Alembic Club

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Title: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: The Sandman on 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

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Title: Re: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: adriaan on August 20, 2026, 10:31:18 AM
Not this one. However, seems like you haven't seen the Love Giver yet.
Title: Re: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: edwardofhuncote on August 20, 2026, 12:09:21 PM
There are some things that the world is only big enough for one of them. 
Title: Re: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: BeenDown139 on 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!
Title: Re: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: lbpesq on August 20, 2026, 03:05:26 PM
Got a little creative with tuning machine placement!

Bill, tgo
Title: Re: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: jon_jackson on August 20, 2026, 08:20:52 PM
We can make it fit, no problemo!
Title: Re: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: jazzyvee on August 21, 2026, 06:04:12 AM
Wow, I wonder which of my basses i could get a straight swap with.🤔😜
Title: Re: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: gearhed289 on August 21, 2026, 08:04:36 AM
It looks like they used drywall screws to mount the bridge! And yeah, those tuners. Creative!  ;D
Title: Re: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: garyhead on 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!  ;D
Title: Re: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: BeenDown139 on 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.

🗿🐕 🐉
Title: Re: Not an Alembic (I hope)
Post by: briant on 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.