| Author | Message | ||
| Jonathan Johnstone (stoney)
Junior Username: stoney Post Number: 33 Registered: 7-2002 |
'95 C8890: Walnut core, Tulip wood top laminate, 5 piece neck, Signature Electronics, side LED's. Note cone shaped peghead has a narrow cut to it, front laminate on peghead is mahoghany.   | ||
| Rami Sourour (rami)
Member Username: rami Post Number: 64 Registered: 6-2002 |
Wow! it's a real beauty. Thanks for the pics. Does it have a back laminate as well? Rami | ||
| Jonathan Johnstone (stoney)
Junior Username: stoney Post Number: 34 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey Rami, Nope, no back laminate. I decided to have a the "mother of plastic" ovals, custome cut neck and sustain block put in. Alembic did a great job on the accent laminates around the "elbow cut". stoney | ||
| Rami Sourour (rami)
Member Username: rami Post Number: 65 Registered: 6-2002 |
Are those Purpleheart neck laminates? | ||
| Jonathan Johnstone (stoney)
Junior Username: stoney Post Number: 35 Registered: 7-2002 |
Yes they are. There's Purpleheart and maple laminates around the body as well. | ||
| Jonathan Johnstone (stoney)
Junior Username: stoney Post Number: 36 Registered: 7-2002 |
Yes they are. There are also Purpleheart and maple laminates around the body. | ||
| Michael (Mikey) Paskel (pookeymp)
Junior Username: pookeymp Post Number: 11 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey Stoney, She really is a gorgeous bass...I love the peghead shape and the tulip top is outstanding...NICE!!! Mikey/ | ||
| Jonathan Johnstone (stoney)
Junior Username: stoney Post Number: 40 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey Micky, Thanks...I visited Alembic and fell in love with the Tulip wood. As for the peghead, it's sort of the "JAE" shape, long & narrow...and the "almost" red mahoghany really makes it stand out. It's a terrific bass. | ||
| stoney
Advanced Member Username: stoney Post Number: 279 Registered: 7-2002 |
This bass is now owned by Ed "Oggydoggy" Orr from New York. Ed and I swapped axes for various reasons and we're both thrilled with our "new" basses. Ed is a real class act and a pleasure to deal with. ENJOY ED!! Stoney | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 544 Registered: 5-2002 |
I haven't looked at this bass in a while. And it is a great bass. Congrats Ed! Maybe you can post some more pics. And thanks for the update Stoney! (Message edited by davehouck on May 13, 2004) | ||
| oggydoggy
Junior Username: oggydoggy Post Number: 39 Registered: 3-2003 |
I couldn't be happier, Stoney and I both love the signature electronics, but he preferred short scale and I preferred med-long scale, (I hoped). And this bass does the trick for me. I want to thank Stoney for being honest and for good communication. He is also a pleasure to deal with. Great example of the trust among club members. Hey Daveouch I will get some pictures up soon, I have been to busy playing lately. This bass is much more colorfull than the pictures above show, WOW this thing is beautiful. -Ed | ||
| stoney
Advanced Member Username: stoney Post Number: 280 Registered: 7-2002 |
Ditto | ||
| keavin
Advanced Member Username: keavin Post Number: 378 Registered: 12-2002 |
stoney what's the electric set up on this puppy?,are those "Q" switches with a bass & treble set up?,(i know one of them is LED.) | ||
| stoney
Advanced Member Username: stoney Post Number: 281 Registered: 7-2002 |
They are signature electronics 1 vol, 1 pan, 2 tone, 2 Q switches. Yes the 3rd switch is for the red side LEDs. | ||
| essencetimestwo
Junior Username: essencetimestwo Post Number: 40 Registered: 8-2003 |
I can't believe you are selling this bass. Hey everybody, check out eBay for a good deal on a cool custom bass. So why are you selling it? | ||
| stoney
Advanced Member Username: stoney Post Number: 293 Registered: 7-2002 |
Looks like the Essence is now over in the UK and on e-bay again. Maybe....just maybe I'll try to get her (Tulip) back one day. Hey if any clubmembers end up with her, let me know. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=3737722471&rd=1 Stoney | ||
| lowlife
Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 89 Registered: 12-2003 |
The seller's note mentions (at the end) that he might be willing to accept some cash and an instrument of quality. I've emailed the seller with an offer, (which seems somewhat contrary to eBay's regulations), and I'm waiting to hear back from him. I'll keep this thread up to date if the offer is accepted. Ellery (Lowlife) | ||
| stoney
Advanced Member Username: stoney Post Number: 295 Registered: 7-2002 |
I emailed him about it. He wrote right back. Seems like a straight shooter to me. He also has a Gibson bass and a Trace Elliot Combo out there for auction. | ||
| discodave
New Username: discodave Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2004 |
Hi, im new here. Looking to buy my first Alembic. Been playing a Status for far too long now. £1500 seems a good price. I have been talking to the guy selling this bass and i hope to pick it up soon. Its a fine looking Essence. I wondered if anyone could tell me more about the sound? I have played a Signature Standard and a Deluxe and wondered how close it would be. Also just seen this pop onto ebay... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=4713&item=3739276416&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW | ||
| alemboid
Member Username: alemboid Post Number: 77 Registered: 5-2003 |
So, can somebody tell me how this bass sounded? I like the wood combination, and I was wondering how much if at all walnut may change the sound. Thanks, Alemboid | ||
| stoney
Advanced Member Username: stoney Post Number: 305 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey...DiscoDave..I answered your email on a few addresses but they bounced. Did you pick up the bass and how do you like her? E-me Stoney | ||
| discodave
New Username: discodave Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2004 |
TUESDAY TUESDAY....sorry im so excited...im collecting it on Tuesday mmmmmm she will be mine... Hay Stoney how does it feel to know your custom design is now on the other side of the Atlantic and is love soooo much. I got your third email and replied back...nice pic of her in action as well thanks. | ||
| discodave
New Username: discodave Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2004 |
DOH!!!.....so good he said it twice...sorry i posted twice and this is a deleted post..... /me whistles....dum de dum....ok that should do it...bye. (Message edited by DiscoDave on August 07, 2004) | ||
| stoney
Advanced Member Username: stoney Post Number: 309 Registered: 7-2002 |
Actually, I think it's rather cool that Tulip is in the UK. It'll give me a really good excuse to visit ! | ||
| discodave
New Username: discodave Post Number: 5 Registered: 7-2004 |
Anytime your more than welcome. I actually live of the Isle of Wight....small island off the south coast. Only thing is dont expect to take her back with you....  (Message edited by DiscoDave on August 09, 2004) | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 540 Registered: 11-2003 |
Isn't the Isle of Wight Mark King's old neighborhood? Sam |
