Author Topic: Alembic Display at The California Museum!! (Read 178 times)

Quasar1 · « **on:** May 24, 2024, 06:04:38 PM »

A 40-instrument display on the guitar’s evolution through different historical era's

Displays highlighting California guitar makers Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, Taylor Guitars, Alembic, and Santa Cruz Guitar Company!!

https://californiamuseum.org/

https://www.instagram.com/p/C7XAifESMXa/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

rv_bass · « **Reply #1 on:** May 24, 2024, 06:17:33 PM »

That’s an interesting looking body on the Series I bass, almost like a Starfire construction (??), or is it just the image quality?

StephenR · « **Reply #2 on:** May 24, 2024, 06:25:54 PM »

I noticed that, too, probably a nod to Phil's modified Starfire. Looks nice, wonder if it is short scale?

KR · « **Reply #3 on:** May 24, 2024, 07:04:45 PM »

Nice display. The bass on the left...would like to know the info on that one.

mica · « **Reply #4 on:** May 25, 2024, 10:30:35 AM »

That was formerly Robert "Kool" Bell's bass, custom made in a shape echoing his Oasis bass, a very rare (and gorgeous) instrument.

StephenR · « **Reply #5 on:** May 25, 2024, 10:57:07 AM »

Thanks Mica!
Lots of videos on YouTube of Robert playing his Alembic. Really cool bass and great player.

KR · « **Reply #6 on:** May 25, 2024, 11:32:14 AM »

Thanks Mica.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #7 on:** May 25, 2024, 12:46:22 PM »

Robert Kool Bell was my first thought when i saw that. It would make a lovely candidate for a signature bass.