1980 Doubleneck Series bass/guitar

[edwardofhuncote]

Not too many numbers away from my other Series bass...

https://reverb.com/item/45281148-alembic-series-i-double-neck-1980-zebrawood


I wonder what each one's particulars are? This one is actually within driving distance for me.

[David Houck]

https://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8417.0

[keith_h]

If you do decide to come down to look at it be sure to give me a call and we can get together for a talk and quick bite to eat.

[edwardofhuncote]

Yeah Keith, we're overdue for a Carolina mini-meet-up anyway.


This doubleneck has been on the sale block a couple times... it's a cool thing.


Thanks for the link to the early thread on it Dave.

[edwardofhuncote]

I see where this one has been relisted... such a cool thing. If my circumstances were just a bit different in a positive way, I'd have to make a play for it. I'm quite positive I'd do fine with the upper neck, but would struggle to play the guitar. Still, what a cool old Dragon.

https://reverb.com/item/45281148


*weird coincidence, just noticed the serial number is directly after Lara Lovely's bass.

[cozmik_cowboy]

This raises a question that has frequently occurred to me; why does almost every guitar/bass doubleneck I've ever seen, of any make, have the bass on top?  Were I to order one, there is no doubt it would be the other way.  (The same seems to also be the rule for 6-12 doubles; I'd want the 12 on top - and apparently the only one.)

Peter (who will stipulate that the question is entirely academic, as neither his back nor his "chops" call for such a beast)

[edwardofhuncote]

Hmmm... I've never thought about it. Probably because I haven't ever played one. For obvious reasons, I think I'd rather have the bass on the uppermost neck, especially if it happened to be fretless.


FWIW Coz, Mayer's been playing a doubleneck Martin on this most recent tour with the 12-string neck on top and the 6 down below. Pretty cool box.

[lbpesq]

My double-neck 6/12 has the 12 string on top.

Bill, tgo

[cozmik_cowboy]

My double-neck 6/12 has the 12 string on top.

Bill, tgo

Do tell!  I don't believe that's one you've pulled out during my visits (or your homegrown is even better than I thought and I did play it, but missed the whole thing....)

Peter (who wonders, if he did play it, did he like it?)

[garyhead]

I’m seriously considering this instrument.  Hey, it’s Series I!  I don’t play guitar but I have an affinity for the odd!  It must be incredibly heavy too.  Still… I don’t flip gear so it would remain with my other Alembics…..just need proof it’s not a scam.

[edwardofhuncote]

I don't think it's a scam Gary, this same guy's had it for a while. And it's a pretty detailed ad that seems to add up to legitimate. According to the description, he got it from the original owner (who posted in the thread Dave linked upthread) and it's been back to Alembic, so you might talk to Mica about it.

[garyhead]

Still thinking about pulling the trigger on this.  I've been going through some challenging health issues this month with studies, MRI's & biopsy.  With your health issues Greg, did you have GAS when you were going through your challenges?  Health challenges put a whole new perspective on how you will deal with the future.  Expenses are Not an issue, I have a Cadillac Health plan. 

[EarlSchreyer]

Hi Guys, Earl here. I'm the owner/seller. It's legit. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

I have 2 6-string Europa basses from the early 90's also (one fretted and one fretless). But not for sale, just by the way.

[garyhead]

Can anyone identify the type of wood here...is it Koa?

[adriaan]

Can anyone identify the type of wood here...is it Koa?

Looks like zebrawood, kind of understated in its elegance.