| Author | Message | ||
| matthew90046
New Username: matthew90046 Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2005 |
This Distillate was built by one of the technicians at the factory for himself. Therefore this Distillate has no serial number and is not considered an Alembic instrument by the factory. I brought this beauty back to the factory around 1990 to meet the maker. He was pleased to see the instrument again. This Distillate has some unique features. The pickup selector is placed close to the EQ switches. The cover for the trust rods is a continuous wood cover. The neck is made of multiple laminates of purple hart and maple. The top is burl bubinga. I love this bass...  (Message edited by matthew90046 on January 03, 2005) | ||
| marcm
Member Username: marcm Post Number: 66 Registered: 12-2003 |
hi matthew what a beautiful bass! i've never seen burl bubinga before. it looks like your bass has a back and body-accent laminates, as well as that great top; what are the other woods? any chance you could post a photo of the 'hippie sandwich'? marc | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 1148 Registered: 5-2002 |
Matthew, congrats and welcome! I really like that neck! The back wood looks really nice too. | ||
| keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 541 Registered: 12-2002 |
very nice (alembic?)i'm trying to figure out,ok it's an employee project and was born @ alembic but it's not considered an alembic (maybe cause there's no s/n),but in all essence it is truly an alembic in my opinion, and a very beautiful bass indeed | ||
| lowlife
Intermediate Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 160 Registered: 12-2003 |
Matthew, welcome to the club. I hope I'm around if your new bass ever goes up for sale. S/N or no S/N, I agree with Keavin, that it's truly an Alembic. Enjoy!! Ellery (Lowlife) | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 654 Registered: 3-2004 |
Yep, I think there might be a bidding war if that one ever goes for sale. I love the look of that neck! The whole bass looks so organic and well-integrated. -Bob | ||
| matthew90046
New Username: matthew90046 Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2005 |
The body of the bass is mahogany with a thin strip of maple. The peghead also has multiple layers of purple heart and maple.  | ||
| marcm
Member Username: marcm Post Number: 67 Registered: 12-2003 |
thanks for the additional photos! it's one of the most elegant, understated basses i've seen, even if the factory doesn't consider it a true alembic. the neck is very cool, and the woods have aged beautifully marc | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1861 Registered: 9-2002 |
Wooooops man ...some bass you got there. Now friends you see why some instruments are what you call "timeless design". VERY impressive and tastefull combination of woods. Paul the bad one | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 660 Registered: 3-2004 |
The bass has also aged beautifully. I bet it sounds fabulous, what a special instrument! | ||
| exploiterplayer
Junior Username: exploiterplayer Post Number: 36 Registered: 12-2002 |
Is that a 32" scale bass? If it is...I must have that instrument! Hand it over.....please. ;~) | ||
| matthew90046
New Username: matthew90046 Post Number: 10 Registered: 1-2005 |
I have made a promise to myself to never sell this bass. This instrument means more to me than any other possession I own. I am in love. I use this bass every day for recording and live performances. I have other basses, but I rarely ever use them. | ||
| serialnumber12
Advanced Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 209 Registered: 12-2004 |
I heard that man, all of my other basses dont even leave the house,i take old #12 with me every where i go play! | ||
| exploiterplayer
Junior Username: exploiterplayer Post Number: 49 Registered: 12-2002 |
That is one awesome bass you got there Matt. I can understand why you dont play anything else. I am the same way with my 83' Distillate Exploiter. (Message edited by exploiterplayer on May 07, 2005) | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 574 Registered: 10-2003 |
I really like that neck. John | ||
| zaandammer
New Username: zaandammer Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2006 |
I have no other words for this bass other than... wow! One of the nicest looking Distillates I have ever seen. Dave | ||
| matthew90046
Member Username: matthew90046 Post Number: 58 Registered: 1-2005 |
Some new photos, I thought I should share them with the club. Cheers, | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 553 Registered: 7-2007 |
Matthew, Really nice! I had not spotted this before. Play it Healthy! Best, Art | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 973 Registered: 11-2004 |
I love it- those neck lams are a really nice visual combination. Is the truss rod cover held on by a magnet? | ||
| bassfingers
Intermediate Member Username: bassfingers Post Number: 172 Registered: 11-2005 |
Beautiful. | ||
| jet_powers
Senior Member Username: jet_powers Post Number: 425 Registered: 2-2003 |
What's that little dot near the jack? | ||
| matthew90046
Member Username: matthew90046 Post Number: 59 Registered: 1-2005 |
Hey guys, - Yes, the truss rod cover is held in by a magnet (next to the pickup). I'm not sure if this feature is on any other Alembics, but it is nifty. - The dot next to the jack is a red LED that lights up when plugged in. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7475 Registered: 5-2002 |
The new pics are great! | ||
| pauldo
Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 93 Registered: 6-2006 |
.... ..... wowweeeeee I am really envious. That is drop dead gorgeous. I like the idea of the PU selector set back by the other controls. | ||
| matthew90046
Member Username: matthew90046 Post Number: 61 Registered: 1-2005 |
All the photos got deleted so this is a repost.       | ||
| rjmsteel
New Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 4 Registered: 7-2008 |
I see someone else had cracking around that 1/4" jack of the veener; OUCH! | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 881 Registered: 8-2005 |
Just love that bass!!! So.......who made it?????? G | ||
| matthew90046
Member Username: matthew90046 Post Number: 68 Registered: 1-2005 |
I do not remember the name of the employee who had it made. He was working in the factory's final test and polish room. Just a guess, but I think that he ordered this instrument internally and it went through the normal building process and since it was not sold through a retailer it was never stamped with a serial number. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8381 Registered: 5-2002 |
It's nice to stop in and view this bass again! | ||
| mario_farufyno
Intermediate Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 150 Registered: 9-2008 |
Oh, great looking Bass, Mathew! I simply love Mahogany's tone and it really matched that Top. Very neat pallete. Congrats! | ||
| sonicus
Intermediate Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 197 Registered: 5-2009 |
This looks like a s SWELL Distillate ! NICE . Awesome neck laminations . I have an 81 that also has the" power on " LED like yours . | ||
| peoplechipper
Intermediate Member Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 156 Registered: 2-2009 |
Nice bass! mine has a burl bubinga top as well, but normal neck laminates...I love my bass...Tony |
