer at Valley Sound(1967) in N.Hollywood CA ..most of the other potentiometers were labeled Alembic ( all of which I sold)..this is one of the few that where not ...I change the title description around so that you would not call the police on me ...I am selling really rare cool guitar parts that always sell and are just the perfect parts for someone building a cool bass guitar ...this is exactly the very same style parts if not the real deal part from Alembic used on some of there instruments . Is there anything else you need ? "

I have never seen Alembic use a dual CONCENTRIC potentiometer in any circuit !
Am I mistaken ? Is this item incorrectly described ON eBay by the seller?

Wolf
5a_quilt_top
Junior
Username: 5a_quilt_top

Post Number: 48
Registered: 6-2012
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 10:29 am:   Edit Post

I'm more puzzled by the year reference - "Valley Sound(1967)".

To the best of my knowledge, Alembic officially started as a business in 1969 using that name.

If that is accurate, how could this guy be selling "Alembic" parts in 1967?
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4776
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 10:46 am:   Edit Post

David , I agree with your post # 48 above 100% !

Wolf
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4777
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 10:51 am:   Edit Post

( Double post correction )



(Message edited by sonicus on February 24, 2016)
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 2371
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 11:08 am:   Edit Post

That doesn't look like any stacked pot I've ever seen used by Alembic. I'm not even sure it is vintage and was likely just thrown in some parts drawer with other stuff it has no relationship to.

Keith
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4778
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 11:34 am:   Edit Post

Keith,
Thanks , that is what went through my mind as well .

Wolf
ed_zeppelin
Advanced Member
Username: ed_zeppelin

Post Number: 264
Registered: 2-2010
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 12:56 pm:   Edit Post


quote:

I'm more puzzled by the year reference - "Valley Sound(1967)".

To the best of my knowledge, Alembic officially started as a business in 1969 using that name.




I thought the same thing, until I reread it. The two-pot was in a drawer marked "Alembic" that was located at Valley Sound. Every repair geek I know has tons of drawers with crap in 'em.

Sounds legit to me. Wanna buy an Alembic bridge?

sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4779
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 1:06 pm:   Edit Post

OH,___ What a nice brass bridge you have there ! LOL .
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4780
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 1:11 pm:   Edit Post

(double post correction )

(Message edited by sonicus on February 24, 2016)
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 2372
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 3:21 pm:   Edit Post

" Every repair geek I know has tons of drawers with crap in 'em."

Speak for yourself. I've always preferred baby food jars, mayonnaise jars and egg cartons.

Keith
poor_nigel
Senior Member
Username: poor_nigel

Post Number: 417
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 - 11:50 pm:   Edit Post

Question of curiosity. How many people go looking on eBay for new or used Alembic potentiometers? I would think a quick call to the factory would get better results of finding the exact part needed. I do admit I have seen some auctions on eBay for used Alembic parts that have put a smile on my face. Gee, at the prices asked, it makes me want to 'part-out' all my basses and retire . . .
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4781
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 12:14 am:   Edit Post

Thomas, Out of curiosity I often check ebay with the search word "Alembic". ( actually very often ) ____I find all kinds of interesting items in the process including the " bogus" ones ! Thankfully here at the forum we can share our adventures in cyberspace and laugh a little together.
elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 1834
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2016 - 12:52 am:   Edit Post

Well said Wolf,
I rarely get any results using " å¬emßÍÇ ",
but when I do...it's bound to be interesting!
I think I'll try your method :-)
poor_nigel
Senior Member
Username: poor_nigel

Post Number: 418
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 3:34 pm:   Edit Post

I've kind of quit looking for Alembic stuff, as frankly, I have too much now - As if one could own too much Alembic stuff, eh?! It costs nothin to look, and takes up zero room, too. So I do still look every once in a while . . . I'd look more often if I could disable the buy button on my computer.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 4788
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 5:11 pm:   Edit Post

I like to restore AMPEX /MCI/ STUDER/ OTARI studio reel to reel machines as well as old SOUNDCRAFT desks/ mixers.
As a result my storage issue is now dictating " Hesitation Blues " on that " BUY BUTTON" . My " senior management " agent tells me NO more stuff ! LOL !

Wolf

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