Author Topic: Aussie Alembic owner (Read 304 times)

bbd · « **on:** August 28, 2006, 02:18:56 AM »

Alembics are as rare as hens teeth in Australia. I finally after 30 years of playing got myself one. It's a 1993 Epic 5 string, I have had it 2 hours and already I am about to pack away the P Bass. Very impressed, can't wait to gig with it. It feels like a long lost friend even now. Why did I wait so long? Roger

tbrannon · « **Reply #1 on:** August 28, 2006, 02:37:01 AM »

Congrats Roger!

Where are you at in Australia? I'm just across the Tasman (You know, where REAL rugby is played!!)

Did you pick it up from Greensquare Music?

bbd · « **Reply #2 on:** August 28, 2006, 02:50:30 AM »

Real Rugby, yeah right!
I'm about an hour north of Brisbane, I picked it up on eBay in the USA. What sort of Alembic do you have?

tbrannon · « **Reply #3 on:** August 28, 2006, 02:54:22 AM »

Roger,

I don't have one *yet*...

Although there is a deal in progress that should be sending a 5 string Rogue across the Pacific in the next week or so.

Brisbane is nice- I'm actually an American living here in NZ. I've got nothing at stake in the NZ/Aussie rivalry, but I sure like to stir the pot!

Make sure you post pictures of that Epic in the Showcase section~

Toby

dnburgess · « **Reply #4 on:** August 28, 2006, 03:24:43 AM »

Roger - Green Square Music (www.greensquare.net) always has a good selection of hen's teeth (including some pre-loved, with warranty and guaranteed trade in). When you are ready to order your custom Alembic, we'd love to help you out.

Regards
David Burgess

57basstra · « **Reply #5 on:** August 28, 2006, 03:50:09 AM »

Hello and Welcome, Roger!

richbass939 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 28, 2006, 05:17:05 AM »

Roger, welcome and congrats on getting an Epic.
Rich

bbd · « **Reply #7 on:** August 28, 2006, 05:32:27 AM »

Thanks guys for the big welcome, much appreciated. I shall post a picture soon. What do people think of that Series I that's on eBay for sale in Singapore?

bracheen · « **Reply #8 on:** August 28, 2006, 08:56:16 AM »

Hello Roger, congratulations on the Epic. I have a '94 but with one less string.

Sam

keurosix · « **Reply #9 on:** August 28, 2006, 08:41:53 PM »

Welcome aboard Roger,
My '96 Epic 5 is fretless with a wenge top. Sounds really growly! Post some pics!

David Houck · « **Reply #10 on:** August 31, 2006, 02:06:05 PM »

Hi Roger, welcome to the board and congrats on the Epic!

There's a discussion of the S1 here; but I see that you have found it already.

bbd · « **Reply #11 on:** August 31, 2006, 02:32:38 PM »

Thanks Dave. I think I've been bitten by the Alembic bug. I want more. Have just listed one of my Fenders (18 last count) on eBay and many more to come so I can afford these great instruments. David from www.greensquare.net in Australia has a nice Mark King Deluxe with lotsa extras. I have spoken with him and am a gnats whisker away from saying YES I WANT IT!!! I want the S1 as well though. Woe is me.

olieoliver · « **Reply #12 on:** August 31, 2006, 02:48:02 PM »

That bugs been going around Roger. It keeps on biting me.LOL

David Houck · « **Reply #13 on:** August 31, 2006, 02:51:50 PM »

Yes, that's a very nice Mark King that he has!

tbrannon · « **Reply #14 on:** August 31, 2006, 03:33:30 PM »

Roger-
Check out the Black Rogue at Green Square. if that had 5 strings, it would currently be residing in my office!