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Alembic products => Showcase => Series I Basses and Guitars => Topic started by: toddharris on January 05, 2010, 04:04:42 PM

Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 05, 2010, 04:04:42 PM
Following on the previous,beautiful thread, I received tonight a bass that appears to be its near brother or sister!
 Thanks so much to Danomats - Dane - you are one of the nicest, most thoughtful, interesting people I've met. This bass spent the better part of 35 years sitting under a bed and it shows minimal wear and amazing original luster.
 Upon opening the case (black with 4 latches) I saw a near mint, barely played 75 short scale walnut bass. I've asked Mica to see if the build card still exists.  Lovely - light at 8.4 lbs, GREAT finish with nary a mark and the straightest, smoothest, fastest neck and frets I've ever felt.  Original Alembic 5 page users guide and a silver colored DS5 just like the one I have with my 74 shortie.  I'll setup some more pictures, but here are a few.  I feel very lucky tonight!  Best regards to all, Todd
 
 
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Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 05, 2010, 04:05:38 PM
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Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 05, 2010, 04:49:04 PM
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Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 05, 2010, 04:50:00 PM
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Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 05, 2010, 04:51:05 PM
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Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: sonicus on January 05, 2010, 04:53:42 PM
Very nice!
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 05, 2010, 04:59:10 PM
Thanks Wolf - I see we both play(ed) trumpet.  Best regards, Todd
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: sonicus on January 05, 2010, 05:35:55 PM
Yes Todd ,
                      I still do play the Trumpet. There seem to be quite a few Musicians that play the Trumpet that also play Bass , so what's up with that ?  What an AWESOME  find of a Bass you have come across! Congratulations  and Best regards to you as well!
           Wolf .
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 05, 2010, 06:22:51 PM
So, though an Alembic by any other name... I'm thinking of possible monikers - Sleeping beauty and Rip (Rip Van Winkle) come to mind!  Any suggestions are most welcome!
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: Enzo on January 05, 2010, 08:56:40 PM
You have all the reasons to feel lucky Todd, that's a great find ! For the name...Highlander....so many years old but no signs of age  
 
PS: played trumpet in my teen age but was too young and silly to appreciate such a great instrument.
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 06, 2010, 05:51:41 AM
Excellent name Enzo - it is number one on my list so far!!!
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: adriaan on January 06, 2010, 06:48:29 AM
What about The Time Machine
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: 12stringwilson on January 06, 2010, 07:36:40 AM
How about Grendel?
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 06, 2010, 08:19:29 AM
Time Machine is also clever though not as succinct as Highlander.  Grendel?  Brent, I assume this to be a Beowulf reference and if so, would refrain from its use as an appellation - no death and destruction associated with this music maker!  Ah music, sweet language of emotion....
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: dadabass2001 on January 06, 2010, 03:26:56 PM
Congratulations Todd,  
A walnut beauty of rare vintage, with delicate mass and a powerful woody voice.
 I'm very jealous...
Mike
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: JuancarlinBass on January 07, 2010, 11:24:33 AM
What about that character of a Woody Allen movie.. The Sleeper ? He was kept frozen and suddenly woke up the next century, just as this bass!!
 
BTW... add one to the trumpet (and trombone) / bass players list.
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 10, 2010, 06:07:11 PM
More snaps(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/75297.jpg)
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 10, 2010, 06:08:22 PM
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Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 10, 2010, 06:09:20 PM
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/75303.jpg)
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on January 10, 2010, 06:11:11 PM
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Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: pasewark on April 26, 2010, 03:58:54 PM
Beautiful bass! I would to aquire soemthign similar!
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on May 24, 2010, 05:40:58 PM
This bass is currently available for $4500 with original case, cord and power pack. Todd
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: pasewark on May 24, 2010, 07:24:52 PM
I love this bass. I was thinking about how I could afford it, and if I didn't just get laid off, I might have be able to do it!
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: otis on May 24, 2010, 07:48:40 PM
Don,
 
Not to sound flippant, or hi-jack this thread, but if you're interested in Todd's SI 4, I'd certainly be interested in your S2 6...
 
Just putting that out there, no disrespect intended!
 
Peace;)
 
Frank
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: pasewark on May 24, 2010, 07:58:48 PM
None taken my friend. The S2 6 was sold when I was still living in Seattle. Except for my SF-2 I'm sans alembic at the moment. But I do have my Modulus Quantum 5 and Bill Nash JB63 tho! !
Title: Near Mint Original 75 147
Post by: toddharris on July 11, 2010, 07:36:52 PM
The bass has sold - thanks, Todd