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Connecting => Introductions => Topic started by: dougross on December 26, 2009, 02:29:34 PM

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: dougross on December 26, 2009, 02:29:34 PM

Hello everybody,
 
I'm a bassist in the Los Angeles area, and after almost 30 years of playing other instruments while secretly coveting an Alembic, I finally took the plunge a few months ago.  Picked up a beautiful 4 string Europa used at a great price.
 

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/397/74682.jpg)
 
 

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/397/74683.jpg)
 
 
This bass has immediately become my main 4 string and is getting played constantly.  If you'd like to hear it, I've got a few videos on Youtube of me playing it:  
 
http://www.youtube.com/user/dougrossbass (http://www.youtube.com/user/dougrossbass)
 
My main fiver is an old Tune Kingbass, recently upgraded with Alembic pickups and electronics (what else?).  The Kingbass, along with the rest of my horde of basses, is featured on my website:
 
http://www.dougross.net/ (http://www.dougross.net/)
 
I've been so busy playing the Europa, I haven't even had time to really set her up.  I'm sure I'll be posting lots of questions for all of the Alembic experts here.  Thanks for looking!  
 
Cheers,
Doug Ross

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: artswork99 on December 26, 2009, 04:33:55 PM

Hi Doug,
 
Welcome to the forum.  Great looking Europa.  Play it Healthy!
 
Loads of valuable information here.  Some good posts on setup are available in the  section.
 
Art
 
(Message edited by artswork99 on December 26, 2009)

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: bracheen on December 27, 2009, 05:40:21 AM

Hi Doug congratulations on the Europa.  I am enjoying your videos right now.
 
Sam

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: mario_farufyno on December 27, 2009, 10:13:35 AM

Is this a Walnut Top?
 
Wonderfull orange tint...

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: dadabass2001 on December 27, 2009, 10:21:15 AM

Hello Doug,
Welcome to the club. That is a beautiful Europa! Enjoy it for many years to come.
 
Mike

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: dougross on December 27, 2009, 11:17:51 AM

Thanks for the welcome!  It's a 1993 Europa with flame Koa top.  Nice and comfy, too, at only 9 pounds.  I've had shoulder problems in the past, so I was holding out for a light Alembic, and finally found one.  

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: precarius on December 28, 2009, 04:36:48 AM

Welcome Doug! I think I used to own that bass 93U7766?

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: dougross on December 28, 2009, 12:00:15 PM

Hi Mike!
 
Yes, it's the one I bought from you.  By the way, I meant to ask you before, were you the original owner?  Just curious.  It was in pristine shape when I got it.

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: gregduboc on December 28, 2009, 03:23:14 PM

Congratulations and welcome to the club, Doug!
 
Greg

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: precarius on December 28, 2009, 07:04:09 PM

Hey Doug!
 
  No, I wasn't the original owner. I got it from The Perfect Bass in Baton Rouge, LA. I cleaned alot of brass with Flitz polish and used the Alembic Supreme Polish for the wood. I'm glad you are liking the bass.
Mike
 
(Message edited by precarius on December 28, 2009)

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: dougross on December 28, 2009, 08:34:40 PM

Yes, it played very well right out of the box.  I've always done my own setups for the most part, although I think it would be worthwhile to have a professional repairman go over this fine old bass once.  Does anyone know of a guitar repairman with Alembic expertise in the Los Angeles area?

Title: What took me so long?!?
Post by: peoplechipper on December 31, 2009, 08:54:14 PM

Mnnn, Koa! enjoy band welcome! Tony