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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: kenonbass on April 15, 2008, 06:02:38 AM

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: kenonbass on April 15, 2008, 06:02:38 AM

I just bought this Tripple ;-) Omega.  I've always wanted one of these, but haven't seen them very often.  Can any give me a little background on this model and the electronic layout? (This is only my 2nd Alembic.) Did I pay a bit too much?
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260228922620 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260228922620)
 
Ken

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: grok on April 15, 2008, 06:25:12 AM

Welcome to the club!  Funny, I very nearly bid on this yesterday!  I can't tell you much about it, (except that it's gorgeous), but I did ask the seller a question -- he confirmed it's a 34 scale, and it has anniversary electronics.  There's a topic on this board for posting your serial number to get a build report that'll tell you a lot more information about the bass.  Just go to the top of the board, go to the topic Owning an Alembic and then go into Serial Number, History Requests.
 
Mark

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: 3rd_ray on April 15, 2008, 11:51:48 AM

Nice bass! I think this might be the same bass that's in this thread...
 
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/2898.html (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8609)
 
$3461 seems like a good price if it's in mint condition like they said.

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: s_wood on April 15, 2008, 03:15:19 PM

Yep, that's my old bass.  I bought it used, too.
Glad to see that it's back in the hands of a Club member!

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: pauldo on April 15, 2008, 08:08:29 PM

Steve - why would someone get rid of such a beautiful instrument?
 
Mind you I am hoping not to be passing judgement as I got rid of a zebrawood Exploiter many years ago before a divorce ---- I regret it.  
 
If my bank account would allow - I would just keep collecting bass after bass after bass....

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: kenonbass on April 15, 2008, 08:11:07 PM

Thanks for the background and the link!  Glad to bring it back to club.

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: briant on April 16, 2008, 12:13:27 AM

That's awesome.  Looks like it has Anniversary electronics in it.  You got a great price for that instrument.  Enjoy!

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: jacko on April 16, 2008, 04:53:39 AM

superb bass Ken. Congratulations and welcome to the club.
 
graeme

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: lowlife on April 16, 2008, 04:59:21 AM

Wow, I'm speachless.  Play it healthy and welcome to the club.  
 
Ellery (Lowlife)

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: kmh364 on April 17, 2008, 04:56:54 AM

Yeah, that one's a real beauty! Steve Wood has great taste and, to the best of my knowledge, still has some nice Alembics.
 
Cheers,
 
Kevin

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: eastcoastepic on April 17, 2008, 05:30:14 AM

Welcome to the club, Ken. Your new friend sure is beautiful! That is amazing top wood...you don't see too many like that.
Try this for your electronics: http://club.alembic.com/Images/16271/27398.html?1145728615 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=228)
I have the Anniversary package in mine, and find it to be very versatile.  
Best of luck!
Chris

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: s_wood on April 17, 2008, 04:05:08 PM

Kevin: I've still got more Alembics than sense - not to worry!  
 
Pauldo:  It wasn't easy for me to sell that bass, as the top is really spectacular, especially up close and in person.  However, the Triple Omega body just isn't my cup of tea, and since I rarely play 4 string anymore I knew that someone else would love the bass more than I did.  I'm glad I was right!

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: David Houck on April 17, 2008, 06:22:05 PM

Congrats Ken!!  And welcome to the board!

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: kenonbass on April 19, 2008, 11:42:30 AM

The bass arrived yesterday and I am very impressed.  Manageable weight (less than some of my J basses) and great tonal diversity with the Anniversary electronics.  I'm really love the feel of the neck.  I'm looking forward to getting to know it better.  Thanks for all of the information.  I'll try to post some more pictures later.

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: kenonbass on May 01, 2008, 06:18:07 PM

Found more info on my bass here...I love this beast.  
 
 
 
1993 Custom 4 string long scale bass
Triple Omega Body shape JPJ style (soft points)
Mutant maple top (meaning it's got a bit of everything)
mahogany body
ebony fretboard
Anniversary electronics
walnut/maple/walnut pinstripes
maple/purpleheart neck
Brass hardware
Alembic Gold Tuners
perloid oval inlays
Gold plated logo
Completed 03/02/93

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: tbrannon on May 01, 2008, 06:25:17 PM

That maple top is just ridiculous.  It looks like a piece of insane marble.  Congratulations.  
 
How are you getting along with the anniversary electronics?

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: kenonbass on May 01, 2008, 08:33:54 PM

I'm still getting the hang of the dual Q switches--I  tend not to mess with my tone switches more than a couple times per gig---but I'm determined to play around with them more.  There's just too many cool tones to leave them alone.

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: oujeebass on May 07, 2008, 03:27:47 PM

Hey don't get your leg caught in it while sitting down. )

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: kenonbass on May 08, 2008, 06:09:37 AM

True, but I usually put a towel on my knee and that helps...otherwise, it's comfortable balanced on the lower bout and standing too.

Title: Triple Omega long scale
Post by: oujeebass on May 09, 2008, 06:03:46 PM

Its a stand up bass... ba dum dum. Very nice