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hmalicea
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Username: hmalicea

Post Number: 6
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 2:06 pm:   Edit Post

Here is my newly purchased Alembic Excel. What captured my attention? Just look it... It is elegance and simplicity... the only frosting here is the pleasure of playing! This one is all about sound. I have just installed new black nylon (yes, black nylon!!!) tape wound string and through my Ampeg amp and cab this baby sounds incredible for what moves me the most... Jazz and Latino Jazz primarily.

I need to quote Chuck, "Awesome Bass. The whole package says conservitive (not political) pro plays this this bass and its all about the music.Probably the cleanest bass I've ever seen." and Davehouck, "Elegant was one word that came to mind." since they expressed my sentiments exactly when I first saw it. Thanks guys for the compliments... I am taking it personal! ;o)
The top and headstock is Canary wood, the body is Ash, the neck is Maple, and the fretboard is Pau-Ferro.  (As far as I know... still checking...  Mica?
hmalicea
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Username: hmalicea

Post Number: 7
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 2:08 pm:   Edit Post

Here is another pic...
hmalicea
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Username: hmalicea

Post Number: 8
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 2:11 pm:   Edit Post

And yet another...
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 971
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 2:12 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice indeed. Looks like one I bid on, on Ebay. Fretless Alembic will probably be my next venture. Of course that will be a while.

Nylon huh? Do you play a lot of JAzz?
hmalicea
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Username: hmalicea

Post Number: 9
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 2:14 pm:   Edit Post

ok, maybe another view...
dadabass2001
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Username: dadabass2001

Post Number: 719
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 2:46 pm:   Edit Post

Hello Hector,
A beautiful Excel! I'm in Dupage County, playing a fretless Epic regularly. I'd like to hear you. Be sure to post in the Gigs thread when you're playing out.

Mike
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1847
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 3:09 pm:   Edit Post

WOW! This might just be the most elegant looking bass I've ever seen. The understated beauty is breathtaking. If she sounds half as good as she looks, you've got yourself one special instrument, Hector. Enjoy!

Bill, the guitar one
5stringho
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Username: 5stringho

Post Number: 17
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 8:03 pm:   Edit Post

Excels Rock. Beautiful lines, great tone, simplicity exemplified. Like a MM Stingray on serious steroids. You have one elegant bass. Treat her well, she'll take care of you!!
Mike
bob
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Username: bob

Post Number: 756
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 09, 2006 - 9:53 pm:   Edit Post

I have to agree with Bill, this is classic elegance, which to me implies understated. Clean, simple, the canary is stunning and goes great with the pau ferro (do I have that right? must have been mentioned in another thread...).

Come on, give us another photo with the black strings.

(Oh, and if someone happens to drop by and say they don't like coneheads, just tell 'em to bug off.)
hmalicea
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Username: hmalicea

Post Number: 11
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Sunday, December 10, 2006 - 8:43 pm:   Edit Post

Gentelmen, I appreciate your comments and I will post another pic with the black strings. I got to tell ya, I am loving it all the way!

Hector
rraymond
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Username: rraymond

Post Number: 201
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, December 16, 2006 - 8:12 pm:   Edit Post

Enjoy that bass, it's a real beauty!

Reid
bassjigga
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Username: bassjigga

Post Number: 83
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Thursday, December 21, 2006 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post

How do you like the feel of the neck? I'm custom ordering a fretless 5 but unfortunately I've only played my 4 string Essence.

Dave
tomlerner
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Username: tomlerner

Post Number: 17
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 8:44 am:   Edit Post

Anybody still checking this thread? I love the look of this bass, and am wondering:
1. What is the top wood?
2. Is that a satin finish on the top?
3. Hector (if you're still following this thread,) can you describe what you love about this instrument's tone?
Thanks,
Tom
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 5115
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 1:28 pm:   Edit Post

Tom, you may want to see this thread.
tomlerner
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Username: tomlerner

Post Number: 19
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Saturday, June 16, 2007 - 10:40 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks, Dave. Do you know anything about the sonic properties of Canary wood? It shore is purty.
Tom
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 5130
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 3:31 pm:   Edit Post

Tom; this might be helpful.
tomlerner
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Username: tomlerner

Post Number: 22
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Monday, June 18, 2007 - 9:59 pm:   Edit Post

Fascinating- thanks, Dave!!

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