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Alembic products => Showcase => Europa Basses => Topic started by: jon_jackson on July 31, 2011, 11:22:01 AM

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: jon_jackson on July 31, 2011, 11:22:01 AM

While this is a Series II, Thomas set the precedent by posting pictures of younger brother in the Europa section.  Since they've all ready been apart for a while, I couldn't bear keeping them broken up.  Here's the four string version of Almost Twins:  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/110308.jpg)
 Full frontal  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/110309.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/110310.jpg)
 Front lower bout; maple/mother of pearl/gold THG knobs  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/110311.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/110312.jpg)
 Lower Back; three ebony lams  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/110313.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/110314.jpg)
 Logo inlay closeup  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/110315.jpg)
 Bridge, courtesy of Mica  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/110316.jpg)
 Stereo 5-Pin, courtesy of Mica  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/110317.jpg)
 Mono 1/4 Jack, courtesy of Mica -Jon

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: poor_nigel on August 04, 2011, 08:02:56 PM

What a simply outstanding bass you have there!  I bet this bass is a killer for a four-string!  Truthfully, I contacted Kevin to buy the four, but he did not want to let it go and offered me the five, instead.  I love the five-string, so I am not insanely envious . . .  I bet it looks and sounds outrageous in person.  Quilted maple is definitely one of my favorite substances found on this planet.  I KNOW you are enjoying this bass, as what's not to enjoy?!  I keep wondering when and if the fretless one will show up.  
 
Oh, I should have posted this before, but I bought a polishing cloth for gold, as Mica suggested a while back, and it does seem to take the film off the bridge and other parts with some repetitive action.  Pretty thick coat built up over the years, I guess.  Just FYI.

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: jazzyvee on August 05, 2011, 01:01:20 AM

That's another of my favourite Alembics.
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: jon_jackson on August 05, 2011, 05:09:19 AM

It has a very different sound than my others, which aren't series electronics. Thanks for the tip about the polishing cloth for gold, Thomas.  I'll check into it.
-Jon

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: pauldo on August 05, 2011, 07:00:44 AM

WOW!
Nice pictures

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: dlbydgtl on August 05, 2011, 09:11:41 PM

Beauty! The Europa design is my favorite!

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: wishbass on December 30, 2011, 10:34:15 PM

Stunning!This or an Elan body would be a toss up for me,but this is very close to what I would have built.

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: sonicus on December 30, 2011, 10:46:21 PM

YES !!!!!!

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: jon_jackson on December 31, 2011, 04:42:59 AM

One correction: when at the factory this summer, Mica told me the knobs were actually made by her uncle.
Jon

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: wishbass on March 14, 2012, 08:58:45 AM

Just checked out Jazzies new baby,so of course Ihad to look at yours(MY fav....its a 4st).Stunning as always.......

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: jon_jackson on January 27, 2013, 10:02:11 AM

11.0 pounds, with Moody strap

Title: Other Twin 03 13094
Post by: wishbass on February 23, 2014, 05:53:37 AM

Still my favorite...!!!!!!!