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mica

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8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« on: November 14, 2019, 08:39:03 PM »
I was so sad this week. I had to let go of this amazing Series II long scale 5-string bass that weighed only 8.6 pounds!
Will Gunn helped put this amazing custom bass order together. I put some pics on Instagram and Facebook, but we need to talk about it here too.

Look at all the Mahogany and Walnut with Maple veneers setting it all off just right. That super-deep carved "negative" heel? SWOOOOON!
I hope Paul noticed that I lead the post with the BACK of the bass :)
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jwright9

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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2019, 09:12:27 PM »
B E A U T I F U L !
Dream bass for sure.

So cool that you got Series  II electronics in an Essence.

Those woods are incredibly complimentary to each other as well.

Drool!!
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pauldo

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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2019, 09:59:15 PM »
Kismet.

Mica you are too kind.
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matbard

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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #3 on: November 15, 2019, 12:54:26 AM »
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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #4 on: November 15, 2019, 01:21:59 AM »
What a looker. Yep, I see the 'Will Gunn' signatures all over this one.  ;)
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growlypants

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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #5 on: November 15, 2019, 05:58:49 AM »
Mmmmm!!  Gorgeous!
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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #6 on: November 15, 2019, 07:48:25 AM »
Wonderful bass!  Love the heel, and that you squeezed S2 package into Essence body.
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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #7 on: November 15, 2019, 09:41:51 AM »
Very beautiful! Is that a side-mounted 5-pin jack?
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mica

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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #8 on: November 15, 2019, 12:23:55 PM »
Quote from: gearhed289 on November 15, 2019, 09:41:51 AM
Very beautiful! Is that a side-mounted 5-pin jack?
Yes! In fact, it's the only way to get this to work is to use a side 5-pin and a face 1/4" as they each take up the least amount of space.
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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #9 on: November 15, 2019, 12:49:47 PM »
 That is my favorite Alembic bass to date! Wow! Beautiful build Mica. Essence body is my favorite. Your shop ups it's game on every new custom build.  8)
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cntrabssn

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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #10 on: November 15, 2019, 04:32:11 PM »
That really is a beautiful instrument.
May I ask how that wood combination sounds?

-nate.
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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #11 on: November 15, 2019, 05:20:58 PM »
Beautiful bass!  Looks like the Phil heel carve... is the neck profile wafer thin as well?  I’ll bet the tone is warm, smooth, and focused  :)
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mica

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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #12 on: November 15, 2019, 11:15:02 PM »
Rob, yes, this is a very thin neck carve.
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smokin_dave

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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2019, 10:52:19 AM »
Man. If I could get a five string long scale Alembic bass that weighed less than 9 lbs I would seriously consider taking out a second mortgage to get it.
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jwright9

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Re: 8.6 Pound 5-string Alembic Custom
« Reply #14 on: November 16, 2019, 10:55:47 AM »
Quote from: smokin_dave on November 16, 2019, 10:52:19 AM
Man. If I could get a five string long scale Alembic bass that weighed less than 9 lbs I would seriously consider taking out a second mortgage to get it.

You can! :)
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