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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: toma_hawk01 on August 01, 2010, 09:28:39 AM

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: toma_hawk01 on August 01, 2010, 09:28:39 AM

Please... show the bottom half of your Alembic(s).
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: jazzyvee on August 01, 2010, 10:50:21 AM

Nice thread Idea Hal, we should see some tasty  Bass Booty here  as a future quick reference point.   In order of purchase but not necessarily age.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83619.jpg)
 Stanley Clark Signature Bass.( Coco Bolo)  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83620.jpg)
 Europa 5 ( Bocate)  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83621.jpg)
 Orion Guitar ( Quilted Maple )  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83622.jpg)
 1993 USA Fender Stratocaster Alembicised in 2007 (Alder Body)  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83623.jpg)
 Elan Plus East Meets West ( All Maple)  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83624.jpg)
 Series I Guitar Dragon Magic (Coco Bolo)  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83625.jpg)
 Europa with Signature Electronics (All Maple)   Jazzyvee  (Message edited by JAZZYVEE on August 01, 2010)

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: alembicfan on August 01, 2010, 11:00:05 AM

Nice,especially the last one ;).Hope you really enjoy here.

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: jazzyvee on August 01, 2010, 11:08:51 AM

Hi Markus, that last bass has a great sound. I'm slowly getting used to it. I can't believe how great a condition it was in. You must hardly have played it.
 
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: toma_hawk01 on August 01, 2010, 11:35:43 AM

As Prince would say from the Batman cut...
 
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah - I wanna bust that body!
Ooh yeah, ooh yeah - I wanna bust that body right!
 
Nice Purple Elan J!
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: serialnumber12 on August 01, 2010, 04:47:36 PM

My 1972 Monster!(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83641.jpg)

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Post by: slawie on August 01, 2010, 05:53:33 PM

Front and back. Note the position of the Pickup selector. No 1/4" Jack (no batteries) Fairly unique bridge I have not seen any others yet. I also have moved the straplock to centre of the neck. Schedua front Walnut body Myrtle back  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83646.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83647.jpg)
  slawie

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: dela217 on August 01, 2010, 06:01:31 PM

And here is my 1972........
 
This bass got it's nick name at the Dallas get together a couple of years ago.  Olie called it The Old Man.  It just stuck.
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83651.jpg)

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: harald_rost on August 02, 2010, 11:52:23 AM

1976 Series 1, Lacewood Top
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83693.jpg)

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Post by: toma_hawk01 on August 02, 2010, 11:58:59 AM

Toma_Hawk - (Starter) Series Custom Hybrid FUNK BASS 2010
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83695.jpg)
  Shorty - (Second String) - Classic Series 1 Short Body 1976
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83696.jpg)
   Peace and Love,  Hal-

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: toma_hawk01 on August 02, 2010, 12:17:04 PM

Brought to you by... Alembic Supreme Guitar Polish.
 
I picked up a bottle from a friend, noting but this stuff touches my basses.  
 
So if you want it to shine... Alembic Supreme guitar polish, just can't be beat... Jingle jangle jingle...
 
Tell em Hal sent you  
 
Now, back to those beautiful pictures if you may share please...
 
 
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on August 02, 2010)

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Post by: bassilisk on August 02, 2010, 01:12:41 PM

'84 Distillate
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83708.jpg)
  '99 Rogue
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83709.jpg)
  '00 MK Std
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83710.jpg)

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Post by: rjmsteel on August 02, 2010, 03:52:07 PM

bassilisk: Your Bookmatch to center, Coco Bolo, Rogue looks Awesome!
 
-----Mine is in process, (yes!).
 
- Rich

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: serialnumber12 on August 03, 2010, 04:04:04 AM

bassilisk: Hey i knoticed your distillate bass doesnt have a sustain block,where'as Pauldo's distillate (pic below)has one.......ok my mistake your bass is spoiler with a distillate body!
 
(Message edited by serialnumber12 on August 03, 2010)

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: serialnumber12 on August 03, 2010, 04:06:37 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83731.jpg)

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: serialnumber12 on August 03, 2010, 04:08:20 AM

 

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: serialnumber12 on August 03, 2010, 04:08:32 AM

 

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: serialnumber12 on August 03, 2010, 04:08:50 AM

 

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: edwin on August 03, 2010, 08:26:41 AM

Still on its way, but here's the body:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83743.jpg)

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: bassilisk on August 03, 2010, 08:48:52 AM

rjmsteel - Thanks! The original owner (who I bought it from) had it customized that way and I think it looks great too. He also added a complete set of tone switches and Q so it's a set for each pickup. All topped off with a 4-in-line Europa headstock.  
 
serialnumber12 - I see that. I know the original owner went for some economy with the Spoiler elctronics. Mybe that was another $$ saver on his part. I can't really say since I've got 3 degrees of seperation and no way to ask. Seems to work okay though..  

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: serialnumber12 on August 03, 2010, 09:00:41 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83747.jpg)just incase anybody never saw these bodies....http://scarysharkface.smugmug.com/gallery/8398143_6Vkbj#551268367_7Qtt3

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: gregduboc on August 03, 2010, 09:05:00 AM

Wow... at first, I thought I was going to have to take my clothes off.... Relief...  
 
Let's keep the Alembic porn then:
 
Distillate:
 
 
 
Triple O Series I:
 
 
 
Spoiler Exploiter:
 
 
 
SC Signature Deluxe:
 
 
 
Greg

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: toma_hawk01 on August 03, 2010, 10:26:19 AM

There's so much to remember your guys with...
 
Keep it rolling!  
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

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Post by: deburgh on August 03, 2010, 12:06:33 PM

Here's mine!  It's a former COTM, Leap of Faith.
 
It still blows me away every time I play it.
 
Mica's Picture
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83763.jpg)
 
And here's a recent one with the THG knobs  

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: toma_hawk01 on August 03, 2010, 02:19:40 PM

Hubba hubba hubba!!!!
 
Todd, your Leap of Faith bass just made it hotter in here...
 
That top is absolutely incredible... Oh my goodness!!!  
 
 
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

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Post by: richbass939 on August 03, 2010, 07:37:24 PM

All very beautiful.  I'm usually partial to a natural wood finish, but......
Jazzyvee, the purple Elan took my breath away.  Wow, what a beautiful bass.
Congrats to you all.
Rich

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Post by: terryc on August 04, 2010, 11:44:33 AM

My contribution
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83791.jpg)

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: pas on August 04, 2010, 06:33:46 PM

 
 
(Message edited by pas on August 04, 2010)

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Post by: krystoof on August 05, 2010, 03:17:49 AM

Hi, folks! Salut, les amis!     Here are some pics of my 03 MK Sig!    Have a nice day, everybody!   :-)
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83815.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83816.jpg)

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: jazzyvee on August 05, 2010, 03:18:14 PM

The top and back laminates on that bass is amazing Krystoof
Do you know what wood that is?
 
Jazzyvee

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Post by: gregduboc on August 05, 2010, 03:46:21 PM

I'm guessing some burl walnut?
 
Greg

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Post by: crobbins on August 05, 2010, 03:58:49 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83862.jpg)

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Post by: rraymond on August 05, 2010, 07:22:25 PM

Dang, there's some fine hardware on this page! Here's mine:  Mark King Deluxe Custom and Excel
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83870.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83871.jpg)
  Elan and Series 1
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83872.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83873.jpg)
  (Message edited by rraymond on August 05, 2010)

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: mg1125 on August 06, 2010, 02:07:20 PM

My Spoiler and Essence
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83904.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/83905.jpg)

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: hieronymous on August 08, 2010, 08:59:35 AM

Haven't jumped in on this one yet, so how about this:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84024.jpg)

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Post by: room037 on August 08, 2010, 09:51:06 AM

Hi all,
 
This is my semi custom bass.
It has new Macassar Ebony top & back with Zebrawood pin stripe.
Body shape is original by previous owner, but Soooo COOL !
I've never seen this shape.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84035.jpg)
Eiji

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Post by: jazzyvee on August 08, 2010, 11:22:29 AM

That is seriously cool Eiji....!!!!
Looks like a series I with a master volume knob.
Do you have a pic of it before you had the refurbish done?
 
Jazzyvee

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Post by: hieronymous on August 08, 2010, 12:19:35 PM

It looks almost like an Electrum bass...

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Post by: tbrannon on August 08, 2010, 01:01:17 PM

Eiji,
 
That is awesome!!  I really like the zebrawood pinstripes with the bookmatched to center top.

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Post by: oddmetersam on August 08, 2010, 06:01:13 PM

Hey, Guys!
Here's my MK Sig Dlx. I'll also post a headstock pic in that particular thread.  
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84052.jpg)
 
Todd, your unbelievable Leap of Faith was a major inspiration for the BTC look combined with the bird of prey tailpiece. Your bass will always be in my top 2 or 3.

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Post by: toma_hawk01 on August 08, 2010, 07:42:36 PM

There it is...  House Quake!  
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

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Post by: smokin_dave on August 09, 2010, 05:26:36 PM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84107.jpg)
I'll toss mine in.

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Post by: bungalowbill on August 10, 2010, 09:57:28 PM

Pair of '93 Koa Essences
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84152.jpg)
 
(Message edited by bungalowbill on August 10, 2010)

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Post by: pertyman on August 11, 2010, 01:13:01 AM

My 87' Persuader:
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84160.jpg)

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Post by: deburgh on August 11, 2010, 03:39:01 PM

Thanks for the kind words about my bass Samuel!  I must say, it's kind of neat to hear some of the choices I made helped inspire someone else's choices in their dream bass too  
 
That Sig. Deluxe of yours is drop dead gorgeous!

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Post by: jacko on August 12, 2010, 04:31:30 AM

Thought I'd join in....
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84226.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84227.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84228.jpg)
  graeme

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: tmoney61092 on August 12, 2010, 07:32:57 AM

Graeme, are those DR strings on your epic and rogue? what kind of sound do they add to your bass?
 
~Taylor

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Post by: jacko on August 12, 2010, 08:02:14 AM

That's right Taylor. I also have Black Beauties on the MK now. I'm not sure how to describe the tone except to say it's everything I want. Very full but with a very faint hint of chorus (or phaser - i'm crap at describing sounds) in the background. I initially bought them for the look but to me they feel fantastic. The tension is just right too.
 
Graeme

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Post by: jazzyvee on August 12, 2010, 12:08:39 PM

Hi Jacko, I shied away from getting coloured strings for my Elan when I was looking for some heavier strings a few months ago as I was unsure whether the coating was long lasting.
Any views?
 
Jazzyvee

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Post by: tmoney61092 on August 12, 2010, 04:55:48 PM

awesome, i've been thinking about getting some recently but can't decide between those or Elixirs, any opinion on which to get?
 
~Taylor

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Post by: jacko on August 13, 2010, 01:25:01 AM

jazzy - the colour does come off pretty quickly around the plucking area so it looks a bit messy close up - less so from the audiences point of view. However, DR claim the actual 'playing' coating that affects the sound doesn't come off. Gigging two or three times a month with rehearsals I make them last 6 months before I change them but they'd probably last longer - I time it to coincide with oiling the necks.
 
Taylor; I've only ever played Elixirs on Mike Pisanek's Europa and they do feel and sound very nice. However, they're more expensive than the DR's and not as pretty ;-)
 
Graeme

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Post by: garth4664 on August 13, 2010, 05:31:47 AM

Personal fave = Elixirs - Superlight Guage
 
They outlast DRs and other gauges of Elixirs seem to get dead faster than Superlights (no idea why).
 
I put DRs on my lesser basses  because I don't play them nearly as much, but now that I think about it its probably not rational.

Title: Show that BODY!
Post by: garth4664 on August 13, 2010, 05:38:06 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84291.jpg)

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Post by: adriaan on August 14, 2010, 07:30:01 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84346.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84347.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84348.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84349.jpg)

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Post by: funkyjazzjunky on August 14, 2010, 10:06:38 AM

Ooohhhh. These basses are supreme.

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Post by: digbass on August 14, 2010, 01:55:44 PM

Here's mine
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84364.jpg)

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Post by: badaxe24 on August 15, 2010, 04:21:33 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84386.jpg)

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Post by: shae on August 18, 2010, 04:56:35 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/84562.jpg)