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hmalicea

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« on: November 27, 2006, 09:45:52 PM »
I just purchased an Alembic Excel 5-string fretless in amazing condition and perfect-working order.  This bass looks pretty much brand-new and is the coolest design I have ever seen for a bass! I was told it was made with a very rare and beautiful wood called Canary Wood.  The top and headstock is Canary wood, the body is Ash, the neck is Maple, and the fretboard is Pau-Ferro. Can this be confirmed by the serial number?  It looks much more conservative that the more elaborated designed models.  I don't like all the frosting that is available and this base is just what I was looking for in a bass instrument. The simple beauty of this instrument is what attracted me to it apart from the sound.  It only has one pickup near the bridge and I hope it can produce the sound I dream of from a bass as I get to know it better.  What can you tell me about it including date manufactured, etc.?  Thanks!

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« Reply #1 on: December 05, 2006, 01:27:44 PM »
Anybody out there?  Not even a welcome greeting?  Really looking forward to it...  
 
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« Reply #2 on: December 05, 2006, 01:33:33 PM »
Welcome Hector, how about some pix of the new axe!  
I bid on canary wood Alembic on eBAy, was this that one?

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« Reply #3 on: December 05, 2006, 04:52:46 PM »
Hector, how are you! Welcome. Jump right in and share some stories, comments, questions, pics....
 
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« Reply #4 on: December 05, 2006, 07:15:52 PM »
Hi Hector; welcome to the group and congrats on the bass!  Mica will probably be looking up serial number requests fairly soon, so keep checking back.  Meanwhile, check out the sections; lots of helpful and interesting things there.

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« Reply #5 on: December 06, 2006, 09:45:30 AM »
Hi Hector, Welcome aboard. Your new bass sound like a beauty, feel free to post a picture or two if you can, we love bass porn around here!

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« Reply #6 on: December 07, 2006, 11:04:59 AM »
Gentlemen,  
 
Thanks for the greeting and warm welcome. I am very glad to have this forum in which I can learn more about this beautiful bass instrument I just purchased. I don't no weather to play it or just frame it! I am posting some pictures that I just took hoping it reflects some of its beauty.
 
Hector

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« Reply #7 on: December 07, 2006, 11:23:25 AM »
The Beauty of Simplicity!

 

 

 

  (Message edited by davehouck on December 07, 2006)

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« Reply #8 on: December 07, 2006, 11:28:48 AM »
A few more...




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« Reply #9 on: December 07, 2006, 12:37:49 PM »
Beauty!

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« Reply #10 on: December 07, 2006, 01:13:09 PM »
Wow! that is good looking. I really like the dark / light contrast of the front and back.  Congrats again, I am not familiar with canary wood, I like it.

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« Reply #11 on: December 07, 2006, 02:28:04 PM »
That top wood looks very nice!

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« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2006, 02:31:29 PM »
Beautiful looking bass.  Enjoy it.
 
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« Reply #13 on: December 08, 2006, 01:46:16 AM »
Boy that's sweet. You should post these pics in the showcase section Hector.
 
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« Reply #14 on: December 08, 2006, 12:29:39 PM »
Awesome Bass. The whole package says conservitive (not political) pro plays this this bass and its all about the music.Probably the cleanest bass I've ever seen.
Chuck