Author Topic: BECOMING A NEW OWNER OF THE BIG KAHUNA (Read 838 times)

mg1125 · « **on:** May 26, 2010, 06:46:25 PM »

Hey guys best regards to all of you first.and feeling lucky because the arrival of my first alembic a custom Orion named the Big Kahuna and I'm sure it is big. thanks..

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artswork99 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 26, 2010, 07:37:19 PM »

Hi Miguel,
Welcome to the forum and Alembic ownership. Don't forget to breath tomorrow

Enjoy your first Alembic and Play it Healthy! I look forward to your pictures.
Best, Art

mg1125 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 26, 2010, 07:56:05 PM »

sure thanks for your greetings and making me feel welcome..

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mg1125 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 29, 2010, 02:10:23 PM »

hi my friends here are some new pics of my new addition best regards and thanks...

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mg1125 · « **Reply #4 on:** May 29, 2010, 02:24:27 PM »

so here they are

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mg1125 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 29, 2010, 02:28:25 PM »

I would like to add 2 more...

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mg1125 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 29, 2010, 02:31:48 PM »

jazzyvee · « **Reply #7 on:** May 29, 2010, 03:59:17 PM »

Nice bass I love the logo on the body. I think Keavin has one on his bass it looks quite elegant there. Do you have the logo on the headstock too?

I've not seen an orion with that body shape before either.
Enjoy your alembic experience.

mg1125 · « **Reply #8 on:** May 29, 2010, 06:54:25 PM »

thanks it does has the logo on the head too..I will post another picture shown it.

artswork99 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 29, 2010, 07:22:47 PM »

Beautiful! Enjoy!

sonicus · « **Reply #10 on:** May 29, 2010, 09:27:25 PM »

Very nice. I have always like the standard point body shape. I was in a state of hyperbole and true bliss after I acquired mine .I was in love .I think that this is the first set neck Alembic specimen that I have seen in this body shape . It is SWELL to be sure . Congratulations my friend !
Sonic Regards _______

mario_farufyno · « **Reply #11 on:** May 31, 2010, 10:00:23 AM »

Wow, what a shiny Logo!

mg1125 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 01, 2010, 02:40:24 PM »

Hi there as you may know I might need some guidance or advice before purchasing the next alembic bass that would fit me better.. can someone on this forum please give some advice and personal preference about styles,weigh,comfort and playability, I did a lot of research but it didn't work for me .thanks guys I will greatly appreciate it.

keith_h · « **Reply #13 on:** June 01, 2010, 02:56:57 PM »

Miguel,
Since weight appears to be an issue you might want to consider the Essence body shape. This is the smallest standard body shape that Alembic offers and they do come up for sale with some regularity. As far as playability I have played Mica's Kingwood Essence and loved it. This does bring me to the point out that the type of wood needs to be considered. Mica's bass is quite heavy due to the wood selection. On the other hand I have played a mahogany body with maple top that as I recall was quite light. Here is a link to the thread where you can get an idea of the variety.

Keith

mg1125 · « **Reply #14 on:** June 01, 2010, 04:30:44 PM »

Thanks for your valuable information. greatly appreciate it...