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Title: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: StephenR on August 21, 2018, 09:34:25 AM

Here is something you don't see every day, a recent Classico model in Cocobolo.

https://reverb.com/item/14591149-alembic-classico-2012-coco-bolo

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: Philip-M-Bass on August 21, 2018, 10:48:54 AM

That is one powerful looking instrument !

Hit the first note , all the paintings fall off the walls !

Neighbors might even think it's an earthquake !

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: hammer on August 21, 2018, 01:18:56 PM

Wow!...Wow!...oh Wow!  Speechless and I have not played upright in 25 plus years

Looking at purchasing a relatively large piece of art in coco bolo from an artist in Costa Rica for a section of the house we just finished (see below). This might be an alternative  Wondering if I could convince my spouse that this Classico is a piece of art (of course we all know it is, but my wife would likely look at it as just another bass).

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: edwardofhuncote on August 21, 2018, 01:22:25 PM

Good golly, that is a beautiful instrument.  8)


I think sometimes, if there ever is to be another Custom Alembic in the cards for me, it's going to be some variation on a Classico. Reality kinda' wins the day right now, but wow... I'd really like to start that thread.

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: Zut8083 on August 21, 2018, 01:42:29 PM

That is stunningly beautiful to look at.  It must sound amazing.

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: FC Bass on August 21, 2018, 02:19:39 PM

Build thread: http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=7115.0

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: rv_bass on August 21, 2018, 06:31:05 PM

The Classico looks great in cocobolo!

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: jon_jackson on August 22, 2018, 05:09:39 AM

I saw this in person at Alembic before it was complete, during the finish phase. While these are great photos, they don't do it justice. Cocobolo is notoriously difficult to photograph and this is no exception. A beautiful bass which took years to build.

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: hammer on August 24, 2018, 12:09:05 PM

After going through the build thread from start to finish, I'm astounded that this one is up for sale (at any price).  I hope its by choice rather than necessity and the the Rf interference problem was eventually fixed.

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: jwright9 on August 24, 2018, 12:29:43 PM

What is the difference between the Classico and the Classico Deluxe?
I can't seem to find any info here on the site.

Anyone know definitevely?

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: David Houck on August 24, 2018, 01:13:40 PM

A few years back, Mica posted that in addition to Purpleheart neck lams and premium front and back body lams, the Deluxe also has Ebony appointments instead of the Rosewood appointments on the Classico Standard.

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: jwright9 on August 24, 2018, 01:23:18 PM

Thanks David!

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: David Houck on August 24, 2018, 01:29:08 PM

You're welcome!

I should add that some Classico Standard basses have had Pau Ferro instead of Rosewood.

Title: Re: Cocobolo Classico on Reverb
Post by: edwardofhuncote on November 26, 2018, 03:28:06 AM

It's baaaaack.... https://reverb.com/item/14591149-alembic-classico-2012-coco-bolo