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Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: the_mule on April 18, 2004, 03:30:03 AM

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/9559.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/9560.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/9561.jpg)
  Well, so far for the custom order, at least for a while that is. This previously loved specimen is in perfect condition and next weekend I will have to persuade her to come home with me. It's a 1991 EvH Signature model with a maple body and walnut top. I already have a fitting name for her: Yin-Yang! I hope she will be a good friend to my Orion...

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: keavin on April 18, 2004, 05:38:17 AM

good catch! how many alembics does that make now?hey!is that a  contour i see on the body?

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: malthumb on April 18, 2004, 06:26:24 AM

Ooooo....Nice!  That body style works really well with the crown headstock.  The sizing looks well balanced too.

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: the_mule on April 18, 2004, 08:39:38 AM

@ keavin: Yes, that's a body contour, should make it a very comfortable instrument to play. I'm lucky enough to say that it'll be my second Alembic, while the first came only last January! The wish for a custom is still there, but for obvious reasons that just has to wait a little longer!
 
@ malthumb: Thanx!

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: rraymond on April 18, 2004, 09:11:07 AM

Cool bass! That maple body and neck-thru construction will make for some killer sustain and presence. Is that bird a medium scale, it kinda looks it to me. Enjoy! BTW, Orions definitely play well with others!

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: Jan R on April 18, 2004, 09:31:08 AM

congratulations Wilfred !
Nice evh model. You will have a lot of fun with it.
I know because I own 2 similar ones (a 4 and a 5 evh, check the showcase)
 
Ps: Yes Reid, that is a medium scale.
 
Greetings from Belgium
Jan

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: the_mule on April 18, 2004, 12:55:12 PM

Thanks, Reid and Jan, for your positive remarks. I'm actually not completely sure if it's a maple body, could be ash also, I've asked for the serial# so I can ask Mica or Val for the specs and birthday of this beautiful bass. Still have to wait a whole week before I can hold her in my arms unfortunately...
 
It's a medium scale indeed, and the electronics are kinda like a 'tuned down' series I (9V battery) with added on/off switch (if I understand correctly). Really looking forward to my rendez-vous with this dark/light = yin-yang beauty!

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: bob on April 18, 2004, 01:38:52 PM

Once you get it, of course, we'll need a better photo or two of that body contour. Just a head's up :-)

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: kungfusheriff on April 18, 2004, 10:03:24 PM

Did you pick it up from Mr. EVH hisself? The photos have that unique Bass Connection look to them.
Lovely handwriting (grin).
KFS

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: mint_bass on April 19, 2004, 03:12:05 AM

that is a very cool bass i love the wood very nice ok i will look silly hear but who is EVH did he play in a band or is he a solo bassist what is his best work i will have to check this out

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: mint_bass on April 19, 2004, 06:57:03 AM

its ok i reed up on him on disscussions on the site so now i know

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: the_mule on April 19, 2004, 09:00:53 AM

Once I've got her, I will start posting pictures - including detailed ones of the body contour - like there is no tomorrow!  
 
Yes, I'm buying it from Edwin van Huik himself, once again it's been a great pleasure. The pictures certainly have that trademark 'got a not-so-good digicam that I want to replace but unfortunately I haven't had the chance yet' look about them. But they sure leave something to the imagination 'till the moment you actually come to pick the instrument up. That's nice, isn't it?

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: the_mule on April 25, 2004, 12:26:05 AM

Update: she's come home with me! The pictures posted above proved to be just a teaser.
Really good pictures in the Showcase section!!

Title: Another one on its way !!
Post by: lowlife on April 25, 2004, 03:27:22 AM

Wow!!
Ellery (Lowlife)