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Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on September 14, 2011, 01:45:08 PM

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Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: sonicus on September 14, 2011, 02:10:17 PM
Dave, I remember seeing your fretless posted a while back. I did not realize till now that it was still with you. I looks like a wonderful instrument.  I can only imagine the beautiful tones that could emanate from this instrument.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on September 14, 2011, 03:01:28 PM
Hi Wolf; thanks.  Yes; she's a beautiful bass.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: Enzo on September 14, 2011, 09:06:34 PM
Gorgeous bass indeed Dave, good luck with the sale. I haven't seen one like this around.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: sonicus on September 14, 2011, 09:19:26 PM
Dave , is this instrument medium scale ?
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on September 15, 2011, 05:10:13 AM
Thanks Enzo!
 
Wolf; yes, it is 32 scale.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: darkstar01 on September 15, 2011, 05:13:46 AM
hey dave,
email sent!
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: jacko on September 15, 2011, 05:30:51 AM
if only she was a fiver.
 
Graeme
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: dadabass2001 on September 15, 2011, 05:36:16 AM
Dave, does she have side LEDs? dots?
Mike
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on September 15, 2011, 06:40:21 AM
Hi Mike; dots, no LEDs.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: collyman on October 30, 2011, 03:13:49 PM
Do you still have this Bass for sale? Please email me off list price, accessories?, etc. Thanks.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on November 01, 2011, 05:25:22 PM
Hi Michael; yes, this bass is still for sale.  Email sent.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: wfmandmusic on January 01, 2012, 12:52:17 PM
Shot in the dark but is this bass still for sale?
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: oddmetersam on January 01, 2012, 10:58:34 PM
I have always been enthralled by the vibe of this bass.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: sonicus on January 02, 2012, 06:56:15 AM
Yes , I have as well.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: wfmandmusic on January 02, 2012, 08:42:02 AM
Hopefully I get the chance to dig it's vibe to the fullest extent.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on January 02, 2012, 10:56:37 AM
Hi Ken; yes it is still available.  Email sent.
 
By the way, Mica sent me the build details:
 
MSBI-4 Series I 4-string bass
top: Rosewood
body: Mahogany
back: Rosewood
neck: Maple and Purpleheart
scale: 32 medium
fingerboard: Ebony
neck note: reinforced with graphite
peghead veneers: Rosewood
tuners: Schaller
 
I had not previously known that it has a graphite reinforced neck.  Very cool!
 
In response to another emailed inquiry, I recently plugged it into my rig; and it sounded wonderful.  So much so that there was the idea that this bass would be worth my deciding to focus on fretless.  But then I remembered how I still need to focus all of my practice time on my six string.  This bass will at some point make a wonderful voice for someone.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: wfmandmusic on January 02, 2012, 02:42:29 PM
Dave, for some reason I did not receive the email. Please try again.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on January 02, 2012, 02:47:53 PM
Ken; I sent it again a few minutes ago, but now I'm noticing that the email address in your club profile is not the same as the address on the email that I replied to, which I'm guessing is your work address.  So if you haven't checked your work email, look there.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: wfmandmusic on January 02, 2012, 03:02:22 PM
Very strong spam protection at work (administrator), it did not go through. I sent you a link. Check your mail.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on January 02, 2012, 03:21:30 PM
Ok; now you should have it.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: pace on January 06, 2012, 02:50:05 PM
Dave, w/ the graphite reinforcements, does this bass still have dual truss rods???
 
I can't help but mention that every time I see this bass I think prime real estate for a mission control electronics upgrade.....
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: wfmandmusic on January 06, 2012, 05:59:28 PM
check your email again Dave
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on January 06, 2012, 07:34:42 PM
Hi Ken; I just got in, and yes, I have email!
 
Mike; yes, it does have dual truss rods, and they work as expected.  And for a control layout, do you mean like this one (http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_knobfest2010.html)?
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: rmfarris on January 06, 2012, 07:59:06 PM
Hello there -- I've been interested in the right Alembic fretless bass for some time, and yours seems quite promising.  Will you please email me the asking price?  Beautiful instrument, indeed!  ~Ryan
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on January 07, 2012, 05:57:56 AM
Hi Ryan; it appears that a sale is pending.  If for some reason it isn't completed, I will email you.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: rmfarris on January 07, 2012, 06:27:54 AM
Too bad for me.  Thanks, and please do drop me a line if the deal falls through.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: pace on January 07, 2012, 05:26:57 PM
LOL, Dave.... That's not quite what I had in mind. I was thinking master vol, CVQs, and perhaps filter gains.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: David Houck on January 07, 2012, 07:28:44 PM
Here's one of my favorite layouts.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: vbob on January 16, 2012, 01:05:53 PM
stunning.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: rmfarris on January 17, 2012, 08:44:31 PM
Dave, just checking, but it sounds like the sale went through?
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: mica on January 17, 2012, 09:06:22 PM
I heard that Dave taped up a box yesterday, so I'm pretty sure he found this bass a new home.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: wfmandmusic on January 18, 2012, 04:35:21 AM
Yes Mica, this bass is currently on its way to me in Philly. Since my artist rep deal expired with Zon, a few more years ago than I care to think about, I have been looking for another high end bass to play and experiment with. This will be my very first Alembic. I'm jumping out of my skin waiting for it to land. Hopefully I will be hitting the stage with it on March 3rd. If I don't have some fun with it playing some Dead in Jamaica in February first. Thanks Dave!
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: sonicus on January 18, 2012, 08:51:00 AM
Congratulations !  I have long admired this Bass as well .
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: 12stringwilson on January 18, 2012, 11:09:21 AM
Dave - Your post with the link to a pic of one of your favorite mission control layouts was my former bass! SN:75 241 It is now in the hands of another member on this forum. I sure do miss her, but know she is well loved. Truly a phenomenal intrument.
Title: Series I Four String Fretless [SOLD]
Post by: charles_holmes on January 24, 2012, 05:46:39 PM
Ah Philadelphia..my hometown! Please tell Gerald Vesley that Chalie Holmes says hi! I grew up in South West Philly!