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Alembic products => Showcase => Signature Basses => Topic started by: moonlinermusic on April 01, 2005, 05:28:18 PM

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: moonlinermusic on April 01, 2005, 05:28:18 PM

Hi All,  Long time listener, first time caller...  Like all of you, I'm a big fan of Alembic... I won't bore you with the details, but I did want to share pictures of my bass with you all. I had this made a few years ago... a childhood dream come true!  
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  Thanks.  Keith

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: dadabass2001 on April 01, 2005, 05:41:55 PM

Hi Keith, that's a beatiful bass!  
I don't think a discussion of the control setup would hurt. I would guess you started with a Stanley Clarke model? So that would be a mono-stereo switch next to the 1/4 jack.
Mike

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: moonlinermusic on April 01, 2005, 06:29:34 PM

Hi Mike,
 
I started with a Stanley standard, added a back laminate, 20th anniversary electronics, bass and treble boost/cut switches, and side L.E.D.'s in red which turn on when the bass is plugged in.
The black line between the pickups is a strip of ebony that serves as a thumb rest.  
It has golden mother of pearl inlays and a slight amber tint to the finish.  
 
Thanks,
Keith

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: dela217 on April 01, 2005, 07:12:08 PM

That slight amber tint really makes that quilt jump.  I regret not getting a tint on my bass.

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: richbass939 on April 01, 2005, 07:48:37 PM

What a knockout!!  Congrats.
Rich

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: David Houck on April 01, 2005, 08:52:22 PM

Nice bass!  And I really like the electronics package!

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: palembic on April 01, 2005, 11:10:05 PM

Wew Keith ...really nice and well thought of electronics.
And indeed that amberish color surplus really makes it!
 
Paul the bad one

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: moonlinermusic on April 02, 2005, 01:02:53 PM

Hi All,
 
Thanks for the kind words, I do appreciate it!
 
Keith

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: alanbass1 on April 17, 2005, 01:19:49 AM

Beautiful bass, congratulations.

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: rklisme on April 17, 2005, 04:48:55 AM

Keith
 
Love those quilts! What a beautiful bass! Welcome to the club and congratulations.
 
Rory

Title: My Quilted Shorty
Post by: exploiterplayer on May 07, 2005, 02:41:36 PM

That is one ugly bass you got there Keith.... I'll bet you have to drink a sixpack before you can even open the case on that one.*Laughs sarcastically*
Seriously, That is one of the most beautiful Quilt patterns I have ever seen. I love to see those SC models all decked out like yours. The matching headstock is a nice touch.(I wish mine had that)