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76_alembic
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Username: 76_alembic

Post Number: 1
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 6:46 am:   Edit Post

Hi guys ,finally got around to joining up.Been a fan for yrs . I have two alembic series I,s from the 70,s which I have coveted since the early 80,s.A smith BT custom 6 ,Ken Lawrence Brace 5,77 Ric,2 P basses a stock 81 and a 72 Frankenstein,Joe Osborne 5,72 lespaul recording bass,Custom fretless I built in the 80,s,Ns5 upright. What a great resource this club is.Thanks Norm
76_alembic
New
Username: 76_alembic

Post Number: 2
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 6:48 am:   Edit Post

Love that 5 Jeff is selling ,my dream bass. If I win the lottery ,you are my first call!!
gregduboc
Advanced Member
Username: gregduboc

Post Number: 274
Registered: 11-2008
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 6:53 am:   Edit Post

Welcome Norm!
I'll go ahead and tell you what everybody will: Pictures please!!!
Two Series I? From the 70's? Lucky you!! Show us your basses!

Greg
hydrargyrum
Senior Member
Username: hydrargyrum

Post Number: 726
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 9:08 am:   Edit Post

Welcome, and I'll second the call for pictures.
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1526
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 9:09 am:   Edit Post

Hey Norm nice to meet you. I agree, one can never have too many basses!

Sam
funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member
Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 521
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Thursday, December 17, 2009 - 9:29 am:   Edit Post

Welcome to the club
dadabass2001
Senior Member
Username: dadabass2001

Post Number: 1327
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, December 18, 2009 - 7:23 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Norm, welcome to the forum.
Every Alembic is unique, please show us yours.

Mike
76_alembic
New
Username: 76_alembic

Post Number: 3
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 9:38 am:   Edit Post

Workin on those Pictures . Mine are way too large for the site. Mica gave me some suggestions. Will try to get this done asap.
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 933
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 10:31 am:   Edit Post

Welcome Norm! If you email me the pictures I'll gladly size them for you.
Art
oddmetersam
Junior
Username: oddmetersam

Post Number: 47
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post

Hey, Norm!
Welcome to the club. I'm sure you'll enjoy this experience. This is a fantastic group of folks that I sure feel lucky to be able to correspond with. One thing, though. When we say we want pictures...WE REALLY WANT PICTURES!!!!!
-Sam
76_alembic
New
Username: 76_alembic

Post Number: 4
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 1:25 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks art sent ya bunch
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 934
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Sunday, December 20, 2009 - 1:43 pm:   Edit Post

Email sent, photos returned resized and sharpened. Play em Healthy! Art
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 936
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, December 21, 2009 - 8:51 am:   Edit Post

Norm has asked me to post the pictures resized.
I've totally fallen for the SC, the top is beautiful!
Here is the collection/eyecandy he sent:
Alembic1
Alembic2
Alembic3
Alembic4
Ric
Misc1
Misc2
Misc3
Misc4
Misc5
peoplechipper
Intermediate Member
Username: peoplechipper

Post Number: 186
Registered: 2-2009
Posted on Tuesday, December 22, 2009 - 10:38 pm:   Edit Post

Wow, what a fine batch of basses! Welcome and thanks for sharing! you seem to have every tone you'll ever need...Tony
76_alembic
New
Username: 76_alembic

Post Number: 9
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - 2:19 pm:   Edit Post

Getting there, 1. No 5 string series II wide spacing or Hamer 12 : SANTA are you listening LOL.
toddharris
Intermediate Member
Username: toddharris

Post Number: 136
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 - 4:00 pm:   Edit Post

Amazing basses all! Never saw such a beautiful color as on your large body series I. Do you know what type of wood the front is made of? Also curious to know the year/serial number - absolutely stunning. I have two small bodies from 74 and 75 and a koa large body series I from 82 that is at Alembic getting restoration work. Thanks and welcome, Todd
76_alembic
Junior
Username: 76_alembic

Post Number: 14
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 12:50 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Todd ,love those early SC I SC ,s.My longscale is a 76 ,the unique thing about it is the wood types ,a maple core with a Amaranth top. The same wood used in the standard neck laminations . The back is the same as well, it makes for a very hard sounding bass,tons of high end . The two alembics were my main basses for over 15 yrs until I got the Smith. It is generally more suitable for R&B and the Jazz 5 is my most used basses. For a 5 string Alembic Series II with a Mahogany core would be the ultimate.
toddharris
Intermediate Member
Username: toddharris

Post Number: 138
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 2:42 pm:   Edit Post

Amazing - the Amaranth is my favorite color wood by far - very, very pretty. How heavy is it?
keith_h
Senior Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 1467
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 26, 2009 - 3:13 pm:   Edit Post

I love the small standard. Everything is just where it should be. If you ever come to a point where you must part with it keep me in mind.

Keith
76_alembic
Junior
Username: 76_alembic

Post Number: 16
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Monday, December 28, 2009 - 10:33 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Keith any 5 string series I or II in the closet
76_alembic
Junior
Username: 76_alembic

Post Number: 17
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Monday, December 28, 2009 - 10:39 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Todd the long scale is 14 lbs,Most of my instruments are towards the heavy side.@ six ft and 210 and working as a contractor,it rarely ,has weight been a issue.But a comfort strap sure helps!

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