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Alembic products => Showcase => Series II Basses and Guitars => Topic started by: mcdonger on November 11, 2007, 10:59:55 AM

Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: mcdonger on November 11, 2007, 10:59:55 AM
Attached is a picture of my 97 Series II V and the rest of my bass collection. The Alembic takes center position of course.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/45784.jpg)
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: David Houck on November 11, 2007, 11:35:03 AM
The S2 looks really nice!
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: 2400wattman on November 11, 2007, 08:55:28 PM
Beautiful S2! how old is your NS-2? I own an '88 and '89 myself and would never dream of parting with them.
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: thedavidkeith on November 13, 2007, 05:43:24 PM
I would love to see closer pics of the 97 also.  And yes the NS is mighty sexy as well.
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: mcdonger on December 22, 2007, 09:39:17 AM
The collection is growing...... I need more Alembics.(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/46897.jpg)
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: tbrannon on December 22, 2007, 10:06:35 AM
Beautiful addition!
 
How are you finding the signature electronics since you have plenty of experience with the Series stuff?
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: mcdonger on December 22, 2007, 10:19:56 AM
The bass came yesterday and I'm playing it this afternoon at church through my rig. Details to follow, but I'm sure I'll enjoy it. Thanks for your comments.
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: mcdonger on December 23, 2007, 06:47:05 AM
Played the new SC at mass yesterday and it felt and sounded great. Really easy to play. 4 1/2 lbs. lighter than my Series II too.
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: keavin on December 23, 2007, 08:28:11 AM
alembics are like crack ......There's No Cure!(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/46911.jpg)
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: mcdonger on April 05, 2008, 11:04:27 AM
My Alembic collection has grown. From the left is my  Series II V, Stanley Clarke Deluxe V, Mark King, Stanley Clarke Deluxe, Mark King V. These are the original master built instruments. Those words are often used by other companies as sales buzz words. Alembic owners are getting the real deal. I will have more soon.
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: David Houck on April 08, 2008, 06:50:45 PM
Here is Don's picture that disappeared from his post #37 above.
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/50587.jpg)
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: artswork99 on April 05, 2008, 01:10:52 PM
Congratulations Donald!  Very admirable collection.  
Fun to see the change from the first picture posted.  
Enjoy that beautiful collection and Play them Healthy!
Art
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: mcdonger on April 05, 2008, 05:45:12 PM
Five months later and I have converted. Alembics rock my world in so many ways. I still have the Sadowsky, Spector, Yamaha and Knilling acoustic from the first picture. The others are history.
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: eligilam on April 05, 2008, 06:15:16 PM
I think my O-ring just ruptured looking at your collection.
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: David Houck on April 05, 2008, 07:05:10 PM
Very nice collection!!
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: dannobasso on April 08, 2008, 07:55:22 PM
Inspired sir!
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: georgie_boy on April 09, 2008, 10:20:44 AM
God will punish you one day for owning too much beauty!
 
Truly wonderful
 
G
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: basstard on April 09, 2008, 11:55:11 PM
You sure do love the classic Alembic look!
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: rushfan on October 20, 2008, 04:38:08 PM
nice basses! how old was that p-bass?
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: mcdonger on November 04, 2008, 10:16:07 AM
It is a NAMM show Fender Custom Shop 1958 reissue.
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: LMiwa on November 04, 2008, 02:09:35 PM
I have a Fender Custom Shop '59 Precision that I really like. About 1/10 the price but sounds and plays like the original.
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: charles_holmes on April 20, 2009, 04:26:20 PM
You must be in heaven!
I want a 5 string series really bad! To have 3 five strings along with 2 4 strings is simply extraordinay!! Kudos to you!!!!
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: mcdonger on April 25, 2009, 05:59:08 AM
Best of luck in your quest for a Series five string. They are out there. My Series II five string is the gem of my collection.
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: jazzyvee on April 25, 2009, 10:42:32 AM
Fantastic collection you have there, very classic. Interesting that  you have an SC 5 string. How is it strung and what is the balance like?
 
Jazzyvee
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: peoplechipper on April 25, 2009, 11:53:09 PM
Wow, I don't think I'll ever be able to afford that many; thanks for providing a loving, welcoming home to these beautiful instruments!
Tony
Title: Don's 97 Series II V + Bass Collection
Post by: mcdonger on April 26, 2009, 06:17:21 PM
The SC five is neck heavy. If you're left hand is not on the neck it dives. It's strung B to G.