| Author | Message | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 611 Registered: 12-2003 |
I love my Alembics (as do we all), but there's just something about a Les Paul. Neck pickup on...smooth, woman-like tone, whatever you want to call it...just can't be beat. And no matter how hard I try, i can't get the Alembics to sound remotely like it. I've got an R7 and R0 and have been searching a long time for the perfect R9. This one is as close as I've gotten - wonderful color (not too red or yellow), great flame (not perfect bookmatch) and just the right amount of background grain. If it only had a few mineral flecks, it'd be the Holy grail for me...but I'll settle for 3 out of 4. I'll have her in my hands next week.  | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1671 Registered: 4-2004 |
real perty doc HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1583 Registered: 2-2006 |
I had one just like it but sold it about 6 years ago along with my original Gold Top. Still kickin' myself for that one. | ||
| 811952
Senior Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 1148 Registered: 10-2003 |
That is a lovely instrument, with what would appear to be lots of personality! | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 612 Registered: 12-2003 |
Thanks guys. Yeah, John, it does seem to have an old soul. | ||
| the_8_string_king
Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 833 Registered: 9-2005 |
Congrats, on the Les Paul! While I'd love to have an Alembic guitar to go with my 2 basses, I've been the proud owner of a beautiful black/silver sunburst Les Paul custom since I bought it over 25 years ago! It sounds great -though I never use the tone controls, which I consider virtually useless. Otherwise, it's a great looking, great sounding guitar. Yours looks like a great beauty -play it in good health! | ||
| foth
Intermediate Member Username: foth Post Number: 155 Registered: 12-2004 |
Happy birthday Jonathan. I wish I was forty anything! :-) The nice thing about a lester is that you can bring your whole left hand around front and play it, because it just sits there! | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2632 Registered: 7-2004 |
Though I am an unrepentant Strat guy, I have to admit this one sure looks purdy. What year is it? Enjoy and Happy B-day Jonathan! Personally, I never did turn 40. I spent a year celebrating the first anniversary of my 39th and then went straight to 41. (Ancient history is soooo interesting. hehehehe). Bill, tgo | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 1269 Registered: 11-2003 |
What a nice present. Everytime I see something like that or one of Bill's cool & unusual guitars it makes me want to learn to play one. Then I remember how much trouble I have with only four strings. Four BIG strings.  Congratulatins and Happy Birthday. Sam | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 2212 Registered: 9-2003 |
Very nice, Jon. Happy 40th! Cheers, Kevin | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 613 Registered: 12-2003 |
Bill, I have one of those "Stratocaster" or whatever you call 'em things, too. Unfortunately, my fingers get all retarded as soon as they hit the fretboard. I simply cannot play a Strat...don't know why. | ||
| georgie_boy
Advanced Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 302 Registered: 8-2005 |
See a Doctor!?? G Love the LP by the way Happy Birthday from scotland George |
