| Author | Message | ||
| fc_spoiler
Intermediate Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 151 Registered: 5-2006 |
What does this look like? Fake Alembic neck with 12 bids, all User ID kept private... reeks of scam... | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1247 Registered: 3-2004 |
What makes you think it's a fake? Looks real to me. | ||
| fc_spoiler
Intermediate Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 154 Registered: 5-2006 |
This: Clik here | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1248 Registered: 3-2004 |
That's mostly about basses that were appearing. These guitars were real and the necks were made by Modulus. | ||
| richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 682 Registered: 11-2004 |
I can see why there is confusion. In the post by Mica she said that Alembic has never manufactured an instrument with a bolt on neck. So the Modulus necks are a legitimate exception? Rich | ||
| fc_spoiler
Intermediate Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 155 Registered: 5-2006 |
I've been searching for a while, but haven't found it yet... there is a picture somewhere on this board with the same logo, I think Mica says it's a fake... | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1249 Registered: 3-2004 |
I don't know the history of these things but the topic comes up periodically. Do a search for Modulus and you'll find a bunch of info. As far as I can tell, it wasn't made by Alembic, but you can't legitimately call it a fake either. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 1492 Registered: 7-2004 |
As I understand it, Modulus, started by Greg Gould, I believe his name was, pioneered the use of carbon fiber to manufacture guitar and bass necks. He was friendly with the folks at Alembic and worked in conjunciton with them. The Blacknife guitar was made by Modulus under an agreement with Alembic that allowed use of the name. Bob Weir used to play one. Here's a link with more info on Weir's instrument: http://dozin.com/bobs/guitars/index.htm There are others around here that are more familiar with the Modulus story, I believe David Fung knows a bit about these. I suspect someone will check in with more info. The neck is legit, and while private listings on eBay usually scare me off, I'd think if this was a scam, the seller would at least pretend the neck was in much better shape. Bill, tgo | ||
| fc_spoiler
Intermediate Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 156 Registered: 5-2006 |
I found some info on this board, maybe this thread should be called somewhat certified neck or Fake neck???... http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/2455.html (Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 23, 2006) | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1250 Registered: 3-2004 |
It was Geoff Gould. | ||
| fc_spoiler
Intermediate Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 157 Registered: 5-2006 |
Here's the picture I was looking for with a comment from Mica: http://alembic.com/club/messages/394/25706.html?1142308320 | ||
| fc_spoiler
Intermediate Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 158 Registered: 5-2006 |
And the bass version: http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/11955.html | ||
| fc_spoiler
Intermediate Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 159 Registered: 5-2006 |
So we can conclude this neck hasn't been made by Alembic but the Alembic logo seems to be official (licenced) Being an obstinate guy, I still think the anonymous buyers (14 now!) are at least suspicious.... (Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 23, 2006) |
