| Author | Message | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 513 Registered: 5-2002 |
Well, through some sort miracle of serendipity, I will be Alembic'ed again. Mica saw my post about being on the lookout for a short scale coco bolo with LEDs and thought I might be interested in this beauty!  | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 514 Registered: 5-2002 |
Here's the back: I suppose I am creating my own FTC! I can't wait to get this into my hands! As much as I loved my S1 Schedua bass (now in excellent hands that I hope are functioning again), I knew that I really wanted a shorty!  | ||
| gregduboc
Advanced Member Username: gregduboc Post Number: 375 Registered: 11-2008 |
Awesome! I sold my long scale Series I to buy a shorty. It's not a Series bass, but I don't regret at all. They are a joy to play. Looking forward to complete pictures! Greg ps. The wood looks like a Zebra Cocobolo close to the neck part of the body, and that is cool! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 771 Registered: 5-2009 |
I like it TOO ! | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Intermediate Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 164 Registered: 7-2009 |
Fantastic!!! Congrat's my brother. The hand is as good as new and we tore it up tonight. What Happened? I thought you were going to wait? There is a story here that needs telling. Ohhh, Snap. I am probably going to see this bass soon, as I am taking the Hyak down in two weeks. I will know then about what I am doing with that old Stars Bridge. I am so happy for you. It looks like it has eyes. Nick | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 520 Registered: 5-2002 |
What happened? I am not sure, I think sometimes things just line up in the right way and you have to pay attention to what the universe is telling you. I'm playing a bit more than I thought I would be and this just seems right. I hope it's in playable shape when you head down the coast and you can get your hands on it! I'm really glad your finger is better and that you are back to making music. (Message edited by edwin on March 12, 2010) | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4339 Registered: 7-2004 |
Edwin: FAR FREAKIN' OUT!!!! That is one absolutely gorgeous instrument with a truly sick piece of cocobolo. So elegantly simple and yet mind-blowing at the same time! It's nice to know that Alembic is the kind of company where Mica keeps an eye out for us. Congrats! Bill, tgo | ||
| nnek
Junior Username: nnek Post Number: 30 Registered: 8-2009 |
That is one incredible looking bass! | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1017 Registered: 7-2007 |
Congrats! Just beautiful. | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1379 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'll gladly join in and you deserve it, Edwin. Congratulations! Mike | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1546 Registered: 2-2005 |
Congratulations. That's some beautiful wood on the top. Keith (Message edited by keith_h on March 12, 2010) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9200 Registered: 5-2002 |
Very cool Edwin!!! | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 546 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks, now I'm experiencing the exquisite pain of anticipation! Luckily I have instruments that I love to play already. My wife is always extolling my powers of manifestation, but I never quite believe it until it happens. This is an inspiration to join an Alembic gathering, but they all seem to be quite distant. Perhaps it's time for a Colorado gathering! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9202 Registered: 5-2002 |
I can see it now, the first annual Telluride Alembic Festival! | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 547 Registered: 5-2002 |
Maybe we can squeeze it in between the Mushroom Festival and the Nothing Festival! Seriously, if you've never been there, it has to be a your life list. It's a truly stunning place. While it's been mightily Aspenified over the last 10 years (Parking meters? WTF?), so it's not the funky hippie vibe it once was (think Bolinas in the mountains, although perhaps Ward fits that description.) Seriously, please go at least once. The jazz festival is top notch and they specifically undersell it for the venue size in order to enable everyone to have a great time without having to deal with hordes of rambunctious yahoos. Can you tell I like T-Ride? Oh, the stories I could tell.... | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9203 Registered: 5-2002 |
I was at the Jazz Festival there in 1979. Great music; we camped out right by the river that runs through town; spent time in the bars there on the main street. And yes, the vibe there was unusual to say the least. | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 570 Registered: 5-2002 |
Nick, as we know, spent some time in Santa Rosa and sent me some more pics. Here they are!    | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1030 Registered: 6-2002 |
Gorgeous !! I love the glow from the swirl on the bass side. ....can't wait to see her with strings and in your hands Edwin. Nick looks very happy ...I bet it's hard to stop smiling during visits to Alembic . | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 820 Registered: 5-2009 |
I love the swirly grain in the wood. It reminds me of De Sterrennacht . "The Starry Night "by Vincent van Gogh. Beautiful ! | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 571 Registered: 5-2002 |
I think the wood will be very nicely swirly once the back plates get put back on. I love the pattern where the knob holes are cut, so it will be nice to see that grain pattern uninterrupted. I also like the purple Dyson! | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1060 Registered: 7-2007 |
Nice, very nice! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 979 Registered: 5-2009 |
Edwin Soon you will have your nice new Bass . Yes ? I send a pre-emptive Congratulations____! | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 637 Registered: 5-2002 |
I hope so. It's still a few back in the queue for electronic calibration. I'm hoping some new pics with hardware will show up soon. I've got a bunch of gigs coming up where it would be really fun to play this one! | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 698 Registered: 5-2002 |
OK, it's in setup, looking better and better!  | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1188 Registered: 5-2009 |
Oh yes ! That is really looking good ! | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Advanced Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 227 Registered: 7-2009 |
Ohhhh, baby. Looking good! I have some video for you with 1180. I will send it to you this week Edwin. Thanks again for such a beautiful Bass. If you ever want to part with this one....... LOL just kidding! Are you going to drive to Santa Rosa to pick it up? | ||
| slawie
Advanced Member Username: slawie Post Number: 245 Registered: 8-2002 |
Nice one Edwin! +1 on the knob/switch arrangement. There's something about having the top horns clear of clutter that really appeals to me. The wood pattern is absolutely beautiful. I am working toward my own Series 1 shorty. This has inspired me to work harder. Congratulations slawie | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1189 Registered: 5-2009 |
If an older local Series I or II Shorty shows up around here I have been thinking the same. | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 701 Registered: 5-2002 |
I wish I could make it out there to pick it up, but my summer is flying by way too quickly. Instead of the west coast, I'm heading to Cape Cod for some family time. I should be back right when the bass reaches my door! | ||
| jseitang
Advanced Member Username: jseitang Post Number: 289 Registered: 6-2002 |
back in the game indeed. marvelous. looking good LOOKIN GOOD!! | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 739 Registered: 5-2002 |
Ready to box up and ship on out!  | ||
| marvinbass
New Username: marvinbass Post Number: 2 Registered: 8-2010 |
Wow Edwin - Gorgeous!! Congrats!!! | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 740 Registered: 5-2002 |
Call me Maxwell! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F_G2zp-opg | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9673 Registered: 5-2002 |
Cool!!! Congrats!!! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1319 Registered: 5-2009 |
Edwin , Congratulations ;______ Your new Bass is Beautiful ! May your mind and hands experience musical nirvana with your new Alembic Bass ! Wolf | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1293 Registered: 7-2007 |
Congratulations Edwin! Play it Healthy! | ||
| rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 113 Registered: 7-2008 |
That is Awesome! Love the Controls layout and the Beautiful Coco Bolo. -Rich | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4592 Registered: 7-2004 |
Edwin: Sure is purdy! I especially love the circular pattern in the coco enclosing the controls. This one will certainly give your Starfire a run for the money. Welcome back to AlembicOwnerLand. Bill, tgo | ||
| pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 690 Registered: 11-2006 |
Niiiiice... welcome to the neck pickup close to the neck club  | ||
| jseitang
Advanced Member Username: jseitang Post Number: 292 Registered: 6-2002 |
totally close to the neck, nice indeed. | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 786 Registered: 10-2006 |
Lovely. Round knob on the selector, or a custom configuration? Peter | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 741 Registered: 5-2002 |
It's a custom configuration. There is a blend knob, so mo pickup selector switch. The extra knob is a dimmer for the front LEDs and the little switch is a mute switch. I'm not a very ostentatious person, so I doubt the front LEDs will get used much, but they were part of the package. | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 508 Registered: 6-2006 |
goll darn it, that is one drop dead beautiful top! The 'eye' on the body really draws your focus and then you see the controls masterfully placed around the bookmatched side's eye, so very nice - it is worthy of an art museum display. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6991 Registered: 6-2000 |
I call it "The Great Red Spot Bass" and it's of course MUCH more beautiful in person. | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 744 Registered: 5-2002 |
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| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1320 Registered: 5-2009 |
The " Edwin Galaxy" | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 745 Registered: 5-2002 |
Well, Mica is really right when she says that things look better than in their pictures. Opening the case for the first time is really a breathtaking experience. I've been playing it for an hour. Now it's time to go actually plug it in! | ||
| mario_farufyno
Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 554 Registered: 9-2008 |
There must be a wonderfull feeling taking one nice Bass like this from the dead... It's alive! It's alive! | ||
| jseitang
Advanced Member Username: jseitang Post Number: 293 Registered: 6-2002 |
HOUSTON WE HAVE CONTACT. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9682 Registered: 5-2002 |
Edwin; that post brought a big smile to my face! | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Advanced Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 254 Registered: 7-2009 |
Congratulations, Edwin. I wish you the best and longest of lives playing this remarkable Bass. The Heavens are your plaything. | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 868 Registered: 5-2002 |
In action: | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 869 Registered: 5-2002 |
In action:  | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 574 Registered: 6-2006 |
rolling thunder! | ||
| andertone
New Username: andertone Post Number: 10 Registered: 12-2002 |
Wow Edwin, congratulations!!! Is this a "passing the bar" present? Couldn't happen to a cooler dude! | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1320 Registered: 5-2002 |
Well, I've had it for a couple years, so it was more of a getting into law school and jumping on an opportunity present, but sadly, it's moving on to pay for medical and other expenses incurred in the birth of Xander, my son, last June. Plus, I just don't think that this body shape and short scale works for me. What I really need is a medium scale with a more standard body. I figure if I let this one go, the right one will show up. But, it is indeed one of the finest basses I've ever played. I'll miss it. |
