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davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6184
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 4:57 pm: |  |
In this thread Mica states that "blackened brass is a black nickel oxide plating technique. Recently, the plater has added a hardened clear coating, which makes the color a deeper black. Previously, it was more of a gunmetal color." |
bassjigga
Advanced Member
Username: bassjigga
Post Number: 300
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, February 09, 2008 - 9:03 pm: | |
Cool thanks Dave! |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 5171
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 11:53 am: | |
Photos, inspection and packing to do, but all that points to shipping on Monday. |
bassman10096
Senior Member
Username: bassman10096
Post Number: 1092
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 12:06 pm: | |
"I hope this becomes a custom of the month"
I do too! |
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1771
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 12:19 pm: | |
Very cool bass, congrats.
Alas my desire for a fretless grows!
Olie |
briant
Intermediate Member
Username: briant
Post Number: 119
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 2:14 pm: | |
That top rocks so hugely. |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6273
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 5:31 pm: | |
Wow!
!!! |
bassjigga
Advanced Member
Username: bassjigga
Post Number: 306
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, February 28, 2008 - 5:50 pm: | |
WOW! is right! Thanks guys. Can't wait to play it. Looking forward to hearing from you Mica. |
deburgh
Junior
Username: deburgh
Post Number: 36
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 9:26 am: | |
What a great looking bass, I love it!
Enjoy it Dave!
Todd |
funkyjazzjunky
Member
Username: funkyjazzjunky
Post Number: 66
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 10:03 am: | |
What type of strap holders are those? |
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 1774
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 10:07 am: | |
They look like Schaller strap locks to me. |
cozmik_cowboy
Advanced Member
Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 267
Registered: 10-2006
| | Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 10:35 am: | |
Definitely Schaller Security Locks (the only way to go, IMHO)
Peter |
basstard
Intermediate Member
Username: basstard
Post Number: 166
Registered: 3-2003
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2008 - 4:24 am: | |
This is so beautiful! A real stunner. I'd love a full picture ;-) |
bassjigga
Advanced Member
Username: bassjigga
Post Number: 308
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 06, 2008 - 3:08 pm: | |
Just wanted to let everyone know this bass made it home safe and sound wednesday evening. I only had a little time to made some minor neck adjustments and noodle around a bit, but it is absolutely stunning. Struggling to get through work so I can get home and play. I will try to post some pics this weekend. |
jedisan
New
Username: jedisan
Post Number: 4
Registered: 3-2008
| | Posted on Sunday, March 09, 2008 - 1:20 pm: | |
One of the nicest Alembics I have ever seen. A very nice design concept indeed. I really am a sucker for the neck thru with a book match to center. I think now I will have to do wth one less frappe latte mocha something, and start saving for a custom for myself. Congrats and enjoy. |
jerryme
Junior
Username: jerryme
Post Number: 42
Registered: 1-2008
| | Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 5:45 am: | |
Beautiful bass, though I much prefer to see the neck lams. Colin |
keurosix
Advanced Member
Username: keurosix
Post Number: 257
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 10, 2008 - 9:02 pm: | |
What a beauty!
Love the bookmatch to center and wood truss rod cover too! If you want to see the lams Colin, look at the back - There they are!
So how's it sound Dave?
Kris |
bassjigga
Advanced Member
Username: bassjigga
Post Number: 309
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 7:33 am: | |
Thanks for all the compliments guys. I will have to get some pics of the back up for Colin. ;)
It sounds phenominal. It has a throaty deep resonant voice with oodles of sustain. My only other Alembic is an Essence with the std controls so I'm still figuring out the Q switch a bit but it is pretty cool. It has a 3 position switch at 0, 3, 6. The quick tone change switches are also very cool. The bass really sounds great no matter how you EQ it. I also LOVE Alembic's pickup blend control. Panning between pickups on Alembics actually makes a huge difference in tone--much more so than other basses I've played. It has a strong low end and nice edgy highs. I'm a big fan of the hard, dense tops like ebony or coco bolo. Very cool. Plenty of mwah and I can hear some of Rami's chorus sound too. |
speicky
Advanced Member
Username: speicky
Post Number: 265
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 3:29 pm: | |
did I miss the classic couch photo along the way  ?
Hey, Dave, what a gorgeous monster you have there, congratulations !
Christian |
bassjigga
Advanced Member
Username: bassjigga
Post Number: 310
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 - 6:52 pm: | |
No you didn't. I guess they didn't get the couch shot before it went out. I'll have to do my own couch. |
bassjigga
Advanced Member
Username: bassjigga
Post Number: 311
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 1:21 pm: | |
Ok so the only problem with this bass is now it has me thinking my essence could really benefit from some neck laminates. I can see why people keep ordering more customs. Maybe a custom fretted guy in the future... |
keurosix
Advanced Member
Username: keurosix
Post Number: 264
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 - 6:01 pm: | |
It's harder to add laminates than electronics!
You'll just have to trade up! I have a 6 string fretted Europa with the standard electronics (2 pos Q switch), and I also love them. Very versatile. The mid position of the bass and treble switches is the "0" boost or flat position. It's nice to be able to cut or boost too. I have the 3 position Q switch on my fretless Epic. I find it greatly adds many different sounds as compared to the 2 position Q switch. You have a first class bass there! Enjoy it!
Kris
Kris |
bassjigga
Advanced Member
Username: bassjigga
Post Number: 312
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, March 20, 2008 - 6:20 pm: | |
Just posted pics in the showcase. Here's one just for Colin.
 |
robinc
Intermediate Member
Username: robinc
Post Number: 108
Registered: 5-2008
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2008 - 9:36 pm: | |
that is a sexy lookin piece of bass |
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