Author Topic: Just Purchased Alembic #3 (Read 577 times)

ajdover · « **on:** May 09, 2004, 07:22:42 PM »

Folks,

Expecting Alembic #3, an Europa courtesy of superbass.net soon. Wineburst, no less. Will post pics soonest. Just wanted to let everyone know.

I'm thoroughly corrupted now.

Alan
Spyderman junior

eastcoastepic · « **Reply #1 on:** May 09, 2004, 07:42:16 PM »

Congratulations, Alan, but take it easy...at the pace you're going, there will be no Alembics left for the rest of us

(Any idea what #4 will be?)

Chris

ajdover · « **Reply #2 on:** May 09, 2004, 07:58:53 PM »

#4 mmmm ..... let me see ....

A custom Spyder ... with a Jazz Bass neck and Series II Electronics .... Flame Maple .... LEDs .. Cone headstock (schaller tuners) .... in flame maple .. Hipshot bass tremelo ... That would be my dream bass.

Alan

ajdover · « **Reply #3 on:** May 09, 2004, 08:03:52 PM »

Also, ...

I'd have the neck pickup set an inch back or so ... for popping and slapping ..

Alan

bassman10096 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 09, 2004, 09:08:13 PM »

Hey Alan: Congratulations! I just looked on Superbass.com. Your bass is sweet! Can't wait to see some pictures. It does get easier with each successive Alembic, doesn't it?

Bill

ox_junior · « **Reply #5 on:** May 09, 2004, 11:08:48 PM »

Alan, you've described my dream bass perfectly. I would substitute quilted maple instead, but that's about it.

Hard to make the perfect bass even better, eh?

Congrats on your new bass.

Mike

mint_bass · « **Reply #6 on:** May 10, 2004, 02:39:56 AM »

congratulations i cant wait to get my next alembic though that may be some time away as i am still at college anyway well done i am sure it will be great
andrew

kmh364 · « **Reply #7 on:** May 10, 2004, 03:45:57 AM »

Alan,

Nice bass. I was originally interested in that one back when I ordered my Custom Orion from Superbass Steve. He loved that thing so much I thought he was gonna keep it for himself. You must have hit the lottery, LOL!

BTW, Steve is a super guy...he stands behind his stuff and is willing to go the extra mile for the customer.

ajdover · « **Reply #8 on:** May 10, 2004, 06:29:24 AM »

Everyone,

Thanks for the kind words.

Mike: Quilted maple would indeed be pretty. Need to start saving, I guess!

Bill: You're right, it does get easier. Sure, Alembics are expensive, but you get what you pay for, namely, the finest instruments on the planet, IMHO.

Chris: Don't worry about me buying up the supply of Alembics. Can't afford to in the first place, and second, I know the good folks in Santa Rosa are going to keep making them!

As soon as I have pics I'll post them.

Alan

senmen · « **Reply #9 on:** May 10, 2004, 09:09:11 AM »

Hey Alan,
Alembic #3?
Wow, you are running fast.....
Go a new pair of stockings? :-)

Oliver (Spyderman)

keavin · « **Reply #10 on:** May 11, 2004, 08:41:53 AM »

for a minute i thought it was actually alembic serial #3.

rraymond · « **Reply #11 on:** May 11, 2004, 01:32:20 PM »

Alan,
I, for one, thank you as I've been drooling over that bass for some time now. I was considering it as a 4-string buddy to the 5-string Elan in Wineburst that I have. Congrats on the score, it oughta be a beauty!

Reid

ajdover · « **Reply #12 on:** May 11, 2004, 02:34:00 PM »

Folks,

Just got the Europa today. As usual, WHAT AN INSTRUMENT! It's exactly what I was looking for -Jazz Bass type playability with Alembic electronics and quality. I really like the neck - much slimmer than my Spyder (don't get me wrong, though - I love my Spyder too!). I grew up playing Rickenbackers and Jazz Basses, and the Europa has the same type of fast neck and many of the same tones, though the Q Switch and quick tone change switches add even more tonal options. Plus, I've got the amber LEDs on the side. They're a bit jarring at first (I'm used to the red ones on my Spyder), but easy to get used to. And the finish ... absolutely gorgeous and flawless.

I'm in the middle of moving back to North Carolina (being transferred back), so I'm not sure when I'll get pics posted. Rest assured that as soon as I can do it, I will.

I'm considering selling my Spoiler-Exploiter. Not playing it much since I got the Spyder. We'll see, I guess.

Alan

mint_bass · « **Reply #13 on:** May 12, 2004, 05:22:23 AM »

sounds great looking forward to seeing the pictures of your new precious

the_mule · « **Reply #14 on:** May 12, 2004, 09:25:12 AM »

Wow, your 3rd Alembic! Well, considering the fact that I purchased (my first) two Alembics since last January...