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pierreyves

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The burl beauty series I
« on: January 21, 2014, 12:05:14 AM »
Hi, just bought from a swiss man this 1999 very very nice and nice sounding 5 strings bass.
The owner of this bass was particularly attentive (obsessionnal!) and this bass is brand new now !!
 
http://www.alembic.com/info/ken_bass.html
 


 
 


 
 


 
 


 
 



jazzyvee

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« Reply #1 on: January 21, 2014, 01:49:55 AM »
PierreYves, that is such a beautiful bass, the maple top wood is very similar to my own series I bass. Your growing collection is absolutely superb. Contratulations again on your exquisite taste.  
 
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growlypants

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« Reply #2 on: January 21, 2014, 06:37:35 AM »
Wow!!  How do you FIND these things??  Beautiful!
I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.

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« Reply #3 on: January 21, 2014, 08:19:19 AM »
Magnificent!
 
You'll love the Europa body shape - it's very comfortable.
 
Is the hardware chrome or nickel finish?

gtrguy

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« Reply #4 on: January 21, 2014, 09:44:18 AM »
Beautiful bass!!! I especially like the light fixture in the brass back plate :>) Now that is shiny, just like a mirror.

tbrannon

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« Reply #5 on: January 21, 2014, 12:04:41 PM »
That is a beautiful bass.  I love that hint of quilt amongst the burl on the upper horn.  Love the color as well.  Very, very nice!!

willgunn

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« Reply #6 on: January 21, 2014, 01:10:32 PM »
This very instrument was a tremendous inspiration to me while designing my Coco Bolo Fantasy bass back in 2000....

pierreyves

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« Reply #7 on: January 21, 2014, 01:39:06 PM »
at all: thanks :-)  
the hardware is chrome and I found this bass to a swiss people who tried to sold this bass form 2-3 years ;-)

eligilam

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« Reply #8 on: January 21, 2014, 02:23:17 PM »
At this point, Pierre has to have the best Alembic collection in Europe.
 
[Edit:  Or at least a tie with Jazzy and Flip.]
 
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jazzyvee

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« Reply #9 on: January 21, 2014, 04:28:33 PM »
I would clearly put PierreYves ahead of the pack. I have lost count of the number of beautiful series basses he has at his disposal now.
 
 
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mario_farufyno

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« Reply #10 on: January 21, 2014, 06:59:38 PM »
best collection indeed! this is a beauty, congrats...
Not just a bass, this is an Alembic!

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« Reply #11 on: January 21, 2014, 07:01:08 PM »
best collection indeed! this is such a beauty, congrats... but Jazzy has some nice gear, too
Not just a bass, this is an Alembic!

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« Reply #12 on: January 21, 2014, 08:53:57 PM »
PierreYves, that is a gorgeous instrument! I love the maple burl. Congratulations! Enjoy it in good health.
 
 
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« Reply #13 on: January 21, 2014, 09:56:06 PM »
All of the most beautiful basses end up with Pierreyves!
 
Congrats, that is truly a wondrous instrument! Happy New Year to you!

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« Reply #14 on: January 22, 2014, 12:25:47 AM »
Magnifique!