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Alembic products => Showcase => Series II Basses and Guitars => Topic started by: rolty on March 29, 2008, 07:18:28 AM

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: rolty on March 29, 2008, 07:18:28 AM

It seems you like to see pictures! I have just acquired this Stanley Clarke in Walnut
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/50173.jpg)
 Its a lovely nearly new instrument with a particularly beautiful headstock inlay
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/50174.jpg)
 Its my first Alembic and I am very pleased to have got hold of it
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/50175.jpg)
 I expect I will keep this bass for ever!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/50176.jpg)
 The owner was surprised when I told him I was going to gig with it, but I am, starting tonight...
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/50177.jpg)
 Yes, its going to get used but I will do my best to keep it looking as good as it does today! Oh nearly forgot, serial Number: 0713707 usa  (Message edited by rolty on March 29, 2008)

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: mcdonger on March 29, 2008, 08:03:06 AM

Wow.... really a thing of beauty. I agree with you, they are meant to be played. I use my Alembics at gigs weekly. Remember, we are not here for a long time, we are here for a good time. Enjoy.

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: eligilam on March 29, 2008, 10:00:09 AM

It's okay to play it out, just don't do a London Calling number on it.  Stunning bass...this ties the recently posted zebrawood orion for the coolest fretless of all time IMO.

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: eligilam on March 29, 2008, 02:44:11 PM

oops I meant zebrawood europa...

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: 3rd_ray on March 29, 2008, 03:11:30 PM

Your bass is amazing! These pictures look a lot better than the eBay pictures. I'm sure it looks better in person too. If I saw it in person I would have been dying to bid on it (having the money is a different story).

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: jazzyvee on March 29, 2008, 03:38:44 PM

You have a real gem of a bass there.  
Yep they need to be played so have no hesitation and spread the alembic sound to the masses.
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: tbrannon on March 29, 2008, 03:50:35 PM

That is a stunner!!  I love that side shot of the body/top lams- really cool color contrast.
 
I agree with everyone else, play the heck out of that sucker!

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: rolty on March 30, 2008, 07:53:13 AM

Thanks guys, I played it alright, and was amazed at the difference and improvement over my Stingray.
 
The low notes down to the bottom E are incredible, so clear, and the upper notes so smooth... the band commented on how much better the bass sounded, I spent the night grinning from ear to ear! And I didnt ding it scratch or dent it  
 
This bass will be with me for a long time!!!

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: David Houck on March 30, 2008, 09:52:38 AM

Beautiful bass; and yes, that's a particularly nice inlay!

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: lembic76450 on March 30, 2008, 11:00:47 AM

I think that the logo inlay has to be in the Logo Top 10.

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: jazzyvee on March 30, 2008, 11:44:45 PM

Hey Rolty, let me know if you are gigging in the West Midlands I'd love to come see that bass in person.
 
Take care
Jazzyvee

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: white_cloud on March 31, 2008, 04:02:53 AM

Wow Rolty,
 
What a way to make an entrance to the club! That has to be the nicest fretless I have ever seen, congratulations!
 
It didnt look as nice on the ebay auction as it does in your pics for sure. Best of luck and health to play it
 
John.

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: dadabass2001 on March 31, 2008, 05:28:19 AM

A Beautiful Bass.
I'm sitting here in my hoime outside Chicago feeling very jealous right now....
Play her in great health.
Mike

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: palembic on April 01, 2008, 09:38:59 AM

ouhmaawgo-ohd!!!
I am falling in love again!
P

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: bassjigga on April 01, 2008, 11:10:10 AM

Beautiful. I'm not usually a big fan of walnut but i love this one.

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: rolty on April 03, 2008, 07:15:15 AM

Well thanks all you guys, it makes me feel a lot better about spending my life savings to know I have in fact bought a nice one !
Its a real revelation and a dream to play, anyone want to buy a fretless stingray?
Jazzyvee I'm practically in the West Midlands (well Herefordshire) and you can see our gig list at  (band website) (http://running-on-empty.org.uk/diary.php) if you want to come and have an ogle...

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: jazzyvee on April 03, 2008, 12:10:15 PM

Aaarrrgh , I have a gig on Saturday in Hornchurch with Musical Youth or I may have made that trip to catch you. But I guess i'll have to wait a bit longer.
 
jazzyvee

Title: Nearly new Stanley Clarke Fretless
Post by: footdoc72 on April 03, 2008, 06:35:34 PM

I have to agree with bassjigga . . . I never thought walnut was a great wood choice.  Your guitar however, is breathtaking.  Congrats on having this one in your tent, Rolty.  Play it loud and proud!    Tony