Author Topic: Alembic/Fodera (Read 2213 times)

FC Bass · « **on:** October 23, 2012, 02:21:04 PM »

Just saw this one on Talkbass:

count · « **Reply #1 on:** October 23, 2012, 02:57:01 PM »

That looks like a Viking helmet! haha, cool! Is it an actual Alembic??

Those PUs don't look like anything off the shelf though...

that_sustain · « **Reply #2 on:** October 23, 2012, 03:42:06 PM »

Maybe they're finally trying to convert Anthony Jackson over to Alembic?? It would be pretty cool if he joined the team...

sonicus · « **Reply #3 on:** October 23, 2012, 05:01:50 PM »

I think it's KOOL ! That 36 scale might really kick.

tbrannon · « **Reply #4 on:** October 23, 2012, 07:52:40 PM »

Hmm- alembic pickups (and presumably electronics) have been replaced with Fodera pickups, but the originals are included with the bass.

Not my style- at all- but it's pretty cool.

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** October 23, 2012, 07:59:55 PM »

It would be more desirable with the Alembic pickups and electronics for sure in my opinion.

bluplirst · « **Reply #6 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:25:28 PM »

looks like mr potato head wearing a cardigan :^]

jazzyvee · « **Reply #7 on:** October 23, 2012, 10:46:10 PM »

Hmmmm........I can see why It's not a standard Alembic model.
I bet it sounds great though. I wonder if there are any sound clips anywhere?

Jazzyvee

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #8 on:** October 24, 2012, 08:36:06 AM »

5 ebony neck lams + 36 scale = SPENDY!

And I'll bet it's pretty heavy.

A workout for both your wallet and your body, now that's value!

xlrogue6 · « **Reply #9 on:** October 24, 2012, 09:23:00 AM »

5a got it right--if you figure what it would cost you to join a gym for 20 years, it's probably a wash. Score!

gtrguy · « **Reply #10 on:** October 25, 2012, 10:32:18 AM »

Wow, that's pretty!

oujeebass · « **Reply #11 on:** October 25, 2012, 06:54:42 PM »

Tomahawk like

dfung60 · « **Reply #12 on:** October 27, 2012, 12:44:54 PM »

I'm curious what the real story is on this instrument. The core looks like an Alembic build, all Alembic hardware and a crown peghead and neck joint. But the body wings with the inlayed top is something I've never seen on a factory Alembic before. And both logos?

David Fung

lbpesq · « **Reply #13 on:** October 27, 2012, 12:50:02 PM »

I suspect the top and back laminates were sanded away from the horns post production. But you never know (or at least until Mica chimes in!).

Bill, tgo

xlrogue6 · « **Reply #14 on:** October 27, 2012, 02:24:34 PM »

I suspect you're right on the post-production body mods. I'll bet they were a weight reduction attempt, probably without significant success since those multiple ebony neck lams are the primary culprit in the likely considerable weight of this baby. Looks like it started life as a Rogue with a crown peghead to me.