Author Topic: The Same But Only Different (Read 762 times)

olieoliver · « **on:** September 16, 2006, 07:55:14 PM »

4 very different insturments at first glance, but once you play and hear them you can sure tell they are kin. Yes the one on the left (spalted maple 4 string)is the one made famous by an unscrupulous eBay scammer. So if you ever see it on ebay, Its A Scam.

hieronymous · « **Reply #1 on:** September 16, 2006, 09:00:38 PM »

Wow - beautiful - stunning...

I am stunned...

tbrannon · « **Reply #2 on:** September 16, 2006, 09:30:05 PM »

That is just way too much fun for one man.....

Awesome stuff- Do you have a favorite?

57basstra · « **Reply #3 on:** September 16, 2006, 10:14:02 PM »

Awesome..simply awesome...a wonderful shot! Thanks for posting them, Olie. Very, very nice!

(Don't you think you need an Alembic 6 string bass or guitar??..lol

olieoliver · « **Reply #4 on:** September 17, 2006, 05:41:26 AM »

Thanks everyone, I am truly a blessed man. I have custom knobs coming from THG for all 4. When I get them on I'll post some more pix.

Toby, I would have to say the 4 string spalted maple is my favorite. Probably because I played 4 string basses for over 20 years before I got my first 5 or 6. I like the sound of the Series II the best though. So I have made the plunge and decided to order a custom. In fact I sent Bass Central a check last week so it should be started pretty soon. It will be a 4 string, S-2 with the 3/4 omega body. The inlays on the fret board are going to be the best part. I can hardly wait to hear from Susan so I can give her my ideas.

olieoliver · « **Reply #5 on:** September 17, 2006, 05:45:44 AM »

David, I play guitar too so that may well be in my future. I have a 6 string Warwick Bass which is nice, but it ain?t no Alembic!

FC Bass · « **Reply #6 on:** September 17, 2006, 06:21:34 AM »

Wow! I can't seem to find the right words so:

olieoliver · « **Reply #7 on:** September 17, 2006, 06:29:06 AM »

Flip, you?re hilarious man! I love it.

I am about to leave for church and I have a major dilemma,.....hmmmmm......which one do I play today?!

mikedm · « **Reply #8 on:** September 17, 2006, 07:31:48 AM »

Ole', Olie.
They're even better in person, the burl top on the five string is impressive.

...ah, my eyes are burning.

olieoliver · « **Reply #9 on:** September 17, 2006, 12:32:01 PM »

Mike, the next time we hook up I'll bring that Burl Maple MK and let you try it on. It weighs a ton. I'm glad we only play about 30 minutes at church. I couldn't imagine playing the sucker on a 4 or 5 hour gig. OUCH

(Message edited by olieoliver on September 17, 2006)

tbrannon · « **Reply #10 on:** September 17, 2006, 12:40:22 PM »

Olie-

Congrats in advance on the custom- truly blessed are the words that come to mind. He is good!

I'll be watching for the FTC thread on your custom...

mikedm · « **Reply #11 on:** September 17, 2006, 07:19:12 PM »

Olie, just keep me away from the Series....lol. I wondered how long you were going to keep mum about the custom. Have we ever seen a 3/4 body S2?

He is good, indeed. (And it's right that Alembics go to church.)

jacko · « **Reply #12 on:** September 18, 2006, 04:54:34 AM »

Sweet collection olie. Love the maple balance K.

Graeme