Author Topic: Other Twin 03 13094 (Read 903 times)

jon_jackson · « **on:** July 31, 2011, 11:22:01 AM »

While this is a Series II, Thomas set the precedent by posting pictures of younger brother in the Europa section. Since they've all ready been apart for a while, I couldn't bear keeping them broken up. Here's the four string version of Almost Twins:

Full frontal

Front lower bout; maple/mother of pearl/gold THG knobs

Lower Back; three ebony lams

Logo inlay closeup

Bridge, courtesy of Mica

Stereo 5-Pin, courtesy of Mica

Mono 1/4 Jack, courtesy of Mica -Jon

poor_nigel · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2011, 08:02:56 PM »

What a simply outstanding bass you have there! I bet this bass is a killer for a four-string! Truthfully, I contacted Kevin to buy the four, but he did not want to let it go and offered me the five, instead. I love the five-string, so I am not insanely envious . . . I bet it looks and sounds outrageous in person. Quilted maple is definitely one of my favorite substances found on this planet. I KNOW you are enjoying this bass, as what's not to enjoy?! I keep wondering when and if the fretless one will show up.

Oh, I should have posted this before, but I bought a polishing cloth for gold, as Mica suggested a while back, and it does seem to take the film off the bridge and other parts with some repetitive action. Pretty thick coat built up over the years, I guess. Just FYI.

jazzyvee · « **Reply #2 on:** August 05, 2011, 01:01:20 AM »

That's another of my favourite Alembics.

Jazzyvee

jon_jackson · « **Reply #3 on:** August 05, 2011, 05:09:19 AM »

It has a very different sound than my others, which aren't series electronics. Thanks for the tip about the polishing cloth for gold, Thomas. I'll check into it.
-Jon

pauldo · « **Reply #4 on:** August 05, 2011, 07:00:44 AM »

WOW!
Nice pictures

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #5 on:** August 05, 2011, 09:11:41 PM »

Beauty! The Europa design is my favorite!

wishbass · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2011, 10:34:15 PM »

Stunning!This or an Elan body would be a toss up for me,but this is very close to what I would have built.

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2011, 10:46:21 PM »

YES !!!!!!

jon_jackson · « **Reply #8 on:** December 31, 2011, 04:42:59 AM »

One correction: when at the factory this summer, Mica told me the knobs were actually made by her uncle.
Jon

wishbass · « **Reply #9 on:** March 14, 2012, 08:58:45 AM »

Just checked out Jazzies new baby,so of course Ihad to look at yours(MY fav....its a 4st).Stunning as always.......

jon_jackson · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2013, 10:02:11 AM »

11.0 pounds, with Moody strap

wishbass · « **Reply #11 on:** February 23, 2014, 05:53:37 AM »

Still my favorite...!!!!!!!