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Alembic Custom of the Month

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by malthumb, Jul 16, 2003.

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  1. Jul 16, 2003 #1
    malthumb

    malthumb

    Mar 25, 2001
    The Motor City
  2. Jul 16, 2003 #2
    Bryan R. Tyler

    Bryan R. Tyler TalkBass: Usurping My Practice Time Since 2002 Staff Member Administrator Supporting Member

    May 3, 2002
    Connecticut
    Reviewer: Bass Player Magazine
    It definitely has a neat sorta vintage vibe to it. Initially I didn't like it at all, but there's something sorta nostalgic about it to me for some reason.
     
  3. Jul 16, 2003 #3
    Killdar

    Killdar

    Dec 16, 2002
    Portland Maine
    ooh.....that's damn cool. I've always fancied the idea of an inlaid top....but never really seen one like that before.

    The Alembic featured customs are always fun to look at....bass porn indeed!
     
  4. Jul 16, 2003 #4
    mikezimmerman

    mikezimmerman Supporting Member

    Apr 29, 2001
    Omaha, Nebraska
    I've really liked some of the other "Featured Customs", but aside from the cool neck laminate choices, that one doesn't really do anything much for me.

    Mike
     
  5. Jul 17, 2003 #5
    Zon Bass

    Zon Bass

    Jan 20, 2002
    Dallas, TX
    Man I wish I had seen that when I visited the factory a few weeks ago.
     
  6. Jul 17, 2003 #6
    hujo

    hujo

    Apr 18, 2001
    Stockholm, Sweden
    I think it's one of the nicest looking Alembics I've seen in a while!
     
  7. Jul 17, 2003 #7
    JMX

    JMX Vorsprung durch Technik

    Sep 4, 2000
    Cologne, Germany
    Hmhmhm, I really admire the craftmanship - world class bar none.

    But the design does absolutely nothing for me at all. :(
     
  8. Jul 17, 2003 #8
    wulf

    wulf

    Apr 11, 2002
    Oxford, UK
    Nicely made, but it doesn't appeal - I find it looks a bit clunky and the colours don't grab me either. Still, it's a custom bass, so as long as the owner finds it works for them, that's cool with me.

    Wulf
     
  9. Jul 17, 2003 #9
    Bryan R. Tyler

    Bryan R. Tyler TalkBass: Usurping My Practice Time Since 2002 Staff Member Administrator Supporting Member

    May 3, 2002
    Connecticut
    Reviewer: Bass Player Magazine
    Does the yellow and brown color scheme and bat design scream the 70s to anyone else?
     
  10. Jul 17, 2003 #10
    JimS

    JimS

    Jul 18, 2000
    Incline Village (Lake Tahoe)
  11. Jul 17, 2003 #11
    wulf

    wulf

    Apr 11, 2002
    Oxford, UK
    I'm with Josh - that 'tiger' bass looks very appealing to me!

    Wulf
     
  12. Jul 17, 2003 #12
    malthumb

    malthumb

    Mar 25, 2001
    The Motor City
    There's a reason for that. The attached is a picture of the bass that's referred to as being the inspiration for this one. The little girl holding it up is now the company president.

    [​IMG]

    There's a really interesting story to how this one even came to be....involves shipping of a similar bass....bass going through the case headstock first....insurance company squirming, but eventually commisioning the building of the Unicorn.

    BTW - Josh, the Tiger is also one of my favorite customs too.

    Peace,

    James
     
  13. Jul 17, 2003 #13
    geshel

    geshel

    Oct 2, 2001
    Seattle
    I like a lot of Alembics' looks, but not this one. :D

    The Rogue is my fave body style, and I love cocobolo, so that fretless really does it for me! Mmmm.
     
  14. Jul 17, 2003 #14
    bryan bailey

    bryan bailey

    Feb 15, 2003
    North Kingstown, Rhode Island
    I don't like Alembics. They aren't that good looking(IMO). And they will costs you an arm, a leg, a kidney, an eybrow, and a forehead for one.
     
  15. Jul 17, 2003 #15
    boogiebass

    boogiebass

    Aug 16, 2000
    Nope, don't care for it at all. If fact, that would rank right down there with the worst looking Alembics I've ever seen. Of course, I don't much care for Alembics in general. But just about any of 'em look better than this one! :spit:

    BTW, don't take it personally if you love it. Just one man's opinion. ;)
     
  16. Jul 17, 2003 #16
    Kraig99

    Kraig99

    Jan 6, 2002
    Calgary, Alberta, Canada
    Yuck!! Ugly. I prefer the 8 string (non doubled) custom from awhile back.
     
  17. Jul 17, 2003 #17
    Stachio

    Stachio Supporting Member

    Jan 29, 2002
    Atlanta
    I dig the tiger bass.
    Only thing that gets me :
    "Unlined fretless fingerboards sound the best."
    I understand that it might be good to have a continuous board but...
     
  18. Jul 17, 2003 #18
    Munjibunga

    Munjibunga Retired Member

    May 6, 2000
    San Diego (when not at Groom Lake)
    Independent Contractor to Bass San Diego
    How 'bout this one up for sale over at BassNW?

    [​IMG]
     
  19. Jul 18, 2003 #19
    malthumb

    malthumb

    Mar 25, 2001
    The Motor City
    Personally I've never been a triple omega fan. I can only remember one of those that I actually liked. Wasn't this one. The one I liked had a ridiculous spalted top.

    Peace,

    James

    Oh, and Boogie....it's personal.....I'm sending a vicious dog to your place...via Fed Ex ;) ....It'll be a biiiiggg box, with air holes :D ....Make sure you send him back when he's done with you
     
  20. Jul 18, 2003 #20
    boogiebass

    boogiebass

    Aug 16, 2000
    Only way I'm opening it is if it sez "Fodera" on the side, amigo! ;)

    To each his own, bro. :cool:
     
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