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Title: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: goran on October 08, 2023, 05:36:27 AM

https://www.zikinf.com/annonces/annonce-2217581

Not my ad

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: edwardofhuncote on October 08, 2023, 06:16:34 AM

I think that may be Featured Custom "Rhumba Retro"... http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_rhumbaretro.html (http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_rhumbaretro.html)

One of my all-time favorites from the archives.



*Thought for a minute it might be a different bass, but that's her.

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: senmen on October 08, 2023, 06:36:25 AM

No,
that particular one in the ad has standard oval
inlays. 
But what looks strange is the script on the pickups?!?


Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: edwardofhuncote on October 08, 2023, 06:55:44 AM

Look at close-up pictures of the headstock inlay logo, and bookmatched veneer Oliver. Rhumba Retro used to have the owner's name in the fingerboard. I am guessing another caretaker opted for the ovals. Same for the aftermarket knobs.

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: chrisalembic on October 08, 2023, 07:49:27 AM

I was writing with the seller today who is also a great bassist with a very individual playing style.

Check it out:

Very nice guy, said he had the fingerboard changed to a regular Alembic one with the Ovals. This work was done by Alembic when he was in the US and brought the bass along. 

Always loved this bass when it was a featured custom.   

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: senmen on October 08, 2023, 09:33:35 AM

Oh yes,
understand. 
Well I personally wouldn’t do any
changes to such an iconic example of an Alembic
out of the customs range. 
Well, my personal opinion. 
Many thanks for clarifying. 
Greetz
Oliver (Spyderman)

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: chrisalembic on October 08, 2023, 09:45:22 AM

I agree the original inlay and font were very beautiful. The reason for the change was that the inlay was his name. He knew he was going to sell the bass and figured that nobody would buy a bass with someone else's name in the fretboard.

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: pauldo on October 08, 2023, 02:39:18 PM

Nice song.  Nice bass. 

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: chrisalembic on October 09, 2023, 12:57:13 AM

Mica, maybe you can confirm that you guys replaced the fingerboard on this one? Is it a standard procedure? Anything to be concerned of in terms of stability, playability or sound? Thanks.

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: matbard on October 09, 2023, 01:04:19 AM

Which scale is it?

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: rv_bass on October 09, 2023, 02:27:26 PM

Love that video :)

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: rv_bass on October 09, 2023, 05:26:10 PM

Just bought his album, “Basically”, it’s pretty cool

Title: Re: Nice Alembic Series 2 in EU
Post by: jazzyvee on October 09, 2023, 11:33:12 PM

Quote from: rv_bass on October 09, 2023, 02:27:26 PM

Love that video :)

I love that tone and how cool the track is.