Author Topic: My new Alembic Bass (and there was much rejoicing!) (Read 525 times)

FC Bass · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2013, 08:49:49 PM »

The sides of the truss rods covers are rounded on top and square on the other (under) side, also the screw heads are sunken into the top side.
So it would require some work and I'm not sure if you can sink the heads in on the other side without ruining the holes...

I think they put a coating over the cover now (both my two new Alembics have it, only on the front though)
If you have that side engraved, it has to be sanded off.

You could order a new cover, I don't recall exact figures (tend to forget that asap) but I don't think the engraving was too expensive and they know how to make it look stunning at the mothership!

gtrguy · « **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2013, 09:53:55 PM »

That's nice!! Is the hum pickup real or just a place holder cover until such time as you convert it to series one specs?

alembickoa · « **Reply #17 on:** April 25, 2013, 03:25:18 PM »

Wow...

David Houck · « **Reply #18 on:** April 25, 2013, 07:27:16 PM »

Congrats! I love this body style, and the top goes great with it. The overall combination of features, control layout, hat knobs, hardware, everything goes together very nicely. Beautiful instrument!

oddmetersam · « **Reply #19 on:** April 26, 2013, 02:20:05 AM »

Superb!!!

moonliner · « **Reply #20 on:** April 26, 2013, 02:49:28 AM »

I love that body shape..... Absolutely love it.
The silver bound MOP is really a beautiful touch. The whole thing is just stunning. Congratulations!

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #21 on:** April 26, 2013, 04:56:43 PM »

stormy chocolate swirls

charles_holmes · « **Reply #22 on:** April 26, 2013, 04:58:23 PM »

Ok..I'm jealous...(whew!) Now I feel better! Kudos!!That is an outrageously gorgeous axe you got there!

georgie_boy · « **Reply #23 on:** April 28, 2013, 04:34:48 AM »

Have to agree with the body shape!!!!
THIS is the shape that all SC deluxes should be IMHO.
Maybe with a tiny Heart cut at the body?
I've got Abalone inlays with silver surrounds on my 1976 Series 1 (custom maybe??)and I think they just look the biz.
Once again.......wonderful bass!!!!!!!!!!!!
G

rastap · « **Reply #24 on:** May 24, 2013, 01:38:52 PM »

What brand of rack enclosure is that? Would you happen to know the weight of the bass?

rustyg61 · « **Reply #25 on:** July 23, 2013, 11:20:01 PM »

WOW Donald!! Your bass is breathtaking!! I've often wondered what wood I would choose for my next Alembic & I think you just sealed the deal with your stunning burl walnut! It's absolutely gorgeous!! It looks like chocolate flames! I love the shape too! I play a SCSD & yours is a nice twist on that!

jazzyvee · « **Reply #26 on:** July 24, 2013, 02:48:54 AM »

FC, I liked the idea of engraving the truss cover to add that personal touch. I recently had my truss rod covers engraved with my name except for the continuous wood cover and my Elan 4 which has a chrome plated cover. In the future I plan to get my initials inlaid at the 12th fret but at the moment my preferred luthier is mega busy.

Those curly upper horns are cute.

Jazzyvee

smokin_dave · « **Reply #27 on:** July 25, 2013, 07:33:53 PM »

Did someone say STUNNING already?Well I concur.All the way around stunning.

pasewark · « **Reply #28 on:** July 25, 2013, 09:07:42 PM »

While I absolutely love the bass design, I have to say the more I play it the more it astounds me. I know a local engraver (also a drummer) who is working on the truss rod cover plate for me. Its looking pretty cool. I'll post a pic when I get it back along with a pic of the flame walnut back.

One of the things I love about the Alembic aesthetic is they remind me of antiques. I look at my bass and think it could very well be at home in Capt. Nemo's study on the Nautilus.

moonliner · « **Reply #29 on:** July 31, 2013, 12:27:00 AM »

I totally agree with the Nautilus reference! I always thought there was a bit of 'steam punk' in an Alembic!