Author Topic: Model Names for Alembic basses (Read 98 times)

mister_ex · « **on:** March 24, 2006, 03:50:14 PM »

Hi all

I was just wondering - after the Series I/II, what was the process for naming the new (current) models of basses? I have an Essence 5, and to me, the name makes perfect sense. The electronics, build quality, etc., all say to me that the name reflects the 'essence' of an Alembic bass (at least that's how I think of it). Any info would be appreciated - I really like the various names, and think it would be interesting to hear about their genesis.

Thanks,

Gregory

kmh364 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 24, 2006, 04:03:33 PM »

Try here first:

http://alembic.com/family/historyintro.html

lbpesq · « **Reply #2 on:** March 24, 2006, 04:38:01 PM »

My understanding is that for many years Alembics bore names that began with an E to pay homage to the cars of Lotus which similarly began with an E (Elan, Europa, Elite, Esprit, Elise, etc.)

Bill, tgo

2400wattman · « **Reply #3 on:** March 24, 2006, 06:23:42 PM »

Maybe they should try BMW, 850 csi is a great place to start.

lbpesq · « **Reply #4 on:** March 24, 2006, 08:20:19 PM »

Those are VERY pretty.

Bill, tgo

2400wattman · « **Reply #5 on:** March 25, 2006, 08:47:00 AM »

The twelve cylinder Corvette Killer, Ohhh Yeaa!

88persuader · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2006, 02:08:50 AM »

Gee I wonder where they got the idea for the name of the Stanley Clark and Mark King basses? ;-)