Just picked up my 81 Distillate

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Author Message wfmandmusic Junior Username: wfmandmusic Post Number: 20 Registered: 1-2012 Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 4:59 am:    Picked up two days ago. I like it. yogalembic Intermediate Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 126 Registered: 5-2012 Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 5:58 am:    Looks like a winner! Love teh grain. I'm a Dis newbie as well. Mine is an '82. Have fun! yogalembic Intermediate Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 127 Registered: 5-2012 Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 5:58 am:    Looks like a winner! Love the grain. I'm a Dis newbie as well. Mine is an '82. Have fun! funkyjazzjunky Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 796 Registered: 5-2007 Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 7:34 am:    I love that flamed wood. Is that Koa? pauldo Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 852 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 10:49 am:    Love them Distillates! I know you will enjoy it Ken. Paul TDO wfmandmusic Junior Username: wfmandmusic Post Number: 22 Registered: 1-2012 Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 12:43 pm:    Yes it is Koa with a Koa headstock as well. It's in really good shape with just two small dings. I need to replace the strings and give it a good cleaning. All of the electronics are in working order and minimal fret wear. I am very pleased but the true test will come when played within a band situation in a few days. It pairs nicely with my series 4 string fretless Alembic makes great basses.I wish I could afford to have one built. Ken sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2574 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 5:11 pm:    I like it too ! Congratulations charles_holmes Intermediate Member Username: charles_holmes Post Number: 182 Registered: 3-2009 Posted on Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 3:34 pm:    I agree with Pauldo! I love those Distillates too!! wfmandmusic Junior Username: wfmandmusic Post Number: 25 Registered: 1-2012 Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 6:14 am:    So last night was the test with the band. The bass sounded great and cut through the mix like no other. I find it's one of those really warm tone basses. However the neck dive aspect was a little troublesome. Now I usually don't mind a little neck dive. Maybe it's now my age but my arm and shoulder were starting to get tired. Has anyone ever tried to put a strap holder on the back of the headstock? I have never worn a bass like that. I think my 57 re-issue P bass has a peg in that location. Maybe I'll try that out and see what it feels like. Ken pauldo Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 856 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 7:57 am:    Ken, A wide strap will help alot. I had my rear strap button moved slightly to help with balance. If you go here: http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/41664.html?1329696239 and scroll through the pictures you can see where it was moved 'above' the neck. By far the best thing for my neck dive is a 4" wide strap. There is also a member here who developed a harness system that balances the bass really well. wfmandmusic Junior Username: wfmandmusic Post Number: 26 Registered: 1-2012 Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 4:20 pm:    Thanks much Paul!