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jazzyvee

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Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« on: September 17, 2018, 10:59:00 AM »
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #1 on: September 17, 2018, 11:26:00 AM »
Oooh man, why didn’t they lower that neck p/u? And a thumb rest🙈
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #2 on: September 17, 2018, 11:38:05 AM »
Incredibly tempting since I have a matching fretless 8 string.

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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #3 on: September 17, 2018, 12:28:04 PM »
Just listened to the video, the sound is amazing. Apart from the crackly pot it sounds fine to me.
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #4 on: September 17, 2018, 12:50:00 PM »
Can anyone confirm what the top and back wood on this bass is? Looks like it may be Redwood.




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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #5 on: September 17, 2018, 02:35:51 PM »
Seller says Europe only.  Doesn't want to deal with paperwork.
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #6 on: September 17, 2018, 04:24:27 PM »
Yes, it was the European sales only that totally deflated me. This bass is one additional string away from being my pearl of great value (I'd sell whatever I need to have that one bass).

How many graphite neck through Alembic basses are floating around out there anyway?
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #7 on: September 17, 2018, 05:36:14 PM »
I would be happy to serve as middle man, will even test extremely thoroughly (may take many years) to make sure you'll receive it in optimal condition. :-)
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #8 on: September 17, 2018, 06:16:30 PM »
Quote from: FC Bass on September 17, 2018, 05:36:14 PM
I would be happy to serve as middle man, will even test extremely thoroughly (may take many years) to make sure you'll receive it in optimal condition. :-)


 ;D  Perfect Solution!
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2018, 10:26:54 PM »
Your kindness knows no limit FC Bass. 🤪🤔
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #10 on: September 18, 2018, 05:56:14 AM »
Man that's a beauty
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #11 on: September 18, 2018, 01:35:59 PM »
I think it's Bubinga front ave back , may be Mica can tells us more ?
Are all alembic with graphite necks Neck through or are there some that are set Neck ?
I know there's no Bolt-ons! Alembic hates Bolt-ons!
I heard that one Alembic employee was terminated because he had a Michael Bolton CD on his desk !
(I know..."Corny Joke" of the week !).
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #12 on: September 19, 2018, 07:20:47 AM »
Quote from: lalogarcia on September 18, 2018, 01:35:59 PM
I think it's Bubinga front ave back , may be Mica can tells us more ?

I was thinking the same based on color, but not so sure about the grain?
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #13 on: September 19, 2018, 11:22:07 AM »
Bubinga is my first guess as well. The graphite basses are all _nearly_ neck through - there are varying lengths that extend into the body, but the graphite doesn't quite reach the inside of Omega cuts or the tips of Points, but I still sorta think of them as neck through in my mind.
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Re: Alembic Series II 2 bass guitar 1980 Graphite neck version Rare
« Reply #14 on: September 19, 2018, 11:40:32 AM »
I suppose this is the history for this bass.

The Bubingas have it.
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