Author Topic: My fretless (Read 641 times)

son_of_magni · « **on:** July 02, 2004, 05:44:12 PM »

Strange thing just happened. I was posting a pic on the MK section and when I looked at the serial number I realized it doesn't have MK in it, just C. Well, that kind of makes me wonder... anyways...

I saw a thread somewhere with an Alembic in front of a Mini, but I can't remember where it was I have a Mini too and I thought it would be a nice backround. But for now you'll have to settle for my summer car

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David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** July 03, 2004, 07:02:29 AM »

That's a great looking bass! And that's a classic car you've got there. But I really like that wood building in the background; it looks like it has a lot of character.

(Message edited by davehouck on July 03, 2004)

bracheen · « **Reply #2 on:** July 03, 2004, 08:00:52 AM »

I really like the styling of the MK. Hopefully that will be my next one eventually. That is a beautiful example that you have. Nice Z as well. This could start an interesting spin off thread, Alembics & their cars. There's at least one TVR here and several Porsches I think.

Sam

dela217 · « **Reply #3 on:** July 03, 2004, 05:06:29 PM »

I was the one that posted a pic of an Alembic with a MINI. I don't remember where that pic was, but I remember talk of cars in the thread. I think that folks were talking about what gear could fit in what cars or something.

basstard · « **Reply #4 on:** July 04, 2004, 02:32:04 AM »

Hey Karl, that's a stunningly beautiful bass! And yeah, gotta love those Z240s, too... But I'd take the Alembic over the car every time! ;-)

alembic76407 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 06, 2004, 10:45:32 AM »

here's the thread with cars

http://club.alembic.com/Images/449/4982.html?1055949282

great looking Z car and bass

David T (one of the Porsche guys)

son_of_magni · « **Reply #6 on:** July 08, 2004, 07:33:47 AM »

You like my woodshed? Believe me it cost less than the car or the bass.

Anyways, when I bought the bass it was advertised as an MK. I never really thought about the serial number until I went to post the picture here. They still have the bass listed on their website:

http://www.basscentral.com/alembicbass/mark_king.shtml

It's the 6-string at the bottom. The documentation says its a model CLB6. So I guess it's not an MK, its actually a custom that was ordered with a MK shape?

mica · « **Reply #7 on:** July 08, 2004, 08:42:43 AM »

It's a super-custom, the second of the first version of the Balance Point shapes. The first one was a 6-string fretted Maple. The body is larger than a Standard Point, but balances as a 6-string.

The electronics are Signature, so it's not entirely incorrect to call it a Mark King. Actually, it's pretty rare we make exactly the spec sheet of any model, there's always something custom going on. Your bass is more like a Mark King Deluxe with a custom body shape.

I love that bass - the wood is fantastic.

son_of_magni · « **Reply #8 on:** July 08, 2004, 09:34:29 AM »

Mica, thanks for the clarification. I guess that makes it almost a collectable. But what Alembic isn't? Since the pics with the 240 didn't really show the wood, here's a couple closeups...

palembic · « **Reply #9 on:** July 08, 2004, 09:49:17 AM »

Just curious. I makes me think of Bonnie but she is made with Clarowood capping. Although you explained me Mica that Clarowood is a Californian type of (dark???Figured???) Walnut.
Is this Clarowood too??
The balance-point with OMega cut-out oon a large body is really THE thing. Although I would prefer an extended upper horn I guess.

Paul TBO

mica · « **Reply #10 on:** July 08, 2004, 10:22:12 AM »

This style does have quite an extended horn, which is why it does so well on the balance even with 6-strings. The offset isn't as large as on the new style ( Kevin's Custom), but this horn reaches close to the same place on the neck.

Claro is a kind of Walnut, and both Bonnie and this bass are made from it.

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #11 on:** July 08, 2004, 11:59:48 AM »

Wow! That figuring is even nicer than the flame on my koa S2!

pookeymp · « **Reply #12 on:** July 08, 2004, 12:18:51 PM »

Wow as well!!! That is absolutely stunning!

Mikey/

son_of_magni · « **Reply #13 on:** July 08, 2004, 02:41:59 PM »

Kind of amazing that this sat on the shelf for 3 years isn't it? Maybe not many people are looking for a 6-string fretless. Makes me wonder though, how much input did basscentral have on the design? Or did they just say 'send me an awesome bass...'?

valvil · « **Reply #14 on:** July 08, 2004, 05:05:55 PM »

Hello Karl,

Bass Central was not involved in the conception of this bass. It sat for 3 years in another store, then we took it back in trade, refinished it and offered it to Bass Central; they took it in, and a few days later, you bought it.

I have played that bass, and I also had a hard time believing nobody had puchased it for 3 years.

Valentino