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Alembic products => Showcase => Europa Basses => Topic started by: jarlmos on January 29, 2013, 11:51:09 AM

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: jarlmos on January 29, 2013, 11:51:09 AM

I would like to share with you guys my newly aquired ?95 Europa. SN 95U9340. I can?t get the 3D effect of the wood on the picture.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/148945.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/148946.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/148947.jpg)

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: wishbass on January 29, 2013, 12:37:37 PM

Beautiful!

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: FC Bass on January 29, 2013, 01:37:32 PM

Looks a lot like the one in the 2000 catalogue: Click here (http://painandgrief.com/aaa/fcbasssite/alembic/images/catalogue/00.htm target=_blank)
In fact, I'm pretty sure its the same one.
 
Looks awesome, congrats!

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: mica on January 29, 2013, 02:01:02 PM

Yeah, I agree, Flip. It's also a pretty good show as to what Walnut does over time - it gets more golden in the light parts over time. 10+ years on Walnut looks so lovely!

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: jarlmos on January 30, 2013, 12:08:46 PM

Yes, I agree, It surely looks like the bass in the catalog. I tried it with my Ampeg today. Great sound. Even my wife hears the difference from my 1993 Warwick Streamer. :-)  I got better pictures today showing the 3D effect.  
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/149034.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/149035.jpg)

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: 5a_quilt_top on January 30, 2013, 01:44:50 PM

Welcome to the Club!
 
Nice bass & rig.
 
How do you like the combination of the SVT, 8x10 cab & the Europa? I ask because I have a Europa 5-string on order and I have an SVT & 8x10 cab.
 
Also - that looks like a Hercules 3-instrument stand. I find that to be extremely useful with Alembics.

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on January 31, 2013, 08:35:24 AM

That bass looks wonderful.  Great rig

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: jarlmos on January 31, 2013, 09:53:34 AM

Thanks for the welcomes, guys.  
Concerning the SVT, David, when I got my Ampeg it gave my Warwick Streamer a grander, fuller sound.  
Now when I use my Europa I get this nice glassy sound (does that make any sense?) and stil have fullness of tone that I had with my Streamer. It sounds just great.

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: 5a_quilt_top on January 31, 2013, 11:04:17 AM

Yes - glassy does make sense.
 
A glassy shimmer on top of the fullness is what I hope to achieve with the Ampeg / Europa combo. A foundation that will cut through the mix.
 
If my Europa turns out as nice as yours - I will be very happy. The 3-D flamed walnut on the mahogany core is a feast for the eyes and ears.

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: jarlmos on January 31, 2013, 01:58:09 PM

And yes, that's a Hercules 3-instrument stand. It's a good sturdy stand.

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: jazzyvee on September 13, 2013, 10:54:23 AM

Bump.... how did I miss this one for so long.  A great example of why I much prefer the darker woods on Alembics.  
Nice move, dealing an ace picture on your first post.
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Jarl?s ?95 Europa
Post by: hammer on September 13, 2013, 01:20:23 PM

I love the figuring and shimmer on your new bass. I've got a signature as well as a distillate in walnut and they are both beautiful but so totally different than yours. It's one one of reasons why I like walnut so much - each piece is totally unique.