Maple Burl Europa

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Author Message gregduboc Senior Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 544 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Friday, November 28, 2014 - 12:15 pm:    Hey guys. I know I've been away for some time, only watching and not posting, and probably most of you won't remember me. Not that there is much to remember anyways... But I'm back So, just got this new bass. Got it from Steve, who is the original owner. Great guy that helped me out with everything in every possible way that I needed. Steve, you rock. It's a custom Series I with an Europa body shape made in 1998, but trust me, it can pass as brand new. It has this beautiful, highly figured book matched to center Maple Burl top. Body is solid Mahogany and the neck has the classic Maple/Purple Heart recipe. No back laminate to save on weight. Controls are not the usual Series I: Instead of Volume/Volume, it has Master Volume/Pan. No LEDs This bass is a killer. Already took it to two gigs and can't say enough positive things about it. My new standard to which all others will be compared to. Now I just need to finish my rig so I can properly put it through my F-1X. And, as I got it as an early Christmas gift for myself, here is the first shot of it, in the Christmas spirit! More pics to come when weather gets better. Greg gregduboc Senior Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 549 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Monday, December 01, 2014 - 12:51 pm:    As the picture disappeared, here is a new one! gregduboc Senior Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 550 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Monday, December 01, 2014 - 12:53 pm:    And a close-up of the beautiful Maple Burl top! bassfingers Advanced Member Username: bassfingers Post Number: 330 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Monday, December 01, 2014 - 12:58 pm:    Stunning.I love that top. dadabass2001 Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1811 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, December 01, 2014 - 1:10 pm:    Beautifully elegant! You're a lucky man, Greg. Mike fc_spoiler Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1604 Registered: 5-2006 Posted on Monday, December 01, 2014 - 1:11 pm:    Yeah, this one is extremely awesome! Congrats! mario_farufyno Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 1077 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Monday, December 01, 2014 - 3:59 pm:    great christmas gift! enzo Senior Member Username: enzo Post Number: 412 Registered: 4-2009 Posted on Monday, December 08, 2014 - 7:19 pm:    Welcome back Greg! Great score! jazzyvee Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4329 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Tuesday, December 09, 2014 - 1:12 am:    It goes without saying this is a superb bass. The burl pattern on it is incredible and I'm sure the sound does it justice. :-) smokin_dave Advanced Member Username: smokin_dave Post Number: 396 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 4:16 pm:    I have to say that the top on this bass is amazing.Congrats. flpete1uw Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 426 Registered: 11-2011 Posted on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 - 5:24 pm:    Greg, For the most part I'm not a big fan of burl basses, but this one knocks it out the park! The patterns on it are stunning. Beautifully liquid and enchanting. Congratulations! Pete gregduboc Senior Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 551 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Friday, December 12, 2014 - 10:38 am:    Thanks guys! rv_bass Junior Username: rv_bass Post Number: 23 Registered: 8-2014 Posted on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 - 1:35 pm:    Wow, beautiful bass! pierreyves Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 1208 Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Sunday, December 28, 2014 - 1:10 pm:    I could have his big sister ;-) http://www.alembic.com/info/ken_bass.html funkyjazzjunky Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 951 Registered: 5-2007 Posted on Monday, December 29, 2014 - 12:17 pm:    Maple Burl and abalone inlays make an awesome combination.