Author Topic: Colored Alembics (Pictures) (Read 307 times)

aquaman · « **on:** November 29, 2006, 04:34:22 PM »

Wood finishes are amazing, but since the colored basses are few in number (but exceedingly beautiful in finish), why not post pictures of the colors here for all to view? I'll start with my Ruby Red Spoiler. (I think I've seen a purple and also a green one, too).

blazer · « **Reply #1 on:** November 29, 2006, 05:04:34 PM »

Brown Mark, former bassplayer for Prince, has a really cool white Alembic spoiler with flower motives airbrushed onto it, a really classy looking axe.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d44MOMWTmKI
He's seen playing it in this clip of Prince performing I wanna be your lover live at the 1986 Parade tour.

olieoliver · « **Reply #2 on:** November 29, 2006, 06:50:44 PM »

I have always preferred Alembic?s in natural finish but I have to admit this months COTM is one of the most beautiful instruments that I?ve ever seen.

BRAVO, Alembic, BRAVO

keavin · « **Reply #3 on:** November 30, 2006, 04:57:01 AM »

inthelows · « **Reply #4 on:** November 30, 2006, 05:25:41 AM »

inthelows · « **Reply #5 on:** November 30, 2006, 05:32:07 AM »

This one's for you olie, does aged maple count?
NLP

inthelows · « **Reply #6 on:** November 30, 2006, 05:50:01 AM »

another COTM
NLP

haddimudd · « **Reply #7 on:** November 30, 2006, 06:09:21 AM »

keavin, that looks like silk. I like that.

hartmut

bigbadbill · « **Reply #8 on:** December 03, 2006, 10:14:19 AM »

Since I've been pondering Essences, here's one of my faves...

Now this I could REALLY go for. How much is it for an Oceanburst finish BTW? And if that's a quilt top, what grade is it? It actually looks like a quilt/flame cross...in fact, just out of interest, what would the going rate be on an Essence with the above spec?

bigbadbill · « **Reply #9 on:** December 03, 2006, 10:16:41 AM »

Mica, I don't suppose you have any more shots of this bass?

inthelows · « **Reply #10 on:** December 03, 2006, 11:02:42 AM »

That is a nice top! I like the blue colors lately. Must be the weather! :-)
NLP

inthelows · « **Reply #11 on:** December 03, 2006, 11:09:45 AM »

If you use the quote generator for the Essence model and select the burst finish and update the quote the cost is $400 for the finish. I would think with that number you'd be in the ballpark! It was $6600 total if you used spalted maple top also. Try it ou yourself with the different options and see what you like.
NLP

(Message edited by inthelows on December 03, 2006)

bigbadbill · « **Reply #12 on:** December 03, 2006, 03:02:59 PM »

Done! Hmmm. Food for thought....

kenbass4 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 04, 2006, 12:10:31 PM »

Shaun,

If you're looking at an Essence, I would HIGHLY recommend equiping it with Europa electronics. The added versatility of the Bass/Treble boost-cut and Q-switch will do wonders for it.

keavin · « **Reply #14 on:** December 04, 2006, 02:40:32 PM »