Author Topic: (x) 980W11760 (Read 283 times)

markrc1964 · « **on:** June 28, 2007, 07:49:45 AM »

Hello (yes I'm British) I played an Alembic in a music shop (that's what we call a store in the UK) fell in love, but was far too expensive for me at the time....Thank you E-Bay I own one now. I know nothing at all about the bass except she sings like an angel. Please help....thank you

markrc1964 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 30, 2007, 05:42:02 AM »

Oh, and it's a six string.....is that usual?

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** June 30, 2007, 10:44:22 AM »

Hi Mark; while you are waiting for the next round of serial number searches, you might enjoy perusing the other in our Showroom section, which includes a few six string Epics like yours.

markrc1964 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:22:46 AM »

Hello, Dave....first of all..I'm a new memeber, and thanks for you return.
I don't think it's an Epic...I think (looking through this web-site...it's an Orion (three numbers before the W)
Coool site,
Thanks again Dave
Regards Mark

FC Bass · « **Reply #4 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:27:41 AM »

That's right, OW is the code for Orion basses

David Houck · « **Reply #5 on:** June 30, 2007, 11:47:54 AM »

Whoops! My mistake!

There's actually two numbers, the 98 is the code for the year 1998. As Flip pointed out, the third character is the letter O; and OW is indeed the code for an Orion bass.

markrc1964 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 30, 2007, 03:25:16 PM »

So it is an Orion....thanks chaps

markrc1964 · « **Reply #7 on:** July 01, 2007, 03:37:12 AM »

Hello again, so where dosethe Orion fall in the league of things...is the Orion top, mid, or bottom of the Alambic tree??
regards Mark

FC Bass · « **Reply #8 on:** July 01, 2007, 04:15:59 AM »

All Alembics are top

Check the price list: Click here

That would make:

Excel
Epic
Orion
Essence
Persuader
Spoiler
Elan
Rogue
Signature Standard
Distillate
Europa
Brown bass
Signature Deluxe
Dragon Wing
Dragon Wing Deluxe
Spyder Limited Ed.
Series I
Series II

I guess...

(Message edited by fc_spoiler on July 01, 2007)

markrc1964 · « **Reply #9 on:** July 01, 2007, 05:35:07 AM »

He, thanks FC...Totaly agreed, My last bass was the Status Stelth, I brought the Orion home, turned on my rig..pluged in the Alembic then pluged in the Stelth, pluged in the Alembic again, and I never played th Stelth again...in fact I sold it. Now the Status basses are top hole old chap without adout...but alembic as Homer woul say AAARRRRllllll. Warm sweet a total joy....Talk soon, and thanks...Mark

markrc1964 · « **Reply #10 on:** July 01, 2007, 05:39:53 AM »

Excuse the spelling...it's Sunday here and I've had a couple of beers.....

David Houck · « **Reply #11 on:** July 01, 2007, 06:59:05 PM »

So, do you have any pictures?

markrc1964 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 02, 2007, 11:59:55 AM »

Hi Dave, I'll get some pics posted...but I'm afraid if mere mortals sould even glance at her..they may turn to stone.....glare if you dare!!!!!!!!

FC Bass · « **Reply #13 on:** July 02, 2007, 12:43:16 PM »

Don't be afraid...they will turn us to stone, but we're used getting stoned.
(I might be only speaking for myself here...)

markrc1964 · « **Reply #14 on:** July 17, 2007, 12:01:29 PM »

Hello, I'm a new member....have I done something wrong in my thread?....other members have had their build, serial info in a day or so...I've been waiting over two weeks. Have I missed something out???..please help...regards Mark