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ojo · « **on:** March 19, 2008, 09:58:17 PM »

Hi,

I recently bought this Epic, which I really love, and would really appreciate any extra info you can provide on this instrument.

This is my first Alembic, and it has quickly become my #1 bass.

Thanks,

Joe

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** March 20, 2008, 01:44:47 PM »

Congrats Joe; welcome to the club!

ojo · « **Reply #2 on:** March 21, 2008, 07:39:39 AM »

Thanks Dave, I appreciate the welcome. So, got any good tips for me? I've gone through the forums, so I have some idea what I'm in for, but any other info would be much appreciated.

tbrannon · « **Reply #3 on:** March 21, 2008, 07:52:06 AM »

Congratulations Joe- enjoy it!!

My one tip would be to read Joey's setup post in the FAQ/Must Read section. If your bass has traveled to get to you and has gone through a climate change or the previous owner had the action setup differently than you prefer it'll come in very handy.

artswork99 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 21, 2008, 10:29:10 AM »

Hi Joe,
Welcome to Alembic ownership. I agree totally with Toby as Joey's setup is a good lesson and available here.
Congratulations and Play it Healthy!
Art

mica · « **Reply #5 on:** August 14, 2008, 03:32:29 PM »

Hi Joe,

Here's what was in the instrument file:

top: Flame Maple
accent: Purpleheart pinstripe
body: Mahogany
set neck: 3-piece Maple, 34 long scale
fingerboard: Ebony
birthday: April 25, 1996
originally made for: Guitar Center

No previously registered owners or repair history recorded.

ojo · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2008, 07:22:53 AM »

Mica, Thanks so much for looking up the record for my bass, but I don't think that's the right info for my instrument. I thought I may have mistyped the serial number, so I double checked the serial number and it matches my bass. I also looked at some of the wood examples you have on your website for comparison, and they don't match. FWIW, I always thought mine kind of looked like a flamed walnut. Here are a couple of pics: Front body

Front close up

Back

Anyhow, what do you think? Joe

adriaan · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2008, 08:51:40 AM »

A little wilder than the top on my Epic (see my profile) but I would think that yours is flame koa too.

(Message edited by adriaan on August 15, 2008)