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groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 415
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 12:04 pm:   Edit Post

too sweet
ajish4
Intermediate Member
Username: ajish4

Post Number: 108
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 12:12 pm:   Edit Post

Just spotted that one....

Oh man, "Honey, you were asking what I would like for Christmas"....

LoL!
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 65
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post

can i get a loan? and a trade in on a strat that i just upgraded.
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 920
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 12:25 pm:   Edit Post

DAAAAaaaang. You're not helping my addiction too much Mike!
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 66
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 12:31 pm:   Edit Post

OK really. I wanna know who is seriously interested in this piece. I'm gettin a real bad itch for this fine creation. I'm sure my wife will say no (to put it mildly). But I think I gotta go for this one somehow.
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 416
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 12:38 pm:   Edit Post

I'm only wishing...go for it.

"DAAAAaaaang" is putting it mildly.
dwmark
Intermediate Member
Username: dwmark

Post Number: 124
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 1:03 pm:   Edit Post

But, Doc, it SO matches my eight string.

dw
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 1403
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 1:24 pm:   Edit Post

That looks like a tone monster. I am surprised it is in such good condition as someone ought to be playing the heck out of it.
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 921
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 1:31 pm:   Edit Post

As much as I'd love to have it Doc, it's all yours.
That is a very nice bass.
room037
Intermediate Member
Username: room037

Post Number: 133
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 2:49 pm:   Edit Post

The bass appeared on Eldery's list.
The serial No. is 124.
And It was discussed at this thread.

Eiji
dwmark
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Username: dwmark

Post Number: 125
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 4:04 pm:   Edit Post

I yield to Doc as well. But, I'm behind him in line.

dw
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 67
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 4:18 pm:   Edit Post

you know. There is just no good way to present something like this to your wife. She's even a bass player and I know she still won't understand.

"But you already have a fretless Alembic." she'll say.

Anybody got a good line I can use.
dwmark
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Username: dwmark

Post Number: 126
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 4:35 pm:   Edit Post

"It was a Christmas gift from David?" Just don't tell her I made you pay for it.

dw
ctjim
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Username: ctjim

Post Number: 64
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 4:49 pm:   Edit Post

Hmmm... does anyone else remember the Roman Conqueror??? and it's infamous tale?
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 923
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 5:11 pm:   Edit Post

She's a BASS player 'eh? Buy it for "her" for Christmas, I mean it's in the family that way.
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 68
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 5:17 pm:   Edit Post

I really like that angle. But she wouldn't play it because "it doesn't have enough strings." She plays a five string and won't touch anything that has less than five strings.

I like David's angle too. Just wish I knew how much that Christmas Bonus is going to actually be.
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 924
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 5:51 pm:   Edit Post

Well I hope you are able to make it happen Doc, either you or David or at least a club member. These instruments need to be played not hung on a wall.
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 69
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 6:06 pm:   Edit Post

He David. Does it really match your VIII string or are you just yankin' my chain?
dwmark
Intermediate Member
Username: dwmark

Post Number: 127
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 6:19 pm:   Edit Post

If I can figure out the technical side, look at this: http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/31452.html?1159764584

Hey, I have my share. I'll yield to others who don't have theirs, or guys like you or TK who have helped me get my share. BUT, if none of them is interested, I'm in.

dw
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 70
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 6:25 pm:   Edit Post

I should know by tomorrow if I can pull this off or not. With all that ornate work though, I have a feeling it might go high.
dela217
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Username: dela217

Post Number: 722
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 6:47 pm:   Edit Post

If it were a small body, I would be in the running. Very sweet indeed. How 'bout that power supply!!
harald_rost
Intermediate Member
Username: harald_rost

Post Number: 123
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 28, 2006 - 11:33 pm:   Edit Post

What a great kind of vintage Alembic!
It it wasn't a frettless and the seller would also ship international I would jump on.

Harald
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1803
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 7:15 am:   Edit Post

Looking closely, it's either been back to the factory for upgrades, or someone else worked on it. The adjustable nut wasn't around back in '74. Also there appears to be some type of string guide posts added to the headstock. This is a pretty cool mod, IMHO that deals with one common characterisic of some early Alembics - the tuning machines were spaced in a manner that resulted in the strings touching each other after they went over the nut, on the way to the tuners. (My '76 Series 1 guitar has this). The brass thumbrest on the corner of the bridge pickup is tres cool!

Bill, tgo
lothartu
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Username: lothartu

Post Number: 198
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 29, 2006 - 12:00 pm:   Edit Post

"The brass thumbrest on the corner of the bridge pickup is tres cool!"

I was thinking the same thing. This bass has a whole lot of cool. Definitely a distinct instrument.

-Jim
muller1007
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Username: muller1007

Post Number: 113
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, December 01, 2006 - 7:50 am:   Edit Post

Wow....

Very nice looking wood.
The backplates are absolutely amazing. And how about that bridge/sustain block...

Does anyone know anything about the pictures on the back plates?

Lovely bass.

Duncan
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 75
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Sunday, December 03, 2006 - 2:37 pm:   Edit Post

It's killin me. But I can't do it. If I bought it, my son would have to grow up without a father.
AAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHH......

MAn I hope it turns up again.
flaxattack
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Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1279
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Monday, December 04, 2006 - 6:47 pm:   Edit Post

you guys are lucky its a 4 string
i;d be all over this like a bad cold if it were a 5
hieronymous
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Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 91
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 9:43 am:   Edit Post

Only 2 hours left! Tempting, but I'm going to pass. Got my eye on something else (non-Alembic)...
dwmark
Intermediate Member
Username: dwmark

Post Number: 129
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 9:51 am:   Edit Post

I'm probably in. I have a price in mind that the market may top, though. But, that's what auctions are for.
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 76
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 10:02 am:   Edit Post

Go DW GO. Do it. And then let me know when you're ready to have another person "take care of it".
speicky
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Username: speicky

Post Number: 177
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 10:04 am:   Edit Post

Yeah, David, go for her ! all the best,

Christian
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 950
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 10:08 am:   Edit Post

I'd love to have a fretless Alembic but now is not the right time for me. Go for it David and good luck.
alembic_doctor
Member
Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 77
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post

20+ minutes. It's killin me. I can't watch. I hope you get it David.
inthelows
Intermediate Member
Username: inthelows

Post Number: 120
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 12:06 pm:   Edit Post

Gone! $4727 PPhuuuufffff. Not me!
NLP
dwmark
Intermediate Member
Username: dwmark

Post Number: 130
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 12:37 pm:   Edit Post

I could make the case for this being a $5K bass, but not for me. Only bad part is that I am heading to NYC tomorrow and was going to pick it up.

dw
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 78
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 2:02 pm:   Edit Post

did it at least stay in the family?
alembic_doctor
Member
Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 79
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 2:04 pm:   Edit Post

Alright. Now I've really got Fretless Series Fever. If anyone sees another, please post and let me know.
amedine
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Username: amedine

Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2006
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 2:23 pm:   Edit Post

Define family?
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 81
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 2:40 pm:   Edit Post

Posting Family. Current / Previous Owners Family
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 82
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 2:49 pm:   Edit Post

BTW amedine, are you the proud new owner of this fine work of craftsmanship?
amedine
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Username: amedine

Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2006
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 3:06 pm:   Edit Post

Doc, Yes, I am. Let me introduce myself. I have played bass since 1963. Any instrument I buy will get played. It was nearly too much to pay, but my sons are out of college! I am new to Alembic, although I have read much about the company and the basses. I play Gibson (EB-2), Tobias (Killer B), and Fender (precision) basses but I am sure the Alembic will become an important part of my low-end. Allen
flaxattack
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Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1280
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 3:25 pm:   Edit Post

it will be THE big part of your bass life
great bass
alembic_doctor
Member
Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 83
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 3:29 pm:   Edit Post

Welcome to the family. I am jealous of your acqusition. As are a few others I think. And of course, your afore mentioned girlfriends will soon become very jealous.

As well, now I'll get to see my son go to college from here on earth and I won't have to watch it from Heaven.
amedine
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Username: amedine

Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2006
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 3:38 pm:   Edit Post

I've wandered around the Club posts for the last two days and it looks like a very nice family, indeed. You are likely right about my girlfriends!! Thanks for the welcome.
hieronymous
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Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 92
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 3:40 pm:   Edit Post

Congratulations! That's a really fine looking and interesting bass. If you have any questions, this is the place to ask - a very knowledgable bunch. Don't forget to post in the "showcase" section when you get it in your hands and post pictures and soundclips if possible!
inthelows
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Username: inthelows

Post Number: 124
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 3:46 pm:   Edit Post

CONGRATS..AND WELCOME. BE SURE TO USE THE SHOWCASE SECTION TO POST MORE PICS OF THAT BEAUTY.
NLP
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 84
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 3:50 pm:   Edit Post

and if for any reason you need to un-burden yourself from this specimen, please feel free to post.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 956
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 4:06 pm:   Edit Post

Welcome, and indeed a very nice instrument. You really joined the family in style!

Olie
dadabass2001
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Username: dadabass2001

Post Number: 718
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 5:39 pm:   Edit Post

Welcome and congratulations! There are some other Coloradans (wild guess at spelling) in the "family" as well as good folks from all over the globe. Enjoy your new instrument.
Mike
dwmark
Intermediate Member
Username: dwmark

Post Number: 132
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 7:49 pm:   Edit Post

And a big welcome from the runner up to the runner up. A very nice bass and a great acquisition.

dw
j_gary
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Username: j_gary

Post Number: 215
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 8:16 pm:   Edit Post

Wait a minute, his first Alembic is this wonderful old beauty? Not sure I like this guy!

Well done amedine, she looks like a special piece.

You'll recover most of your purchase price once you play her and sell all those other bass thingies you now own. DOH!

Welcome & Congrats!
amedine
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Username: amedine

Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2006
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 8:35 pm:   Edit Post

David, Gary, Mike, Olie, Doc, Normand, Harry and Jeff,
Thanks for all your kind words, and encouragement regarding my transition to the Alembic perspective. I am looking forward to the journey. However, when I die, you will still have to pry my fingers off my first bass, EB-2 (1968), that I have played, and still play, for nearly 40 years (the Kalamazoo didn't count). I am sure some of those "bass thingies" I own will move on to less enlightened individuals. Allen
dwmark
Intermediate Member
Username: dwmark

Post Number: 134
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 8:38 pm:   Edit Post

EB-2? Hey! He's older than I am. WELCOME!!!!!
alembic_doctor
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Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 87
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 8:46 pm:   Edit Post

Allen. There is a verse in The Bible that says: Ye have not because ye ask not. So I'm gonna go out on a limb here. If you are still in possesion of this instrument upon the time of your passing, Would you put it in your will that your sons should sell the bass for a fair price to James"Doc" Greene?

OK I'll stop lusting & coveting now.
alembic_doctor
Member
Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 89
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Tuesday, December 05, 2006 - 9:00 pm:   Edit Post

Hey J.

Yeah. when I worked at Gallien-Krueger, one of the amplifier engineers decided he wanted to be a bass player too. So I took him to Guitar Showcase and Introduced him to the owner. My buddy decided that a Series I was what he needed to learn to play bass on. Gary Wineroth had no Idea that he was beginner. After deciding to buy the bass, Gary told him he might want to look at straps and strings and stuff. I though Gary was gonna die though when my buddy asked him for a beginning bass book and video so he could learn how to play.

coincendentally, I believe that bass is just sitting on a stand.

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