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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: bassplaynmatt on October 21, 2003, 08:54:25 PM

Title: New (to me) Alembic On The Way!
Post by: bassplaynmatt on October 21, 2003, 08:54:25 PM

Hey gang,  
I have finally found a sweet used/like new Alembic to quench my bass buying urges (and my spending account).
 
It's a 1989 Elan Plus. The plus basically means it is really a Europa. It has Europa electronics and the 11 piece neck and Europa Body style.  I actually have Valentino to thank because he sent the seller to the club and thats how he got ahold of me.  
 
Anyway, I will post this picture I have of here now but when she arrives I will try and get a shot of her and I together for the first time!(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/6364.jpg)

Title: New (to me) Alembic On The Way!
Post by: dean_m on October 22, 2003, 07:33:53 AM

Hey Matt,
 
Congrats on the Elan.  I've had my Elan since 91 and it's been my main bass since then.  In fact, mine looks a lot like the 5 string brother of yours.  Anyway, best of luck and many years of happy playing.
 
Peace,
Dino

Title: New (to me) Alembic On The Way!
Post by: bassicinstincts on October 22, 2003, 01:36:30 PM

Hi Matt,
 
Beautiful bass. A great piece of straight-grained top wood. Is it coco bolo? It has those dark orange-red to brown colours. I'd love to own an Alembic too - but uni isn't cheap! I'd probably start with an Elan, or a Europa for the neck-thru sound.
 
Well done once again
 
Ben Reeve

Title: New (to me) Alembic On The Way!
Post by: mica on October 22, 2003, 02:19:47 PM

I can't believe what great shape that bass is in! I think the top is Macassar Ebony. That bass will not lack for highs with its Maple back. Sweet instrument.
-Mica

Title: New (to me) Alembic On The Way!
Post by: bassplaynmatt on October 22, 2003, 09:48:54 PM

Mica you have a great eye for woods. It is a Macassar Ebony top and Maple body bass. I am really excited about how different it should sound from my Epic which is an all Mahogany bass (and a set-neck of course)
 
Later, Matt

Title: New (to me) Alembic On The Way!
Post by: smokin_dave on October 22, 2003, 10:59:47 PM

Wow,I agree.It is in great shape.Way to go on the great buy.

Title: New (to me) Alembic On The Way!
Post by: bassplaynmatt on November 03, 2003, 10:20:53 PM

NEW BASS HERE..... LOVE EUROPE ELECTRONICS!!!!!!
PERFECT CONDITION.......  CAN'T TALK.... MUST.. PLAY............
 
Later, Matt : ) : ) : )

Title: New (to me) Alembic On The Way!
Post by: dadabass2001 on November 04, 2003, 04:23:08 AM

Congrats Matt... just remember to breath...and stop to eat occasionally.  
 
Mike