Scorpions

[sonicus]

Rusty.  what electronics package do you think you might want in your Scorpion ? Series I/II perhaps ? . Scale length ?  I was just wondering because I have often pondered upon potential customs  as well. It is really  fun to ponder upon all of the many variables possible. I have thought of some wild ideas as well.

[mica]

The seller has brought to my attention that the scale length is in the listing, it's 34 long scale. I did read that listing early today while drinking my first cup of coffee, so I guess I just missed it.
 
Anyway, If you like that Scorpion body, it's available as a 4-string short or medium scale.  For long scale or 5 strings, I'd recommend one like Nate's with that slightly longer upper horn.  
 
The bass on ebay now was originally made for a dear friend of our family and company, and there was much thought put into the specifications for that particular person. It's a lovely bass!

[hieronymous]

Mica, I posted another shot of it here at the thread for the Gathering, in case people can't access the facebook pics. I like the one on eBay now, but Nate's really struck me!

[mica]

Thanks, Harry!

[wishbass]

Wow.Mica, I have been lusting over that paticular scorpion shape for years.It's my win the lottory,and buy twobass.I had always wondered about the longer upper horn,and lo and behold,its been done! It would be great to see more pics of this or others like it.Nate, if your out there......MORE PICS PLEASE!

[rustyg61]

Wolf, I don't have any experience with Series II electronics, but I would definitely check them out before building my custom. I love the Signature electronics in my SCSD, & I just ordered a SF-2, so I'm sure I can get amazing sound from which ever electronics package I would go with. I had a Series I 30 years ago, but was too young to really understand or appreciate what they could do. So I would definitely do lots of research before I committed to the build. As for scale, I love the short scale on my SCSD, but I think I would go with a 32 just to have something in between. I had a 34 on my Series I & it felt too long for me. I like the symmetrical horns over the longer upper horn. Of course, I will have to win the lottery or sell one of my Harleys to pursue this dream!

[sonicus]

Rusty,   I think that you might like a 32 scale . I find it to be a fun scale length to play with the Alembic line of instruments given the wide range frequency response of the electronics and pickups. I think that your SF-2 will bring you hours of amazing experiments upon its arrival into your hands as well. You never know when you might run into an Alembic Bass that needs a new home ; all of a sudden one day that Scorpion that you would like to have might show up in your neck of the woods without any major sacrifice or financial long shot like the lottery. It might just fall into your hands sooner then later.  I have been amazed how that works!  When that does happen , its a sign that is good for sure . It is the Power Of Manifestation
 
  Wolf
 
(Message edited by sonicus on April 24, 2012)

[rustyg61]

Wolf, I agree, I played a 32 scale & it felt great! The best of both worlds! It would be awesome if I cam across a good deal on a Scorpion, & that is not beyond reason. If you would have asked me 2 years ago if I would have a brand new SCSD shipped to me directly from the factory built to my exact specs & only had to wait a week to get it, not 6 months or more, I would have said dream on! But that is exactly what happened, things fell into place in my life that alowed me to pursue my dream of owning another Alembic, & it took less than a month for me to research, shop around & find the exact bass I wanted, then I had it in my hands in a week! I got the tracking number for the SF-2 from Will Gunn today, I should have the unit on Monday! I look forward to hours of mind blowing tone experiments!  
 
Rusty

[wishbass]

Just had to look again at Nate's Scorpion!

[cntrabssn]

Hello, Here are some more pics of my Walnut Scorpion...  



 



  It has Anniversary electronics and amber side LEDs.  Thanks, -nate  (Message edited by cntrabssn on April 29, 2012)

[cntrabssn]

I also have a cocobolo SII Scorpion...  



  -nate

[rustyg61]

Nate, I'm trying really hard not to develop a case of Scorpion envy, but you're not making it very easy!!
 
(Message edited by rustyg61 on April 29, 2012)

[cozmik_cowboy]

HOLY CRAP!!  That is some serious walnut, Nate!
 
Peter

[wishbass]

Oh man.....must remain calm! Stunning! Absolutely STUNNING! Nate,I am so glad you posted these.I knew there had to be something like your beauties out there.David mow has company!

[jacko]

Someone got a real bargain on that ebay listing. Was it Will?
 
Graeme