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New Bass Day

Discussion in 'Basses [BG]' started by Matches, Aug 2, 2021.

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  1. Aug 2, 2021 #1
    Matches

    Matches

    Mar 17, 2012
    Portland, Or
    I just purchased an Alembic Elan bass from the Low End Bass Shop in Murfreesboro, TN. About 20 years ago, I was in dire financial straits and had to sell my Alembic Spoiler.
    I got totally ripped off from the guitar store that I sold to.(If you live in Portland, Or, take a guess of what store it was). Ever since then, I always promised myself that I would buy another Alembic someday. Recently, I was did a random search for Alembic
    but I saw all the ads on Reverb and they either didn't have the model I wanted or they were prohibitively out of my price range. A few weeks ago I sold my Rickenbacker and my Fernandes 8 string bass and I finally had the money to take the plunge. I bought a 1992 Alembic Elan that is quilted blue with gold hardware. Finally after waiting for ages,
    I had an Alembic again. Plugged in direct to the amp, it sound excellent but when I put it through an Alembic SF-2 filter I finally had the tone I have always heard in my head. I brought it to rehearsal. The guys loved it. Well, later this month we have a gig and I can't wait to hear it in a live environment. 0.jpg 0.jpg 20210723_175418.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 2, 2021 #2
    P. Aaron

    P. Aaron Supporting Member

    Sep 16, 2002
    Livin’ on a slab in Plano, TX
    Congrats. Very nice bass. Welcome back to Alembic.
     
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  3. Aug 2, 2021 #3
    salmon256

    salmon256

    Jul 10, 2021
    NY
    Love the color! It's a sweet one! Congrats and enjoy your new axe!
     
  4. Aug 2, 2021 #4
    Gluvhand

    Gluvhand

    Feb 19, 2014
    Rockland County, NY
    I don't usually like Alembics. I love this! Enjoy it!
     
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  5. Aug 2, 2021 #5
    StevieMac

    StevieMac

    Mar 17, 2005
    Vancouver, BC
    Wow, super nice, congrats!
     
  6. Aug 2, 2021 #6
    Matches

    Matches

    Mar 17, 2012
    Portland, Or
    Thank you.
     
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  7. Aug 2, 2021 #7
    Matches

    Matches

    Mar 17, 2012
    Portland, Or
    Thank you.
     
  8. Aug 2, 2021 #8
    Matches

    Matches

    Mar 17, 2012
    Portland, Or
    I'm glad to be back. Thanks.
     
  9. Aug 2, 2021 #9
    Matches

    Matches

    Mar 17, 2012
    Portland, Or
    Thank you
     
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  10. Aug 3, 2021 #10
    Border

    Border

    Dec 31, 2010
    Spokane, Wa.
    Congratulations on your gorgeous new bass! Play it in good health!
     
  11. Aug 3, 2021 #11
    Element Zero

    Element Zero Supporting Member

    Dec 14, 2016
    California
    What’s the deal with the SF2 filter? My knowledge of Alembic is VERY limited. I know “of” them and have seen lots of truly horrifically ugly basses from them. Yours is something I’d rock for sure.
     
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  12. Aug 3, 2021 #12
    HubbardsFate

    HubbardsFate

    Oct 18, 2006
    Best looking Alembic I have ever seen! :cool::bassist::drool::thumbsup:
     
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  13. Aug 3, 2021 #13
    LadyLoveStingRay5

    LadyLoveStingRay5

    Jul 17, 2004
    BLUETIFUL!!
     
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  14. Aug 3, 2021 #14
    Killing Floor

    Killing Floor Supporting Member

    Feb 7, 2020
    Austin, TX
    Gorgeous. Glad that you found what you were looking for! Enjoy.
     
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  15. Aug 3, 2021 #15
    tommyr01

    tommyr01 SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM Supporting Member

    Feb 25, 2004
    Tucson, AZ, USA
    Wow !!!... love that color....an Alembic has always been on my list ... nice score !
     
  16. Aug 3, 2021 #16
    selowitch

    selowitch Supporting Member

    Aug 6, 2005
    Rockville MD
    Congrats! I had a 1980s Alembic Spoiler once. It was a very good bass.
     
  17. Aug 3, 2021 #17
    dbsfgyd1

    dbsfgyd1

    Jun 11, 2012
    Mascoutah, IL
    ‘Congrats! Enjoy!
     
  18. Aug 3, 2021 #18
    A9X

    A9X Inactive

    Dec 27, 2003
    Excellent, I'm glad you finally got another. I sold my last S1 because of wanting to put the money into the home I was buying (and now in the process of selling) and going through a bout of missing my late wife and thinking I'd never play again, so why keep it. Stupid decision in hindsight, but I kept the bass she bought me.
     
  19. Aug 3, 2021 #19
    A9X

    A9X Inactive

    Dec 27, 2003
    The SF2 is an expansion of the filter found onboard a SII Alembic. It's not difficult to describe from an EE POV, but will take a while. Do you really want me to?
     
  20. Aug 3, 2021 #20
    Obese Chess

    Obese Chess Spicy Big Dad Supporting Member

    Sep 4, 2005
    Portland, OR
    Gorgeous bass! It could have been any store around here that ripped you off, truthfully. There's a reason I sell my used gear online or on CL instead of to a store. ;)
     
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