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| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 319 Registered: 11-2008 |
Hey guys! Just wanted you to know that I've purchased a brand new Stanley Clarke from Bass Central. My first brand new Alembic! I came to Vegas with some friends and decided to bring home a new baby! I'll post pictures as soon as I get home! All I can say now is: What an unbelievable bass... So easy and fast... It has Cocobolo top and back, Mahogany core, Red leds with Amber on the 12th and 24th frets, Purpleheart/Maple usual neck recipe, and the signature electronics... I'm really anxious to plug it in! Greg (Message edited by gregduboc on February 18, 2010) | ||
| the_jester
Member Username: the_jester Post Number: 73 Registered: 2-2010 |
That's great news Greg. It's great to add another "SLAMMER" in the ring with you, because it's another Alembic too... your band-width of sound will be enormously unlimited. I am happy for you Greg, very happy indeed my friend. I have so many things to look forward on... WOW WHAT A YEAR! Peace and Love, Hal- | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 549 Registered: 5-2007 |
Congrats | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1863 Registered: 6-2002 |
That bass sounds like the same as mine except for the led's. Be prepared for some aural orgasms. Jazzyvee | ||
| poor_nigel
Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 68 Registered: 11-2009 |
These basses sound great, look great and play better/easier than they sound and look. I just don't think you could go wrong with one of these basses. Wonderful choice. Lots of pictures, please! | ||
| enzo
Intermediate Member Username: enzo Post Number: 186 Registered: 4-2009 |
Great choice Greg. Congrats ! An ideal alternative to the other monster you have. | ||
| mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 422 Registered: 9-2008 |
Great, Greg! What a nice bunch of basses you are gathering. This model surely has that "aura" that made some basses legendary. | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 321 Registered: 11-2008 |
Folks, thanks for the compliments on the bass! It is indeed something really special... I didn't manage to post pictures yesterday because I just couldn't stop playing! But as promised, here they are:  (Message edited by gregduboc on February 22, 2010) | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 322 Registered: 11-2008 |
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| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 334 Registered: 11-2008 |
 And that is it! Welcome to the real world, Mr 08 SC 13924 USA!! Greg | ||
| pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 550 Registered: 11-2006 |
I prefer Miss...  nice bass. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 751 Registered: 5-2009 |
very Nice | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1073 Registered: 5-2006 |
Alembic really knows how to make ‘em perfect eye? Congrats! | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 335 Registered: 11-2008 |
Flip, I couldn't agree more...! Thanks! Greg | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 988 Registered: 7-2007 |
Greg, Congratulations, that is a beautiful bass! Isn't Coco-Bolo a wonderful sound. Art | ||
| the_jester
Member Username: the_jester Post Number: 86 Registered: 2-2010 |
My altered egos of 'Tommy and Shorty' say's: "That's a Badaasss Bass" you got. But then again, you have good taste anyway so honestly, Greg I wouldn't expect any less from you. Now, all you need is a vintage 70's Alembic Shorty...(which I am sure you will enjoy hunting and tracking...) The thrill of the chase, is it's own reward my friend. They're pretty much are endangered these days. Peace and Love, Hal- (Message edited by the_jester on February 22, 2010) | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 336 Registered: 11-2008 |
Hey Art! It sure is. I really love the sound... I now understand why SC + Signature Electronics + Cocobolo = is such a famous combination. And the Mohagany core just puts the cherry on the top. I'm in love again! Greg | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 337 Registered: 11-2008 |
Thanks Hal, your compliments always are extremely welcome! Vintage 70's Alembic... Yes, that would definitely be a wonderful addition... No doubt!! The next in my list is ordering a Custom, but who knows what might happen if a Vintage comes up...? Greg | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 367 Registered: 11-2008 |
Double post... Greg (Message edited by gregduboc on March 10, 2010) | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 368 Registered: 11-2008 |
Just ordered some custom knobs from THG for this baby. I should have them by the beginning of April. I'm really excited, I think they will look original and amazing... Let's see! Greg | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1013 Registered: 7-2007 |
Cool! | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 512 Registered: 5-2002 |
Gorgeous! I've got to stop staring at these basses! | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 398 Registered: 11-2008 |
Can't wait for them to arrive:  Full ebony with a maple stripe. Hopefully, by tuesday I'll post some pics of the bass with them on! Greg | ||
| otis
Intermediate Member Username: otis Post Number: 169 Registered: 10-2008 |
Greg, Btw, did you order those from David King- he makes custom wood knobs, doesn't he, if I recall correctly? Those are going to look incredible, I'm sure with that honey of a bass! I think there might be a set of those, in my future... If you have a link for where you ordered those from please share it with us! Congrats on The Beautiful Bass! Frank (Message edited by otis on April 04, 2010) | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 399 Registered: 11-2008 |
Frank, I ordered them from Roger, from THG Knobs. Simply email him. You tell him the shape you want, the woods you wants and he makes the magic. And he was actually pretty fast, so you don't get impatient waiting! He made my knobs in a month. I wanted them to look the more original possible, by replacing the plastic ones with the most similar design, but out of wood. IMO, Alembic should offer knobs like mine as a normal option for their basses. I just find those plastic ones not worthy of being on such awesome wood tops... Let's see how this ones go against the cocobolo top of my bass.... Greg | ||
| mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 434 Registered: 9-2008 |
Greg, you sure have an eye for beautiness! | ||
| gregduboc
Senior Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 407 Registered: 11-2008 |
Obrigado Mario! You will see it at our future gathering... The knobs are on the bass, I'm just waiting for the skies to clear to take some shots for you guys to see... I really liked the look of it! Definitely something that will be on my future custom! Greg |
