| Author | Message | ||
| jagerphan84
Intermediate Member Username: jagerphan84 Post Number: 146 Registered: 10-2003 |
I happened to have the day off from work Wednesday when a UPS tag appeared on my door, and I knew it could only be one thing... Excel 5 fretless Europa electronics Vermilion top Zebrawood accents w/purpleheart pinstripe Vermilion body Striped ebony fingerboard Mahogany/vermilion/purpleheart/ebony neck Chrome hardware & logo Side LEDs in green & amber  (You can see she is in good company)   (Look at that logo sparkle!)   (They aren't carpeted backplates, they're just SUPER FREAKING SHINY CHROME) The pictures do not do justice to this instrument. It is the most beautiful looking and playing bass that I've ever laid hands on. My thanks to everyone in Santa Rosa for turning out another masterpiece. Adam (Message edited by jagerphan84 on January 07, 2005) | ||
| hollis
Senior Member Username: hollis Post Number: 580 Registered: 11-2003 |
My oh my! WOW! | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1866 Registered: 9-2002 |
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| 1stbass
Member Username: 1stbass Post Number: 57 Registered: 11-2002 |
Adam, that is a beauty! Very nice job on the wood choices. And as hollis sayes WOW. L.O.L. Doug | ||
| lowlife
Intermediate Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 164 Registered: 12-2003 |
Now that's what I call a bass, congrats!! Ellery | ||
| jagerphan84
Intermediate Member Username: jagerphan84 Post Number: 147 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks for the compliments, everyone. I look forward to spending the rest of my life getting to know her. Wait, Paul TBO is speechless?? Someone get a camera!! | ||
| basstard
Intermediate Member Username: basstard Post Number: 134 Registered: 3-2003 |
Super freaking cool!!! Congrats! | ||
| rami
Senior Member Username: rami Post Number: 444 Registered: 6-2002 |
Isn't the Excel just the greatest Bass in the world? There's just something about it that does something for me. It was my first Alembic, and still my favorite. Congrats Adam - she's a beauty! Rami | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 1167 Registered: 5-2002 |
A set neck fretless with that combination of neck and body woods and the Europa controls has got to sound very nice! | ||
| lbpesq
Advanced Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 242 Registered: 7-2004 |
Adam: Very sweet! Especially the wood pick up covers and the neck. If this were mine I'd name it "Tasty". What effect of using mohagany instead of maple in the neck are you expecting? Bill, tgo | ||
| tom_z
Member Username: tom_z Post Number: 92 Registered: 7-2004 |
Amazing bass Adam!! Congratulations. She is very beautiful - love all that vermillion. Tom | ||
| jagerphan84
Intermediate Member Username: jagerphan84 Post Number: 148 Registered: 10-2003 |
Bill, I would think the mahogany would attribute to a bassier, darker tone. Maple is generally known for its brightness, and that is something I intentionally tried to avoid in this bass. With the vermilion body and set neck w/heavy woods, it has a lot of warmth and it packs a nice punch. Here's a couple grainy, blurry shots with the LEDs on:  Adam P.S. - Thanks Tom! (Message edited by jagerphan84 on January 08, 2005) | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 390 Registered: 1-2004 |
Very nice Adam, congratulations! Now she's arrived home 'the long strange trip' has finally come to an end. I love the wood recipe! Wilfred | ||
| eastcoastepic
Intermediate Member Username: eastcoastepic Post Number: 109 Registered: 10-2003 |
Congratulations on your new addition, Adam! She is very beautiful, indeed. Were you able to adjust the Epic to your liking? She does looks happy there...tell her I miss her, OK?! Best of luck with your new axe... Chris | ||
| jagerphan84
Intermediate Member Username: jagerphan84 Post Number: 149 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks, Wilfred & Chris. The Epic has settled in nicely here, she gets plenty of attention and has nice friends to hang around with. This newest addition is a nice complement to a growing collection... now I just need a 6-string fretted & fretless, an 8-string, a piccolo... I'd better start saving up. Adam (Message edited by jagerphan84 on January 16, 2005) | ||
| 2400wattman
Junior Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 39 Registered: 11-2005 |
I'm late on this but what the heck! That bass is stunning! I might add that I am not a big fan of the Excel but your custom idea changed my thinking of the bass. What a fantastic instrument, I'm sure you have been enjoying it to the fullest. Take care | ||
| hmalicea
New Username: hmalicea Post Number: 10 Registered: 11-2006 |
Now I am in trouble... this has to be one of the most beautiful looking bass instruments I have seen! ¡INCREIBLEMENTE BELLA! Enjoy!!! |
