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| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 162 Registered: 7-2008 |
Following on the previous,beautiful thread, I received tonight a bass that appears to be its near brother or sister! Thanks so much to Danomats - Dane - you are one of the nicest, most thoughtful, interesting people I've met. This bass spent the better part of 35 years sitting under a bed and it shows minimal wear and amazing original luster. Upon opening the case (black with 4 latches) I saw a near mint, barely played 75 short scale walnut bass. I've asked Mica to see if the build card still exists. Lovely - light at 8.4 lbs, GREAT finish with nary a mark and the straightest, smoothest, fastest neck and frets I've ever felt. Original Alembic 5 page users guide and a silver colored DS5 just like the one I have with my 74 shortie. I'll setup some more pictures, but here are a few. I feel very lucky tonight! Best regards to all, Todd (Message edited by toddharris on January 05, 2010) | ||
| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 163 Registered: 7-2008 |
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| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 164 Registered: 7-2008 |
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| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 165 Registered: 7-2008 |
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| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 166 Registered: 7-2008 |
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| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 647 Registered: 5-2009 |
Very nice! | ||
| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 167 Registered: 7-2008 |
Thanks Wolf - I see we both play(ed) trumpet. Best regards, Todd | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 648 Registered: 5-2009 |
Yes Todd , I still do play the Trumpet. There seem to be quite a few Musicians that play the Trumpet that also play Bass , so what's up with that ? What an AWESOME find of a Bass you have come across! Congratulations and Best regards to you as well! Wolf . | ||
| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 169 Registered: 7-2008 |
So, though an Alembic by any other name... I'm thinking of possible monikers - Sleeping beauty and Rip (Rip Van Winkle) come to mind! Any suggestions are most welcome! | ||
| enzo
Intermediate Member Username: enzo Post Number: 177 Registered: 4-2009 |
You have all the reasons to feel lucky Todd, that's a great find ! For the name...Highlander....so many years old but no signs of age  PS: played trumpet in my teen age but was too young and silly to appreciate such a great instrument. | ||
| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 172 Registered: 7-2008 |
Excellent name Enzo - it is number one on my list so far!!! | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2385 Registered: 6-2002 |
What about "The Time Machine" | ||
| 12stringwilson
Junior Username: 12stringwilson Post Number: 49 Registered: 12-2008 |
How about "Grendel"? | ||
| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 173 Registered: 7-2008 |
Time Machine is also clever though not as succinct as Highlander. Grendel? Brent, I assume this to be a Beowulf reference and if so, would refrain from its use as an appellation - no death and destruction associated with this music maker! Ah music, sweet language of emotion.... | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1349 Registered: 6-2002 |
Congratulations Todd, A walnut beauty of rare vintage, with delicate mass and a powerful woody voice. I'm very jealous... Mike | ||
| jcdlc72
Junior Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 34 Registered: 11-2009 |
What about that character of a Woody Allen movie.. "The Sleeper" ? He was kept frozen and suddenly woke up the next century, just as this bass!! BTW... add one to the trumpet (and trombone) / bass players list. | ||
| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 175 Registered: 7-2008 |
More snaps  | ||
| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 176 Registered: 7-2008 |
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| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 177 Registered: 7-2008 |
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| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 178 Registered: 7-2008 |
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| pasewark
Member Username: pasewark Post Number: 54 Registered: 4-2003 |
Beautiful bass! I would to aquire soemthign similar! | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 221 Registered: 7-2008 |
This bass is currently available for $4500 with original case, cord and power pack. Todd | ||
| pasewark
Member Username: pasewark Post Number: 56 Registered: 4-2003 |
I love this bass. I was thinking about how I could afford it, and if I didn't just get laid off, I might have be able to do it! | ||
| otis
Intermediate Member Username: otis Post Number: 194 Registered: 10-2008 |
Don, Not to sound flippant, or hi-jack this thread, but if you're interested in Todd's SI 4, I'd certainly be interested in your S2 6... Just putting that out there, no disrespect intended! Peace;) Frank | ||
| pasewark
Member Username: pasewark Post Number: 57 Registered: 4-2003 |
None taken my friend. The S2 6 was sold when I was still living in Seattle. Except for my SF-2 I'm sans alembic at the moment. But I do have my Modulus Quantum 5 and Bill Nash JB63 tho! ! | ||
| toddharris
Advanced Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 250 Registered: 7-2008 |
The bass has sold - thanks, Todd |
