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jedisan
Intermediate Member
Username: jedisan

Post Number: 112
Registered: 3-2008
Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 4:53 pm:   Edit Post

I was lucky enough to pick this one up from Ara, an absolutely great guy. When I saw the pristine condition this bass was in, my jaw just about dropped. Ara has another custom Distillate he was looking to sell, and I would expect it to be in just as nice of condition as this one.


bassfingers
Advanced Member
Username: bassfingers

Post Number: 259
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 6:31 pm:   Edit Post

Oh yes!!,love the Koa.
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 952
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Sunday, January 03, 2010 - 8:00 pm:   Edit Post

A fine example of Alembic elegance! Beautiful!
funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member
Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 531
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 7:50 am:   Edit Post

Koa is so beautiful
rjmsteel
Junior
Username: rjmsteel

Post Number: 23
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Monday, January 04, 2010 - 9:29 am:   Edit Post

Your Distillate is in awesome condition!
Love the Koa top/Mahogany back and brass plate and also their condition(s).

I am the original owner of an '81 Distillate, having the top ordered in Purpleheart; however the patina with age, UV, (and the type of clear coat they used to use), has the color almost to Brown in hue. Be careful to put your 1/4" instrument cable through the strap as the top around the jack on my bass is cracked due to accidently stepping on the cord a long time ago. I`m not the only one with a Distillate to have this happen.
Enjoy the sounds you`ll get out of this instrument. Are you going to get the electronics upgrade to increase output/and I think to also reduce the possible noise generated from all the cell phones and such in use today since 1981? There is a thread in part about this upgrade.
jedisan
Intermediate Member
Username: jedisan

Post Number: 116
Registered: 3-2008
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 1:28 pm:   Edit Post

Richard, I am not sure if I will opt for the electronics upgrade on this one. I have thought of maybe having the mothership replace the original nut with the adjustable type that is now standard. I think it would enhance to playability, with a little more adjustment of playing string height. Thanks for your tips as well.
jedisan
Intermediate Member
Username: jedisan

Post Number: 117
Registered: 3-2008
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 1:32 pm:   Edit Post

Oh yea, Van, figured koa has to be my all time favorite for tops. These days I think, the really good stuff is becoming rare. I have a Boogie Bodies bass that has the most absolutley stunnig koa top I have ever seen. Good lookng koa, always makes me shiver.
rjmsteel
Junior
Username: rjmsteel

Post Number: 26
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 6:31 pm:   Edit Post

You`re welcome... gorgeous flame koa top!
enzo
Intermediate Member
Username: enzo

Post Number: 178
Registered: 4-2009
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 8:09 pm:   Edit Post

Welcome in the "Distillation" club.

We're all Alembicholic ! :-)
jedisan
Intermediate Member
Username: jedisan

Post Number: 119
Registered: 3-2008
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 1:53 pm:   Edit Post

Enzo, ain't that the truth, LOL!!
peoplechipper
Advanced Member
Username: peoplechipper

Post Number: 207
Registered: 2-2009
Posted on Sunday, January 17, 2010 - 9:01 pm:   Edit Post

MMMM! KOA! nice bass! Personally, I haven't noticed any noise problems with my '81, and I am a little scared of doing the output mod, I hit my amp hard as it is...Tony

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