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Connecting => Introductions => Topic started by: Bassman8416 on December 05, 2013, 07:57:34 AM

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: Bassman8416 on December 05, 2013, 07:57:34 AM

Hey guys I have been floating around here for quite sometime. I actually purchased a Distillate about a year back only to be disappointed and then sell it to a member here. I couldn't get used to the short scale. I play in a Grateful Dead Tribute band and about 4 other bands as well, ranging from Little Feat to jazz standards. I have owned Sadowsky's, vintage Fenders, MTD, and few Modulus basses, the last being a Q6 that I sold to purchase a 2004 Alembic Mark King Deluxe 5-string bass. This IS the most Amazing instrument I have ever owned....NOW I understand what everyone is talking about here. The craftsmanship is just unparallelled. The signature electronics are off the hook. Last night I debuted it and have realized bass I have been dreaming of. I do love dream and realize they do become reality, so next up is Series II Jimmy Johnson, but Just for Today I am Loving this bass:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/397/184205.jpg)

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: rustyg61 on December 05, 2013, 08:13:16 AM

That's a gorgeous bass Craig! Welcome to the wonderful world of Alembic!

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: Bassman8416 on December 05, 2013, 09:48:14 AM

What an amazing world to be in Rusty!!!!!

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: rustyg61 on December 05, 2013, 09:56:18 AM

There is nothing better!

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: 5a_quilt_top on December 05, 2013, 10:27:09 AM

'cept a'nother...
 
 
...and one more after that one...
 
 
..and one more just to make sure the first three don't get lonely...
 
 
...and don't forget a guitar...

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: rustyg61 on December 05, 2013, 10:32:20 AM

True that! Alembics are like tattoos, VERY addictive! I put a deposit down on a custom 5 string Series II Europa in October, waiting for the build to start is killing me!!

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: jazzyvee on December 05, 2013, 10:59:45 AM

...and another guitar to keep the first one company... :-)
Welcome and great news you have found an alembic that you love.  
 
Jazzyvee

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: jacko on December 06, 2013, 03:32:03 AM

welcome to the club from Scotland Craig. That's a beautiful bass and a pretty effective looking rig too.  
 
Graeme

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: artswork99 on December 06, 2013, 06:36:41 AM

Welcome to the forum Craig, beautiful bass, Play it Healthy!

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: Bassman8416 on December 06, 2013, 11:34:15 AM

Thanks for the warm welcome folks!!!!

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: moonliner on December 06, 2013, 08:43:37 PM

Welcome to the club! That's a beautiful bass. I love quilted maple!

Title: Mark King Deluxe 5'er
Post by: charles_holmes on December 07, 2013, 06:35:23 AM

Nice Axe