Show me your Alembics

[malthumb]

Sometimes the serial number on the fret board can be erased when a fret job is done and the board is sanded down.

Yeah, the s/n on my '79 was so worn that I had to lay a tissue on the fret and rub softly with a pencil to see the number.

 

[sleepy_monkey]

Here are the pics. 1993. I believe the top is Bubinga?

 

[GBassNorth]

I've been drilling holes in my fretless bass and upgraded her to Signature electronics
(Volume, Pan, 2 x filter + Q switch)

(Volume, pan en 1 x filter + Q)

Some day (when I learn to play fretless) I'll post some soundclips.

Hey FC - love the spalt finish on your Alembic! Are those Optima strings you are using? I've tried the Optima 5 round wound string set on a couple of my basses and love them but haven't tried them on my Alembic yet.

 

[mark beem]

Incredible basses everyone! Color me green!

 

[Mrfstop]

Whoa the last club post was back in 9-2012????????
Well just by chance any of you fellow Alembic players are watching here is a headsup.
I sadly have to part ways with my beautiful 2001 Alembic Orion.
2 owners and never gigged!!!
Special ordered by first owner and fully loaded up!
Priced to sell quickly!
Check it out.
http://www.talkbass.com/forum/f126/...see-zebra-mahogany-purpleheart-maple-1060135/

 

[Sleepwalker42]

My rare bird, '83 SII with a graphite neck.

 

[Twocan]

My 91 Essence and 98 Epic

 

[malthumb]

My rare bird, '83 SII with a graphite neck.

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Best replacement for selector switch I've ever seen.

 

[FC Bass]

Are those Optima strings you are using? I've tried the Optima 5 round wound string set on a couple of my basses and love them but haven't tried them on my Alembic yet.

Sorry missed this...
I've had Optima strings because they look neat on this bass, she's strung with R Cocco strings now (my favorite strings for the Alembics)

Some pics with the Optima strings:

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[Mrfstop]

Wow, beautiful Orion!! Really killing me since I just sold off my Zebra orion a few weeks ago. ughhhhhhhh

Sorry missed this...
I've had Optima strings because they look neat on this bass, she's strung with R Cocco strings now (my favorite strings for the Alembics)

Some pics with the Optima strings:

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[FC Bass]

Thanx!
I feel your pain, sold an Alembic once... (traded a '83 Spoiler for a Gibson)

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[GBassNorth]

Thought I had posted this previously but I guess not...
Here's my 2005 Dragon Wing, a fairly rare bird as far as Alembics go. It's Cocobolo on Mahogany with an Ebony board and Maple Purple heart neck (who says woods don't matter). It has the Anniversary electronics and red LEDs. Looks, plays, feels and sounds fantastic. This one's my studio bass...

Looking for some recommendations on a low tension round wound nickel string set for her, any ideas?

PS - I also have an nice Alembic Essence I use outside the studio. Pics to be posted soon.

 

[Jeff Scott]

Looking for some recommendations on a low tension round wound nickel string set for her, any ideas?

TI Jazz Rounds.

 

[Mrfstop]

ok......WOWOWOWOW!

Thought I had posted this previously but I guess not...
Here's my 2005 Dragon Wing, a fairly rare bird as far as Alembics go. It's Cocobolo on Mahogany with an Ebony board and Maple Purple heart neck (who says woods don't matter). It has the Anniversary electronics and red LEDs. Looks, plays, feels and sounds fantastic. This one's my studio bass...

Looking for some recommendations on a low tension round wound nickel string set for her, any ideas?

PS - I also have an nice Alembic Essence I use outside the studio. Pics to be posted soon.

 

[GBassNorth]

ok......WOWOWOWOW!

Thanks.
As promised, here's a shot of my 1998 Essence...

 

[Kmonk]

1997 Epic 5 String
1995 Epic 3 String.

 

[Jeff Scott]

I feel your pain, sold an Alembic once... (traded a '83 Spoiler for a Gibson)

I traded two Alembics for my first custom Zon Special 5 fretless Sonus bass in '97. Was very much worth it, although I wouldn't mind getting another Alembic, preferably one with chrome plated parts so I won't have to do my monthly strip-down and Brasso routine to shine them up; what a PITA.

 

[BassHappy]

Thought I had posted this previously but I guess not...
Here's my 2005 Dragon Wing, a fairly rare bird as far as Alembics go. It's Cocobolo on Mahogany with an Ebony board and Maple Purple heart neck (who says woods don't matter). It has the Anniversary electronics and red LEDs. Looks, plays, feels and sounds fantastic. This one's my studio bass...

Looking for some recommendations on a low tension round wound nickel string set for her, any ideas?

PS - I also have an nice Alembic Essence I use outside the studio. Pics to be posted soon.

Definitely in my all time top 25 basses i have ever seen as far as appearance goes...

It wows me over and over again. Too bad it isn't medium scale....



BassHappy
www.innertainment.net

 

[GBassNorth]

Definitely in my all time top 25 basses i have ever seen as far as appearance goes...

It wows me over and over again. Too bad it isn't medium scale....



BassHappy
www.innertainment.net

Thanks! I bet they'd make you a 32 inch scale Dragon Wing if you asked, of course cost would be up there I'm sure.

 

[jazzyvee]

It's the middle one of these

And also the Alembic custom of the month in October 2003.
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I bought it in 2012

Jazzyvee