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Alembic products => Showcase => Signature Basses => Topic started by: jedisan on April 25, 2008, 05:28:10 PM

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: jedisan on April 25, 2008, 05:28:10 PM

Oops, I did it again. Darn, just can?t help myself. After picking up my Custom from Bass Northwest, I got bit by the Alembic bug again. I had an inkling for a Brown Bass, but after perusing Alembic dealers, I found this sweet Signature with a ton of upgrades at Will Gunn Guitars. Please see images that Mica took before leaving the mother ship (please click on links). Will is the sorta? guy that really wants to make sure that you are satisfied, and that your purchasing experience is the best. Can?t go wrong with that. Really, I am so pleased with the instrument and my experience with Will; I would heartily recommend him to anyone who is shopping for a new Alembic. I plan on doing a custom in my near future, and will go to Will for this as well. The flock had a party when she arrived, which I have included a pic of the group during the festivities.
http://www3.alembic.com/img/inst/13768_45viewL.jpg (http://www3.alembic.com/img/inst/13768_45viewL.jpg)
http://www3.alembic.com/img/inst/13768_bodyfrontL.jpg
http://www3.alembic.com/img/inst/13768_bodybackL.jpg (http://www3.alembic.com/img/inst/13768_bodybackL.jpg)
http://www3.alembic.com/img/inst/13768_woodL.jpg
 

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/51181.jpg)

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: David Houck on April 25, 2008, 05:56:44 PM

Wow!  Great bass!  The top is really nice!

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: tbrannon on April 25, 2008, 08:31:21 PM

Absolutely amazing top on that bass- I admired it on Will's site several times.
 
I agree about Will- I have an order in right now and he was incredibly helpful during the planning process- he was incredibly patient and had a wealth of knowledge. He seems to be a perfect match for Alembic!

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: mcdonger on April 26, 2008, 06:30:05 PM

You really have a great collection.

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: jedisan on April 27, 2008, 08:09:27 AM

Thanks for the compliments guys. I wished I had sized the picture a little better. As for the top on the new Signature, it really looks like rock- or maybe a piece of marble that you would use as a counter top. Truly amazing. I was not much into burl, until I saw this.

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: karl on April 28, 2008, 12:50:51 AM

What a beautiful bass - congratulations!
 
And I really like the black hardware - very unusual!
 
K.

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: eligilam on April 28, 2008, 03:54:03 AM

What's that on the back row second from the left?

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: jedisan on April 28, 2008, 08:01:50 AM

Thanks Karl... the black hardware really works well with the top. I believe the finish is a nickle plate as opposed to a chrome plate, which to me has a much nicer luster.
 
Hi Will, sorry for my poor image, but the bass you ask about is an early Gibson Tobias 5 with zebra wood top. It also has one of the most spectacular flamed maple necks I have ever seen. I do like this one, as these days I mostly prefer 34 5's, and this one plays quite nicely.
 
Here's the pic again, re-sized a little larger:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/51293.jpg)

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: hieronymous on July 26, 2008, 10:02:30 PM

I missed this the first time around - both those Alembics are amazing! (And the others are not too shabby!) I hear ya about getting bitten by the Alembic bug - I just bought my third, also a Signature...

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: bassjigga on November 25, 2008, 11:32:34 AM

That is one hell of a burl top. And I love the black hardware on it.

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on November 25, 2008, 12:52:39 PM

Wonderful collection

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: mirapool on February 22, 2013, 09:20:12 AM

From the estate of Tim Bucher - jedisan ,  The signature bass is for sale. Alembic Signature 4, s/n 07SJ13768. Interested parties please contact tim@tb.mirapool.net (mailto:tim@tb.mirapool.net).  Additional Images available on request  
 
Regards
A. Bucher

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: David Houck on February 22, 2013, 01:19:22 PM

Thank you Anthony.
 
For those of you looking for it, here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=898) is the thread that was posted when we learned of Tim's passing.

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: mario_farufyno on February 24, 2013, 05:59:19 AM

that black hardware is really elegant

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: coop on May 09, 2013, 08:25:56 PM

+1 on the black hardware comment. It looks great.

Title: New Signature 07SJ13768, and the rest of the flock
Post by: hammer on May 10, 2013, 01:14:12 PM

Tim's Signature SC bass in now in my stable (I do need to get some decent pics of it up) and I have to tell you the photos here don't do justice to the beauty of this bass. Hopefully it will be sunny and over 35 degrees here in Minnesota someday soon (this weekend maybe?)and I'' be able to take it outside to get some good shots. I've tried indoor photos but they just don't give any indication of its beauty.