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slabboardsam

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New guy
« on: May 18, 2025, 11:19:39 AM »
Hello, guitarist and occasional bassist here - 27, from the midwest. Came to Alembic via my love of the Dead; currently modifying a current production Guild Starfire bass to be inspired by the ones Alembic modified in the early '70s and saving up for a player grade Series I bass (someday!). Also delving into the world of the Alembic Stratoblaster and hoping to add one for the next incarnation of a '62 style Strat partscaster I built.


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Re: New guy
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2025, 04:31:25 PM »
Hello Sam, welcome to the camp.

This is a great community, think you’ll like it here.  Lots of nice people with a penchant for sharing knowledge, don’t be shy to ask for help with your projects.

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Re: New guy
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2025, 11:53:28 AM »
... currently modifying a current production Guild Starfire bass to be inspired by the ones Alembic modified in the early '70s ...
You're probably already aware of these, but in case you aren't:

https://www.jtex.ca/distiller

https://www.underhillbass.com/

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Re: New guy
« Reply #3 on: August 27, 2025, 01:37:03 PM »
jtex has suspended shipping to the U.S. based on "tariffs and uncertainty".

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Re: New guy
« Reply #4 on: August 28, 2025, 11:36:19 AM »
Sigh... I'll keep the quiet part to myself (but some of you might be able to hear me thinking it).

Underhill looks like a good US-based alternative. I've read some good things about them over on Talkbass.

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Re: New guy
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2025, 04:11:58 PM »
Welcome to the club Sam.

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Re: New guy
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2025, 06:17:20 PM »
Welcome to the club. Enjoy.