| Author | Message | ||
| groovelines
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 415 Registered: 4-2003 |
too sweet | ||
| ajish4
Intermediate Member Username: ajish4 Post Number: 108 Registered: 11-2003 |
Just spotted that one.... Oh man, "Honey, you were asking what I would like for Christmas".... LoL! | ||
| alembic_doctor
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 65 Registered: 8-2002 |
can i get a loan? and a trade in on a strat that i just upgraded. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 920 Registered: 2-2006 |
DAAAAaaaang. You're not helping my addiction too much Mike! | ||
| alembic_doctor
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 66 Registered: 8-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 416 Registered: 4-2003 |
I'm only wishing...go for it. "DAAAAaaaang" is putting it mildly. | ||
| dwmark
Intermediate Member Username: dwmark Post Number: 124 Registered: 1-2005 |
But, Doc, it SO matches my eight string. dw | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1403 Registered: 3-2004 |
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
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 921 Registered: 2-2006 |
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 |
The bass appeared on Eldery's list. The serial No. is 124. And It was discussed at this thread. Eiji | ||
| dwmark
Intermediate Member Username: dwmark Post Number: 125 Registered: 1-2005 |
I yield to Doc as well. But, I'm behind him in line. dw | ||
| alembic_doctor
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 67 Registered: 8-2002 |
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
Intermediate Member Username: dwmark Post Number: 126 Registered: 1-2005 |
"It was a Christmas gift from David?" Just don't tell her I made you pay for it. dw | ||
| ctjim
Member Username: ctjim Post Number: 64 Registered: 4-2005 |
Hmmm... does anyone else remember the Roman Conqueror??? and it's infamous tale? | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 923 Registered: 2-2006 |
She's a BASS player 'eh? Buy it for "her" for Christmas, I mean it's in the family that way. | ||
| alembic_doctor
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 68 Registered: 8-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 924 Registered: 2-2006 |
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
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 69 Registered: 8-2002 |
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 |
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
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 70 Registered: 8-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 722 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
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
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 1803 Registered: 7-2004 |
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
Intermediate Member Username: lothartu Post Number: 198 Registered: 8-2003 |
"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
Intermediate Member Username: muller1007 Post Number: 113 Registered: 5-2002 |
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
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 75 Registered: 8-2002 |
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
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1279 Registered: 4-2004 |
you guys are lucky its a 4 string i;d be all over this like a bad cold if it were a 5 | ||
| hieronymous
Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 91 Registered: 1-2005 |
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 |
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
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 76 Registered: 8-2002 |
Go DW GO. Do it. And then let me know when you're ready to have another person "take care of it". | ||
| speicky
Intermediate Member Username: speicky Post Number: 177 Registered: 3-2005 |
Yeah, David, go for her ! all the best, Christian | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 950 Registered: 2-2006 |
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 |
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 |
Gone! $4727 PPhuuuufffff. Not me! NLP | ||
| dwmark
Intermediate Member Username: dwmark Post Number: 130 Registered: 1-2005 |
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
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 78 Registered: 8-2002 |
did it at least stay in the family? | ||
| alembic_doctor
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 79 Registered: 8-2002 |
Alright. Now I've really got Fretless Series Fever. If anyone sees another, please post and let me know. | ||
| amedine
New Username: amedine Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2006 |
Define family? | ||
| alembic_doctor
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 81 Registered: 8-2002 |
Posting Family. Current / Previous Owners Family | ||
| alembic_doctor
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 82 Registered: 8-2002 |
BTW amedine, are you the proud new owner of this fine work of craftsmanship? | ||
| amedine
New Username: amedine Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2006 |
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
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1280 Registered: 4-2004 |
it will be THE big part of your bass life great bass | ||
| alembic_doctor
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 83 Registered: 8-2002 |
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
New Username: amedine Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2006 |
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
Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 92 Registered: 1-2005 |
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
Intermediate Member Username: inthelows Post Number: 124 Registered: 11-2006 |
CONGRATS..AND WELCOME. BE SURE TO USE THE SHOWCASE SECTION TO POST MORE PICS OF THAT BEAUTY. NLP | ||
| alembic_doctor
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 84 Registered: 8-2002 |
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 |
Welcome, and indeed a very nice instrument. You really joined the family in style! Olie | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 718 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
And a big welcome from the runner up to the runner up. A very nice bass and a great acquisition. dw | ||
| j_gary
Advanced Member Username: j_gary Post Number: 215 Registered: 6-2005 |
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
New Username: amedine Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2006 |
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 |
EB-2? Hey! He's older than I am. WELCOME!!!!! | ||
| alembic_doctor
Member Username: alembic_doctor Post Number: 87 Registered: 8-2002 |
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 |
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. |
