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[slawie]

I have had this for years and wanted to know more about it. At least the wood type. I think it is walnut. I am not sure if it is series I or II

[slawie]

Well I finally got my hands on a digital camera and took some snaps of my bass.  I have played all types of music and found this beauty gives me such a varied bag of sounds that I do not play any other instrument. I do have a 77 Jazz bass with active Alembic pickups.  The logo is not the original I had replaced it because I thought the sterling silver hand-cut logo (original) would go missing if I wasn't looking.  The cliplock on the bottom horn does not mean I am a southpaw but this location provides better balance with the long scale and does not head dive.(Physics)  There are a few dings here and there the wounds of usage. There is also some crazing of the lacquer on the back of the headstock at the neck join although there are no signs of any weakness in the join.  The bridge is somewahat unique and of all the examples of Alembic instruments I have seen this is the only one of its type that I know of. Also the position of the switch is something I have not come across. All in all this is one instrument that is rare and beautiful. Not only to look at, but it plays like a dream.   I love this bass it is more than an innate object, it is a functional work of art that offers me the chance to produce unthinkable tones with depth and timbre that is truly only available from an Alembic! Thanks Ron.  

 

 

 

   (Message edited by slawie on June 29, 2006)  (Message edited by davehouck on July 02, 2006)

[slawie]

 
 
(Message edited by slawie on June 29, 2006)

[valvil]

Hello Slawie
 
I was able to get to this file at least.
I thought it was a long scale with a Schedua top and I was right. It is a series I
Top : Schedua
core: walnut
back: Myrtle
neck: maple/walnut
fingerbard: rosewood
old-style channel bridge
no 1/4 inch jack
selector switch placed by 5 pin jack
No completion date.
 
That's it.
 
IF you ever decide to do the unthinkable and need to part with it, let me know. I 've been wanting a long scale stanley series for a long time.
 
Regards
 
Valentino

[dela217]

VERY nice indeed.
 
That type of bridge was what Alembic used on fretless basses back in the day.  I guess the thought was that all intonation was done with fingering technique and ear.
 
Val, I too am a fan of the long or medium scale bass with a small body.  I have tried both.  I keep coming back to the medium because my arms art too short!  With my style of playing, I find no problem with neck dive what so ever.

[bob]

May we see a close up of the bridge, please? And maybe a little more of that rosewood fingerboard?
 
From the way you speak of it, I doubt that Val is ever going to get a chance at this one... but if he passes, I could be seriously tempted.
 
It's great to hear how much you enjoy it, in all ways. Play it forever.
-Bob

[David Houck]

Wow!  A very nice and unique Alembic!