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bassclef
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Post Number: 3
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 2:40 pm:   Edit Post

**SOLD!**

If you ever wanted to own an Alembic, but did not want to take out a second mortgage! Here is your chance!

I am putting up for sale my beloved Alembic Distillate 5-String. Here is a bit of background. I had it built for me in 1990 while I was on the road. So I am the only owner of this instrument. It features a beautiful Colo Bolo top (considered a premium upgrade) and side red LED's in the neck. They still blow my mind when I plug it in! I have cared for this bass like it was a child, there is not one scratch on this baby. Not bad for a 16 year old bass. It was always transported in a Calzone flight case, which is included. The frets are in great shape. They were slightly touched up by a guitar builder in NY (don't remember his name) about 4 years ago. Overall condition I would say is 9.5 out of 10. I have the original build sheet (from Alembic) which will be with the bass.

The sound, well it is an Alembic. Nothing sounds like it. It has the clearest highs and deepest lows. And it is hands down the best bass I have ever recorded with!

Why am I selling this baby?? Well I mainly play 4-string basses these days and it does not get allot of use. So I figured I sell it and put the funds toward a custom 4-banger.

So before I put it on eBay, I figured I give you guys and gals a chance.

You can own this baby for $2100 + shipping (US only please). Price includes the Calzone Flight case.

Here are the specs:

* Model: Alembic Distillate 5-String
* Year Built: 1990
* Serial Number: 90D6097
* Body Top: Coco Bolo on Maple
* Body Back: Mahogany
* Neck: Maple / Purple Heart - 7 Piece
* Fingerboard: Ebony
* Headstock Veneers: Coco Bolo
* Finish: Gloss
* Nut: Adjustable Brass
* Bridge: Solid Brass
* Machine Heads: Gold Alembic-Gotoh
* Truss Rods: Dual
* Electronics: Alembic DSI
* Controls: Volume, Pickup Selector, Low-Pass Filter w/ "Q" Switch, Bass Cut/Boost, Treble Cut/Boost
* Scale: 32½"
* Nut Width: 2"
* 12th Fret Width: 2¼"
* Weight: 10 lbs.
* Custom Features: Side Red LED's, Strap Locks
* Extras: Calzone Flight Case


CLICK HERE for a full set of pictures.

Alembic Distillate

(Message edited by bassclef on February 12, 2006)
davehouck
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Post Number: 3193
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 4:14 pm:   Edit Post

Nice bass!
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 995
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 6:19 pm:   Edit Post

Normally one would say that is too much for a Distillate, but not this one. What a beauty, and a more than fair price considering the options and condition.

Best of luck and it shouldn't take long for someone to jump on this!

-bob
precarius
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Post Number: 59
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 7:24 pm:   Edit Post

Ken- E-mail sent
crgaston
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Post Number: 75
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 9:29 pm:   Edit Post

Ken,
That is a beauty, for sure! Are the LED's factory? Are they always on, or am I missing the switch somewhere?

Charles
bassclef
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Username: bassclef

Post Number: 4
Registered: 1-2003
Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 8:04 am:   Edit Post

Yes, they are factory LED's. They turn on when you plug the bass in.
crgaston
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Post Number: 76
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 8:45 am:   Edit Post

Cool! Email sent.
rrbass
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Posted on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 10:13 am:   Edit Post

I'm the proud (new) owner of this baby. WOW what an instrument!!! I'm thinking I need another one, would Alembic make a Distillate as a custom order? Love that body shape!

Easy,
RR
byoung
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Username: byoung

Post Number: 216
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post

Ruben,

They still make Distillates as a custom body style.

Brad
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 1004
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 12:45 pm:   Edit Post

You'd pretty much be ordering a Europa with the Distillate body and 32" scale to get close. You'd end up with a pickup pan control instead of a selector switch, an improvement in versatility.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 3249
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, February 18, 2006 - 6:38 am:   Edit Post

Congrats Ruben!!
adriaan
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Username: adriaan

Post Number: 769
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 19, 2006 - 4:01 am:   Edit Post

Not to put too fine a point upon it, but this is the Distillate body with extended upper horn. The regular horn is much shorter and less rounded. One guesses that the extended horn is for improved balance on a 5 string.

Looking at it again, it must be simply the upper horn of the Spoiler shape.

(Message edited by adriaan on February 20, 2006)
rrbass
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Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, February 27, 2006 - 8:06 am:   Edit Post

Thanks for the info guys.

Peace,
RR

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