Author Topic: EUROPA (Read 349 times)

poor_nigel · « **Reply #16 on:** March 14, 2010, 10:55:00 PM »

Kind of a confusing post, but I believe the most interesting possibility is how the pool cues are related to the thread and the one Europa fiver shown and the gaggle of Gibsons, et.al behind them - not to mention all the pool queue cases which may have greatest significance of all. Welcome Tony, and 'sup?

eligilam · « **Reply #17 on:** March 15, 2010, 07:02:52 AM »

I've got to get me an Eagle or a Mockingbird. The more of those I see, the more I want one. Oh, and a Europa, too.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #18 on:** March 15, 2010, 10:57:57 AM »

Costaltony is your europa back plate gold plated?
I have one just like that and it is gold plated. I'm not sure if that was standard when made or an addition done by a previous owner.

Jazzyvee

coastaltony · « **Reply #19 on:** March 15, 2010, 04:39:32 PM »

Yes, both plates are plated

wideload · « **Reply #20 on:** March 16, 2010, 04:10:58 PM »

Tony, you won't believe this, but I was thinking of my old RD Artist just this morning! Quite possibly the only one with a California Rodeo sticker in captivity. Hope all is well with you and your basses. Larry

coastaltony · « **Reply #21 on:** March 16, 2010, 05:05:03 PM »

Larry, WOW!!! I think of you every time I walk into my office. That RD is a KILLER machine. With new Roto's on it, she screams. I've using two 200W Orange amps each driving two Orange 4x12 cabs. Thanks a LOT for helping me out back then.

alembickoa · « **Reply #22 on:** March 18, 2010, 09:40:14 AM »

Always loved those Europas...congrats!!!

gtrguy · « **Reply #23 on:** March 21, 2010, 10:50:34 AM »

An old Eagle or Mockingbird is truly a great playing and sounding instrument. The active switch adds nothing to the tone but some extra volume though. They sound fine passive.

briant · « **Reply #24 on:** March 21, 2010, 11:58:12 AM »

jazzyvee · « **Reply #25 on:** March 21, 2010, 02:46:21 PM »

Hi Mumra, you may find these of interest.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250600117088&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123#ht_2604wt_941

jazzyvee

mumra · « **Reply #26 on:** March 21, 2010, 11:09:49 PM »

Hallo jazzyvee .I have seen this pickups yesterday.Thanks a lot for your help.I'll try to bought them.

mumra · « **Reply #27 on:** March 29, 2010, 09:55:39 AM »

Hallo again to all.Does anyone knows how can I clean the brass parts of the bass?

lbpesq · « **Reply #28 on:** March 29, 2010, 11:28:22 AM »

Daffy:

Alembic suggests using Flitz Metal Polish which is available in the Alembic Store. That, and some elbow grease, usualy does the trick. For really bad tarnishing, I use Flitz with a dremel tool.

Bill, the guitar one

artswork99 · « **Reply #29 on:** March 29, 2010, 11:44:59 AM »

Be aware that generally the tailpiece, truss cover and backplate (if brass) are usually coated and polishing will likely remove the coating.