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Title: Some of my collection
Post by: Michael Ichiyama (ichinumba9) on March 25, 2003, 11:59:16 PM

Here's some of my collection.  The Epic is 1983, The three string EUB is my first attempt at bass building.  i just finished it about two months ago.  The reason for only three strings is because that piece of wood was some left over purpleheart and I wanted to see what I could make out of it.  Also the wood combination of the bridge is where I got the inspiration for my custom Epic now being built.    
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/4028.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/4029.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/4030.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/4031.jpg)
  (Message edited by ichinumba9 on March 26, 2003)

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: Paul Lindemans (palembic) on March 26, 2003, 07:22:02 AM

Hey,
very nice that 3 string! Congrats!
Is the scaling identical as an upright bass?
 
Paul

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: Michael Ichiyama (ichinumba9) on March 26, 2003, 08:02:45 AM

The EUB is 30 scale.  Very easy on my medium sized hands.

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: zombierockstar on June 06, 2003, 02:35:33 PM

 Very nice Epic...the three-string looks great!  How's the playability?
Take care.......

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: ichinumba9 on February 15, 2004, 09:04:36 AM

Latest Edition.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/8260.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/8261.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/8262.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/8263.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/8264.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/8265.jpg)
 Just Amazing!

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: David Houck on February 15, 2004, 10:29:08 AM

Very nice!  I just went back and reread the threads on the construction of this bass.  A very nice bass indeed.  A set neck bass with Ebony laminations and Coco Bolo top plus the custom electronics; I hope you will give us a report on how this bass sounds.

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: keavin on April 12, 2004, 08:38:23 AM

hey, are those custom electronics in the second epic bass ,vol,pan,filter,bass ,treble, & Q, ? oh and wow thats the first time i ever saw a 3 stringer!

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: basstard on April 13, 2004, 03:27:27 AM

The most beatiful Epic I've ever seen, full stop.

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: bkbass on April 13, 2004, 03:58:00 PM

Keavin,If you ever make it to the Smithsonian in D.C. check out the instrument collection you'll find a 3 string uprite from the 1700/1800's(I'm guessing)So I guess a four string was just as ponderous to those powered wig leotard wearing hippies as a 5 string was to us when they first appeared in regularity.Also last time I was there I believe there was a becvar bass hanging as well.Can anybody confirm?

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: adriaan on April 14, 2004, 12:40:32 AM

Barry, which part of the Smithsonian do you mean? Last November I visited the buildings for American history, not sure if that's the same one where they put technology on display (the early work of Edison was amazing to see). I saw just the three electric guitars I mentioned in a previous thread (http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/1831.html (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8424)).
 
If you're talking about the art museum, I spent quite some time there a few years ago, but alas no recollection of any musical instruments. But I've seen a lot of older uprights with 3 strings in various museums here in Europe. The 4 string probably dates from the 19th century, when they started using metal instead of gut for strings: up till then I don't think there was much definition in the notes you played on an upright.  
 
While in DC, go to the Corcoran Gallery (near the White House) and check out the Dutch Treat exhibit, which is on permanent display. There's an amazing marble bust of a veiled young lady - check out how the veil and the bust are from the same piece of mable, and yet you could swear it's a separate veil. Very intricate work.

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: adriaan on April 14, 2004, 12:43:19 AM

Michael,
That's one amazing Epic you have there!

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: mint_bass on April 19, 2004, 07:08:24 AM

that is so very very pretty i love the wood i love coco bolo and i bet the custom electronics sound great

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: the_mule on April 19, 2004, 09:18:40 AM

Wow, great Epic indeed! BTW, if you ever want/have to let that 3-string go, I may be interested...

Title: Some of my collection
Post by: 57basstra on September 26, 2006, 06:10:28 PM

that 3 string is a wild ride!