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Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: howierd on November 20, 2009, 04:47:24 PM

30 years later.... It's fallin again.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/72994.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/72995.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/72996.jpg)

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: spose on November 20, 2009, 05:15:21 PM

this is very disturbing

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: pauldo on November 20, 2009, 05:33:32 PM

. . . oh my . . .

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: howierd on November 20, 2009, 06:11:54 PM

I'm taking it to Washington Music Center ( Chuck Levins) tomorrow morning to be repaired....
 
They fixed it the 2nd time it broke in 2001.
 
The first time it was knocked over by my cat in 1978 and snapped the neck!
Howierd

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: mike1762 on November 20, 2009, 06:19:51 PM

Keavin can fix it for you... he has lots of experience.

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: jazzyvee on November 21, 2009, 12:42:51 AM

Although it would be quite costly I expect, but im sure Alembic would love to make a permanent repair of that neck for you too.
I could imagine it needing a new headstock splicing in somehow.
 
 
That's painful to see.  
Jazzyvee

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: pierreyves on November 21, 2009, 01:46:48 AM

SHIT!  & good luck

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: georgie_boy on November 21, 2009, 04:10:52 AM

My biggest fear with my Series bass!!!!
 
George
 
P.S.
Once it's fixed, it'll be as good as new........ask Keavin!

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: howierd on November 21, 2009, 04:59:16 AM

Like I said this is the 3rd time it has broken. and every time it was repaired it had perfect intonation.  
 
Jazzyvee: I know Alembic can fix it permanently but like you say it expensive. I may go down that road one day.
 
I could fix it myself but i need a fret job as well,  I'm not doing that.
Howierd

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: dannobasso on November 21, 2009, 05:37:01 AM

Had mine repaired twice here in Jersey. The 2nd time I waited 20  months. Well you said you weren't in a hurry was the response when I became irritated. Best of luck with the repair.

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: serialnumber12 on November 21, 2009, 07:45:08 AM

Very easy to fix use some Gorilla glue a good clamp and fine sand paper & presto!(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/73015.jpg)

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: Enzo on November 21, 2009, 08:00:10 AM

Keavin that picture looks like a Friday 13 movie poster ( at least for Alembic owners )!

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: serialnumber12 on November 21, 2009, 08:25:33 AM

LOL!!!

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: briant on November 21, 2009, 10:38:39 AM

howierd: How did this happen?

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: howierd on November 21, 2009, 05:32:56 PM

Danno, Thanks. I was told about a month. I was hoping to just dress the frets. But they are beyond repair.
 
Keavin, I thought about that but it needs more work than i can do. The glue has to be removed because the original glue joint opened up.  
 
Brian, I tripped on the cable. Something I am always careful about. I was using my 30' cable instead of my shorter one in a small area.  
 
howierd

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: spose on November 21, 2009, 07:22:02 PM

carbon fiber rods?
 
what would be the best way to repair this?

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: pas on November 23, 2009, 08:30:20 AM

Howard,
 
Sorry to hear about this.  What are you going to be playing while your S1 is in for repair?

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on November 23, 2009, 08:55:23 AM

Howard,
 
Sorry to see the old would reopened on your lovely SI.  Where are you playing now?

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: howierd on November 23, 2009, 11:46:51 AM

Paul and Vann, Thanks,
 Since pas lives on the other side of Blue Mountain from me,(Maybe 10 miles) I thought you would let me borrow your SC Deluxe. I won't hurt it. LOL  
 
Paul, It just so happens that Fraser and I jamed With your buddy Andy on Sat. and he brought one of his Music man basses. Andy played guitar and he brought a keyboard player with him. I can't understand why he didn't bring his olive wood SC bass.  
I'll be playing my Upright for now.
 
Vann, We don't have any Gigs coming up for now.
 
Howierd

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: bsee on November 23, 2009, 05:30:20 PM

Hey, it's at least worth asking Mica what it would cost. Sure, it might be expensive, but the question is how much more expensive it would be, not just how much it would cost. I suppose shipping from NJ to CA and back could cost as much as the local repair, though. At least you wouldn't have to worry too much about damage on the way to the shop.  
 
Good luck, and hope this repair lasts at least as long as the last one!

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: shae on December 01, 2009, 09:43:47 AM

Wait a minute...How many members live in the Front Royal area? I thought I had the only Alembic in town. Guess not. Small town, smaller world.
 
Shae
 
(Message edited by shae on December 01, 2009)

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: howierd on December 01, 2009, 12:43:03 PM

Bob, I've always been satisfied with Washington music center's Repair work. It's a little out of the way but I like the guy's there. No more damage please
 
Hey Shae,
My alembic has lived her since 1979.
 
Pas lives in Linden.
 
Howierd

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on December 01, 2009, 01:26:54 PM

We should host a DC gathering

Title: Broken neck... again!
Post by: shae on December 02, 2009, 06:00:59 AM

Shouldn't gatherings actually be called Family Reunions?