Author Topic: Alembic weight (other brands welcome for comparison) (Read 1566 times)

FC Bass · « **on:** October 02, 2009, 09:43:39 AM »

Has there been a topic on the weight of Alembics yet?

If not, get out yer scales and post yer findings here please :-)

Starter:

'83 Spoiler: 4180 gram - 9.2 lbs (Koa body, Maple neck)
'88 Spoiler: 4425 gram - 9.8 lbs (Coco bolo on Mahogany body, Maple neck)
'90 Elan: 4490 gram - 9.9 lbs (Quilted Maple on Maple body, Maple neck)
'06 Orion: 3955 gram - 8.7 lbs (Mahogany, Maple, Purpleheart and Spalted Maple body, Maple neck through with 2 Walnut veneers, fretless custom model)

4 Strings and Ebony fretboard on all.

'91 Fender Prodigy: 3525 gram - 7.8 lbs (4 string, Poplar body, Maple neck, Rosewood fretboard, Alembic electronics)

Edit: specified woods and number of strings

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on October 03, 2009)

toma_hawk01 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 02, 2009, 10:23:12 AM »

Great thread!

1976 Series 1 Shorty is:
11.0lbs pure muscle mass!

Strong enough to hold my 225lbs of raw power!

(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on October 02, 2009)

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** October 02, 2009, 11:30:57 AM »

Flip; what are you getting after here?

FC Bass · « **Reply #3 on:** October 02, 2009, 11:52:35 AM »

There's an Alembic topic on a dutch board and someone mentioned the weight of a MK Signature causing pain in his back.

Since weight can be an issue for some, it could be helpful if there's a list to use as a reference.

plus it's fun! :-)

David Houck · « **Reply #4 on:** October 02, 2009, 06:10:57 PM »

Well, you've already started out with body styles and woods, but shouldn't you include number of strings since a six string neck is significantly heavier than a four string; and even neck taper may make some difference in weight. Back plates; brass is much heavier than plastic, and an MK with LEDs will have two plates. Oh, and LEDs means four more batteries; of course they're displacing wood. The different electronics will vary in weight. And then of course some bodies are chambered. Etc.

But all that makes it much more difficult to make comparisons; so basic models and woods, like you've listed, are probably easier to compare.

David Houck · « **Reply #5 on:** October 02, 2009, 06:19:52 PM »

According to my very old and somewhat less than accurate bathroom scale, my bass weighs around 13 lbs (5897 gram).

(Message edited by davehouck on October 02, 2009)

3rd_ray · « **Reply #6 on:** October 02, 2009, 07:23:31 PM »

I was curious so I weighed mine...

MK - 11 lbs (with LEDs)

Essence - 9 lbs

Excel - 12 lbs (with LEDs)

Mike

jazzyvee · « **Reply #7 on:** October 03, 2009, 01:55:14 AM »

I was surprised to find that my Series I Dragon Magic guitar weighs in at 11.5 lbs
Although i have to say it doesn't feel heavy when it's on as I have a wide leather padded strap and it balances perfectly.

Jazzyvee

krystoof · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2009, 02:31:39 AM »

Hi, folks!
My 5 string MK Sig is 5 kilos, about 11.2 lbs... Of pure pleasure, of course!!! ;-)
Xtof

Enzo · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2009, 08:53:22 AM »

My '88 Distillate 4 strings, mahogany/maple body is 9.6 lbs ( 4.36 Kilos ).

terryc · « **Reply #10 on:** October 04, 2009, 09:10:59 AM »

MK weight almost 14lbs(uk)..bloody heavy!!!

pauldo · « **Reply #11 on:** October 04, 2009, 07:00:35 PM »

I have a very poor scale.
My '84 Distillate, 4 strings, zebrawood is approximately 10lbs.

jbybj · « **Reply #12 on:** October 04, 2009, 08:37:30 PM »

92 Europa 5 string 12 lbs.

96 Epic 4 string 9.5 lbs

LIne 6 Variax 4 string 10 lbs

Viola custom 4 string 8.5 lbs

Wishbass Purpleheart Scarab 4 string 9.5 lbs

69 Jazz 4 string 9 lbs.

Wishbass Cherrywood Hipper 4 string 8 lbs

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #13 on:** October 05, 2009, 04:43:19 AM »

Oh, nice Viola!

jbybj · « **Reply #14 on:** October 05, 2009, 09:54:12 AM »

Thanks,

It is a true joy to play, and I love the EMG TW pup. If AXY/MXY's are a 10, then I rate the EMG's an 8.5.