Lefty Alembic

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 9:22 am

If any lefties in the house are looking for an Alembic, I ran across one yesterday at a music store, it's tagged at $1999, it has THE thinnest neck I have ever played! It's strung righty, but it's definitely a lefty.
Email me if you need more info.

will_nesbitt · Post by **will_nesbitt** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:01 am

What's an Alembic?

palmann · Post by **palmann** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 11:28 am

Serious gap in education:
http://www.alembic.com/

Gruesse, Pablo

cheyenne · Post by **cheyenne** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 2:43 pm

Whats an Alembic??????

:-0

hieronymous · Post by **hieronymous** » Sun Sep 24, 2006 7:04 pm

Maybe this will help ease you in:

(The one on the left)

will_nesbitt · Post by **will_nesbitt** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 12:24 am

Ah. Pointy.

atomic_punk · Post by **atomic_punk** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 1:43 am

That's just one of them, that is not the model I saw, it was from the 70's or early 80's, though...not an Epic, not an Exploiter, I wish I had a pic of it...kinda looked like this one...

iamthebassman · Post by **iamthebassman** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 3:21 am

Mommy, what's a bass...?

j_gary · Post by **j_gary** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:15 am

No worries Will. Alembics are generally only know to those suffering from a serious case of bassatosis. It causes one to think that if they spend enough money, they will be able to play and sound like Stanley Clarke. Hasn't worked for me so far. I've bought three and I still play like I have no thumbs.

Beautiful custom guitars built in sunny California by an ex-NASA engineer/hippy genius. The big guns (Series II) can cost $20,000 to $30,000, plus shipping and a case. They are a different animal. Unlike any other bass I've played. Unbelievable tone variation and quality. Problem is they are so sensitive, heavy and expensive, makes one hesitant to take them out of the house. If you are trying to play, sing, run the lights & P.A. while attempting to adjust your bass, forgetaboutit!

Stanley Clarke has been flying one since the 70's.

shinynewtoy · Post by **shinynewtoy** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:41 am

I don't see myself having the cheese to own one anytime soon... but I'd love to get my hands on one for a couple of hours, just to see what the fuss is about!

palmann · Post by **palmann** » Mon Sep 25, 2006 4:59 am

I bought mine use for 900 EUR (~= $1080). I've seen some sold for $600-1100 on eBay. Not the top Series I/II models, but Epics, Essence or Spoiler basses.

Have fun.

Gruesse, Pablo