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Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: phillip on April 11, 2009, 10:31:08 PM

Hi folks! I'm searching for any Alembic lefty basses that may be for sale. Not easy to come across but I'd value any other Club members assistance.

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: 57basstra on April 11, 2009, 10:48:40 PM

Phillip, welcome to the club. Good luck on your search.

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: ojo on April 11, 2009, 10:48:46 PM

Don't know where you are, but I just saw a 5 string epic in a Music shop here in Chicago. It's a mom and pop shop, and I can find the name if you want. Lemme know. Joe

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: phillip on April 12, 2009, 01:22:34 AM

Hey ojo, thanks for your post. Could you let me know more about the store you saw the Epic in, particularly if they have a web address? I'm in Melbourne, Australia, so it's not convenient to look :-)

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: phillip on April 12, 2009, 02:10:07 AM

57basstra, thanks for the welcome and good wishes.

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: pas on April 12, 2009, 08:31:03 AM

There's a nice lefty Stanley Sig Deluxe at Atlanta Bass Gallery.  Don't see many of those...
 
I bought my SCSD from them & they were easy folks to work with.  Good luck!

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: ojo on April 12, 2009, 02:18:48 PM

Here's the detail on the shop.
 
I also found out that they have a website (who knew?!?)
http://www.themusicstorechicago.com/Guitars%20and%20Basses.html (http://www.themusicstorechicago.com/Guitars%20and%20Basses.html)
 
Coincidentally, you can see the lefty in the pic on the page.  
 
I didn't ask what they wanted for it, so can't help you there. I've been in there a couple of times, and found the staff to be pretty good guys.  
 
How's that?
 
Joe

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: phillip on April 13, 2009, 01:43:04 AM

Hey Joe,
Thanks for the website for the store in Chicago. I can't see any email address but will get around to calling them.
Much appreciated

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: phillip on April 13, 2009, 01:54:30 AM

Thanks Pas. I'll have a look.
Appreciate your time.
 
Phillip

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: phillip on April 13, 2009, 06:34:02 PM

Hey pas! I had a look at the Stanley Sig. @ Atlanta Bass Gallery. WOW!!!Could you tell me a little about your experience with yours?Never having had a chance to play one,I'd really value your feedback.
 
Thanks, Phillip.

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: pas on April 14, 2009, 07:04:39 AM

Hi Phillip,
 
I've had very good experience with my SCSD.  The neck is very thin & super fast.  The short scale makes playing in 1st position an absolute breeze.  I really love the side LEDs...how did I do without them previously?  
 
I've had 4 Alembics, 3 with cocobolo top and/or back.  There really is a difference.  Sonically, the cocobolo seems to impart a very focused almost crystalline clarity to both the top & bottom ends.
 
I had previously laid hands on an Alembic short scale, so I had some idea what the feel would be like.  Because I'm in Virginia & the bass was in Georgia, I wasn't able to play it prior to purchase...so I really was relying that good ole' Alembic quality & they've never let me down.
 
Paul

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: phillip on April 14, 2009, 05:20:31 PM

Hi Paul,
 
Thanks for your thoughts regarding the SCSD.Given the price and the not too healthy Aus.$ exchange rate at the moment, I guess the best I can do is look on admiringly :-).  
Please let me know if you spot any other lefties out there, and thanks again.  
 
Phillip

Title: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass
Post by: pas on April 15, 2009, 06:25:30 AM

Will do.  Good luck to you!