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olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 696 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 7:55 pm: | |
4 very different insturments at first glance, but once you play and hear them you can sure tell they are kin. Yes the one on the left (spalted maple 4 string)is the one made famous by an unscrupulous eBay scammer. So if you ever see it on ebay, "Its A Scam".
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hieronymous
Junior Username: hieronymous
Post Number: 39 Registered: 1-2005
| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 9:00 pm: | |
Wow - beautiful - stunning... I am stunned... |
tbrannon
Intermediate Member Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 151 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 9:30 pm: | |
That is just way too much fun for one man..... Awesome stuff- Do you have a favorite? |
57basstra
Advanced Member Username: 57basstra
Post Number: 339 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Saturday, September 16, 2006 - 10:14 pm: | |
Awesome..simply awesome...a wonderful shot! Thanks for posting them, Olie. Very, very nice! (Don't you think you need an Alembic 6 string bass or guitar??..lol |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 697 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 5:41 am: | |
Thanks everyone, I am truly a blessed man. I have custom knobs coming from THG for all 4. When I get them on I'll post some more pix. Toby, I would have to say the 4 string spalted maple is my favorite. Probably because I played 4 string basses for over 20 years before I got my first 5 or 6. I like the sound of the Series II the best though. So I have made the plunge and decided to order a custom. In fact I sent Bass Central a check last week so it should be started pretty soon. It will be a 4 string, S-2 with the 3/4 omega body. The inlays on the fret board are going to be the best part. I can hardly wait to hear from Susan so I can give her my ideas. |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 698 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 5:45 am: | |
David, I play guitar too so that may well be in my future. I have a 6 string Warwick Bass which is nice, but it ain’t no Alembic! |
fc_spoiler
Advanced Member Username: fc_spoiler
Post Number: 336 Registered: 5-2006
| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 6:21 am: | |
Wow! I can't seem to find the right words so: |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 699 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 6:29 am: | |
Flip, you’re hilarious man! I love it. I am about to leave for church and I have a major dilemma,.....hmmmmm......which one do I play today?! |
groovelines
Advanced Member Username: groovelines
Post Number: 357 Registered: 4-2003
| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 7:31 am: | |
Ole', Olie. They're even better in person, the burl top on the five string is impressive. "...ah, my eyes are burning." |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 700 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 12:32 pm: | |
Mike, the next time we hook up I'll bring that Burl Maple MK and let you try it on. It weighs a ton. I'm glad we only play about 30 minutes at church. I couldn't imagine playing the sucker on a 4 or 5 hour gig. OUCH (Message edited by olieoliver on September 17, 2006) |
tbrannon
Intermediate Member Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 152 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 12:40 pm: | |
Olie- Congrats in advance on the custom- truly blessed are the words that come to mind. He is good! I'll be watching for the FTC thread on your custom... |
groovelines
Advanced Member Username: groovelines
Post Number: 358 Registered: 4-2003
| Posted on Sunday, September 17, 2006 - 7:19 pm: | |
Olie, just keep me away from the Series....lol. I wondered how long you were going to keep mum about the custom. Have we ever seen a 3/4 body S2? He is good, indeed. (And it's right that Alembics go to church.) |
jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 816 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Monday, September 18, 2006 - 4:54 am: | |
Sweet collection olie. Love the maple balance K. Graeme |