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Alembic products => Showcase => Signature Basses => Topic started by: olieoliver on September 16, 2006, 07:55:14 PM

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: olieoliver on September 16, 2006, 07:55:14 PM

4 very different insturments at first glance, but once you play and hear them you can sure tell they are kin. Yes the one on the left (spalted maple 4 string)is the one made famous by an unscrupulous eBay scammer. So if you ever see it on ebay, Its A Scam.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/31506.jpg)

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: hieronymous on September 16, 2006, 09:00:38 PM

Wow - beautiful - stunning...
 
I am stunned...

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: tbrannon on September 16, 2006, 09:30:05 PM

That is just way too much fun for one man.....
 
Awesome stuff- Do you have a favorite?

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: 57basstra on September 16, 2006, 10:14:02 PM

Awesome..simply awesome...a wonderful shot! Thanks for posting them, Olie. Very, very nice!
 
 (Don't you think you need an Alembic 6 string bass or guitar??..lol

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: olieoliver on September 17, 2006, 05:41:26 AM

Thanks everyone, I am truly a blessed man. I have custom knobs coming from THG for all 4. When I get them on I'll post some more pix.
 
Toby, I would have to say the 4 string spalted maple is my favorite. Probably because I played 4 string basses for over 20 years before I got my first 5 or 6. I like the sound of the Series II the best though. So I have made the plunge and decided to order a custom. In fact I sent Bass Central a check last week so it should be started pretty soon. It will be a 4 string, S-2 with the 3/4 omega body. The inlays on the fret board are going to be the best part. I can hardly wait to hear from Susan so I can give her my ideas.

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: olieoliver on September 17, 2006, 05:45:44 AM

David, I play guitar too so that may well be in my future. I have a 6 string Warwick Bass which is nice, but it ain?t no Alembic!

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: FC Bass on September 17, 2006, 06:21:34 AM

Wow! I can't seem to find the right words so: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/31513.gif)

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: olieoliver on September 17, 2006, 06:29:06 AM

Flip, you?re hilarious man! I love it.  
 
I am about to leave for church and I have a major dilemma,.....hmmmmm......which one do I play today?!

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: mikedm on September 17, 2006, 07:31:48 AM

Ole', Olie.
They're even better in person, the burl top on the five string is impressive.
 
...ah, my eyes are burning.

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: olieoliver on September 17, 2006, 12:32:01 PM

Mike, the next time we hook up I'll bring that Burl Maple MK and let you try it on. It weighs a ton. I'm glad we only play about 30 minutes at church. I couldn't imagine playing the sucker on a 4 or 5 hour gig. OUCH  
 
(Message edited by olieoliver on September 17, 2006)

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: tbrannon on September 17, 2006, 12:40:22 PM

Olie-
 
Congrats in advance on the custom- truly blessed are the words that come to mind.  He is good!
 
I'll be watching for the FTC thread on your custom...

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: mikedm on September 17, 2006, 07:19:12 PM

Olie, just keep me away from the Series....lol. I wondered how long you were going to keep mum about the custom. Have we ever seen a 3/4 body S2?
 
He is good, indeed. (And it's right that Alembics go to church.)

Title: The Same But Only Different
Post by: jacko on September 18, 2006, 04:54:34 AM

Sweet collection olie. Love the maple balance K.
 
Graeme