Author Topic: Seeking 4 string Alembic bass [FOUND] (Read 362 times)

gearhed289 · « **on:** June 26, 2014, 10:47:30 AM »

Hello there, I've been searching around the internet for the right one for a while now. Been tempted by a couple, but there's always something not quite right. So, here are my requirements -

Must have:
4 strings
Neck through construction
Mahogany body
Fingerboard inlays

Must NOT have:
Maple or Zebrawood top (negotiable)
Inline headstock
P and/or J pickups

So, Excels, Orions, Epics, and Persuaders are out. Ideally, I?d like an Exploiter, but would definitely consider a Spoiler or Distillate.

Thanks!

hammer · « **Reply #1 on:** June 26, 2014, 11:57:41 AM »

I've got an 86 Walnut Distillate, medium scale that would appear to meet your requirements and is pretty much pristine. If interested PM me and I'll send photos.

gearhed289 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 26, 2014, 12:31:02 PM »

That's the one with the funky strap extension, right? Pretty bass! I had e-mailed you on 6/2 but didn't get a reply. I used the address in your profile. You can try my e-mail if you want. I'd like to know if you have the original case, wood card, etc., thanks.

hammer · « **Reply #3 on:** June 27, 2014, 02:10:11 PM »

Tom:

I'll send some photos will tonight to your e-mail after I get home from work. I had the funky strap extension removed and the bass looks a lot better. I do have the original case and the wood card.

gearhed289 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 28, 2014, 08:33:26 AM »

Sounds great. Looking forward to photos!

hammer · « **Reply #5 on:** June 29, 2014, 03:31:09 PM »

Tom.

Sent photos yesterday. Wondering if you received them.

gearhed289 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 29, 2014, 07:54:10 PM »

I haven't received anything. Maybe the files are too large? I think my email can handle like 10mb per message.

hammer · « **Reply #7 on:** June 29, 2014, 09:58:56 PM »

I've sent another e-mail sans photos to see if it goes through. If you get it I'll try with just a photo or two per e-mail. Please reply.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #8 on:** June 30, 2014, 10:09:12 AM »

Double post

(Message edited by jazzyvee on June 30, 2014)

jazzyvee · « **Reply #9 on:** June 30, 2014, 10:16:26 AM »

Is this one any good to you?
http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/194400.html?1404148230

bigredbass · « **Reply #10 on:** July 04, 2014, 12:19:06 PM »

You couldn't buy a better 'First' Alembic than this, and the price is right. Change out later to FatBoy 4's is it needs a little added snarkiness. The koa is very warm sounding (after all, it's mahogany's handsome first cousin from the mid-Pacific) and a great-looking wood. I'd prefer long-scale, but the 32 is just great, certainly lacking no bottom and easier to reach first position !

http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/194420.html?1404495478

J o e y

hammer · « **Reply #11 on:** July 04, 2014, 01:18:41 PM »

Tom ended up purchasing my 86 Walnut Distillate for a little bit more. It is, at this moment, on its way to Illinois. I played that bass for 7-years and ALWAYS thought it was a medium scale 32 because it played so easily compared to the previous basses I had owned. However, when I pulled out the build sheet to send to Tom, it turned out I had been playing a 34 all along. That says a lot about the the ease with which one can play an Alembic.

P.S. The Series I to which Jazzyvee referred in the original post ended @ $2,600. Surprisingly low with over 40 bids, but that may have been because it was fretless.

gearhed289 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2014, 09:49:27 AM »

Joey, that Spoiler (or one like it) is pretty much what I was expecting to end up with, but for a little more money, I'm really glad to have landed this beautiful Distillate. It's everything I wanted in my first Alembic, and then some! Purpleheart laminates, bass and treble boost/cut switches, brass sustain block... Basically all the features of a Europa, but with the more traditional Alembic look that I wanted. Still anxiously waiting for the FedEx driver...