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toddharris
Intermediate Member
Username: toddharris

Post Number: 162
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 4:04 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 4:05 pm:   Edit Post

toddharris
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Username: toddharris

Post Number: 164
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 4:49 pm:   Edit Post

toddharris
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Username: toddharris

Post Number: 165
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 4:50 pm:   Edit Post

toddharris
Intermediate Member
Username: toddharris

Post Number: 166
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 4:51 pm:   Edit Post

sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 647
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 4:53 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice!
toddharris
Intermediate Member
Username: toddharris

Post Number: 167
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 4:59 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Wolf - I see we both play(ed) trumpet. Best regards, Todd
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 648
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 5:35 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 6:22 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 8:56 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 5:51 am:   Edit Post

Excellent name Enzo - it is number one on my list so far!!!
adriaan
Senior Member
Username: adriaan

Post Number: 2385
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 6:48 am:   Edit Post

What about "The Time Machine"
12stringwilson
Junior
Username: 12stringwilson

Post Number: 49
Registered: 12-2008
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 7:36 am:   Edit Post

How about "Grendel"?
toddharris
Intermediate Member
Username: toddharris

Post Number: 173
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 8:19 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Wednesday, January 06, 2010 - 3:26 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, January 07, 2010 - 11:24 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 6:07 pm:   Edit Post

More snaps
toddharris
Intermediate Member
Username: toddharris

Post Number: 176
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 6:08 pm:   Edit Post

toddharris
Intermediate Member
Username: toddharris

Post Number: 177
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 6:09 pm:   Edit Post

toddharris
Intermediate Member
Username: toddharris

Post Number: 178
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 6:11 pm:   Edit Post

pasewark
Member
Username: pasewark

Post Number: 54
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Monday, April 26, 2010 - 3:58 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful bass! I would to aquire soemthign similar!
toddharris
Advanced Member
Username: toddharris

Post Number: 221
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 5:40 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 7:24 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 7:48 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 7:58 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Sunday, July 11, 2010 - 7:36 pm:   Edit Post

The bass has sold - thanks, Todd

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