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alembic7494
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Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 3:08 am:   Edit Post

There is a great but very long story about this guitar. I won't go into all the details yet, but let you know that the guitar is fully documented, with a hand written letter to me from Mr. Betts. He was kind enough to sign the back plate as well. The photo of Greg and Dickey was taken prior to the guitars completion some time in 1973. This is the 94th. guitar the Alembic ever made.
More to come in another thread.
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artswork99
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Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 5:28 am:   Edit Post

Roger, Welcome to the forum and thanks for the wonderful shots of Alembic history. Art
mario_farufyno
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Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 7:00 am:   Edit Post

Look at this tailpiece!
alembic7494
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Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 1:45 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Art, thank you for the welcom and your excellent layout.

I'm also pleased you see this guitar as an object of art... it trully is!

Best regards, Roger
artswork99
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Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 1:48 pm:   Edit Post

Roger, I also have reason to be down your way in FL with family and if possible would like to get in touch and see this beautiful guitar in person someday! Regards, Art
alembic7494
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Posted on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 - 2:37 pm:   Edit Post

Art, just let me know where and when and stop on by. I'm around the house much of the time...look forward to it!

Roger

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