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ajish4
Member
Username: ajish4

Post Number: 81
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 2:47 am:   Edit Post

Wow,

There are just SO many nice Alembic's on Ebay right now. Too strange!!!

Series 1 & 2 basses, Series 1 pickups, a sweet Distillate and one I've NEVER seen before!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-HLSB-PLus-Bass-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7422524234QQihZ016QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Alembic-1984-Distillate-Bass-Guitar-w-HSC-Near-Mint_W0QQitemZ7422675901QQihZ016QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
bigredbass
Senior Member
Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 830
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 12:03 pm:   Edit Post

OK . . .

So what's an 'HLSB-Plus'? I'd have guessed Elan.

And WHO is this 'Michael Wickersham'?

J o e y
elwoodblue
Junior
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 49
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 1:06 pm:   Edit Post

I am intrigued by the dark/light theme in the wood choice, ...the HLSB + threw my for a loop too.

kris
jagerphan84
Advanced Member
Username: jagerphan84

Post Number: 233
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 2:13 pm:   Edit Post

"H" is the letter code for an Elan (like you'd find in the serial number), LSB is for long scale bass, and the "plus" refers to the Elan plus electronics, which offer quick tone change switches for treble & bass in addition to the volume, tone, pan & q-switch.
bigredbass
Senior Member
Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 832
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 2:55 pm:   Edit Post

OK. By the way, what is 'Hojin' mean in Japanese?

And WHO is Michael Wickersham?

J o e y
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 3363
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 3:18 pm:   Edit Post

I don't know what Hojin means, but that was the first Elan customer's name.

I am Michael, Mica is my nickname.

Many Elan Plus basses were originally sold to Washington Music. Once we brought out the Europa, the Elan Plus faded away from the line.
room037
Intermediate Member
Username: room037

Post Number: 110
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 3:54 pm:   Edit Post

Hi,

"Hojin" is his first name.
He is "Hojin Egawa" and well known professional bassist as Slap master in Japan.
I search his Elan's info, but I don't get it.

Eiji
bigredbass
Senior Member
Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 835
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Tuesday, June 13, 2006 - 4:57 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks MIKE! By the way, this guy in another post said his Series 1 was modified in Santa Rosa at your shop by some guy who signed the ticket as RJW . . . I told him he still works there and you guys would stand behind his work!

You too, Eiji.

J o e y
fc_spoiler
Junior
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 41
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 3:57 pm:   Edit Post

Harvest season!!! part II

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEMBIC-custom-6-string-bass_W0QQitemZ190003468692QQihZ009QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/88-ALEMBIC-PERSUADER-QUILTED-BLONDE_W0QQitemZ320002376143QQihZ011QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEMBIC-DISTILLATE-ELECTRIC-BASS-1982-VINTAGE-NEARMINT_W0QQitemZ130002746354QQihZ003QQcategoryZ4713QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
ajish4
Member
Username: ajish4

Post Number: 87
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2006 - 8:01 pm:   Edit Post

OH MY..................

Would that 6 string be considered a SCORPION BASS?

Shoot me now..............
fc_spoiler
Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 58
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Tuesday, July 04, 2006 - 2:58 pm:   Edit Post

Hey, this one is much cheaper!

There was a link here to the same six string Alembic mentioned above offered by someone in China. Of course this was a fraudulent listing and there are many like this. I removed the link because the item has been removed, no need to look at nothing...

I strongly suggest not to send any money to these guys!

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 05, 2006)
fc_spoiler
Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 62
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2006 - 6:30 am:   Edit Post

Man! I hate it when those bargains are removed!
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 215
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:07 am:   Edit Post

xtremely customized Epic...
Click here
lothartu
Intermediate Member
Username: lothartu

Post Number: 161
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:11 am:   Edit Post

LOL! That "customized Epic" made my day.

-Jim
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 216
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 7:13 am:   Edit Post

I wonder what happened to the 4 strings...
57basstra
Intermediate Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 191
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 8:44 am:   Edit Post

that is just too funny.
57basstra
Intermediate Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 192
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 8:46 am:   Edit Post

Oh...wonder what the serial number is?
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 217
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 9:51 am:   Edit Post

The seller posted new pictures.... for anyone wondering what was so funny: first picture was some kind of brass instrument...
57basstra
Intermediate Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 195
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Wednesday, August 02, 2006 - 11:11 am:   Edit Post

....with a sweet litle child, a girl I think, sitting down trying to play the thing (a big old silver Sousaphone, I believe.) Ya, reckon he just posted the wrong pic, or what? By the way, FC, did you sell the Ripper Fretless yet?
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 218
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 4:57 am:   Edit Post

Thanx for the details! forgot to mention those...
I'm not in a hurry selling the Ripper, Elans are hard to find too... Have had some reactions though and maybe it will come to a point were I take the bass to the US personally to swap it for an Elan, I do need a vacation and that would be a great one!
Will not be this year though, but we'll see...
Cheers!
F.C.
walwarrior
Junior
Username: walwarrior

Post Number: 21
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 8:49 am:   Edit Post

Hey Mica -
Washington Music is only 5 miles away from where I am in Silver Spring, MD. Are they still an Alembic Dealer? How many instruments do they order from you assuming they still are. Do they order throughout the year or place a larger qty order at one time. Also, Does Alembic deal direct with the public? Could one of the members of this forum by directly through you rather than dealing with guys at Washington Music? Thanks -
Dennis Maron Silver Spring, MD
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 220
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 9:07 am:   Edit Post

If I'm going to make the trip to the US of A I am certainly going to include a visit to the Alembic temple. They have a Showroom and from what I understand (...and thet's not much-LOL-), you can buy the basses that are displayed there... Also I think you can order custom instruments directly from Alembic, I'm not sure though...
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 221
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 9:12 am:   Edit Post

btw if Washington music is only 5 miles away it would be approx. 1 1/2 hour walking, 1/2 hour on the bicycle or 5 min. with a car... would be the quickest way to get your first questions answered..

Sorry I didn't include travel time with a plane.. I'm not that familiair with airports, boarding time, etc in your region... (think it would be something like 5 hours, but that's just a wild guess...)

Cheers!
F.C.

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on August 03, 2006)
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 988
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 9:28 am:   Edit Post

Hey fellow Dutchman - the main office of the company that I work for happens to be in Rockville, MD. Pretty close to where Washington Music is, I tseem to remember.

Problem is I go there perhaps once every 5 years.
groovelines
Advanced Member
Username: groovelines

Post Number: 331
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 9:39 am:   Edit Post

Dennis,

Alembic lists Washington Music as an authorised dealer. WM's website shows a number of Alembics, I haven't seen much rotation with the on-line stock. If I lived that close I'd pay them a visit for no other reason than to talk to someone about options and what to expect when ordering.

Yes, you can deal directly with Alembic, but don't be surprised if using a dealer to place your order is part of your initial conversation.
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 222
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Thursday, August 03, 2006 - 2:18 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Adriaan! If your company has a vacancy I'll apply immediately!

Cheers!
F.C.
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 990
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, August 04, 2006 - 3:27 am:   Edit Post

Flip, didn't know you were job hunting? You're sure you're not just shopping for a free ticket across the Atlantic?

I seem to remember people mentioning that WM's stock is larger than advertized.
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 223
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Friday, August 04, 2006 - 3:33 am:   Edit Post

Always job hunting and always shopping for free trans Antlantic tickets (boat or plane) -LOL-

Maar als je in Nederland/Belgie/Duitsland een Elan weet kan ik eventueel ook met Auto, bus, trein of op de fiets komen...

Cheers!
F.C. (Flip)

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on August 04, 2006)
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 991
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, August 04, 2006 - 3:56 am:   Edit Post

Jij ziet ze waarschijnlijk eerder dan ik.

Proost!
walwarrior
Junior
Username: walwarrior

Post Number: 22
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Friday, August 04, 2006 - 6:18 am:   Edit Post

Hey guys good info. I knew I was being obvious, I could call and ask rather than waste Mica's time. Has anyone dealt with WM? Chuck Levins? The store is always packed with beginners cranking the amps to 11 and playing smoke on the water. Jesus! I needed strings and waited 40 mins because the guy behind the counter kept helping people on the phone. I felt like jumping the counter and throat checking that sumbich! Okay okay......I need a vacation! needless to say I've had some pretty shitty dealings with that store, hence my ? in the first place. Take care all! DM
jimbobv
Junior
Username: jimbobv

Post Number: 36
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Friday, August 04, 2006 - 2:31 pm:   Edit Post

Aaahh Chuck's - Yes you need patience at Chuck's, but then did you pick a 'busy' time? Try to get there early in the day. It's in a busy area, so most times it is packed. I usually allow for an hour inside even if it's just to buy a set of strings. Know exactly what you want when you go in, so they can breeze thru. Also, they are right up the hill from a Metro station as well. And Washington Music is down the hill, around the corner. My Elan is a Chuck's special I picked up at a pawn shop - I went in and was able to ask Chucks about it before I bought it from the pawn shop.

Thawnk!
dannobasso
Advanced Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 348
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Friday, August 04, 2006 - 6:39 pm:   Edit Post

I've bought a couple of custom Spoiler 6's and a 7 fretless and a MM Petrucci 7 guitar from Brian over there. Always a pleasure. Bumped into him as well at NAMM and when I did a short tour a while ago. Great prices from my pov. They are one of the largest and most successful stores in the U.S. Hense the long wait. I'm told most business is done via phone and web. Ask for Brian and tell him Danno from Doomtree in Jersey says hello.
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 261
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Saturday, August 19, 2006 - 1:32 pm:   Edit Post

These basses are lurking on a Dutch site for quite a while:

Epic lefty

Epic

Essence

Stanley Clarke

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on August 19, 2006)
palmann
Junior
Username: palmann

Post Number: 46
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Monday, August 21, 2006 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post

How come this guy is selling my Essence? :o)

But if you'd ask, I'd take another one...

Gruesse, Pablo
57basstra
Advanced Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 243
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Monday, August 21, 2006 - 2:10 pm:   Edit Post

hmmmmm....
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 271
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Monday, August 21, 2006 - 2:28 pm:   Edit Post

I've had email contact with that guy (the Essence seller). He was asking way to much...
He was thankfull for the info, it seems to be a nice guy...
What could be wrong with that bass?

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