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Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: frank_orlando on April 08, 2004, 06:13:56 PM

Hello, I just purchased my second Alembic and I'm like a kid on Christmas morning waiting for it to arrive! It was presented as a '95 Custom short scale. The serial no. is 95C9527. Can you tell me the specs on this bass and any other history you may have on it? I plan to register it on the web site once I have it in my hot little hands. My first Alembic is a 2001 Essence short scale. I never thought I would own two Alembics but life is short so....  Thank you! Frank  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/9353.jpg)

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: keavin on April 09, 2004, 05:13:58 AM

that is a cute, cute puppy!!!!

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: bassman10096 on April 09, 2004, 05:25:06 AM

Hi Frank:  I saw your bass on Ebay before you bought it.  I'd really love to hear about it once you receive it.  It combines two things I like - Short scale and Fender body style.  We recently had some discussion in the Club about Fender style Alembics.  
 
Your bass really looks sweet.  I think the maple top compliments the body shape very well.  The contrasting colors on the elbow cut are very sharp also.  Enjoy it!!  I think you found a winner - certainly one you won't see every day!  More pictures are always appreciated (especially when you've got something special).
 
Bill

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: bracheen on April 09, 2004, 05:32:38 AM

Very nice Frank!  Congratulations
 
 
Sam

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: malthumb on April 09, 2004, 12:36:32 PM

I remember seeing this one on eBay, too.  I think it's one of those best of both worlds type of things.  First Alembic I can recall seeing with P-style pickups.
 
Real looker there, Frank!
 
Peace,
 
James

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: frank_orlando on April 09, 2004, 03:12:51 PM

Thank you ALL for the kind words... I'll provide a review under a new string once I have a chance to set it up and play it. I am hoping that Mica or Val see my post and provide some info on the serial number I provided. Frank
 
My band... www.mediacrime.com (http://www.mediacrime.com)  yep, that's my Essence I am playing.  

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: hollis on April 09, 2004, 03:57:44 PM

Great name for your cd Frank!  I assume it's in reference to the joke why did the punk rocker cross the road?...I love your band's description.
 
Nice Essence as well!

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: frank_orlando on April 09, 2004, 06:32:17 PM

Hollis, you nailed it! Just a bunch of ex-hippies having a good time. Thanks for checking out the site.
 
You won't believe this but I bought that Essence on eBay in 2002 for $975 with the case! It was only a year old and is flawless. What is really weird is that no one bid on it and I bought it by emailing the owner after the auction ended. It has the SC neck, an optional Q-switch and it came with an extra nut cut for setting it up as a piccolo bass.  

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: hollis on April 09, 2004, 06:49:00 PM

Very coooool..Great score!
 
Enjoy!

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: basso on April 14, 2004, 02:09:38 AM

Very nice Frank,let's see some more pics when you get her,looks great!

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: valvil on April 14, 2004, 02:35:04 PM

Hello Frank,
 
I'm finally back at work, so here's the record:
 
1995 short scale 4 string custom bass
flame maple top
purpleheart accent
mahogany body
ebony fretboard
maple neck with walnut pistripes
essence elctronics, 2 P-style pickups
Alembic gotoh gold tuners
plastic backplates
Brass hardware
completed 12/17/95
sold with gig bag through Washington Music
 
That's it.
 
Valentino

Title: Help With Specs On '95 Custom... I Think?
Post by: frank_orlando on April 14, 2004, 07:51:59 PM

Thank you very much Valentino.  
I get it Friday... I can't wait! Let me see...how many hours is that???