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Title: a lifetime dream come true
Post by: Greywolf on March 30, 2023, 06:03:04 PM

It has been as the saying goes " a long strange trip"  ...   While I was working in Palo Alto at HP in the early 80's,  where I grew up  , I had a friend who worked in R&D .  When he found out I was modifying my bass , I mentioned my fondness for Alembics.  He said , wow   my brother is dating a gal who works there named Mica.  He managed to get me the adjustable brass nut for my project and Mica sent a turquoise painted artist reject to demo . 

It was the most perfect instrument I'd ever laid my hands on , she graciously offered it at cost .. but with my first child on the way I had to decline. I've regretted that since. In the interim while working as an Engineer I became an amateur Luthier, always keeping Alembic as my paradigm.       Last week I found this 1985 Persuader at a price I could swing .

A dream come true , it arrived today and is everything I remember and more .

Thank you to Mica for inspiring me to be a Luthier and to all at Alembic for decades of inspiration .

on the right my first bass( the hot rod) 1985 Persuader     on the right a Koa fretted and Birdseye Redwood Burl Fretless I built.
 

Title: Re: a lifetime dream come true
Post by: adriaan on March 31, 2023, 12:02:49 AM

Welcome James! Wonderful how life caught up with you but in a good way.

Title: Re: a lifetime dream come true
Post by: Greywolf on March 31, 2023, 04:05:35 AM

Many thanks , it's been a long time coming !

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Post by: pauldo on March 31, 2023, 08:06:22 AM

James - Welcome to the camp!

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Post by: edwardofhuncote on March 31, 2023, 08:19:35 AM

Adding another Welcome. My first Alembic was a Persuader too. When you have a couple minutes, post us a few pictures of yours in the Showcase Thread here.  https://club.alembic.com/index.php?board=705.0

Title: Re: a lifetime dream come true
Post by: mica on March 31, 2023, 11:34:05 AM

What a great story, James! I'm married to the brother I was dating back then. I'm so glad to hear your happy story and that you're enjoying the craft.

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Post by: David Houck on March 31, 2023, 07:19:03 PM

Welcome!

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Post by: eflat on April 03, 2023, 03:09:03 PM

Nice for sure!  Wonder what happened to the turquoise painted artist model?

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Post by: mica on April 03, 2023, 03:17:15 PM

It was a Persuader bass. It was actually stolen many years ago.

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Post by: eflat on April 03, 2023, 03:44:48 PM

Sad to hear that...  :'(    My Alembic is a Coco Bolo Persuader.

Title: Re: a lifetime dream come true
Post by: mb94952 on May 15, 2023, 01:56:50 PM

Hi James !!!! It's Michael, the seller. I am SOooo happy to see you here. I KNOW it went to the right person. Alembics are that way, they seem to find their rightful owner, like the Excel I received traded here on the club for my Orion. I KNOW the feeling and so happy to see you here, James. - Mike