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Title: What do I Have here?
Post by: ricksbro on February 14, 2009, 06:25:30 AM

I recently inherited my late Brother's bass & guitar collection. He was very proud of his Alembic, as he was with all of his instruments. I just can't seem to find out which model this one is. I've tried to contact Alembic, but have yet to receive an email, or phone response from them. Attached is a pic. Any ideas? Thanks!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/61213.jpg)
 
(Message edited by davehouck on February 15, 2009)

Title: What do I Have here?
Post by: FC Bass on February 14, 2009, 06:38:03 AM

Welcome to the club!
Sorry to hear about your loss, my condolences.
 
That's a stunning , looks like a Flamed Koa top.
The first two digits of the serial number will reveal in which year this bass was build ;-)
 
You can ask for a serial number check here ;-) (http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/22072.html?1234563569)

Title: What do I Have here?
Post by: bassfingers on February 14, 2009, 09:36:11 AM

Welcome,and please accept my condolences on your loss.
 
Dave is THE man here and I agree with what he said.

Title: What do I Have here?
Post by: tbrannon on February 14, 2009, 09:53:45 AM

That is a beautiful Elan.  I agree with fc that it looks to be a koa top.  
 
So sorry for your loss.

Title: What do I Have here?
Post by: bassfingers on February 14, 2009, 09:57:13 AM

Sorry fc spoiler,I mistakenly attributed your comments to moder Dave.

Title: What do I Have here?
Post by: David Houck on February 15, 2009, 11:47:07 AM

Hee hee; it's easy to get Flip and I confused, we both have long hair and play Alembic basses!
 
The body core is most likely Maple, as is the neck.  The fretboard is Ebony.  The controls are Volume, Pan, Low-pass filter, and Q switch.
 
It's an absolutely wonderful bass!  When you plug it in, you'll probably notice, compared to other basses, the increased clarity and evenness of tone throughout the frequency range.
 
As for contacting Alembic; they absolutely love to help in any way they can, but they are a very small shop and the amount of email, phone messages, and board postings they get can be a bit overwhelming despite their best intentions.