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Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on December 29, 2003, 04:22:43 PM

I found her used in 1978.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/7342.jpg)

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: dela217 on December 29, 2003, 08:09:32 PM

That is just beautiful!  I really love those old finishes.

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: mattheus on December 30, 2003, 12:30:57 AM

Pretty cool. Looks like a nice piece of Koa to me. I love the flames in the wood!!!
 
Mattheus

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: basstard on December 30, 2003, 09:39:59 AM

She's sweet...

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: bracheen on December 30, 2003, 09:48:38 AM

She looks well cared for.  I really like the patina that the brass gets with age.
 
Sam

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: allthumbs on March 13, 2004, 10:56:56 PM

Oooh... nice ass.
 
Andy
http://www.songramp.com/homepage.ez?Who=Monument (http://www.songramp.com/homepage.ez?Who=Monument)

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: dgcarbu on January 05, 2005, 07:33:09 PM

Ken,
 
Yes, your bass is a nice representation of a Koa made Alembic.
 
Thanks for the picture,
 
Darrell

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: alembickoa on January 05, 2005, 08:34:01 PM

Tie me to an anthill and smear my ears with jam...
 
That's a keeper!!!
 
Regards...
Steve

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on March 30, 2011, 05:09:27 PM

Played at a blues jam on Sunday and an old friend, Bob Karambalas, got this wonderful picture of my baby. 33 years together and counting.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/100757.jpg)

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: tbrannon on March 30, 2011, 05:29:11 PM

Great shot- what a beautiful bass!

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: sonicus on March 30, 2011, 06:17:36 PM

COOL !

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: skyboltone on March 30, 2011, 07:20:31 PM

I like it. Half a mega. Color is outstanding.

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: nnek on March 30, 2011, 07:58:35 PM

Love the Koa!
In the photo the lighting makes it look like a Koa burst. What's the wood face of the Headstock?

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on March 31, 2011, 03:04:11 PM

Thanks guys, Bob was a sound guy locally back in the day and is now shooting pics. He has a great eye and great composition.  If we could get that old guy out of the frame my bass would be a lot prettier for certain. nnek, the headstock face I believe is Bocate. Please feel free to check out Bob's facebook photos, really nice stuff...

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on July 12, 2011, 07:03:04 PM

Just came across this pic from 2003, at Lupo's in Providence, opening for Max Creek.
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/109015.jpg)
 
The band is Mushroom Soup, we will be reuniting and opening for the new NRBQ at The Met on Fri. 7.15.11 in Pawtucket..

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on February 20, 2012, 12:15:33 PM

Well, Bob K. caught another great shot of my baby at our TomTom Tribute yesterday at The Met.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/124124.jpg)
40 plus musicians gave up their Sunday to pay tribute to Tom Ardolino, the drummer for NRBQ, who passed away earlier this year at age 56. It was truly magical, 9 groups of players, 4 songs each, all NRBQ songs, all sounded amazing and it all ran on time from 4:00-9:00. We just wanted to thank Tom for his joy and influence on us all..
R.I.P Tom..

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: elwoodblue on February 23, 2012, 02:27:05 PM

Stellar shot !!

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: pauldo on February 25, 2012, 08:46:29 PM

Seriously awesome picture!
Cool tribute to a great drummer!

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: artswork99 on February 26, 2012, 08:47:13 AM

I just love this bass, thanks for continuing to show pictures ;)  You're looking good too!

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on February 26, 2012, 10:40:00 AM

Thanks guys, BobK takes some magical shots. The gig was wonderful, and Pauldo you are right, Tom was truely a great drummer.. Art, thanks for the Series love, she has a special place in my heart. Almost 60 and still loving live music, it does't get much better that a good crowd and great music.

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on March 09, 2014, 08:56:34 PM

Here is a recent shot,  funny, my bass does not seem to age, the guy playing her.... a fine pic by good friend, Leslie Hollis
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/188813.jpg)

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: artswork99 on March 10, 2014, 08:06:07 AM

Great photo Kenn!

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Post by: Enzo on March 10, 2014, 08:00:00 PM

Oh man!!! What a beautiful SI.
 
(Message edited by enzo on March 10, 2014)

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: mattheus on March 11, 2014, 02:18:07 AM

What an stunning bass!!!!

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on March 11, 2014, 06:59:15 AM

Thanks guys,  I just love the Koa... elegant and understated.  Almost all original, the Hat Knobs are newer ones from Mica, I still have ones she came with, they have age cracks and I was afraid I might lose them.  No upgrade, but, she is dead quiet...

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: roymus on March 15, 2014, 12:18:58 AM

Hi Ken,      
Just wondering,  
Does this bass have an inner core, [sandwiched between the Koa] and if so what type of wood?

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on March 16, 2014, 12:38:53 PM

Glen,  she is semi-hollow,  the top and back are Koa and the sides are Mahogany.  I see you have a '76,  are they close in birthdays?

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: roymus on March 17, 2014, 01:44:28 AM

The '76  was stolen from me around 1993 and I am not quite sure of the number anymore but I think it was 676.
I really like the look of the similar colored core to the top , not so common on series basses.

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: moonliner on March 17, 2014, 02:09:05 AM

That is a really beautiful bass!  
Any chance of a close up of one of the oval inlays?

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on March 17, 2014, 10:46:37 AM

Keith,  Thank you, I will try,  a couple of them are really sweet, but, you have to get the light just right.

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on March 17, 2014, 11:25:23 AM

Ok,  the first one is the 12th fret...
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/189280.jpg)
  The second is the 3rd fret...
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/189281.jpg)
 Wow,  they came out much better than I expected... It have been a dry winter and this reminds me that it is time for a little Lemon Oil...

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: oddmetersam on March 17, 2014, 08:35:36 PM

A beautiful instrument under any angle and lighting. Koa, walnut and mahogany have a magical inner earth mojo that's just so organic. Perfect in combination with the vibe of the old school Alembic body shapes. My next Alembic will definitely be more retro (though I'm completely under the spell of my current MK Sig Dlx).

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: dead_head on March 18, 2014, 07:56:43 PM

Beautiful bass, Kenn. The color in the oval inlays has a nice vintage look to them as well.
 
 
Rob

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: moonliner on March 19, 2014, 12:25:35 PM

Thanks Kenn!  
Those inlays look beautiful. Such a lovely bass.

Title: Kenn's 76/450 Series 1
Post by: lembic76450 on March 19, 2014, 04:47:08 PM

Thanks guys,  she is a sweetie and has been a part of our lives( I include my wife here for allowing us to go into debt for a few years to pay for her ) for a long time. And Sam,  roger, on the earthy quality of the woods. They have settled into each other very nicely. At one time I thought of giving her a rest, as she deserves and tried to go with my 5 string, but, I keep coming back home to her. Her pull is just way to strong for me.
  Thanks again...