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jazzyvee
Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 88
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2004 - 3:36 am:   Edit Post

Here is my Alembic Stanley Clarke Signature Deluxe Bass.
Date of completion: 23/08/2001
Purchased: June 2002
Model Name: Signature Deluxe
Top Laminate: Coco Bolo
Accent Wood: Maple
Body Wood: Mahogany
Neck: Maple/Purpleheart
Fingerboard: Ebony
Tuners: Alembic Gold
Inlays: Alabone Ovals
Strings: CX-3
Electronics: Signature, 2 -AXY4 Pickups
Finish: High Gloss Polyester.
continuous backplate in coco bolo.
Front Image


Back Image
Back View

Usually found connected to: Me....

The strange thing about this bass is that the coco bolo colour seems to be constantly changing colour from a deep reddish brown to a plain dark brown depending on the angle you view it at. Outside in daylight it definately has a reddish bias as with these pics taken with a daylight flash.
The sound I can get from it ranges from the warm thudy mellow double bass sounds for jazz and Traditional Jamaican Ska, Deep pounding bass for Reggae through to the crispness (almost) of Stanley Clarke's tone, that crisp tight tone Marcus Miller gets from his fender through to the honkiest Jaco pastorias and Gary willis tones. All with perfect hi-fi sound and more importantly no distortion :-)

Not that I can catch any of those guys but it gives you and idea of the versatility of tone.
I absolutely love playing it. It's an amazing instrument.

Thanks Alembic... !!!!

(ps not sure why it's ended up with two pics of the front. But at least you get it in stereo....



(Message edited by jazzyvee on February 28, 2004)
bracheen
Advanced Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 258
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2004 - 6:00 am:   Edit Post

Beautiful! One of the many great things about Alembic is that each one is a treat. Kind of like snowflakes.

I've heard that about coco bolo changing depending on the angle before. That's an interesting trait.

What amplification are you using to help get that range of tones?

Sam
bassman10096
Intermediate Member
Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 168
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2004 - 11:27 am:   Edit Post



(Message edited by bassman10096 on February 29, 2004)
bassman10096
Intermediate Member
Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 169
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Saturday, February 28, 2004 - 11:29 am:   Edit Post

Hey Jazzy! Thanks for sharing your pictures. Great looking coco bolo! There's something about the small standard shape in coco bolo or rosewood that is so picturesque. Almost like finding a shell (like abalone) that's just a palate of wonderful color. I like the abalone ovals too. A great highlight with the coco bolo and sort of a jewly, festive touch! Wow. I'm running out of adjectives...

Really cool bass. I'd like to hear about your rig, too.

Bill
jazzyvee
Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 89
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 10:50 am:   Edit Post

All mesa boogie, a 300w Walkabout a 2x10 powerhouse and a 1x15 powerhouse cab. As the Who would say it's Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy.

It was the only setup I found that made my bass sound like it was free.

(Message edited by jazzyvee on April 17, 2004)
poor_nigel
Junior
Username: poor_nigel

Post Number: 50
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Sunday, February 29, 2004 - 3:58 pm:   Edit Post

I really like your car. I liked the roadster better, but not its price. However, your car for the price is most excellent! I wonder if they will start selling them here in the states? Nice bass, nice car. Good for you on both counts.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 913
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 10:37 am:   Edit Post

Just had min Initials put at the 12th fret in Abalone by John Diggins from Jaydee Custom Guitars.
Now you know thats not gonna be sold. :-)
It's nice to have it personalised.

Jazzyvee



PS: Apologies for the picture quality as my digital camera battery is flat so had to use my mobile phone.



(Message edited by jazzyvee on July 31, 2007)
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 5381
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 10:02 pm:   Edit Post

This is a gorgeous bass; the figuring on the top and back are both really nice!
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1082
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post

Here are the members of my Alembic family
First one is the head of the family and is a Stanley Clarke Deluxe with Cocobolo top and continuous back which I got brand new in 2002 from the Bass Centre in England.

She got married to Europa 5 with Bocate top and gold plated electronics cover plate that I got from a forum member in London, England in 2005.

that same year the Orion Guitar came into the family. I found her on Ebay in 2005 being sold at by German music chain store. They had it for 10 years and never sold it. What a bargain that was... a brand new 10yr old Alembic. In 2007 I upgraded the electronics to a filter and 3 position q-switch, transplanting the standard bass and treble controls to my alembicised strat.

The most recent addition to the family is the Elan 4- plus. It has the Europa electronics package. Again I got that from a forum member in Europe in 2007

Here they are relaxing on the family bed.


Now sitting up and posing for the camera.... show off's

Thanks for viewing.
Jazzyvee
georgie_boy
Advanced Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 347
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 12:05 pm:   Edit Post

I LOVE them all!!
Congrats Jazzy-------they're all beautiful
How do you resize your pics so that you get the images like the first 2 pics.--------------If the info is secret, I'll trade you an old Series 1 for it

Take care buddy

george
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1083
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 1:31 pm:   Edit Post

Ok give me the series I first, when it arrives I'l reveal all. hahaha
Thanks for the compliments.
Jazzyvee
speicky
Advanced Member
Username: speicky

Post Number: 256
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Saturday, February 02, 2008 - 11:13 pm:   Edit Post

very nice family portrait, Jazzy, you have a gorgeous collection there. congrats & enjoy !

George, I also know how to resize photos, I just cannot make proper pics :-)

Christian
bigyouth
Member
Username: bigyouth

Post Number: 89
Registered: 7-2006
Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 12:15 am:   Edit Post

Great Great family,Jazzy
I love the stanley clarke bass..
congratulation
white_cloud
Advanced Member
Username: white_cloud

Post Number: 258
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 6:20 am:   Edit Post

Wow Jazzy,

Toatally outstanding collection - such a lucky man!

I adore the initials inlayed onto the fretboard as well - and amazing quality of pic with your mobile phone!

WONDERFUL,

John.
georgie_boy
Advanced Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 351
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 10:26 am:   Edit Post

One day John----------One day!!!

G
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1086
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 10:41 am:   Edit Post

Thanks for your comments. I had the initials inlaid by John Diggins of Jaydee Custom Guitars. He's a great, really nice bloke and he got the font to match the Alembic one so it blends naturally.

All the alembics are done except the Elan which I'm going to get done when he can fit me into his busy timetable.

JD told me that he had heard that there was a rumour going round the net and musician circles that he is retiring and that had suddenly increased the demand for his instruments. He assured me that he has no plans to retire yet.

But it just means he is far too busy to find time for my small job at the moment. I actually waited a year to get the others done.

I know some owners think that personalising affects the resale price. But I bought all mine to keep so that is not an issue for me.

Jazzyvee
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 699
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 11:46 am:   Edit Post

A wonderful family collection! Personalize away I say!
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6126
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, February 03, 2008 - 7:23 pm:   Edit Post

Great pics JV!
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 1613
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 4:45 am:   Edit Post

Cool group jazzy. I'm going to have to start saving in order to catch up;-)

Graeme
georgie_boy
Advanced Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 359
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 6:46 am:   Edit Post

John Diggins?
He's a personal friend of mine.

G
white_cloud
Advanced Member
Username: white_cloud

Post Number: 265
Registered: 11-2007
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 7:00 am:   Edit Post

I had a Jaydee supernatural but the neck went crazy. Rather than get to the root of the problem I eventually cut my losses and traded it in!

Apparantly my unfortunate ownership coincided with the time when JD had to hire in extra help to cope with the increased demand for his basses due to Mark Kings stratospheric popularity. Im told that at this time the quality of JD's suffered!

I love the look of the Jaydee basses ( who wouldnt?) but never went there again - maybe that was a folly on my part, but once bitten and all that:-(

John.
georgie_boy
Advanced Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 367
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Monday, February 04, 2008 - 8:25 am:   Edit Post

The guy's a genius!!

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