| Author | Message | ||
| ghostyhead
New Username: ghostyhead Post Number: 6 Registered: 5-2008 |
Wanting to find my 1st Alembic. A series 1 or 2 would be fine...fine indeed. Or better still a Stanley Clarke sig or a Mark King...(Im not fussy heh heh) any help suggestions or directions very very welcome. you just don`t see them here in NewZealand(maybe the cheap ones which Im not interested in.) Ben | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 744 Registered: 11-2004 |
Ben, Welcome aboard- I just returned to the US after a 4 year stint in Hamilton. I purchased my Alembic from somebody here in the forum and had it shipped to NZ. There are a few Alembic's floating around and I even saw 1 or 2 go on TradeMe while I was there. Give David Burgess a call over at Bass People in Sydney if you can't find anything used- Toby | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6579 Registered: 5-2002 |
Ben, I just posted to another of your threads (still listening to your tunes, they are really nice!). Just for point of reference, there are no "cheap" Alembics; they are all handmade, and all by the same artisans in the same small shop in Santa Rosa. The electronics in all of them are mil spec. The pickups in an Epic are the same type as in a Signature. The same carvers shape all of them. There are many members here who love their Orions and Excels as much as their Series basses. Alembic doesn't do "cheap". | ||
| ghostyhead
New Username: ghostyhead Post Number: 10 Registered: 5-2008 |
thanks so much, I guess you are right...just showing my ignorance I guess. | ||
| claudio
Junior Username: claudio Post Number: 40 Registered: 4-2005 |
Check this out!! But do it Quick!!!!!!!! link (Message edited by davehouck on May 30, 2008) | ||
| ghostyhead
Junior Username: ghostyhead Post Number: 15 Registered: 5-2008 |
Thanks Claudio , but someone got there while I was asleep (NewZealand time) Bugger! | ||
| claudio
Junior Username: claudio Post Number: 41 Registered: 4-2005 |
Wowwww..just was listed for 2 hrs.... I told you...Do it quick !! When you are fishing..there is not time to sleep!! :P Keep looking for it! We are keeping our eyes open! | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1852 Registered: 2-2006 |
For what ever reason it's been relisted. | ||
| claudio
Junior Username: claudio Post Number: 42 Registered: 4-2005 |
OK...Ghostyhead!!!! GET UP and Bid on it!!!!! You have a second chance!!!  Good luck! | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1968 Registered: 3-2004 |
That bass is also offered here: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showthread.php?t=438432 | ||
| claudio
Junior Username: claudio Post Number: 43 Registered: 4-2005 |
Yep...and there is $300 difference in price!! On Ebay $3,300 free ship and TalkBass $3,000 free ship. Ghostyhead!! Are you still sleeping?? GET UPPPPP!!! :P | ||
| ghostyhead
Junior Username: ghostyhead Post Number: 20 Registered: 5-2008 |
its very cool to have you guys looking out for me... the guy won`t accept international bidders unforts, I am looking at buying Hasadari``s Mark King http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/3666.html?1109841528 Is there a huge difference in sound between the two basses? | ||
| claudio
Junior Username: claudio Post Number: 46 Registered: 4-2005 |
Check Here...some ideas...Electronics..electronics.. http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/24759.html | ||
| pas
Intermediate Member Username: pas Post Number: 122 Registered: 3-2003 |
Ben, I'm the original owner of Hasadari's Mark King. It's a King standard - medium scale, mahogany body, cocobolo top, signature electronics. It's a very nice bass. It's heavy, with the standard point body & cocobolo top, but balances well & was very easy to play with the 32 inch scale. I've never played a Series bass before, so I couldn't compare & contrast it. The only thing I would have preferred on it & my current SC deluxe is to have the neck pick up located flush up against the truss rod cover. All in all, it's a great bass & I wish I still had it. Also, Bob is a good guy to deal with. Good luck to you! | ||
| ghostyhead
Junior Username: ghostyhead Post Number: 21 Registered: 5-2008 |
Thanks Pas, appreciate it.. Ben | ||
| ghostyhead
Junior Username: ghostyhead Post Number: 22 Registered: 5-2008 |
about the pickup position, when slapping did you find it hard to pop up, as the neck pickup is positioned right where you`d normally have your first finger? did you just adjust your hand position and play infront or in between the pick ups? | ||
| ghostyhead
Junior Username: ghostyhead Post Number: 37 Registered: 5-2008 |
I am off to customs at the airport to pick up my Mark King 01 standard... let you know what I think. post pics soon NZ Ben | ||
| ghostyhead
Junior Username: ghostyhead Post Number: 42 Registered: 5-2008 |
I finally got her! my girlfriend pointed out that, I have just spent $3000 on a bass yet I have no car insurance... she has a point, but I`m hard of hearing..or is that Ive fallen in love with another curvy goddess?  she needs a clean   (Message edited by davehouck on June 29, 2008) | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1816 Registered: 10-2002 |
Wow! fantastic bass Ben. You'll need to update your personal quote now. Can I suggest 'i want another Alembic' ;-) Graeme | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 414 Registered: 6-2002 |
There's a red 5 string elan somewhere in NZ...has there been any Alembic get together planned? congrats Ben, I understand your reasoning as long as your a safe safe driver...of course your girl sounds like a smart one...best wishes | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 801 Registered: 11-2004 |
I'm pretty sure there is an Alembic owner who has stopped by the club who lives down in Napier and another down around Nelson. My Alembic left Hamilton when I moved back to the US. There used to be an Alembic dealer in Auckland, so I'm sure there are a few Alembics bumping around the country. I saw 2 or 3 of them traded on TradeMe during the 4 year period I lived there. |
