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Alembic products => Owning an Alembic => Serial Number / History Requests => Topic started by: derrix on July 26, 2010, 02:10:58 PM

Title: (x) 10MK1406
Post by: derrix on July 26, 2010, 02:10:58 PM

Hello! I won a Mark King Signature Deluxe Bass in an auction recently, but did not know about this forum until after I won.
 
The seller says that it is in as-new condition, since he just bought it a few months ago. It would be great to find out a little more about the instrument.
 
Thank you.
 
Derrick

Title: (x) 10MK1406
Post by: artswork99 on July 26, 2010, 03:15:40 PM

Hello Derrick and welcome to the forum.  Congratulations on you MK Deluxe.  I too play one and love it.  Did your bass come with the wood card describing the different wood and other options?  The card information is what Mica will post to this thread (please be patient).  Hope that you are enjoying your new bass.  Play it Healthy! Art

Title: (x) 10MK1406
Post by: artswork99 on July 26, 2010, 03:18:35 PM

Ah yes, and I know from the serial number that you are talking about this beauty (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=11485)!

Title: (x) 10MK1406
Post by: David Houck on July 26, 2010, 03:35:12 PM

Hi Derrick, welcome to the board; and congrats on a beautiful bass!

Title: (x) 10MK1406
Post by: derrix on July 26, 2010, 05:26:51 PM

Thanks for the ultra quick response and the nice welcome Art and Dave.
 
I actually have not received the bass yet. I am relieved to find that it was made for Terry, who listed it, and who I am buying it from.
 
The wait is excrutiatingly painful!!!

Title: (x) 10MK1406
Post by: jazzyvee on July 26, 2010, 06:57:56 PM

Hi Derrix, on Friday last I received an as-new alembic bass from another forum member that has signature electronics. If you have not experienced Alembics before you will be in for two immediate shocks.  
 
1) when you open the case and see the bass.
2) when you plug in and play for the first time.
 
if you have had alembics before, then you know all that.  
 
Let me know how long it takes you to stop smiling. :-)
 
Welcome to the club and enjoy your as new.
 
Jazzyvee

Title: (x) 10MK1406
Post by: oddmetersam on July 27, 2010, 10:40:00 PM

Hey, Derrix!
Welcome to the club. Your bass is beautiful. From enchanted forest to enchanted musical instrument. I've had my MK Sig Dlx for just over one year and I'm just now getting to learn her. An Alembic will take you just as deep into yourself as you dare. Just make sure you can handle it!
 
Seriously, I'm excited for you.
 
-Sam

Title: (x) 10MK1406
Post by: mica on December 28, 2010, 09:17:57 PM

Hi Derrick,  
 
Here's the details from the instrument file:
MKLB4 Signature Deluxe 4-string bass
top: Superb Walnut
accent: Maple laminate, Purpleheart pinstripe
body core: Mahogany
back: Superb Walnut
neck: 5-piece Maple and Purpleheart
scale: 34 long
fingerboard: Ebony
inlays: mother of pearl ovals
side LEDs: red with amber at 12th and 24th positions
body shape: Balance K  
carving: tummy contour, no elbow contour, omega
controls: volume, pan, filter x2, Q-switch x2, LED on/off, mono output
originally made for: custom order through Mammoth Music, CA
birthday: January 20, 2010