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Old 07-10-2012, 03:04 PM
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Thumbs up Alembic GAS!

I was watching Return to Forever: Returns - Live at Montreux 2008 last night and of course Stanley, Chick, Al and Lenny were (as expected) in top form! But now I find myself gassing for an Alembic! Would love to have a Spoiler and a Brown bass but alas my GAS fund is a bit low at the moment. So, being the masochist that I am, if you own one of these beautiful basses (or any model Alembic) please post up some pics!
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Old 07-10-2012, 03:10 PM
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Alembic GAS and low funds are pretty much mutually exclusive.
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Old 07-10-2012, 03:12 PM
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Alembic GAS and low funds are pretty much mutually exclusive.
Damn! Nice bass! Thank you sir! May I have another? LOL!!
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This is something I'll be getting when I win the lottery


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Beautiful!!!
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Old 07-10-2012, 03:21 PM
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here's a nice black essence for ya....





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Sweet! Keep 'em coming!
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Beautiful!!!
I think that's an MK with a cocobolo top...of course mine will have a black ebony top and back, or maybe a macassar with a nice whispy grain pattern...yeah, that's it....oh and a J-width neck.

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I love this Stanley sig from Bass Central!

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Ok, I'll play.... here's a teaser... lets see who can be first to name which Alembic model this is...




I'll post another pic every few minutes...
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Ok, I'll play.... here's a teaser... lets see who can be first to name which Alembic model this is...




I'll post another pic every few minutes...
Essence?
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Essence?
Dang, your good!

Ok smarty what year was it made and what tone control set up does it have?
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While you're here.
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Dang, your good!

Ok smarty what year was it made and what tone control set up does it have?
No clue. I cheated! Checked out your profile..
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Old 07-10-2012, 03:43 PM
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Series one fretless

I'm very lucky to have this one.
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... more teasers - gotta love the magic the guys and gals at Alembic can do with wood!


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Alembic Distillate 1981

While you're here.
That's an INCREDIBLE bass! Love the flamed koa!
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It's been awhile since I've posted this guy. Definitely qualifies (it has the signature electronics).

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It's been awhile since I've posted this guy. Definitely qualifies (it has the signature electronics).

Ahhhh! The Hideous Claw! Haven't seen it in a while! How ya been Jean?
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Here's a link to my 5 string Europa w/Series I electronics.

http://alembic.com/club/messages/411...tml?1314758873

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