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spacebass
New Username: spacebass
Post Number: 1 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 11:44 am: | |
Howdy, I found this beauty hanging on the wall and had to buy it on the spot. I was out of work at the time, but I figured that a bass this beautiful only comes along once in a lifetime. Can anyone help me identify the top wood? Thanks. Also if you want to hear what she sounds like go to http://www.mullinsband.com for MP3s of the band.
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spacebass
New Username: spacebass
Post Number: 2 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 11:49 am: | |
Hope that added it. |
fmm
Member Username: fmm
Post Number: 76 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 12:32 pm: | |
Looks like quilted maple to me, but it's a small pic. |
spacebass
New Username: spacebass
Post Number: 3 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 12:55 pm: | |
I thought so too, but it looks slightly different to me. I'll try to get a bigger picture posted soon. Thanks for the help. |
keith_h
Junior Username: keith_h
Post Number: 20 Registered: 2-2005
| Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 1:21 pm: | |
If you include the serial number here Mica or Val can look up the build information for you. Alembic has kept records for many of the instruments they have built over the years. Keith |
mica
Moderator Username: mica
Post Number: 2380 Registered: 6-2000
| Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 1:35 pm: | |
That top is so Lacewood! Even so small, it has a distinctive ray fleck pattern. Post the serial number and we'll confirm in the files. |
spacebass
New Username: spacebass
Post Number: 4 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 9:19 am: | |
Thanks Mica, I will post the numbers this evening. After reading your comment, I researched Lacewood and I think that you are correct. It really looks beautiful and I have never seen another instrument with this type of wood. |
rklisme
Advanced Member Username: rklisme
Post Number: 222 Registered: 5-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 9:39 am: | |
Scott Nice bass and welcome to the club. Enjoy your new Spoiler! Rory |
alanbass1
Junior Username: alanbass1
Post Number: 34 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 11:53 pm: | |
It does look nice. Can you post some close up pictures? |
spacebass
New Username: spacebass
Post Number: 7 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 9:21 am: | |
Unfortunately, I do not own a digital camera. You can see the bass a little better in the pictures listed on the website http://www.mullinsband.com We are playing gigs this weekend, I'll ask someone to get some good pictures and post them when I have a chance. |
effclef
Advanced Member Username: effclef
Post Number: 325 Registered: 1-2004
| Posted on Thursday, April 21, 2005 - 11:39 am: | |
Larger pic - click on it to zoom wayyy in: http://gallery.hookahheads.com/gallery/JMB4205/aak?full=0 Yep, that's interesting Lacewood if it is! Wild wide-to-narrow pattern in it. And it's a Vector body Spoiler, too, rare! Guitar Resurrection had a beautiful Essence in lacewood and I thought someone in the Club snagged it. This link has broken photos, though: http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/11676.html?1091360062 The one in question had really tight lacing, looked like pores! Beautiful. EffClef |
spacebass
New Username: spacebass
Post Number: 8 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Sunday, April 24, 2005 - 6:26 am: | |
The Serial Number for this guy is 94S8429 USA. Any insight into the wood or general info about the bass is much appreciated. |