Author Topic: Alembic Harvest Season!!! (Read 644 times)

57basstra · « **Reply #15 on:** August 02, 2006, 08:44:55 AM »

that is just too funny.

57basstra · « **Reply #16 on:** August 02, 2006, 08:46:52 AM »

Oh...wonder what the serial number is?

FC Bass · « **Reply #17 on:** August 02, 2006, 09:51:48 AM »

The seller posted new pictures.... for anyone wondering what was so funny: first picture was some kind of brass instrument...

57basstra · « **Reply #18 on:** August 02, 2006, 11:11:40 AM »

....with a sweet litle child, a girl I think, sitting down trying to play the thing (a big old silver Sousaphone, I believe.) Ya, reckon he just posted the wrong pic, or what? By the way, FC, did you sell the Ripper Fretless yet?

FC Bass · « **Reply #19 on:** August 03, 2006, 04:57:21 AM »

Thanx for the details! forgot to mention those...
I'm not in a hurry selling the Ripper, Elans are hard to find too... Have had some reactions though and maybe it will come to a point were I take the bass to the US personally to swap it for an Elan, I do need a vacation and that would be a great one!
Will not be this year though, but we'll see...
Cheers!
F.C.

walwarrior · « **Reply #20 on:** August 03, 2006, 08:49:54 AM »

Hey Mica -
Washington Music is only 5 miles away from where I am in Silver Spring, MD. Are they still an Alembic Dealer? How many instruments do they order from you assuming they still are. Do they order throughout the year or place a larger qty order at one time. Also, Does Alembic deal direct with the public? Could one of the members of this forum by directly through you rather than dealing with guys at Washington Music? Thanks -
Dennis Maron Silver Spring, MD

FC Bass · « **Reply #21 on:** August 03, 2006, 09:07:05 AM »

If I'm going to make the trip to the US of A I am certainly going to include a visit to the Alembic temple. They have a Showroom and from what I understand (...and thet's not much-LOL-), you can buy the basses that are displayed there... Also I think you can order custom instruments directly from Alembic, I'm not sure though...

FC Bass · « **Reply #22 on:** August 03, 2006, 09:12:39 AM »

btw if Washington music is only 5 miles away it would be approx. 1 1/2 hour walking, 1/2 hour on the bicycle or 5 min. with a car... would be the quickest way to get your first questions answered..

Sorry I didn't include travel time with a plane.. I'm not that familiair with airports, boarding time, etc in your region... (think it would be something like 5 hours, but that's just a wild guess...)

Cheers!
F.C.

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on August 03, 2006)

adriaan · « **Reply #23 on:** August 03, 2006, 09:28:16 AM »

Hey fellow Dutchman - the main office of the company that I work for happens to be in Rockville, MD. Pretty close to where Washington Music is, I tseem to remember.

Problem is I go there perhaps once every 5 years.

mikedm · « **Reply #24 on:** August 03, 2006, 09:39:06 AM »

Dennis,

Alembic lists Washington Music as an authorised dealer. WM's website shows a number of Alembics, I haven't seen much rotation with the on-line stock. If I lived that close I'd pay them a visit for no other reason than to talk to someone about options and what to expect when ordering.

Yes, you can deal directly with Alembic, but don't be surprised if using a dealer to place your order is part of your initial conversation.

FC Bass · « **Reply #25 on:** August 03, 2006, 02:18:43 PM »

Hey Adriaan! If your company has a vacancy I'll apply immediately!

Cheers!
F.C.

adriaan · « **Reply #26 on:** August 04, 2006, 03:27:14 AM »

Flip, didn't know you were job hunting? You're sure you're not just shopping for a free ticket across the Atlantic?

I seem to remember people mentioning that WM's stock is larger than advertized.

FC Bass · « **Reply #27 on:** August 04, 2006, 03:33:43 AM »

Always job hunting and always shopping for free trans Antlantic tickets (boat or plane) -LOL-

Maar als je in Nederland/Belgie/Duitsland een Elan weet kan ik eventueel ook met Auto, bus, trein of op de fiets komen...

Cheers!
F.C. (Flip)

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on August 04, 2006)

adriaan · « **Reply #28 on:** August 04, 2006, 03:56:16 AM »

Jij ziet ze waarschijnlijk eerder dan ik.

Proost!

walwarrior · « **Reply #29 on:** August 04, 2006, 06:18:28 AM »

Hey guys good info. I knew I was being obvious, I could call and ask rather than waste Mica's time. Has anyone dealt with WM? Chuck Levins? The store is always packed with beginners cranking the amps to 11 and playing smoke on the water. Jesus! I needed strings and waited 40 mins because the guy behind the counter kept helping people on the phone. I felt like jumping the counter and throat checking that sumbich! Okay okay......I need a vacation! needless to say I've had some pretty shitty dealings with that store, hence my ? in the first place. Take care all! DM