Author Topic: Ken's "Elven" Excel 04X13383 (Read 1515 times)

kenbass4 · « **on:** January 07, 2005, 10:44:39 AM »

Well, here finally are the pictures of my latest, Morlindenen. Her spec are as follows:
34 4 string long scale
Superb Walnut
Ash body
Ebony Finger Board
MOP Oval inlays
Elvish Initial inlays
Pupleheart neck laminates

(Message edited by kenbass4 on January 07, 2005)

kenbass4 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 07, 2005, 10:51:17 AM »

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** January 07, 2005, 11:01:29 AM »

That Excel body style looks really nice in Walnut!

lowlife · « **Reply #3 on:** January 07, 2005, 11:01:53 AM »

Ken, your Excel is stunning to say the lease. Mine has the same body woods but with a Pao Ferro finger board and I'm curious how much different the tone is with Ebony. Any idea?
Enjoy you bass.

Ellery

hollis · « **Reply #4 on:** January 07, 2005, 11:54:05 AM »

Ken,

The Excel is such a beautiful body style. It looks great in walnut. How's the sound?

serialnumber12 · « **Reply #5 on:** January 07, 2005, 01:11:14 PM »

Nice shoes!

1stbass · « **Reply #6 on:** January 08, 2005, 03:25:07 AM »

It Would seam that Alembic will through in a pair of sneakers with you every new custom order.

Popa needs a new pair of shoes.

Sweet bass Ken. a very very nice PAIR.
B.O.L
Doug

lbpesq · « **Reply #7 on:** January 08, 2005, 08:41:45 AM »

Ken:

The walnut does indeed look superb. Beautiful bass. Looks like you've got a nice start on your collection. Watch out, Rami!

Bill, tgo

tom_z · « **Reply #8 on:** January 08, 2005, 11:27:25 AM »

Great bass Ken! Excellent wood recipe. And she has a beautiful companion. Congratulations.

Tom

kenbass4 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 08, 2005, 03:14:22 PM »

Yeah, the shoes are ebony lined with sustain block in the sole...

Boy, guess I should have photo-shopped the picture, but with lack of time lately, I just wanted to get some pix up.

I don't think the family can afford me to be in competition with Rami, so this will be it...for awhile, anyway.

Thanks for the complements, guys!
Ken (TEO)

rami · « **Reply #10 on:** January 08, 2005, 04:39:38 PM »

Hey Ken,

Congrats on your Excel, and I love that Rogue!
They're both spectacular. WOW!!!

If you're to have two Alembics, those are the ones to have!

I always loved the Excel for it's simplicity, it's sexy look, and it's MONSTER tone. Even in it's most basic format (one Fat Boy, Vol, Bass, Treble), it's one of the best Basses in the world. I'd be perfectly content having it as my only Bass.

Best wishes,

Rami

lbpesq · « **Reply #11 on:** January 08, 2005, 07:23:57 PM »

Rami:

I'm sure there are lots of members of the club that would be willing to help you reach perfect contentment by unselfishly taking the other basses off your hands. Even the higher-pitched contingent, like me. All you have to do is ask. We're here for you, brother. LOL!

Bill, tgo

the_mule · « **Reply #12 on:** January 09, 2005, 01:32:18 AM »

That's a beautiful pair of Alembics Ken, your Excel looks great, but so does your Rogue! The Excel model is really starting to grow on me with fabulous examples like this one showing up. Love to see a picture of the back because of the Ph laminates, and a close-up of the 'elvish' initials...

Wilfred

richbass939 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 09, 2005, 08:41:36 AM »

Ken,
Beautiful instruments. There's something about Buckeye Burl that still drops my jaw everytime I see it.
On the Excel I love the look of the dark wood on the light body with the accent sandwich. Very nice.
Rich

bracheen · « **Reply #14 on:** January 09, 2005, 10:21:22 AM »

Beautiful pair, Ken, the walnut on your Excel is indeed superb. The wood truss rod cover was a great idea.

Sam