(x) That German Series II #14743

[matbard]

Hello Guys,


I just discovered this beautiful bass at Station Music in Germany (the only place in Europe that stocks Alembic instruments...):


https://www.station-musicshop.de/epages/64398533.sf/en_GB/?ObjectPath=/Shops/64398533/Products/4397


It appears to be a "Mark King 1988"'s replica.

I remember that a similar bass (or maybe the same bass?) was sold from Bassdirect in England some months ago.


It has a sating neck. Could be that a factory job?


Many thanks to whoever is able to supply me for more info!


- Matteo

[jwright9]

Beautiful bass!!

[edwardofhuncote]

Satin feel necks have become somewhat of a standard. I would assume it came from Alembic that way, yes.


And my goodness what a looker... all that maple and purpleheart is enough to make a good dog break his leash.


32" scale? Get. Out. Now. 

[matbard]

I.have.to.take.a.big.loan


 

[jazzyvee]

Do it, you know you want to. Life is too short to miss out on a dream bass. 👍🏾

[keith_h]

I'm not sure the year they started but a satin finish on the neck has been an option for a while now. My 2005 Orion fretless was built with a satin neck as was my later Series 1.

[Jonnio]

I bought a Series 1 from them earlier this year, my experience with them was great. I agree with Jazzy, life is too short etc.........
BTW mine has the satin neck, which is pretty much standard now, I wish my Epic had it, although I could fine rub it?
Happy shopping.

[hammer]

That quilted maple is just supreme! My only regret about the collection of Alembics I play is that I don’t have a 3a or 5a quilted maple bass. Koa, supreme walnut, burl maple, but no quilted maple.

[matbard]

Quilted is for the life

[jazzyvee]

I have a 5a quilted maple alembic which is awesome sounding but visually it is so dominant on stage i feel self conscious whenever i use it so mainly use it on large venue gigs or festivals. Photographers love it and afterwards i get to talk about this incredible brand Alembic to other musicians.

[bigredbass]

Station Bass always has the most intriguing builds of most any dealer out there, someone has amazing taste.

The classic Alembic in the point shape, double quilt sandwich over mahogany, this is the stuff dreams are made of.

[matbard]

The classic Alembic in the point shape, double quilt sandwich over mahogany, this is the stuff dreams are made of

You are absolutely right, man! 

[mica]

The satin neck is original to this build. All the details from the build record are on Station Music's listing. Let me know if you have any other questions, Matteo.

[claus]

Hello all,

this one was featured in an advertise in the January 2020 issue of the Vintage Guitar Magazine on Page 21!
See also the add at alembic.com!

... Sorry!

Spend half an hour searching that! There must be a side were all Vintage Guitar adds can be been over the years.

Where the h...  is it???

Best regards!

Claus

[adriaan]

The VG ads are listed here - http://www.alembic.com/vg