| Author | Message | ||
| phillip
New Username: phillip Post Number: 1 Registered: 4-2009 |
Hi folks! I'm searching for any Alembic lefty basses that may be for sale. Not easy to come across but I'd value any other Club members assistance. | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 830 Registered: 4-2005 |
Phillip, welcome to the club. Good luck on your search. | ||
| ojo
Junior Username: ojo Post Number: 14 Registered: 3-2008 |
Don't know where you are, but I just saw a 5 string epic in a Music shop here in Chicago. It's a mom and pop shop, and I can find the name if you want. Lemme know. Joe | ||
| phillip
New Username: phillip Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2009 |
Hey ojo, thanks for your post. Could you let me know more about the store you saw the Epic in, particularly if they have a web address? I'm in Melbourne, Australia, so it's not "convenient" to look :-) | ||
| phillip
New Username: phillip Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2009 |
57basstra, thanks for the welcome and good wishes. | ||
| pas
Intermediate Member Username: pas Post Number: 174 Registered: 3-2003 |
There's a nice lefty Stanley Sig Deluxe at Atlanta Bass Gallery. Don't see many of those... I bought my SCSD from them & they were easy folks to work with. Good luck! | ||
| ojo
Junior Username: ojo Post Number: 15 Registered: 3-2008 |
Here's the detail on the shop. I also found out that they have a website (who knew?!?) http://www.themusicstorechicago.com/Guitars%20and%20Basses.html Coincidentally, you can see the lefty in the pic on the page. I didn't ask what they wanted for it, so can't help you there. I've been in there a couple of times, and found the staff to be pretty good guys. How's that? Joe | ||
| phillip
New Username: phillip Post Number: 6 Registered: 4-2009 |
Hey Joe, Thanks for the website for the store in Chicago. I can't see any email address but will get around to calling them. Much appreciated | ||
| phillip
New Username: phillip Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2009 |
Thanks Pas. I'll have a look. Appreciate your time. Phillip | ||
| phillip
New Username: phillip Post Number: 8 Registered: 4-2009 |
Hey pas! I had a look at the Stanley Sig. @ Atlanta Bass Gallery. WOW!!!Could you tell me a little about your experience with yours?Never having had a chance to play one,I'd really value your feedback. Thanks, Phillip. | ||
| pas
Intermediate Member Username: pas Post Number: 175 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hi Phillip, I've had very good experience with my SCSD. The neck is very thin & super fast. The short scale makes playing in 1st position an absolute breeze. I really love the side LEDs...how did I do without them previously? I've had 4 Alembics, 3 with cocobolo top and/or back. There really is a difference. Sonically, the cocobolo seems to impart a very focused almost crystalline clarity to both the top & bottom ends. I had previously laid hands on an Alembic short scale, so I had some idea what the feel would be like. Because I'm in Virginia & the bass was in Georgia, I wasn't able to play it prior to purchase...so I really was relying that good ole' Alembic quality & they've never let me down. Paul | ||
| phillip
New Username: phillip Post Number: 10 Registered: 4-2009 |
Hi Paul, Thanks for your thoughts regarding the SCSD.Given the price and the not too healthy Aus.$ exchange rate at the moment, I guess the best I can do is look on admiringly :-). Please let me know if you spot any other lefties out there, and thanks again. Phillip | ||
| pas
Intermediate Member Username: pas Post Number: 176 Registered: 3-2003 |
Will do. Good luck to you! |
