| Author | Message | ||
| rolty
New Username: rolty Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2008 |
It seems you like to see pictures! I have just acquired this Stanley Clarke in Walnut  Its a lovely nearly new instrument with a particularly beautiful headstock inlay  Its my first Alembic and I am very pleased to have got hold of it  I expect I will keep this bass for ever!  The owner was surprised when I told him I was going to gig with it, but I am, starting tonight...  Yes, its going to get used but I will do my best to keep it looking as good as it does today! Oh nearly forgot, serial Number: 0713707 usa (Message edited by rolty on March 29, 2008) | ||
| mcdonger
Junior Username: mcdonger Post Number: 36 Registered: 4-2007 |
Wow.... really a thing of beauty. I agree with you, they are meant to be played. I use my Alembics at gigs weekly. Remember, we are not here for a long time, we are here for a good time. Enjoy. | ||
| eligilam
Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 97 Registered: 2-2006 |
It's okay to play it "out", just don't do a "London Calling" number on it. Stunning bass...this ties the recently posted zebrawood orion for the coolest fretless of all time IMO. | ||
| eligilam
Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 98 Registered: 2-2006 |
oops I meant zebrawood europa... | ||
| 3rd_ray
New Username: 3rd_ray Post Number: 7 Registered: 2-2008 |
Your bass is amazing! These pictures look a lot better than the eBay pictures. I'm sure it looks better in person too. If I saw it in person I would have been dying to bid on it (having the money is a different story). | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1144 Registered: 6-2002 |
You have a real gem of a bass there. Yep they need to be played so have no hesitation and spread the alembic sound to the masses. Jazzyvee | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 686 Registered: 11-2004 |
That is a stunner!! I love that side shot of the body/top lams- really cool color contrast. I agree with everyone else, play the heck out of that sucker! | ||
| rolty
New Username: rolty Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2008 |
Thanks guys, I played it alright, and was amazed at the difference and improvement over my Stingray. The low notes down to the bottom E are incredible, so clear, and the upper notes so smooth... the band commented on how much better the bass sounded, I spent the night grinning from ear to ear! And I didnt ding it scratch or dent it  This bass will be with me for a long time!!! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6393 Registered: 5-2002 |
Beautiful bass; and yes, that's a particularly nice inlay! | ||
| lembic76450
Intermediate Member Username: lembic76450 Post Number: 123 Registered: 5-2002 |
I think that the logo inlay has to be in the "Logo Top 10". | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1150 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hey Rolty, let me know if you are gigging in the West Midlands I'd love to come see that bass in person. Take care Jazzyvee | ||
| white_cloud
Advanced Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 343 Registered: 11-2007 |
Wow Rolty, What a way to make an entrance to the club! That has to be the nicest fretless I have ever seen, congratulations! It didnt look as nice on the ebay auction as it does in your pics for sure. Best of luck and health to play it John. | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 871 Registered: 6-2002 |
A Beautiful Bass. I'm sitting here in my hoime outside Chicago feeling very jealous right now.... Play her in great health. Mike | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 2620 Registered: 9-2002 |
ouhmaawgo-ohd!!! I am falling in love again! P | ||
| bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga Post Number: 317 Registered: 8-2005 |
Beautiful. I'm not usually a big fan of walnut but i love this one. | ||
| rolty
New Username: rolty Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2008 |
Well thanks all you guys, it makes me feel a lot better about spending my life savings to know I have in fact bought a nice one ! Its a real revelation and a dream to play, anyone want to buy a fretless stingray? Jazzyvee I'm practically in the West Midlands (well Herefordshire) and you can see our gig list at (band website) if you want to come and have an ogle... | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1156 Registered: 6-2002 |
Aaarrrgh , I have a gig on Saturday in Hornchurch with Musical Youth or I may have made that trip to catch you. But I guess i'll have to wait a bit longer. jazzyvee | ||
| footdoc72
New Username: footdoc72 Post Number: 4 Registered: 1-2008 |
I have to agree with bassjigga . . . I never thought walnut was a great wood choice. Your guitar however, is breathtaking. Congrats on having this one in your tent, Rolty. Play it loud and proud! Tony |
