Author Topic: BB, Series II , Stanley Clarke (Read 1187 times)

pace · « **Reply #30 on:** February 26, 2011, 08:02:47 AM »

Dan,

Im assuming you meant MSA?
Let me know which model, number of strings/pedals/levers, laquer/mica, etc...
I'm always interested in mid-70's MSAs.

skyboltone · « **Reply #31 on:** February 26, 2011, 08:45:09 AM »

Reply sent to Pace

musashi · « **Reply #32 on:** February 27, 2011, 12:11:47 AM »

Any one know the width at the nut, and at the end of the fretboard, of the Series bass (75-150)?

Thanks.

musashi · « **Reply #33 on:** March 01, 2011, 03:37:58 PM »

poor_nigel,

Do you recall know the width at the nut, and at the end of the fretboard, of the Series bass (75-150)?

Thanks.

poor_nigel · « **Reply #34 on:** March 02, 2011, 10:36:03 PM »

Since you directly asked me, and I feel it would be rude to ignore you - I will go ahead and answer this question to the best of my memory, although this is not my bass any more, and I would not bank on my memory, even with good odds given. 1.5 width at nut, strings center to center is 1 and 1/8. End of fret board is 2 and 1/8 and center to center of stings is 1.75. I think any further questions should be addressed to the owner of the bass, as I do not feel good answering these questions. Comfortably numb I am (medicine time, yum!), so I will retire now. Thank you. Have fun and take care.

musashi · « **Reply #35 on:** March 02, 2011, 10:56:41 PM »

Thank you, poor_nigel.

marcp · « **Reply #36 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:41:29 AM »

First, I would like to take a second to thank all the members for their kind support not only for the information on the 3 bases that my brother left me but for the very kind words concerning my brother Jim.

It is a difficult decision to part with the bases that were such a big part of Jim's life.

After careful consideration, I have deceided to go ahead and sell the Alembic Brown Base Serial Number (01BB688 Pictured previously on this thread). I will be keeping Stanely Clarke and Series 1 at least for now.

I think the best way to proceed is for anyone who is interested in purchasing the BB, to send me an e mail with your offer to jptk@optonline.net prior to April 6. I will consider all offers that I recieve and make a decision by April 8th.

In the interem if there are any questions concerning the BB, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will do my best to answer your questions.

Once Again...Thanks to all
Jane

aalias · « **Reply #37 on:** March 20, 2011, 12:05:11 PM »

Hi being new to Alembics and wanting to buy one could / would anyone mind explaining the major differences between the brown bass, Stanley bass and series one? or perhaps point me to somewhere that would explain the main differences between Alembic Basses? thanks for any help in advance.

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #38 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:12:56 PM »

Hi Alfred; welcome to the board. To start understanding the models, try reading the Product Pages, the model electronic pages in FAQs, and, of course, everything in the Showcase section.

Peter

aalias · « **Reply #39 on:** March 20, 2011, 02:40:05 PM »

Hi Peter thanks for the info., I will do that.

Alfred.

mike1762 · « **Reply #40 on:** March 20, 2011, 03:18:06 PM »

Aside from the electronic differences, the neck woods have the greatest influence on tone in neck-through instruments. Go here (http://www.alembic.com/info/wood_neck.html) for a great description. Peter's link will take you to a discussion of the various electronic packages. I will add that the Series electronics are just a different animal... you have to hear them to understand just how different they are. The only problem (aside from the cost!!!) is that you are tied to the power supply (or be prepared to change batteries... often). I had a Series I (a long scale Standard Point), but sold it because of ergonomic difficulties. I'd love to have a Series Shorty, but I'm pretty happy with my SC and BB. That Series I looks like it might have a BB neck recipe... I bet it sounds great.

aalias · « **Reply #41 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:03:37 PM »

Hi Mike, thank you. I guess the best thing would be to compare a few when and if I can and see which ones suit me best.

skyboltone · « **Reply #42 on:** March 20, 2011, 06:57:41 PM »

Hi Alfred: They are hard to find in order to try. Depends where you are. Check out the list of dealers on the motherboard and make a road trip. You'll still be unlikely to find a Series to play. Lots of brown and SC though, as well as Essence, Epic, Persuader etc.

Dan

aalias · « **Reply #43 on:** March 20, 2011, 07:22:50 PM »

Yes I realized that it would be hard to find those basses to try them out after I'd written that. I've tried a series one a long time ago which was pretty amazing and I've already decided that the bass I'd like are the SC, Brown or series one, the others don't appeal to me. Thank you all for helping, though I've realized I've hiJacked Marc's post. I'm sorry Marc and good luck with selling those basses. Again thanks.

mg1125 · « **Reply #44 on:** March 21, 2011, 08:28:37 AM »

Hi Alfred I noticed that you are interested on a Stanley Clarke bass and thought I will show off mine and offered here: http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/96815.html?1299705631 also let me know where to email the pictures.Thanks!