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Title: Eurpoa 4 w/series II electronics
Post by: fivestringdan on March 07, 2024, 07:57:04 AM
https://reverb.com/item/80316161-alembic-europa-series-ii-2002-burled-cocobolo

Beautiful bass. I don't see a pickup selector which is interesting.
Title: Re: Eurpoa 4 w/series II electronics
Post by: sonofa_lembic on March 07, 2024, 09:24:45 AM
Wow, what a killer top!  Yes, no pickup selector, so it must be some custom circuit with a pan instead.  Very interesting.
Title: Re: Eurpoa 4 w/series II electronics
Post by: jazzyvee on March 07, 2024, 10:29:30 AM
We have seen this bass here a couple of times in the past.
https://club.alembicguitars.com/index.php?topic=26914.0
Title: Re: Eurpoa 4 w/series II electronics
Post by: The Sandman on May 30, 2026, 12:34:35 PM
Quote from: jazzyvee on March 07, 2024, 10:29:30 AMWe have seen this bass here a couple of times in the past.

I don't think you'll be seeing her on Reverb again anytime soon... she's mine now.  8)
Title: Re: Eurpoa 4 w/series II electronics
Post by: tkotmk42 on May 30, 2026, 04:20:38 PM
Quote from: The Sandman on May 30, 2026, 12:34:35 PM
Quote from: jazzyvee on March 07, 2024, 10:29:30 AMWe have seen this bass here a couple of times in the past.

I don't think you'll be seeing her on Reverb again anytime soon... she's mine now.  8)
Nice !!!   I was following this closely, really wanted it!

Really looking forward to hear your impression!!  Also, do you know if the body is 'series' hollow body?? :)

Congrats!


Takeo 
Title: Re: Eurpoa 4 w/series II electronics
Post by: Barend on May 30, 2026, 05:28:47 PM
Quote from: The Sandman on May 30, 2026, 12:34:35 PM
Quote from: jazzyvee on March 07, 2024, 10:29:30 AMWe have seen this bass here a couple of times in the past.

I don't think you'll be seeing her on Reverb again anytime soon... she's mine now.  8)

wow, very nice one! great top. Really like the Europa shape. Congrats!
P.S. the link in the first post of this topic leads to a very expensive EVH bass, not to this Europa 4.
Title: Re: Eurpoa 4 w/series II electronics
Post by: The Sandman on May 30, 2026, 06:27:58 PM
Quote from: tkotmk42 on May 30, 2026, 04:20:38 PM
Quote from: The Sandman on May 30, 2026, 12:34:35 PM
Quote from: jazzyvee on March 07, 2024, 10:29:30 AMWe have seen this bass here a couple of times in the past.

I don't think you'll be seeing her on Reverb again anytime soon... she's mine now.  8)
Nice !!!   I was following this closely, really wanted it!

Really looking forward to hear your impression!!  Also, do you know if the body is 'series' hollow body?? :)

Congrats!


Takeo

Thanks! I don't think she's chambered beyond the electronics cavities, but I'll try to find out for sure.
Title: Re: Eurpoa 4 w/series II electronics
Post by: s_wood on June 03, 2026, 06:11:58 AM
Sandman's new bass was originally built for me, and I still own its 5 string twin. To my ears, Sandman's bass is an especially great sounding Series bass, and it's beautiful as well. The body is not chambered, but we were able to keep the weight down by eliminating the back laminate.
Title: Re: Eurpoa 4 w/series II electronics
Post by: The Sandman on June 03, 2026, 01:58:29 PM
Quote from: s_wood on June 03, 2026, 06:11:58 AMSandman's new bass was originally built for me, and I still own its 5 string twin. To my ears, Sandman's bass is an especially great sounding Series bass, and it's beautiful as well. The body is not chambered, but we were able to keep the weight down by eliminating the back laminate.

Thanks Steve!

When I saw her on Reverb I knew there was something very special about her. And then she started whispering to me. But it wasn't 'til I held her that I realized just how exceptional she was.

I'm very lucky to have found her!

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