Author Topic: How many Alembic basses are out there? (Read 500 times)

rustyg61 · « **Reply #15 on:** March 22, 2011, 11:43:46 AM »

Awesome pictures Barnes!

FC, thanks for taking the time to compile the list! I wouldn't say you are insane for owning more than one Alembic, I would say you are blessed!

jon_jackson · « **Reply #16 on:** March 22, 2011, 07:44:01 PM »

Flip, do you still want new information / pictures for the data base?
-Jon

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #17 on:** March 23, 2011, 07:45:33 AM »

Hey, Keavin, looking back through Flip's list, I think you've confused Michael's basses. That's 72-16, not 73-33.

Here's 33:

Peter

FC Bass · « **Reply #18 on:** March 23, 2011, 08:52:46 AM »

Info and pictures are more than welcome, bring 'em on! (see profile for email address)

and Rusty: Blessed indeed! :-)

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on March 23, 2011)

malthumb · « **Reply #19 on:** March 24, 2011, 07:32:21 PM »

FC,

You could add 74 80 to the list. That was Stanley Clarke's Brown Bass, now owned by Victor Wooten.

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #20 on:** March 25, 2011, 10:07:43 AM »

Incredible job, Flip.
We all thank you!

peanutsfan1995 · « **Reply #21 on:** March 25, 2011, 11:33:18 PM »

FC,

Jason Newsted owns an Alembic Europa, Elan, and Spoiler, all in 5 string.

FC Bass · « **Reply #22 on:** March 26, 2011, 05:37:33 AM »

I've updated the list with the latest info I got, thanx!

Hey Michael, welcome here :-)

Check out the dedicated to Jason/Alembic page on my site: Click here
There are more ;-)
So far I have:

4 string Spoiler Exploiter
4 string JJ Persuader *
4 string Spoiler Series II with Distillate bottom
5 String JPJ Elan - later converted to Series II
5 string Europa Series II
6 string Europa Series II
10 string Europa Series II

And I think Mica said he bought an Anniversary bass at the mothership.

I've also heard that he gave away or sold the Elan (not confirmed, have not seen pics and/or serial #)

I?d love to have the serial numbers of those.

* I think the Persuader was also converted to Series II and refinished in Black. (see Jason/Alembic page)

Cliff Burton used a Spoiler in '85 (maybe from late '84) until it was stolen after practice (he left it standing against his car)

Be sure to check out my tribute to Jason's JPJ Elan: here

And my Jasonized Spoiler: Here

rustyg61 · « **Reply #23 on:** March 31, 2011, 01:25:04 PM »

Hey Flip, I noticed you have an engraved truss rod cover on your Elan 5, I have emailed Mica about getting one for my SC Signature Deluxe, but so far have not gotten a reply. Do you know how much they charge for the engraved cover?

jacko · « **Reply #24 on:** April 01, 2011, 01:10:24 AM »

Rusty. 6 years ago I got a quote of $85 for a replacement brass trussrod cover - no engravings. I'd have thought it would be cheaper to take your existing cover to a local jeweller to get them to engrave anything you want on it.

Graeme

rustyg61 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 01, 2011, 08:20:17 AM »

Thanks Graeme! I had thought about that too, but didn't know how that would work out with the clearcoat finish on the plate.

FC Bass · « **Reply #26 on:** April 01, 2011, 09:04:27 AM »

I think it was about $75 in 2009, certainly worth it. (looks amazing)

And you're right about the cover, it has a thin layer of clear coating that would have to be removed if you want it done by a local.

Blurry pic:

rustyg61 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 01, 2011, 11:21:40 AM »

Thanks Flip! Money well spent, it looks awesome! The script font on the serial number is a nice touch!