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Connecting => Introductions => Topic started by: 76_alembic on December 17, 2009, 06:46:16 AM

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: 76_alembic on December 17, 2009, 06:46:16 AM

Hi guys ,finally got around to joining up.Been a fan for yrs . I have two alembic series I,s from the 70,s which I have coveted since the early 80,s.A smith BT custom 6 ,Ken Lawrence Brace 5,77 Ric,2 P basses a stock 81 and a 72 Frankenstein,Joe Osborne 5,72 lespaul recording bass,Custom fretless I built in the 80,s,Ns5 upright. What a great resource this club is.Thanks Norm

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: 76_alembic on December 17, 2009, 06:48:30 AM

Love that 5 Jeff is selling ,my dream bass. If I win the lottery ,you are my first call!!

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: gregduboc on December 17, 2009, 06:53:07 AM

Welcome Norm!
I'll go ahead and tell you what everybody will: Pictures please!!!
Two Series I? From the 70's? Lucky you!! Show us your basses!
 
Greg

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: hydrargyrum on December 17, 2009, 09:08:48 AM

Welcome, and I'll second the call for pictures.

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: bracheen on December 17, 2009, 09:09:05 AM

Hey Norm nice to meet you.  I agree, one can never have too many basses!
 
Sam

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on December 17, 2009, 09:29:01 AM

Welcome to the club

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: dadabass2001 on December 18, 2009, 07:23:57 PM

Hi Norm, welcome to the forum.
Every Alembic is unique, please show us yours.
 
Mike

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: 76_alembic on December 20, 2009, 09:38:56 AM

Workin on those Pictures . Mine are way too large for the site. Mica gave me some suggestions. Will try to get this done asap.

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: artswork99 on December 20, 2009, 10:31:55 AM

Welcome Norm!  If you email me the pictures I'll gladly size them for you.  
Art

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: oddmetersam on December 20, 2009, 11:00:57 AM

Hey, Norm!
Welcome to the club.  I'm sure you'll enjoy this experience.  This is a fantastic group of folks that I sure feel lucky to be able to correspond with.  One thing, though.  When we say we want pictures...WE REALLY WANT PICTURES!!!!!
-Sam

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: 76_alembic on December 20, 2009, 01:25:09 PM

Thanks art sent ya bunch

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: artswork99 on December 20, 2009, 01:43:15 PM

Email sent, photos returned resized and sharpened. Play em Healthy! Art

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: artswork99 on December 21, 2009, 08:51:15 AM

Norm has asked me to post the pictures resized.  I've totally fallen for the SC, the top is beautiful! Here is the collection/eyecandy he sent:
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Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: peoplechipper on December 22, 2009, 10:38:53 PM

Wow, what a fine batch of basses! Welcome and thanks for sharing! you seem to have every tone you'll ever need...Tony

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: 76_alembic on December 23, 2009, 02:19:28 PM

Getting there, 1. No 5 string series II wide spacing or Hamer 12 : SANTA are you listening LOL.

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: toddharris on December 25, 2009, 04:00:15 PM

Amazing basses all!  Never saw such a beautiful color as on your large body series I. Do you know what type of wood the front is made of?  Also curious to know the year/serial number - absolutely stunning. I have two small bodies from 74 and 75 and a koa large body series I from 82 that is at Alembic getting restoration work. Thanks and welcome, Todd

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: 76_alembic on December 26, 2009, 12:50:28 PM

Hey Todd ,love those early SC I SC ,s.My longscale is a 76 ,the unique thing about it is the wood types ,a maple core with a Amaranth top. The same wood used in the standard neck laminations . The back is the same as well, it makes for a very hard sounding bass,tons of high end . The two alembics were my main basses for over 15 yrs until I got the Smith. It is generally more suitable for R&B and the Jazz 5 is my most used basses. For a 5 string Alembic Series II with a Mahogany core would be the ultimate.

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: toddharris on December 26, 2009, 02:42:25 PM

Amazing - the Amaranth is my favorite color wood by far - very, very pretty.  How heavy is it?

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: keith_h on December 26, 2009, 03:13:48 PM

I love the small standard. Everything is just where it should be. If you ever come to a point where you must part with it keep me in mind.  
 
Keith

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: 76_alembic on December 28, 2009, 10:33:42 PM

Hey Keith any 5 string series I or II in the closet

Title: Hello from Canada
Post by: 76_alembic on December 28, 2009, 10:39:12 PM

Hey Todd the long scale is 14 lbs,Most of my instruments are towards the heavy side.@ six ft and 210 and working as a contractor,it rarely ,has weight been a issue.But a comfort strap sure helps!