Author Topic: Adam's Excel (Read 3284 times)

jagerphan84 · « **on:** January 07, 2005, 04:53:09 PM »

I happened to have the day off from work Wednesday when a UPS tag appeared on my door, and I knew it could only be one thing... Excel 5 fretless Europa electronics Vermilion top Zebrawood accents w/purpleheart pinstripe Vermilion body Striped ebony fingerboard Mahogany/vermilion/purpleheart/ebony neck Chrome hardware & logo Side LEDs in green & amber

(You can see she is in good company)

(Look at that logo sparkle!)

(They aren't carpeted backplates, they're just SUPER FREAKING SHINY CHROME) The pictures do not do justice to this instrument. It is the most beautiful looking and playing bass that I've ever laid hands on. My thanks to everyone in Santa Rosa for turning out another masterpiece. Adam (Message edited by jagerphan84 on January 07, 2005)

hollis · « **Reply #1 on:** January 07, 2005, 05:24:52 PM »

My oh my! WOW!

palembic · « **Reply #2 on:** January 08, 2005, 02:45:14 AM »

1stbass · « **Reply #3 on:** January 08, 2005, 03:18:54 AM »

Adam,
that is a beauty! Very nice job on the wood choices. And as hollis sayes WOW.
L.O.L.
Doug

lowlife · « **Reply #4 on:** January 08, 2005, 03:59:37 AM »

Now that's what I call a bass, congrats!!

Ellery

jagerphan84 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 08, 2005, 06:08:15 AM »

Thanks for the compliments, everyone. I look forward to spending the rest of my life getting to know her.

Wait, Paul TBO is speechless?? Someone get a camera!!

basstard · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2005, 06:51:16 AM »

Super freaking cool!!!
Congrats!

rami · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:44:30 AM »

Isn't the Excel just the greatest Bass in the world? There's just something about it that does something for me. It was my first Alembic, and still my favorite.

Congrats Adam - she's a beauty!

Rami

David Houck · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2005, 08:14:32 AM »

A set neck fretless with that combination of neck and body woods and the Europa controls has got to sound very nice!

lbpesq · « **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2005, 08:36:45 AM »

Adam:

Very sweet! Especially the wood pick up covers and the neck. If this were mine I'd name it Tasty. What effect of using mohagany instead of maple in the neck are you expecting?

Bill, tgo

tom_z · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2005, 11:18:34 AM »

Amazing bass Adam!! Congratulations. She is very beautiful - love all that vermillion.

Tom

jagerphan84 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2005, 11:32:40 AM »

Bill,

I would think the mahogany would attribute to a bassier, darker tone. Maple is generally known for its brightness, and that is something I intentionally tried to avoid in this bass. With the vermilion body and set neck w/heavy woods, it has a lot of warmth and it packs a nice punch.

Here's a couple grainy, blurry shots with the LEDs on:

Adam

P.S. - Thanks Tom!

(Message edited by jagerphan84 on January 08, 2005)

the_mule · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2005, 01:42:12 AM »

Very nice Adam, congratulations! Now she's arrived home 'the long strange trip' has finally come to an end. I love the wood recipe!

Wilfred

eastcoastepic · « **Reply #13 on:** January 15, 2005, 01:25:04 PM »

Congratulations on your new addition, Adam! She is very beautiful, indeed.
Were you able to adjust the Epic to your liking? She does looks happy there...tell her I miss her, OK?!
Best of luck with your new axe...
Chris

jagerphan84 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 16, 2005, 04:34:06 PM »

Thanks, Wilfred & Chris. The Epic has settled in nicely here, she gets plenty of attention and has nice friends to hang around with. This newest addition is a nice complement to a growing collection... now I just need a 6-string fretted & fretless, an 8-string, a piccolo...

I'd better start saving up.

Adam

(Message edited by jagerphan84 on January 16, 2005)