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Alembic products => Showcase => Series I Basses and Guitars => Topic started by: edwin on March 11, 2010, 07:44:24 PM

Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on March 11, 2010, 07:44:24 PM: Well, through some sort miracle of serendipity, I will be Alembic'ed again. Mica saw my post about being on the lookout for a short scale coco bolo with LEDs and thought I might be interested in this beauty!

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/77496.jpg)
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on March 11, 2010, 07:47:21 PM: Here's the back:

I suppose I am creating my own FTC!

I can't wait to get this into my hands! As much as I loved my S1 Schedua bass (now in excellent hands that I hope are functioning again), I knew that I really wanted a shorty!

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/77500.jpg)
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: gregduboc on March 11, 2010, 07:55:22 PM: Awesome!
I sold my long scale Series I to buy a shorty. It's not a Series bass, but I don't regret at all.
They are a joy to play.
Looking forward to complete pictures!

Greg

ps. The wood looks like a Zebra Cocobolo close to the neck part of the body, and that is cool!
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Post by: sonicus on March 11, 2010, 11:00:31 PM: I like it TOO !
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Post by: afrobeat_fool on March 11, 2010, 11:31:10 PM: Fantastic!!!

Congrat's my brother. The hand is as good as new and we tore it up tonight. What Happened? I thought you were going to wait? There is a story here that needs telling. Ohhh, Snap. I am probably going to see this bass soon, as I am taking the Hyak down in two weeks. I will know then about what I am doing with that old Stars Bridge. I am so happy for you. It looks like it has eyes.

Nick
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on March 12, 2010, 12:04:11 AM: What happened? I am not sure, I think sometimes things just line up in the right way and you have to pay attention to what the universe is telling you. I'm playing a bit more than I thought I would be and this just seems right. I hope it's in playable shape when you head down the coast and you can get your hands on it!

I'm really glad your finger is better and that you are back to making music.

(Message edited by edwin on March 12, 2010)
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Post by: lbpesq on March 12, 2010, 01:32:49 AM: Edwin:

FAR FREAKIN' OUT!!!! That is one absolutely gorgeous instrument with a truly sick piece of cocobolo. So elegantly simple and yet mind-blowing at the same time! It's nice to know that Alembic is the kind of company where Mica keeps an eye out for us. Congrats!

Bill, tgo
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Post by: nnek on March 12, 2010, 05:33:31 AM: That is one incredible looking bass!
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Post by: artswork99 on March 12, 2010, 06:02:48 AM: Congrats! Just beautiful.
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Post by: dadabass2001 on March 12, 2010, 08:45:23 AM: I'll gladly join in and you deserve it, Edwin.
Congratulations!
Mike
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Post by: keith_h on March 12, 2010, 09:38:41 AM: Congratulations. That's some beautiful wood on the top.

Keith

(Message edited by keith_h on March 12, 2010)
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Post by: David Houck on March 27, 2010, 06:16:56 PM: Very cool Edwin!!!
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Post by: edwin on March 27, 2010, 06:59:24 PM: Thanks, now I'm experiencing the exquisite pain of anticipation! Luckily I have instruments that I love to play already.

My wife is always extolling my powers of manifestation, but I never quite believe it until it happens.

This is an inspiration to join an Alembic gathering, but they all seem to be quite distant. Perhaps it's time for a Colorado gathering!
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Post by: David Houck on March 27, 2010, 07:36:42 PM: I can see it now, the first annual Telluride Alembic Festival!
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Post by: edwin on March 28, 2010, 03:37:51 AM: Maybe we can squeeze it in between the Mushroom Festival and the Nothing Festival!

Seriously, if you've never been there, it has to be a your life list. It's a truly stunning place. While it's been mightily Aspenified over the last 10 years (Parking meters? WTF?), so it's not the funky hippie vibe it once was (think Bolinas in the mountains, although perhaps Ward fits that description.)

Seriously, please go at least once. The jazz festival is top notch and they specifically undersell it for the venue size in order to enable everyone to have a great time without having to deal with hordes of rambunctious yahoos.

Can you tell I like T-Ride? Oh, the stories I could tell....
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: David Houck on March 28, 2010, 07:33:41 AM: I was at the Jazz Festival there in 1979. Great music; we camped out right by the river that runs through town; spent time in the bars there on the main street. And yes, the vibe there was unusual to say the least.
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on April 02, 2010, 08:39:11 PM: Nick, as we know, spent some time in Santa Rosa and sent me some more pics. Here they are!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/78348.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/78349.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/78350.jpg)
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Post by: elwoodblue on April 02, 2010, 08:54:07 PM: Gorgeous !!
I love the glow from the swirl on the bass side.
....can't wait to see her with strings and in your hands Edwin.
Nick looks very happy ...I bet it's hard to stop smiling during visits to Alembic .
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Post by: sonicus on April 02, 2010, 09:22:20 PM: I love the swirly grain in the wood. It reminds me of De Sterrennacht .
The Starry Night by Vincent van Gogh. Beautiful !
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on April 03, 2010, 12:24:27 AM: I think the wood will be very nicely swirly once the back plates get put back on. I love the pattern where the knob holes are cut, so it will be nice to see that grain pattern uninterrupted.

I also like the purple Dyson!
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Post by: artswork99 on April 03, 2010, 06:43:05 AM: Nice, very nice!
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Post by: sonicus on May 24, 2010, 05:42:51 PM: Edwin
Soon you will have your nice new Bass .
Yes ?
I send a pre-emptive Congratulations____!
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on May 24, 2010, 05:45:20 PM: I hope so. It's still a few back in the queue for electronic calibration. I'm hoping some new pics with hardware will show up soon. I've got a bunch of gigs coming up where it would be really fun to play this one!
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on August 02, 2010, 10:42:58 AM: OK, it's in setup, looking better and better!

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/83682.jpg)
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Post by: sonicus on August 02, 2010, 11:13:31 AM: Oh yes ! That is really looking good !
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Post by: afrobeat_fool on August 02, 2010, 03:13:19 PM: Ohhhh, baby. Looking good! I have some video for you with 1180. I will send it to you this week Edwin. Thanks again for such a beautiful Bass. If you ever want to part with this one....... LOL just kidding! Are you going to drive to Santa Rosa to pick it up?
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Post by: slawie on August 02, 2010, 03:13:55 PM: Nice one Edwin!

+1 on the knob/switch arrangement.
There's something about having the top horns clear of clutter that really appeals to me.

The wood pattern is absolutely beautiful.

I am working toward my own Series 1 shorty.
This has inspired me to work harder.

Congratulations

slawie
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: sonicus on August 02, 2010, 05:10:32 PM: If an older local Series I or II Shorty shows up around here I have been thinking the same.
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on August 03, 2010, 08:34:03 AM: I wish I could make it out there to pick it up, but my summer is flying by way too quickly. Instead of the west coast, I'm heading to Cape Cod for some family time. I should be back right when the bass reaches my door!
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Post by: jseitang on August 03, 2010, 07:04:26 PM: back in the game indeed. marvelous. looking good LOOKIN GOOD!!
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on September 29, 2010, 06:34:32 PM: Ready to box up and ship on out!

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/86952.jpg)
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Post by: marvinbass on September 29, 2010, 06:39:07 PM: Wow Edwin - Gorgeous!! Congrats!!!
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Post by: edwin on September 29, 2010, 06:53:15 PM: Call me Maxwell!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F_G2zp-opg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8F_G2zp-opg)
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Post by: David Houck on September 29, 2010, 07:34:38 PM: Cool!!! Congrats!!!
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Post by: sonicus on September 29, 2010, 07:52:23 PM: Edwin ,
Congratulations ;______ Your new Bass is Beautiful !

May your mind and hands experience musical nirvana with your new Alembic Bass !

Wolf
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Post by: artswork99 on September 29, 2010, 08:08:05 PM: Congratulations Edwin! Play it Healthy!
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Post by: rjmsteel on September 29, 2010, 08:38:56 PM: That is Awesome!
Love the Controls layout and the Beautiful Coco Bolo.

-Rich
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: lbpesq on September 30, 2010, 07:03:41 AM: Edwin:

Sure is purdy! I especially love the circular pattern in the coco enclosing the controls. This one will certainly give your Starfire a run for the money. Welcome back to AlembicOwnerLand.

Bill, tgo
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Post by: pierreyves on September 30, 2010, 07:13:39 AM: Niiiiice... welcome to the neck pickup close to the neck club
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Post by: jseitang on September 30, 2010, 10:23:25 AM: totally close to the neck, nice indeed.
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Post by: cozmik_cowboy on September 30, 2010, 12:11:03 PM: Lovely. Round knob on the selector, or a custom configuration?

Peter
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on September 30, 2010, 12:30:58 PM: It's a custom configuration. There is a blend knob, so mo pickup selector switch. The extra knob is a dimmer for the front LEDs and the little switch is a mute switch. I'm not a very ostentatious person, so I doubt the front LEDs will get used much, but they were part of the package.
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Post by: pauldo on September 30, 2010, 04:43:22 PM: goll darn it, that is one drop dead beautiful top!

The 'eye' on the body really draws your focus and then you see the controls masterfully placed around the bookmatched side's eye, so very nice - it is worthy of an art museum display.
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Post by: mica on September 30, 2010, 05:06:28 PM: I call it The Great Red Spot Bass and it's of course MUCH more beautiful in person.
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Post by: edwin on September 30, 2010, 06:06:40 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/86978.jpg)
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Post by: sonicus on September 30, 2010, 06:26:37 PM: The Edwin Galaxy
Title: Back in the game: short scale Series I
Post by: edwin on October 01, 2010, 10:36:56 AM: Well, Mica is really right when she says that things look better than in their pictures. Opening the case for the first time is really a breathtaking experience. I've been playing it for an hour. Now it's time to go actually plug it in!
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Post by: mario_farufyno on October 01, 2010, 01:00:48 PM: There must be a wonderfull feeling taking one nice Bass like this from the dead...

It's alive! It's alive!
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Post by: jseitang on October 01, 2010, 01:39:23 PM: HOUSTON WE HAVE CONTACT.
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Post by: David Houck on October 01, 2010, 02:01:01 PM: Edwin; that post brought a big smile to my face!
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Post by: afrobeat_fool on October 01, 2010, 05:59:31 PM: Congratulations, Edwin. I wish you the best and longest of lives playing this remarkable Bass. The Heavens are your plaything.
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Post by: edwin on February 16, 2011, 07:55:04 PM: In action:
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Post by: edwin on February 16, 2011, 08:23:17 PM: In action:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/97033.jpg)
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Post by: pauldo on February 17, 2011, 10:28:35 AM: rolling thunder!
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Post by: andertone on October 12, 2012, 08:38:16 AM: Wow Edwin, congratulations!!! Is this a passing the bar present? Couldn't happen to a cooler dude!
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Post by: edwin on October 12, 2012, 10:41:14 AM: Well, I've had it for a couple years, so it was more of a getting into law school and jumping on an opportunity present, but sadly, it's moving on to pay for medical and other expenses incurred in the birth of Xander, my son, last June. Plus, I just don't think that this body shape and short scale works for me. What I really need is a medium scale with a more standard body. I figure if I let this one go, the right one will show up. But, it is indeed one of the finest basses I've ever played. I'll miss it.