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ampeglb100
Advanced Member
Username: ampeglb100

Post Number: 217
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 9:59 pm:   Edit Post

Friggin' dope...

http://www.bassspecialties.com/basses_used.html

Andy
poor_nigel
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Username: poor_nigel

Post Number: 81
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post

Is that a Macassar ebony series bass for under under $4,000? If so, I am so sorry I am cash poor right now.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1882
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, March 09, 2010 - 11:42 pm:   Edit Post

That is a real beauty.!!!
I want it!!!


Jazzyvee
glocke
Senior Member
Username: glocke

Post Number: 695
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 3:15 am:   Edit Post

hmm...if i had access to that kind of cash now id be all over it..
gregduboc
Advanced Member
Username: gregduboc

Post Number: 364
Registered: 11-2008
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 6:22 am:   Edit Post

I don't regret my new SC by no means, but man, if I had not spent the money there, this was going to be it!
Beautiful.

Greg
mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762

Post Number: 492
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 6:33 am:   Edit Post

I'm seriously thinking about this one. Is a Series I small body less neck heavy than a SC (does the body weight more)? If that's really Macassar ebony I bet it's much heavier than my maple topped SC. I love playing my SC, but the neck dive REALLY "bugs" me.
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 2431
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 7:11 am:   Edit Post

Actually listed as a medium scale, so that's pretty unusual for a Small Body bass.

The top sort of reminds me of quarter-sawn zebrawood, but for all I know it might be macassar ebony.
mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762

Post Number: 493
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 8:02 am:   Edit Post

I called the store: It IS a medium scale (32") and has "serious" neck dive. The top and back are PROBABLY Zebrawood. I'm not sure what's in the neck: the guy says it's too dark for Purpleheart but too light for Ebony. I was going to pull the trigger if it was a short-scale.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 768
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:51 am:   Edit Post

It is gone.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 769
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:53 am:   Edit Post

Been swiped !

LOL __ who done it ?
dshade43
Junior
Username: dshade43

Post Number: 19
Registered: 2-2010
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 2:17 pm:   Edit Post

In Jim Carey's famous words from Liar, Liar "it was me".

I've been dying for a 4 string Series I. Medium scale should help me out as I'm a mid sized guy. You recall I've got the 8 string series I which is truly amazing. I need something for the "other" 3 sets every night.
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 1543
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 2:21 pm:   Edit Post

Congrats Dennis. You will need to post pics once the bass arrives.

Keith
ampeglb100
Advanced Member
Username: ampeglb100

Post Number: 218
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 4:36 pm:   Edit Post

Damn, I should have asked for a commission on this post! Nice snag!

Andy
dshade43
Junior
Username: dshade43

Post Number: 20
Registered: 2-2010
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 5:16 pm:   Edit Post

Yeah Andy, you started my day. I haven't been able to think about anything else all day. It arrives on Friday.

I keep looking at zebra wood basses but don't see any that look like this. The back and headstock look much like Zebra wood, but the front is broader and darker than most on the club site. Any other thoughts?
gregduboc
Advanced Member
Username: gregduboc

Post Number: 366
Registered: 11-2008
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 5:35 pm:   Edit Post

Congratulations Andy.
I guess it fell into your lap (no pun intended!) as you wished.
That is a beautiful purchase, and a quick one too!
Enjoy it!

Greg
poor_nigel
Member
Username: poor_nigel

Post Number: 82
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 5:57 pm:   Edit Post

Congratulations Dennis! If it seems neck heavy to you, use a 4" strap and try pressing in with your right elbow. There are threads on here about tricks to playing the short-scale basses of the Alembic persuation. Please hurry up and do a build history request on it. I am dying to see if the lams are ebony or what? The head stock definitely looks like zebrawood, and back in those days they mixed and matched woods for body lams and headstocks. My Walnut 84 has a flammed koa headstock, front and back. I hope you really like the bass, but if later on . . . .
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 770
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, March 10, 2010 - 10:10 pm:   Edit Post

Congratulations !
dshade43
Junior
Username: dshade43

Post Number: 21
Registered: 2-2010
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 9:00 am:   Edit Post

Hey Tom and all,

Thanks for the support. I'll order the build history soon. But I'm still waiting on the build sheet for my 1981 Series one. Looks like Mica needs some backup! Bass arrives tomorrow and I'm anxious to see and play the bass. I did get the seller to agree to a 48 hour inspection period. So, I'll be investigating the situation Mike mentions above about "serious Neck Dive". Can anyone shed some light on what this is and if it can be compensated? I also recall seeing a thread on adjusting the neck, but can't locate it now. All help and support is appreciated.
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1016
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 9:38 am:   Edit Post

The neck dive is only a balance issue and may be slightly different on each of our shape, stance (or sitting) and posture. As Tom recommended above a 4" strap would be good... as wide a strap as possible with a slip free surface (I found a 5" ergonomic Levy's). Other than that I'll bet it's going to be a real gem! Enjoy!

(Message edited by artswork99 on March 11, 2010)
effclef
Senior Member
Username: effclef

Post Number: 583
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 9:49 am:   Edit Post

I've always been curious if the "slider" guitar straps would help with the neck dive issue here.

http://www.music123.com/Slider-Straps-Dual-Shoulder-Strap-365260-i1130765.Music123
dwmark
Advanced Member
Username: dwmark

Post Number: 259
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 10:42 am:   Edit Post

Never saw that before but it's intriguing.  Can't figure out whether it would also solve the excrutiating pain that I feel in my left shoulder after a long rehearsal or gig, or just make both shoulders hurt.Anyone here use it?  And (so I'm not totally hijacking the thread), anyone solve neck dive with it?
dw
pace
Senior Member
Username: pace

Post Number: 507
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 - 2:58 pm:   Edit Post

Congrats Dennis!

please post some pics.... the specs sound amazing, and I missed it on the website.
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 1548
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Friday, March 12, 2010 - 3:38 pm:   Edit Post

Dave,
I knew a bass player back in the early 80's that used a similar strap for his bass. He said it really helped him with back pain since it distributed the weight across both shoulders.

Keith
dshade43
Junior
Username: dshade43

Post Number: 25
Registered: 2-2010
Posted on Monday, April 12, 2010 - 6:11 am:   Edit Post

Tom, I was reviewing your showcase on the 5 string Europa and noticed you have a Macassar ebony bass, which gives credence to your comment about this bass being of the same wood. My request is in to Mica for the build sheet on this bass. I bought the bass the same day I saw it and I am anxious to confirm her wood.

Your 5 string is outrageous!

If anyone has a Macassar Ebony bass on this site, let me know. I'm interested in comparing the look of the wood with my instrument.

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