Author Topic: Alembic custom bass of the month for sale [SOLD] (Read 247 times)

pbarsom · « **on:** January 08, 2014, 01:37:27 PM »

I'm putting my September 2001 custom of the month back up for sale. It's a short-scale, signature electronics bass, the first ever stinger tailpiece on this body design. The bass is in like-new condition, no dents, scratches or anything. The case has a couple of blemishes. The description from the Alembic archives can be seen here.

http://www.alembic.com/info/FC_duo.html

I'll post some recent pictures as soon as I can get them small enough for this site. Serious offers will be considered.

pbarsom · « **Reply #1 on:** January 08, 2014, 01:40:56 PM »

It's cocobolo, maple and purpleheart (fingerboard is cocobolo) and includes custom cocobolo knobs.

pbarsom · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2014, 01:57:13 PM »

Here are some recent pics.

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2014, 03:50:07 PM »

That's a beautiful instrument. Good luck with your sale.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2014, 11:36:27 PM »

I hope you find a buyer soon. It's a great looking instrument and I'm curious about how that combination of maple and cocobolo works on the sound of the bass. It is a combination that appeals to me now that I have a few alembic basses with significant maple content.
Just curious though, how does it balance with the strap pin placed above the centre line of the body?

I wish you all the best with the sale.
Jazzyvee

pbarsom · « **Reply #5 on:** January 09, 2014, 06:04:24 AM »

@jazzvee
It's a powerful sounding bass with a lot of natural force (unplugged). Of course, the tonal range can span a huge spectrum when amplified. Sounds huge, usually, and is the best sounding bass I've ever played imo. The balance is slightly toward the head as all SC models are. I never notice it when playing.

(Message edited by pbarsom on January 09, 2014)

pbarsom · « **Reply #6 on:** February 27, 2014, 09:41:03 AM »

This instrument is still for sale.

felt_pick · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2014, 01:35:29 PM »

I would be interested in the bass at a price a bit lower than the opening bid on ebay. You would net about the same anyway.

moongerm · « **Reply #8 on:** April 17, 2014, 02:22:29 PM »

Great looking bass! Hope you were able to sell it? Don't see it on EBAY any longer.

felt_pick · « **Reply #9 on:** April 27, 2014, 07:42:26 AM »

Moongerm,
I am indeed the new owner of the bass. Out of the 40 or so Alembic's I have owned since the 70's, this is my favorite. After a little TLC with set up, trimming the fret sprout, a set of 40-100 Prosteel D'addarios, and installing a new (non corroded) battery, the bass feels, plays and most importantly, sounds phenomenal. Going to the grave with me.
By the way, I don't play with a felt pick as my forum name suggests. (That is a long Alembic insider story involving Bunny Brunnel.)

mtjam · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2014, 08:06:26 AM »

Congratulations on buying this keeper! Enjoy!

moongerm · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2014, 09:38:04 AM »

Congrats on the new acquisition Felt! 40+ wow! Enjoy indeed!