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splatbabylon
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Username: splatbabylon

Post Number: 5
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 11:09 am:   Edit Post

Well its official everybody, I am an Alembic owner! and am quite proud. After playing Warwicks for quite some time, i began fishing for something else. Dont get me wrong, Warwicks are quite impressive, but this alembic BLEW ME AWAY.(preaching to the choir here) Its a 96 Epic 4 bubinga top, and beautiful. It does have a few cosmetic issues however that need to be addressed. The clear coat is coming up in a few places, the "Alembic" logo on the neck P.U. has worn in places, few dings ect. I dont really mind the dings but the clear coat i would like to bring back to luster, along with the logo. Any advice??? I think it deserves a new lease on life!

cheers everyone!
drew
dadabass2001
Senior Member
Username: dadabass2001

Post Number: 688
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 4:17 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Drew and welcome,
I responded to your post in the "Owning..." thread.
Be sure to look in the FAQs and Must Reads at the top of the club's front page for info on finishes, controls, etc. Also look in the site index under "The Support" for the owners manual and how to register your Epic.
Congratulations, you're gonna love playing your Epic.
:-)

Mike
splatbabylon
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Username: splatbabylon

Post Number: 8
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 4:47 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Mike!

and i have responded to your other message. I have already registered my Epic, and have put in a request for a serial number look up. as far as the FAQs ans Must Reads. i have been searching for a little while, gonna be a bit till i can pick throught it all!!

thanks again mike.
drew
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1075
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 5:53 am:   Edit Post

Hello Drew, welcome to the group and congratulations on the Epic. I know you'll enjoy it. How about posting some photos in the Showcase section?

Other than me being old enough to be your uncle we have a few things in common, the Epic 4 string for starters, truly an amazing instrument. My current bass teacher is a former Metal guitarist. He made the statement that he can't believe how good it plays; N. Illinois, I left Rockford for Florida in '69; & finally Warwick, I love my 4 string Thumb. My pal Georgie Boy thinks I'm nuts for that.
splatbabylon
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Username: splatbabylon

Post Number: 9
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 9:08 am:   Edit Post

sure! just as soon as i can take some snap shots ill post them! no problem. And thanks for the congratulations, and welcome. who is your teacher?? and as far as Warwick goes, i am STEEPED in thier glory!!! love them.

Cheers
drew
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1076
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 3:42 pm:   Edit Post

His name is Kent Smedley but I doubt you would know the name. He's currently focusing on teaching classical guitar. I think I'm his only bass student. I wanted a different perspective so asked him if he would take me on. My first session he said "nice bass" asked what it is. When I said Alembic he immediately looked at the headstock. Now every week he has to play it a little himself.

Sam
splatbabylon
Junior
Username: splatbabylon

Post Number: 11
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 6:07 pm:   Edit Post

No I haven't heard of him. althought that was quite funny.

I wonder, can you recommend someone in the Joliet/naperville/plainfield area, who teaches??

thanks
drew
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1077
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 4:00 am:   Edit Post

Wish I could Drew but like I said I left in 1969 and haven't been back. I'm not sure I could find Joliet.

Sam
georgie_boy
Intermediate Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 116
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 5:18 am:   Edit Post

Maybe I just aint tried a good one!!
I've only played 3 or 4, and hated the necks. The sound didn't do too much for me either.
Sam you're just nuts anyway!
George

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