My first Alembic!

[suegmc]

Welcome Sue!

That's a beauty and we hope you're enjoying playing it.  I didn't realize the Darling was also a bass model (shows you what I know ). Serial number starts with "JB"?  The combination of that particular body style, those wood choices, and that electronics package makes your bass unique.  And we hope you find it to be a perfect fit!

Jimmy J

Thanks!  She is absolutely stunning, I am thoroughly enjoying playing her!!
I could not find any other information about the Darling bass  (just the Darling guitar).   The model number is JSB4, but the serial number is J14687, which I thought was strange, because aren't the first 2 numbers after the J supposed to be the year completed?  It was completed Nov 28, 2018, based on the spec sheet (attached).

[JimmyJ]

I hope you don't mind but I found the original listing with a bunch of great pictures (we love pics in here):
https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/alembic-darling-custom-short-scale-4-string.2587245/

Our Alembic serial numbers do not always run as expected.  It's possible your bass was commissioned in 2014 and for whatever reason wasn't completed until 2018.  And then the seller called it a 2019 just to add to the fun.  Nonetheless, that's a great combination of options.  I love the blue / amber side-LEDs, that's a nice look.

If you have any questions about your new axe this is the place to ask.  Lot's of folks in here who know a lot about these instruments.  Including the Wickersham family who founded the company and still design and build all these fine instruments!

Jimmy J

[suegmc]

I hope you don't mind but I found the original listing with a bunch of great pictures (we love pics in here):
https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/alembic-darling-custom-short-scale-4-string.2587245/

Our Alembic serial numbers do not always run as expected.  It's possible your bass was commissioned in 2014 and for whatever reason wasn't completed until 2018.  And then the seller called it a 2019 just to add to the fun.  Nonetheless, that's a great combination of options.  I love the blue / amber side-LEDs, that's a nice look.

If you have any questions about your new axe this is the place to ask.  Lot's of folks in here who know a lot about these instruments.  Including the Wickersham family who founded the company and still design and build all these fine instruments!

Jimmy J

Yup, that is the ad I bought it from, only from the TalkBass.com site.  l am very excited to learn more about all the features, as it is very different from my other basses!

[David Houck]

Generally, the two digit code for the year is before the letter code for the model.  The 14687 following the letter code represents that the bass is the (approximately) 14,687th instrument made by Alembic.

[suegmc]

Generally, the two digit code for the year is before the letter code for the model.  The 14687 following the letter code represents that the bass is the (approximately) 14,687th instrument made by Alembic.

Thanks, that is interesting!

[hammer]

Based on my recollection, when I ordered my custom signature deluxe, the short scale Darling had just joined the Alembic line. I ended up with something a bit different because at the point I was hesitant to go short scale...Now I have two SC shorties. You're going to love that bass and Im sure the coco bolo looks even better in person than it does in the photos.   

[fivestringdan]

Simply Gorgeous!

[suegmc]

Based on my recollection, when I ordered my custom signature deluxe, the short scale Darling had just joined the Alembic line. I ended up with something a bit different because at the point I was hesitant to go short scale...Now I have two SC shorties. You're going to love that bass and Im sure the coco bolo looks even better in person than it does in the photos.

I absolutely love the short scale and the thin neck already!  And yes, that coco bolo in person is stunning!