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[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

...and you had the neck pickup installed the right way, butted up against the neck; AND you're playing it through a Bag End. Sweet!

 

[bassman10096]

...and you had the neck pickup installed the right way, butted up against the neck; AND you're playing it through a Bag End. Sweet!

Now there's a guy who recognizes the right way to do things! Don't you have the neck pu on that graphite small standard Series up close to the neck? I don't slap enough to justify moving it away from the the neck and I like the bass, well, bassier. (BTW, the Bag End's an ELF - the low end of the gods).

 

[tbrannon]

Now there's a guy who recognizes the right way to do things! Don't you have the neck pu on that graphite small standard Series up close to the neck? I don't slap enough to justify moving it away from the the neck and I like the bass, well, bassier. (BTW, the Bag End's an ELF - the low end of the gods).

I said this over on the Alembic site, but I LOVE the walnut on myrtle without any accent lams- very cool.

Your bass helped push me over the edge on the decision for my custom- maple on mahogany- no accent lam.

 

[bassman10096]

Your bass helped push me over the edge on the decision for my custom- maple on mahogany- no accent lam.

Sounds great, Toby. Always glad to help. The "no accent lam" really highlights the core wood. Looking forward to seeing your bass get built.

 

[tbrannon]

Sounds great, Toby. Always glad to help. The "no accent lam" really highlights the core wood. Looking forward to seeing your bass get built.

Me too! It's pretty similar to the recent Elan that was built for Joey. 4 string PJ (reverse P), signature electronics, flame maple (BTC) on mahogany, 1 ebony neck lam and a nice honey/amber colored finish.

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

Don't you have the neck pu on that graphite small standard Series up close to the neck?

Yes, the neck pickup is placed there on both of my Alembics, which helps a lot when I feel like playing dub or when the neighbors need to be punished for rearranging their furniture too late at night. What do you think of the myrtle core? Is it as light as they say? How's the balance with the walnut neck?

 

[bassman10096]

The myrtle is definitely lighter than my mahogany core Alembics have been. Of course, with all the brass hardware, access plates, bridge block, no Alembic is light (compared to basses in general). The balance seems to tip slightly toward neck-heavy, but I tend to wear my basses high and use a broad, suede-backed strap, so I haven't really noticed any slippage yet (Once I get through a couple of hours of rehearsal, I'll know better). I don't sense it'll be a problem for me.

 

[a.green.martian]

My Orion 5

I've since changed the strings, it's wearin' TI Flats now.

 

[dustdbass6]

My Orion 5

I've since changed the strings, it's wearin' TI Flats now.

Jealous.

 

[jonno1707]

Here's my Mark King Signature balance K 5 string..
Loaded with options and an absolute killer axe....

 

[KUNGfuSHERIFF]

Very cool, bassman, and thanks for the info. I've wanted to try out a Brown Bass since they were introduced, but have yet to find one.

 

[Baryonyx]

The Brown Bass I've always wanted. Built to my specs, feels like an old friend already...

That must for a bit of the old Stanley Clarke stuff! Simply beautiful, and the brass hardware was an excellent choice. Nothing like seeing a beautiful bass spoiled by chrome hardware...

 

[neurotictim]

 

[mauibassplayer]

Aloha, here are some pics of my 1986 Spoiler.

 

[bassman10096]

Nice Spoiler. I'll bet you love it. I had a Spoiler that I shouldn't have let get away. Great bass. Is yours 32" scale or 34?

 

[play4zero]

Here's my 90 Elan.

 

[Simon Langley]

I'm not smart enough to actually make the pictures appear. Links will have to do!

*There you go!

 

[Simon Langley]

 

[Swamp Ash]

I have a '98 Orion with a vermillion top. I see by this thread that most of you guys have higher end Alembics than this, but this bass plays like butter and sounds so good that I have given up my ''66 Jazz. I also have an Ibanez previously outfitted with the Alembic P/J style pups and electronics. I am planning to use these alembic pups and electronics on a custom build.

 

[tbrannon]

Here's my 90 Elan.

I love this bass- I saved a copy of this picture a couple of weeks ago from the showcase thread at Alembic. I'm going to send it to Mica and tell her I want my bass on order to be the same color as the transition color on your burst. I love that amber/tangerine-ish color.

Do you have any other pictures?