Author Topic: Forget my Distillate want ad, I ordered a new Alembic! (Read 196 times)

the_lad · « **on:** December 30, 2004, 07:01:27 PM »

Hey all Alembicians,
Just a note to say, forget my Distillate wanted ad. I ordered a custom Essence, but with the body shape & headstock of the classic Brown Bass & a few added extras, which for the most part I get for free under this month's special (15% off custom options). I'll be recieving my new baby by sometime in March, 2005. Can't wait! Valentino was a GREAT help in co-designing my new bass all within my budget. It's a hybrid lovely bastard child of an Essence Mom & a Brown Bass Dad,mixed marriage.LOL. California Walnut facings with a red Mahogany body, 3pc maple neck, all brass hardware,added Q switch, added bridge block, and classic mother of pearl oval inlays, narrower & flatter '72 Jazz bass like neck,high gloss body & satin neck. I'm pysched! I'll be taking pics of her for sure. I thank you all for looking out for me & thank Alembic BIG TIME for making it all happen in a short 3 month time! Cheers,
The Lad
Robes London

dgcarbu · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2004, 07:32:57 PM »

the lad,

Yeeeaaahhh!!!, that's what I'm talkin' about, making a decision to go for the gusto! Can't wait to see the hybrid creation. I am on the prowl for a Brown Bass myself, so I can't wait to see your bass. Be sure to post pics, I'll be looking out for it. Welcome to the club, and Happy New Year!!!

Darrell

the_lad · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2004, 08:12:00 PM »

Hey Darrell,
Yeah bro, that's what I'm talkin' about too! Thanks for the cool encouragement on my new order. There's a used Brown Bass at BassCentral in mint condition for $3495. There's a blow out sale on a new one at Bass Northwest for only $3799 since you say you're on the prowl. My hybrid (thanks to Valentino) is only costing me a total of $3095 plus shipping thru Washington Music. I chose the lesser priced Protec case to keep the price down. It costs half the price of the Alembic hard shell case. I will post pics of her when she arrives by the end of March, 2005. I hope the above info may have helped you in your quest for a Brown Bass. (Love that bass!)Happy New Year, Darrell ! Cheers,
Robes
the lad

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2004, 08:43:10 PM »

Time to fix the ol' spyglass on Factory to Customer, methinks...

dgcarbu · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2004, 09:13:43 PM »

Robes,

Thanks for the heads-up, I'll be sure to check those sites out.

Darrell

the_lad · « **Reply #5 on:** December 31, 2004, 11:09:13 AM »

You're welcome, Darrell. Success with that. The 'ol spyglass indeed, kungfusheriff. I'll wipe mine clean with some windex first for a clear view. Happy new year all !
The Lad
Robes

bsee · « **Reply #6 on:** December 31, 2004, 11:48:33 AM »

Be patient on the FTC front! from what I gathered in my last minute dealings, Alembic sold an awful lot of instruments this week. I suspect that they will be unusually busy the first quarter of the year before the world might start to settle down.

beelee · « **Reply #7 on:** December 31, 2004, 01:11:15 PM »

Robes, don't count on seeing your bass by the end of March........I could be wrong, but I put in my order in 10/28 and construction has not begun yet ( mind you I'm not complaining in any way) lead times for SII said early march 05, good things come to those who wait, I look foward to the arrival of my Series II Triple Omega six string bass w/ pistol grip, heart omega and LED's, I've waited a long time for a instrument like this, it will be worth the wait !!!!

to all Alembicans.....Happy New Year ;o)

the_lad · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2004, 11:44:11 PM »

I'll take into consideration what you guys shared with me on the time frame of construction issue. Thanks. Let's see what happens. I hope to have my bass for the Spring for I will be using it to record on the album I am working on with my brother. It's a new band project we're putting together. A custom Alembic is surely worth the wait (but not too long I hope.LOL). Happy new year guys! Thanks for the time taken to write me. Cheers,
Robes

bsee · « **Reply #9 on:** January 01, 2005, 12:38:09 AM »

Well, simple equals sooner, and changes will result in delays. If you're looking for the instrument sooner rather than later, get those changes you're thinking about finalized in a hurry. Also, get Valentino's opinion on how they might affect delivery dates.

dgcarbu · « **Reply #10 on:** January 01, 2005, 08:47:31 AM »

Keep the faith Robes...

the_lad · « **Reply #11 on:** January 01, 2005, 06:38:03 PM »

Thanks guys for the added thoughts & support! I will lock in all pertinent construction info this Monday with Valentino or Mica. I know what I want now & will let them know so as not to delay construction unnecessarily.Thanks again!
Robes