| Author | Message | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 696 Registered: 2-2006 |
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".  | ||
| hieronymous
Junior Username: hieronymous Post Number: 39 Registered: 1-2005 |
Wow - beautiful - stunning... I am stunned... | ||
| tbrannon
Intermediate Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 151 Registered: 11-2004 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Wow! I can't seem to find the right words so:  | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 699 Registered: 2-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Sweet collection olie. Love the maple balance K. Graeme |
