Author Topic: Alembic distillate (Read 299 times)

marcus43 · « **on:** February 19, 2014, 11:32:38 AM »

Ideally the shorter horn type and the cheaper the better

hammer · « **Reply #1 on:** February 19, 2014, 01:08:52 PM »

I have a medium scale walnut distillate that is in great condition (see the for sale postings). However, its definitely not a beater and has the longer horn. The weird strap pin on the upper horn in the photos has been replaced with a traditional Schaller. PM me if interested.

Enzo · « **Reply #2 on:** February 19, 2014, 03:29:44 PM »

Link http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/152960.html?1377809486
Marcus, you should get this, has plenty of space to pop strings plus has a custom P/up relocation which is a plus, again, when you slap. Mine was like that, I loved it!

Enzo · « **Reply #3 on:** February 19, 2014, 03:32:44 PM »

Brian, do you still have that horn 'extender'? I'd love to have it.

hammer · « **Reply #4 on:** February 19, 2014, 10:34:55 PM »

Let me take a look around to see if I cant find it. It seemed to work, but because of the way I hold the bass was unnecessary for me and I thought detracted from the looks of the Distillate.

Enzo · « **Reply #5 on:** February 20, 2014, 05:40:35 AM »

It surely detracts from the look but it might be necessary on longer scale, like a 34 or a 32 short horn. I appreciate your time.

sonicus · « **Reply #6 on:** February 20, 2014, 08:47:04 AM »

I own a short horn Distillate in Medium Scale. I do not require such a pole extender to obtain balance with the instrument. Mine is not for sale ___ LOL . In fact I might even grab another Distillate if one shows up locally !

hammer · « **Reply #7 on:** February 20, 2014, 10:49:21 AM »

I noticed no real difference in balance since having the pole removed. The bass is in such good condition that I'm personally a bit reluctant to sell it and that's why I haven't re-listed since getting the pole taken off. However, I'm looking at acquiring a 5 or 6 and my spouse has informed me that our place is not big enough for me, my Signature Custom, SC, Distillate, EB-3, and another bass. I initially argued that at 3,300 square feet the house was plenty big but based on her response I don't think that's what she had in mind.