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moonlinermusic

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« on: April 01, 2005, 05:28:18 PM »
Hi All,  Long time listener, first time caller...  Like all of you, I'm a big fan of Alembic... I won't bore you with the details, but I did want to share pictures of my bass with you all. I had this made a few years ago... a childhood dream come true!  

 

 

  Thanks.  Keith
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dadabass2001

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« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2005, 05:41:55 PM »
Hi Keith, that's a beatiful bass!  
I don't think a discussion of the control setup would hurt. I would guess you started with a Stanley Clarke model? So that would be a mono-stereo switch next to the 1/4 jack.
Mike
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moonlinermusic

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« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2005, 06:29:34 PM »
Hi Mike,
 
I started with a Stanley standard, added a back laminate, 20th anniversary electronics, bass and treble boost/cut switches, and side L.E.D.'s in red which turn on when the bass is plugged in.
The black line between the pickups is a strip of ebony that serves as a thumb rest.  
It has golden mother of pearl inlays and a slight amber tint to the finish.  
 
Thanks,
Keith
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dela217

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« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2005, 07:12:08 PM »
That slight amber tint really makes that quilt jump.  I regret not getting a tint on my bass.
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richbass939

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« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2005, 07:48:37 PM »
What a knockout!!  Congrats.
Rich
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David Houck

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« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2005, 08:52:22 PM »
Nice bass!  And I really like the electronics package!
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« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2005, 11:10:05 PM »
Wew Keith ...really nice and well thought of electronics.
And indeed that amberish color surplus really makes it!
 
Paul the bad one
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moonlinermusic

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« Reply #7 on: April 02, 2005, 01:02:53 PM »
Hi All,
 
Thanks for the kind words, I do appreciate it!
 
Keith
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alanbass1

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« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2005, 01:19:49 AM »
Beautiful bass, congratulations.
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rklisme

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« Reply #9 on: April 17, 2005, 04:48:55 AM »
Keith
 
Love those quilts! What a beautiful bass! Welcome to the club and congratulations.
 
Rory
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« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2005, 02:41:36 PM »
That is one ugly bass you got there Keith.... I'll bet you have to drink a sixpack before you can even open the case on that one.*Laughs sarcastically*
Seriously, That is one of the most beautiful Quilt patterns I have ever seen. I love to see those SC models all decked out like yours. The matching headstock is a nice touch.(I wish mine had that)
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