| Author | Message | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1233 Registered: 6-2002 |
Yesterday afternoon I took a trip down the UK Alembic Dealer in Tonbridge. Thankfully it was open and I managed to try out some of the higher end alembics they had. First was a Series II MK shape bass through an Ampeg bass rig. I was blown away at the clarity that bass had and it has made me desire one even more but in the SC body or Europa body shape. Next was the dragons Wing. That bass has so much mid range crispness and not as much meat on the bottom end as the SII or the Orion bass which was astounding in sound. That Orion should have left the shop with me... considering it didn't have any filters on it, the sound was amazing. Much better than one I'd been to look at a few years ago as a second hand purchase. I then tried the Lil Darling which again is pretty much what I expected and sounded very clean and sparling in sound and thankfully not thin and weedy. It does look quite tiny. My decision not to take my credit card with me, was I think a very sensible idea. if you get a chance to visit, it's worth it. here is a link to their page. http://ccgi.psstpsst.force9.co.uk/php/alebass.php | ||
| speicky
Advanced Member Username: speicky Post Number: 323 Registered: 3-2005 |
cool report, Jazzy, thanks a bunch... now, you're telling us that the maple DW is still up for sale in their shop ? man, I think Oliver (senmen) once posted a pic of the body closeup to this board. That was my pc wallpaper for eons. GAS... here it comes again ! | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 809 Registered: 7-2003 |
Christian, Jazzy, yes you are right. It is that particular DW and it is still for sale there as well as a Spyder. Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1235 Registered: 6-2002 |
yep sure are, and beautiful they look too.to The dw looked amazing in the flesh so to speak. jazzyvee | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1872 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'd intended visiting the shop when I was on my way down to France a couple of years ago but by the time we'd negotiated greater London the shop would have been shut. Shame, as I ordered my rogue through Graham so I was keen to meet him. Graeme | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1237 Registered: 6-2002 |
Unfortunately Graham was not there, he'd been to USA and wasn't due back into the shop till Tuesday. I got my SF-2 from him a few years back. Jazzyvee | ||
| briant
Advanced Member Username: briant Post Number: 227 Registered: 12-2004 |
I wish there was a store near me that had that many Alembics in stock - or any Alembics in stock for that matter. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1239 Registered: 6-2002 |
Here is a photo I took of part of the Alembic Collection in the shop.  I had a blast on the Dragons wing, the Series II and the quilted maple fretted Orion far right. To be honest I want all of them excluding the fretless as I've never played fretless bass. I have enough problems with my fretless guitar hahaha. Jazzyvee | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6974 Registered: 5-2002 |
That's some inventory! The fretless looks like a neck-through Orion with Spalted Maple (?) top and Essence electronics with Q switch. Nice! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 730 Registered: 5-2006 |
It looks like a C in the serial number, body and headstock are Europa shaped. Very, very nice  | ||
| jakebass
Junior Username: jakebass Post Number: 46 Registered: 7-2007 |
Hey Jazzy, I too have visited that shop, it was there that I became convinced that Alembic was the way to go, although I eventually bought from Beaver in Bass Central. Dave the Fretless Orion is indeed a neck through and is a very lovely instrument. Jake | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 810 Registered: 5-2006 |
I think she's on her way to Holland now :-) :-) :-) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7677 Registered: 5-2002 |
Now why would you be thinking that??? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 811 Registered: 5-2006 |
Mainly because of the $$$ written of my bank account and the adress I left at Bass World UK (my adress) My first new (nos) Alembic! :-) When she's in, I will post loads of pictures. From the BW UK site:   Me is happy :-) (Message edited by fc_spoiler on March 03, 2009) | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2155 Registered: 2-2006 |
Alright FLIP! Very cool. OO | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 996 Registered: 11-2004 |
Awesome stuff Flip!!! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7678 Registered: 5-2002 |
Gorgeous!!! Wow! What a great bass! Orion neck-throughs are cool! | ||
| alembicfan
Junior Username: alembicfan Post Number: 26 Registered: 10-2007 |
Wow. Congratulation. | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 816 Registered: 5-2006 |
Thanx all!  | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1235 Registered: 2-2005 |
I like spalted maple fretless basses. ;-) Congrats on the new bass. Keith | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2157 Registered: 2-2006 |
I didn't even notice it's a fretless, WAY COOL. Have you played fretless much Flip? OO | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 817 Registered: 5-2006 |
I've had a Fretless Gibson The Ripper for a while and loved it, did some gigs with it but had to sell to get some cash for the "Wall of deaf" Btw: this bass can also be seen in the Alembic movie on the Futures channel. (I think it's in the beginning, can't open it right now) @ Keith: Spalted Maple fretless basses are tha bomb! I love your Orion, lost some keyboards watching yours :-) | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2127 Registered: 6-2002 |
Flip - have you lost your mind, or just a fistful of dollars? I thought you were saving up for a custom. Ah well, this one sure is an eyecatcher - enjoy it! | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Advanced Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 377 Registered: 5-2007 |
I love the sleek shape and the top | ||
| pierreyves
Advanced Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 384 Registered: 11-2006 |
Jazzy, your link does'nt work: "file not found" ! I try with www, or allbass, nothing... | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 818 Registered: 5-2006 |
The custom quote is on Mica's desk ;-) I've been planning for a fretless and a 5 string, I did consider 2 customs for a while (when the Dollar was ultra low) but that's just too much right now. This one is a little over the budget, but hey... She's awesome! I will open a topic in the showcase tonight. (tonight in Holland that will be) Bass world site: http://www.americanguitarsuk.com/bassshop/alembicB.php If Mica reads this: The Link on the Alembic main site is also broken ;-) | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 997 Registered: 11-2004 |
Flip, What's the plans for the custom?! inquiring minds want to know... | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 820 Registered: 5-2006 |
Newsted Elan 5 with either the JPJ + custom electronics or Anniversary, prepped for series (incl dummy hc) and the big must have: Ebony lams :-) | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2160 Registered: 2-2006 |
MAn Flip, what'd you do knock off a few 7-11's. LOL I can vouch for the Ebony lams, they're smokin'. OO | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 821 Registered: 5-2006 |
Almost right, you have the number 7 there :-) I've saved up for the Custom for seven years now, that seems like a nice symbolic number of years to me so I decided I've waited long enough. | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 2161 Registered: 2-2006 |
Good for you Bro! I look forward to watching this one in progress. OO | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 998 Registered: 11-2004 |
Awesome Flip- you're gonna love those ebony neck lams. Looking forward to watching this one happen (assuming you request a FTC thread). What body/top woods are you going with? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 822 Registered: 5-2006 |
I love the attaque (:-)) of my Elan, so Maple + Flame Maple top it will be. Custom electronics (for the JPJ option) will be: on/off switch and filter + 2 way Q-Switch for each pickup plus a master volume and mono output. If I'll go for the Anniversary package, there will be a mastervolume added. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1367 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi Pierreyves try this link, it is the same place. http://www.americanguitarsuk.com/guitarshop/alembic.php Jazzyvee |
