Coco Bolo/Ash Triple Omega Essence

[mica]

[Valentino Villevieille (valvil)]

Thanks Mica, for posting the picture of my latest baby. Here's another shot that looks a little better.

[Michael Paskel (Mikey) (pookeymp)]

WOW!!!! That is gorgeous.  I like the Coco Bolo/Ash contrast.  I know you're enjoying this one...especially w/ the modest body weight.
 
Mikey/

[Michael DeVincenzo (jlpicard)]

Hi Valentino,I was just admiring your Triple omega
Essence and I have a question. I'm curious about what the ash/cocobolo combination sounds like compared to a mahogany core.Can you describe the difference? MIKE

[Valentino Villevieille (valvil)]

Hi Michael,
 
of my 3 cocobolo ( 2 w mahogany ) Alembics I think I like the ash/cocobolo best..it does have chambered body wings , unlike the other two, so that is another factor...I'd say the ash, in my case gave it a bit more presence in the midrange ; it still has all the deep growl and bright highs of the cocobolo but with bit more in the mids than the mahogany.  Considering that it is also  very light ( under 9 pounds) it sounds amazingly huge, especially through a Superfilter (obviously).  All my future Alembics will  have an ash core and mostly cocobolo tops .  In my next one I'm gonna  try  an ebony/maple neck with  an ash/cocobolo combo...
 
Valentino

[Matt Bulmer (prime)]

Hi Valentino,
 
I've always like the way the triple omegas looked but prefer a longer upper horn and narrower body. I LOVE this design. I'm thinking of having a bass made for me with same/similar body style. Either Triple Omega or Double Omega with the EVH (I think?) tail that flows well with bird tailpiece.
 
Hats off to all involved in the design. (Mica, Yourself, et al?).  
 
Matt
 
If you don't mind answering, I'm curious as to what it cost you out of pocket for your bass.  
 
mwbulmer@yahoo.com

[carlos shilinsky (shilinsky)]

wooowww!!!  thats a beautifull bass, kind of im wondering the same as michael, what was the price of such exquisit axe, and also...michael youre telling about a double triple omega, what is it?
 
  thanks, and congratulations for da bass.

[Matt Bulmer (prime)]

Hi Carlos,
 
I'm assuming you were taking about me, so here goes.  
 
I can tell you what I mean regarding the design.  
 
Double Omega would be identical to the pictures above on this post. I hope I'm talking about the right model when I say the Edwin Van Huik which has the bottom of the bass carved to match the bird tail piece (Please correct me if I am wrong about this).  
 
 
 
Valentino was very helpful, and though he was unable to give me a price for his intrument, he was able to tell me around what I could expect to pay for an Alembic through a dealer once the retail price has been established.
 
Hope I've been of some help
 
Matt

[mica]

Let's talk about prices!
 
4600 Europa 4-string 400 Valentino II body shape 0 Coco Bolo top 0 Ash core 2007-piece neck upgrade 5200 total retail for bass
 
If you're not looking for the Europa electronics or the Coco Bolo top, the bass can be less expensive.

[carlos shilinsky (shilinsky)]

Thanks Mica and Matt for the info, im planing to order an alembic next year, and with so many options and so beautifull instruments im trying to decide what i want and what i need.
 thanks again.

[drz]

I love that body style.  Can I have the same on my next purchase?  For reference when ordering, Is it called the Valentino II body style as mentioned above and can I get it in a lefty six string?  WOW!!!!  Very Nice.

[2400wattman]

Attn: to Mica,  How much would this bass cost now? I can't really seem to find a way to get a quote on the quote page. Thank you.

[David Houck]

Adam; I just ran the following on the quote generator.  Some of the details aren't exactly like Val's bass (body shape, body lams, etc.), some I don't know (like the back plates), and some are probably incorrect.  This of course ignores monthly specials, but should get you in the ballpark of what to expect.  If you're really interested in getting a bass similar to this one, you should call Val and get a quote from him.
 
Essence 4400.00  
3 Purpleheart neck laminates 600.00  
Mother of pearl ovals 200.00  
Knobby peghead 600.00  
Coco bolo top 1000.00  
Ash body 0.00  
Coco bolo back 1300.00  
Triple Omega body shape 1600.00  
Gold plated logo and script 150.00  
Bridge block 0.00  
Half moon tailpiece 0.00  
Brass backplate (for model electronics) 235.00  
Polished brass hardware 0.00  
Europa/Rogue electronics 550.00  
Total Price  10635.00

[bassfingers]

Hi Valentino
I've never been sure about the Triple Omega shape in the past but this one is winning me over.I love any Alembic in Coco Bolo but in this bass I can see elements of the Essence,the Stanley Clarke and Greg Lake's old 'crab claws' 8 string.It draws all these together yet manages to look totally fresh and unlike any of them.Unmistakably Alembic and undeniably gorgeous.

[bigredbass]

OK, I'm confused . . .  
 
To duplicate the pictured bass, is it $5200 or $10365 ? ? ?
 
I just love that shape.  Val, did you come up with that totally on your own, or was it a collaboration?  And I think the accent line echoes the stripes beneath the headstock lams, I just love the 'pinstripe' effect.
 
J o e y