Author Topic: WANTED: Alembic lefty bass (Read 294 times)

phillip · « **on:** April 11, 2009, 10:31:08 PM »

Hi folks! I'm searching for any Alembic lefty basses that may be for sale. Not easy to come across but I'd value any other Club members assistance.

57basstra · « **Reply #1 on:** April 11, 2009, 10:48:40 PM »

Phillip, welcome to the club. Good luck on your search.

ojo · « **Reply #2 on:** April 11, 2009, 10:48:46 PM »

Don't know where you are, but I just saw a 5 string epic in a Music shop here in Chicago. It's a mom and pop shop, and I can find the name if you want. Lemme know. Joe

phillip · « **Reply #3 on:** April 12, 2009, 01:22:34 AM »

Hey ojo, thanks for your post. Could you let me know more about the store you saw the Epic in, particularly if they have a web address? I'm in Melbourne, Australia, so it's not convenient to look :-)

phillip · « **Reply #4 on:** April 12, 2009, 02:10:07 AM »

57basstra, thanks for the welcome and good wishes.

pas · « **Reply #5 on:** April 12, 2009, 08:31:03 AM »

There's a nice lefty Stanley Sig Deluxe at Atlanta Bass Gallery. Don't see many of those...

I bought my SCSD from them & they were easy folks to work with. Good luck!

ojo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 12, 2009, 02:18:48 PM »

Here's the detail on the shop.

I also found out that they have a website (who knew?!?)
http://www.themusicstorechicago.com/Guitars%20and%20Basses.html

Coincidentally, you can see the lefty in the pic on the page.

I didn't ask what they wanted for it, so can't help you there. I've been in there a couple of times, and found the staff to be pretty good guys.

How's that?

Joe

phillip · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2009, 01:43:04 AM »

Hey Joe,
Thanks for the website for the store in Chicago. I can't see any email address but will get around to calling them.
Much appreciated

phillip · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2009, 01:54:30 AM »

Thanks Pas. I'll have a look.
Appreciate your time.

Phillip

phillip · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2009, 06:34:02 PM »

Hey pas! I had a look at the Stanley Sig. @ Atlanta Bass Gallery. WOW!!!Could you tell me a little about your experience with yours?Never having had a chance to play one,I'd really value your feedback.

Thanks, Phillip.

pas · « **Reply #10 on:** April 14, 2009, 07:04:39 AM »

Hi Phillip,

I've had very good experience with my SCSD. The neck is very thin & super fast. The short scale makes playing in 1st position an absolute breeze. I really love the side LEDs...how did I do without them previously?

I've had 4 Alembics, 3 with cocobolo top and/or back. There really is a difference. Sonically, the cocobolo seems to impart a very focused almost crystalline clarity to both the top & bottom ends.

I had previously laid hands on an Alembic short scale, so I had some idea what the feel would be like. Because I'm in Virginia & the bass was in Georgia, I wasn't able to play it prior to purchase...so I really was relying that good ole' Alembic quality & they've never let me down.

Paul

phillip · « **Reply #11 on:** April 14, 2009, 05:20:31 PM »

Hi Paul,

Thanks for your thoughts regarding the SCSD.Given the price and the not too healthy Aus.$ exchange rate at the moment, I guess the best I can do is look on admiringly :-).
Please let me know if you spot any other lefties out there, and thanks again.

Phillip

pas · « **Reply #12 on:** April 15, 2009, 06:25:30 AM »

Will do. Good luck to you!