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jon_jackson
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Username: jon_jackson

Post Number: 86
Registered: 12-2008
Posted on Sunday, July 31, 2011 - 11:22 am:   Edit Post

While this is a Series II, Thomas set the precedent by posting pictures of younger brother in the Europa section. Since they've all ready been apart for a while, I couldn't bear keeping them broken up. Here's the four string version of Almost Twins:

full frontal
Full frontal

Body front

Front lower bout
Front lower bout; maple/mother of pearl/gold THG knobs

Body Back

Lower Body Back
Lower Back; three ebony lams

Headstock Front

Inlay Closeup
Logo inlay closeup

Bridge
Bridge, courtesy of Mica

5 pin
Stereo 5-Pin, courtesy of Mica

mono jack
Mono 1/4 Jack, courtesy of Mica
-Jon
poor_nigel
Intermediate Member
Username: poor_nigel

Post Number: 192
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2011 - 8:02 pm:   Edit Post

What a simply outstanding bass you have there! I bet this bass is a killer for a four-string! Truthfully, I contacted Kevin to buy the four, but he did not want to let it go and offered me the five, instead. I love the five-string, so I am not insanely envious . . . I bet it looks and sounds outrageous in person. Quilted maple is definitely one of my favorite substances found on this planet. I KNOW you are enjoying this bass, as what's not to enjoy?! I keep wondering when and if the fretless one will show up.

Oh, I should have posted this before, but I bought a polishing cloth for gold, as Mica suggested a while back, and it does seem to take the film off the bridge and other parts with some repetitive action. Pretty thick coat built up over the years, I guess. Just FYI.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 2542
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 1:01 am:   Edit Post

That's another of my favourite Alembics.

Jazzyvee
jon_jackson
Member
Username: jon_jackson

Post Number: 91
Registered: 12-2008
Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 5:09 am:   Edit Post

It has a very different sound than my others, which aren't series electronics. Thanks for the tip about the polishing cloth for gold, Thomas. I'll check into it.
-Jon
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 655
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 7:00 am:   Edit Post

WOW!
Nice pictures
dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member
Username: dlbydgtl

Post Number: 112
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Friday, August 05, 2011 - 9:11 pm:   Edit Post

Beauty! The Europa design is my favorite!
wishbass
Member
Username: wishbass

Post Number: 81
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Friday, December 30, 2011 - 10:34 pm:   Edit Post

Stunning!This or an Elan body would be a toss up for me,but this is very close to what I would have built.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2220
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Friday, December 30, 2011 - 10:46 pm:   Edit Post

YES !!!!!!
jon_jackson
Intermediate Member
Username: jon_jackson

Post Number: 111
Registered: 12-2008
Posted on Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 4:42 am:   Edit Post

One correction: when at the factory this summer, Mica told me the knobs were actually made by her uncle.
Jon
wishbass
Intermediate Member
Username: wishbass

Post Number: 158
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 - 8:58 am:   Edit Post

Just checked out Jazzies new baby,so of course Ihad to look at yours(MY fav....its a 4st).Stunning as always.......
jon_jackson
Intermediate Member
Username: jon_jackson

Post Number: 161
Registered: 12-2008
Posted on Sunday, January 27, 2013 - 10:02 am:   Edit Post

11.0 pounds, with Moody strap
wishbass
Advanced Member
Username: wishbass

Post Number: 334
Registered: 5-2011
Posted on Sunday, February 23, 2014 - 5:53 am:   Edit Post

Still my favorite...!!!!!!!

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