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fc_spoiler
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Post Number: 151
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 2:24 am:   Edit Post

What does this look like? Fake Alembic neck with 12 bids, all User ID kept private... reeks of scam...
bsee
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Post Number: 1247
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 5:10 am:   Edit Post

What makes you think it's a fake? Looks real to me.
fc_spoiler
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Post Number: 154
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 5:36 am:   Edit Post

This: Clik here
bsee
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Post Number: 1248
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 6:33 am:   Edit Post

That's mostly about basses that were appearing. These guitars were real and the necks were made by Modulus.
richbass939
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Post Number: 682
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 6:41 am:   Edit Post

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
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Post Number: 155
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 6:47 am:   Edit Post

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
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Post Number: 1249
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 7:00 am:   Edit Post

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
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Post Number: 1492
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 7:36 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 156
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 8:48 am:   Edit Post

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
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Post Number: 1250
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, July 22, 2006 - 10:33 am:   Edit Post

It was Geoff Gould.
fc_spoiler
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Post Number: 157
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 1:06 am:   Edit Post

Here's the picture I was looking for with a comment from Mica: http://alembic.com/club/messages/394/25706.html?1142308320
fc_spoiler
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Post Number: 158
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 1:23 am:   Edit Post

And the bass version: http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/11955.html
fc_spoiler
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Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 159
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 1:34 am:   Edit Post

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)

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