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Title: Alembic distillate
Post by: marcus43 on February 19, 2014, 11:32:38 AM

Ideally the shorter horn type and the cheaper the better

Title: Alembic distillate
Post by: hammer on February 19, 2014, 01:08:52 PM

I have a medium scale walnut distillate that is in great condition (see the for sale postings).  However, its definitely not a beater and has the longer horn. The weird strap pin on the upper horn in the photos has been replaced with a traditional Schaller.  PM me if interested.

Title: Alembic distillate
Post by: Enzo on February 19, 2014, 03:29:44 PM

Link http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/152960.html?1377809486 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=13537)
Marcus, you should get this, has plenty of space to pop strings plus has a custom P/up relocation which is a plus, again, when you slap. Mine was like that, I loved it!

Title: Alembic distillate
Post by: Enzo on February 19, 2014, 03:32:44 PM

Brian, do you still have that horn 'extender'? I'd love to have it.

Title: Alembic distillate
Post by: hammer on February 19, 2014, 10:34:55 PM

Let me take a look around to see if I cant find it. It seemed to work, but because of the way I hold the bass was unnecessary for me and I thought detracted from the looks of the Distillate.

Title: Alembic distillate
Post by: Enzo on February 20, 2014, 05:40:35 AM

It surely detracts from the look but it might be necessary on longer scale, like a 34 or a 32 short horn. I appreciate your time.

Title: Alembic distillate
Post by: sonicus on February 20, 2014, 08:47:04 AM

I own a short horn Distillate in Medium Scale. I do not require such a pole extender to obtain balance with the instrument. Mine is not for sale ___ LOL . In fact I might even grab another Distillate if one shows up locally !

Title: Alembic distillate
Post by: hammer on February 20, 2014, 10:49:21 AM

I noticed no real difference in balance since having the pole removed. The bass is in such good condition that I'm personally a bit reluctant to sell it and that's why I haven't re-listed since getting the pole taken off. However, I'm looking at acquiring a 5 or 6 and my spouse has informed me that our place is not big enough for me, my Signature Custom, SC, Distillate, EB-3, and another bass. I initially argued that at 3,300 square feet the house was plenty big but based on her response I don't think that's what she had in mind.