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spacebass
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Username: spacebass

Post Number: 1
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 11:44 am:   Edit Post

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.

aak.thumb.jpeg
spacebass
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Username: spacebass

Post Number: 2
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 11:49 am:   Edit Post

aak.thumb.jpeg Hope that added it.
fmm
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Username: fmm

Post Number: 76
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 12:32 pm:   Edit Post

Looks like quilted maple to me, but it's a small pic.
spacebass
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Username: spacebass

Post Number: 3
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 12:55 pm:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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
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Username: mica

Post Number: 2380
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 1:35 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: spacebass

Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2005 - 9:19 am:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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:   Edit Post

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
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Username: spacebass

Post Number: 8
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Sunday, April 24, 2005 - 6:26 am:   Edit Post

The Serial Number for this guy is 94S8429 USA. Any insight into the wood or general info about the bass is much appreciated.

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