Author Topic: I just bought my last bass (Read 493 times)

jbybj · « **on:** April 12, 2009, 06:30:12 PM »

It will be my 12th electric bass, and my second Alembic. Three years ago I met an Epic, it seduced me. I'm still infatuated. I love the set neck sound and the B/T controls, but I soon came to realize that I wanted a neck through, with filter and Q to balance my Alembic chi. So for three years I have been researching, learning, searching, and waiting for the confluence of instrument and finances, and yesterday, I knew it immediately when I saw it. 1992 Europa, 5 string, redwood burl top, and my ideal for mono Alembic electronics, Vol, pan, Filter, Q, and B/T boost/cut switches. I don't know how I will sleep until it arrives safely. I'll breath deep, and say a little prayer. Peace, James

(Message edited by davehouck on April 24, 2009)

57basstra · « **Reply #1 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:21:19 PM »

Beautiful bass, James! Congrats.

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** April 12, 2009, 07:34:54 PM »

That's a great bass!! Congrats!

precarius · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2009, 08:19:14 PM »

Congrats! I love that redwood burl top.

crobbins · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2009, 09:09:47 PM »

Very cool. Congrats...

jedisan · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2009, 09:43:42 PM »

Congrats James, very nice instrument. I have often said, I just bought my last bass, and it really didn't turn out that way for me. I am still working on my sickness. Very nice choice that I am sure you will enjoy.

2400wattman · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2009, 09:54:13 PM »

Thank you very much for buying this. My wife would've been very very upset. I have one request though if finances permit. Please send her in to upgrade the preamp to signature electronics and keep the bass & treble boost/cut switches. Get DOWN!

jbybj · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2009, 10:50:26 PM »

Congrats James, very nice instrument. I have often said, I just bought my last bass, and it really didn't turn out that way for me. I am still working on my sickness. Very nice choice that I am sure you will enjoy.

My declaration was more wishful thinking than reality. And we are not sick, we are simply passionate.

Signature electronics? Hmmmmmmm..........

bsee · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2009, 01:00:50 AM »

Saw that one listed, a beauty offered at a very fair price. Congrats!

alembicfan · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2009, 04:33:30 AM »

Wow,what a beautiful bass.
Congrats

FC Bass · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2009, 04:49:32 AM »

Awesome top, congrats!

Be sure to post a lot of pics in the showcase when she's in your hands ;-)

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2009, 05:56:19 AM »

Nice Redwood Top!

Someday I'll have one Alembic in Redwood, too... Love the look of it!

hendixclarke · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2009, 10:15:02 AM »

Man, it is a work of art and quality of royalty.

If your bass was inside a Rose Royce, my eyes would be locked on the bass, and request a better car wood interior to match.

dannobasso · « **Reply #13 on:** April 13, 2009, 10:44:39 AM »

Beautiful in every aspect, but the last?

juggernaught · « **Reply #14 on:** April 13, 2009, 02:10:04 PM »

Heh, I bought my first last bass 2 basses ago... may you have many more last basses in your future! Maybe a MK 5 and then a SII?

I was eying that beauty too. Nice catch!