Not an Alembic (I hope)

The Sandman · August 20, 2026, 10:20:24 AM

https://reverb.com/item/100245785-custom-one-off-build-bug-bass-built-for-jermaine-jackson-bug-graphic-w-leds-1984-w-case

adriaan · August 20, 2026, 10:31:18 AM

Not this one. However, seems like you haven't seen the Love Giver yet.

edwardofhuncote · August 20, 2026, 12:09:21 PM

There are some things that the world is only big enough for one of them.

BeenDown139 · August 20, 2026, 12:21:50 PM

QuoteThere are some things that the world is only big enough for one of them.

you'd think so. the shop that does my lutherie has 2 very similar ones hanging on the elite rack with a ~$3k USD price tag on them. i wouldn't have given them a second thought except for the exceptional fugliness and ridiculous prices. if i remember ill try to get a pic the next time im there. or not.

good luck to all!

lbpesq · August 20, 2026, 03:05:26 PM

Got a little creative with tuning machine placement!

Bill, tgo

jon_jackson · August 20, 2026, 08:20:52 PM

We can make it fit, no problemo!

jazzyvee · August 21, 2026, 06:04:12 AM

Wow, I wonder which of my basses i could get a straight swap with.🤔😜

gearhed289 · August 21, 2026, 08:04:36 AM

It looks like they used drywall screws to mount the bridge! And yeah, those tuners. Creative!

garyhead · August 21, 2026, 09:12:12 AM

Hmmmm. That's about 20 miles from here. Maybe go take a peek.....but....there is also another saying.....some things can't be unseen!

BeenDown139 · August 21, 2026, 09:29:07 AM

just noticed the headstock hook on the end. almost dragonwing-ish. my bandies give me plenty of stage room when i've got that baby on. could take someone's eye out. or hook an earring.

🗿🐕 🐉

briant · August 21, 2026, 09:50:09 AM

I might leave early for my gig tonight and roll by Diablo to see that horrific nightmare in person. Traffic patterns depending.

There are so many choices that were made.