Brand new Series 1 Europa Body

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Author Message dlbydgtl Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 119 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 8:01 pm:    My new Europa with series 1 electronics dlbydgtl Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 120 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 8:09 pm:    and the back ebony stripe and wood back plates tmoney61092 Senior Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 774 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 8:12 pm:    OH MY!!!!!!! THAT IS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!!! congradulations!!! ~Taylor(the jealous one) jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2721 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Sunday, January 22, 2012 - 11:27 pm:    Gasp......!!!! Jazzyvee wishbass Intermediate Member Username: wishbass Post Number: 121 Registered: 5-2011 Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 3:22 am:    Breathtaking! sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2287 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 6:08 am:    I like it too ! pauldo Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 755 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 6:44 am:    The Europa looks like a very comfortable, balanced body style. Tag it with Series electronics and ka-ching! It's a winner. Happy bass lines to you John. rjmsteel Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 176 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 9:48 am:    Great Looking Europa!! Your (Series) pickup arrangement looks similiar to my Custom (Series sans filters)... Is the space between the end of the fretboard and the start of the neck pickup 1.750" by any chance? dlbydgtl Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 121 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 - 6:20 pm:    Thanks guys. It sure is a joy to play. Series electronics are amazing. Richard i see we live in the same state i hope to make it to the next local gathering i will bring this baby there.The spacing is 1-1/2" between fretboard and pick up. I think the black plate creates an illusion of wider spacing. Hope to get a couple more pictures up soon. The headstock is 4 plus 1 design with inlaid shell logo. jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2727 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 10:44 am:    What are the inlays at the 12th and 24th frets? Jazzyvee dlbydgtl Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 122 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 3:49 pm:    the 12th fret is just a beautiful pc of black tahitian mother of pearl and the 24th fret is a bible verse reference (Psalm 103 bless the Lord oh my soul)) to a song from the musical Godspell. I play a lot of local musical theater and Godspell is one of my favorites. Also, i play for Harvest Bible Chapel on Sundays So, the two tied in nicely together. rjmsteel Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 177 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 - 5:25 pm:    Hope to see ya` John at the next Chicago gathering (I REALLY hope the good folks at Alembic can set this one up: I`m stoked). I will definitely bring my Series Custom as well! Speaking of Chicago gatherings I almost had the guts to go through and meet with Henry at Bag End (we spoke on the phone - I think I chickened out) to put together a Rig running the Powered Cabs along with my SF-2, since my bass IS filter-less, DS-5 powersupply and Filtered Power housed in a custom made rack... Series electronics are amazing! I wanted the increased spacing (1.750") to accommodate some slapping and yet keep the low end going... Mica was pretty persistant to make sure I understood the separation of pickup and fingerboard distance! How do you like the ebony laminate; no lack of Low end/ fundamental there, right? Nice choice on the old style Hat knobs too. Awesome 24th inlay. I`ve (also) had the chance to play (The S I-II) at our church Lakeland (E-Free) in Gurnee a number of times; trade off with my Elan 6 string. Again beautiful instrument, Rich dlbydgtl Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 157 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Thursday, June 26, 2014 - 9:35 pm:    My Maine Coon checking out new S2..or maybe more interested in the new case.. hieronymous Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1391 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Monday, June 30, 2014 - 3:55 pm:    What is it with cats and cases? Awesome bass! sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 3491 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Monday, June 30, 2014 - 4:17 pm:    Perhaps that Bass will be that "Fits All " Bass of your dreams. Congratulations ! I like it too ! Henry , I think that many felines have a propensity to jealousy issues ___ just my 2 cents on cats . dlbydgtl Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 159 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Monday, June 30, 2014 - 5:31 pm:    Thanks, i do love it! This bass started when i spotted the Masur Birch wood in the wood bank under the title "out of left field." Thus, this is what it became.. John tbrannon Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1643 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Monday, June 30, 2014 - 10:00 pm:    Wow- continuous wood pickup covers? Fretless? Some more pictures, would be great! charles_holmes Advanced Member Username: charles_holmes Post Number: 342 Registered: 3-2009 Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2014 - 7:43 am:    Most excellent axe you have there! I'd love to hear it! cozmik_cowboy Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1720 Registered: 10-2006 Posted on Tuesday, July 01, 2014 - 11:12 pm:    Very much a dog man myself, but in 1978-79 I shared quarters with the guitarist I was doing sound for & his cat. He'd blow town for a few weeks & she'd go absolutely neurotic, chasing stuff that wasn't there & such. His first morning home, he'd invariably find a mouse head (usually with spine) on the other pillow. And any time a woman spent the night (with one exception; told him he should marry her because of it) the cat would piss in his bed. And we need better pix of that bass, John! Peter dlbydgtl Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 160 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2014 - 8:23 pm:    as always pics don't do wood justice. dlbydgtl Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 161 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Wednesday, July 02, 2014 - 8:26 pm:    and the back... jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4106 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 2:42 am:    Wow that is amazing. Is that the natural colour or does it have a slight tint? You have two superb Europa Series basses. :-) pauldo Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 1203 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 3:41 am:    Ohhh that fretless! One of our cats also enjoys sitting inside any opened music case. We are currently balanced with triple canine, triple feline occupancies. dlbydgtl Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 162 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 4:52 pm:    That is just a clear coat finish over a very unique wood. charles_holmes Advanced Member Username: charles_holmes Post Number: 344 Registered: 3-2009 Posted on Thursday, July 03, 2014 - 8:08 pm:    Holy Smokes thats a beautiful axe! Double Kudos! zomnius New Username: zomnius Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2013 Posted on Friday, July 04, 2014 - 1:48 am:    very nice, is it possible to upgrade an europe model to series electronics @ alembic? hammer Senior Member Username: hammer Post Number: 525 Registered: 9-2009 Posted on Friday, July 04, 2014 - 1:06 pm:    I believe the original owner would have to specify that as part of the build. As other threads have noted, the standard depths of all basses other than Series present difficulties for fitting everything inside the body cavity.