Author Topic: Maple Burl Europa  (Read 812 times)

gregduboc

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« on: November 28, 2014, 12:15:59 PM »
Hey guys. I know I've been away for some time, only watching and not posting, and probably most of you won't remember me. Not that there is much to remember anyways... But I'm back  
 
So, just got this new bass. Got it from Steve, who is the original owner. Great guy that helped me out with everything in every possible way that I needed. Steve, you rock.
 
It's a custom Series I with an Europa body shape made in 1998, but trust me, it can pass as brand new.  
It has this beautiful, highly figured book matched to center Maple Burl top. Body is solid Mahogany and the neck has the classic Maple/Purple Heart recipe. No back laminate to save on weight.
 
Controls are not the usual Series I: Instead of Volume/Volume, it has Master Volume/Pan. No LEDs
 
This bass is a killer. Already took it to two gigs and can't say enough positive things about it. My new standard to which all others will be compared to. Now I just need to finish my rig so I can properly put it through my F-1X.
 
And, as I got it as an early Christmas gift for myself, here is the first shot of it, in the Christmas spirit! More pics to come when weather gets better.
 
Greg
 
 
 

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« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2014, 12:51:12 PM »
As the picture disappeared, here is a new one!
 

gregduboc

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« Reply #2 on: December 01, 2014, 12:53:25 PM »
And a close-up of the beautiful Maple Burl top!
 

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« Reply #3 on: December 01, 2014, 12:58:33 PM »
Stunning.I love that top.

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« Reply #4 on: December 01, 2014, 01:10:22 PM »
Beautifully elegant! You're a lucky man, Greg.
Mike
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« Reply #5 on: December 01, 2014, 01:11:23 PM »
Yeah, this one is extremely awesome! Congrats!
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« Reply #6 on: December 01, 2014, 03:59:57 PM »
great christmas gift!
Not just a bass, this is an Alembic!

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« Reply #7 on: December 08, 2014, 07:19:10 PM »
Welcome back Greg!  Great score!

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« Reply #8 on: December 09, 2014, 01:12:30 AM »
It goes without saying this is a superb bass. The burl pattern on it is incredible and I'm sure the sound does it justice. :-)
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
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« Reply #9 on: December 10, 2014, 04:16:15 PM »
I have to say that the top on this bass is amazing.Congrats.

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« Reply #10 on: December 10, 2014, 05:24:04 PM »
Greg,
  For the most part I'm not a big fan of burl basses, but this one knocks it out the park! The patterns on it are stunning. Beautifully  liquid and enchanting.  
Congratulations!
Pete

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« Reply #11 on: December 12, 2014, 10:38:53 AM »
Thanks guys!

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« Reply #12 on: December 16, 2014, 01:35:00 PM »
Wow, beautiful bass!

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« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2014, 01:10:34 PM »
I could have his big sister ;-)
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« Reply #14 on: December 29, 2014, 12:17:09 PM »
Maple Burl and abalone inlays make an awesome combination.