Author Topic: The Big Kahuna (Read 1351 times)

Reid Raymond (rraymond) · « **on:** June 20, 2002, 10:48:39 AM »

'98 Orion 5 string with Standard Point body, bubinga top, wenge accent, cone headstock, Essence electronics - big sound!

(Message edited by rraymond on May 03, 2004)

(Message edited by rraymond on May 03, 2004)

rraymond · « **Reply #1 on:** May 02, 2004, 09:50:13 AM »

I had some upgrades done to The Big "K" by the good folks down in Santa Rosa. He's back and absolutely smokin'! My thanks again to everybody at Alembic!

palembic · « **Reply #2 on:** May 02, 2004, 10:05:27 AM »

Cool ...the logo after the bridge!!!

rraymond · « **Reply #3 on:** May 02, 2004, 10:28:36 AM »

Thanks Paul TBO, I do have to admit that like musicians will do, I stole the idea! Check Keavin's old #12. Now I have to steal some country riffs for a rehearsal this afternoon, check ya'll later!

bassman10096 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 02, 2004, 05:26:56 PM »

Looks cool either way!

hollis · « **Reply #5 on:** May 03, 2004, 02:42:17 PM »

Are the ovals MOP, or are they abalone? It looks great! Are those fat boys? How's it sounding?

rraymond · « **Reply #6 on:** May 03, 2004, 04:19:09 PM »

Thanks to all for the compliments. The inlays are MOP and the pups are Fatboys. I also had a sustain block installed under the bridge and added a Q switch. As far as sound, well it always sounded great, it is an Alembic, but now it is simply awesome. I couldn't get the grin off my face at rehearsal yesterday afternoon. My bandmates couldn't quit looking at it, either. It has become an amazing piece of ear and eye candy. Yet again, credit goes to Alembic!

David Houck · « **Reply #7 on:** May 03, 2004, 06:35:29 PM »

The fatboys look good on that body with the five string neck.

keavin · « **Reply #8 on:** May 04, 2004, 04:55:17 AM »

hey!!!

keavin · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2004, 05:02:52 AM »

lets admit 'logos'do look good down there by the tail,,,, but, that bass looks like it will kick your ass! (mean!!!)

rraymond · « **Reply #10 on:** May 20, 2004, 09:43:55 PM »

Hey Keavin, this bass absolutely kicks MY butt, anyway! The Big K is a 13 pounder, and it feels and definitely sounds HEAVY! I don't know why having the logo down between the tail-piece and point intrigues the heck out of me like it does, but it does, and obviously I am not alone! Now I'm thinkin', Logo with shell inlay and an LED underneath, and you got tail-lights! I'm out of here before I start thinkin' too much.

(Message edited by rraymond on May 20, 2004)

bracheen · « **Reply #11 on:** May 21, 2004, 04:45:44 AM »

You have a beautiful bass. It sounds amazing I'm sure. I agree the logo does look cool at that end.
13 pounds? Wow, I can't imagine. I'm getting to the age where my 8 pounder starts to hurt after a while. Maybe with the taillights you can have a beeper for when you back up. Sorry, it's early.

Sam

keavin · « **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2004, 06:02:17 AM »

boy! if i was a termite alembics would be my main meal!.

rraymond · « **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2004, 07:38:46 AM »

Alrighty then, the termite gourmet says Alembic = 5 Star Restaurant, Fender = McDonald's! Would you like that Supersized today, sir? We're throwing in a Mustang with every Precision purchased. No thanks, I'm going across the street for a heapin' helping of bubinga, purpleheart, and macassar ebony with a quilted maple chaser!

keavin · « **Reply #14 on:** May 22, 2004, 07:51:48 AM »

man i'm laffin my ass off!

Author Topic: The Big Kahuna (Read 1351 times)

Reid Raymond (rraymond)