mikhay77 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) Now traded Edited March 23, 2013 by mikhay77 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Want so bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhay77 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Sorry Marcus,I just keep tempting you!! Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris2112 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Very nice. So basically an Alembic copy type thing made by Fernandes? I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcus bell Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 If I ha the cash I'd buy this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Extremely rare and a fantastic copy - 'looks like it's in amazing condition too. Good luck - a very desirable bass at a realistic price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 These are as rare as hens teeth. I remember back in the 80's that Alembic themselves rated the woodworking on the Fernandes copies as "breathtaking" - however they rated the electronics as a pale imitation of their own. Well worth a punt, but the buyer should not expect Alembic quality sonics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhay77 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 The build is bob on,all the laminates are great. I have heard the "rumour" about the sound but yet to have some one who has A/Bd them. Any series owners around lincoln willing to compare ( Basses,lol ) Would be interesting? The Q filters really are tonally amazing. Totally different from any of my other active basses. Almost wah pedal like? And the piano style highs when Qs fully on!!!! The sustain is fantastic with the large brass sustainer block under the bridge too.Mind you if the sound was nailed then why would you buy an Alembic? Or is it nailed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozbass Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 [quote name='mikhay77' timestamp='1362917572' post='2006115'] Mind you if the sound was nailed then why would you buy an Alembic? [/quote] For the badge! Seriously, it would be good to compare with an SI. The woodworking looks fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhay77 Posted March 10, 2013 Author Share Posted March 10, 2013 [quote name='lozbass' timestamp='1362919846' post='2006145'] For the badge! Seriously, it would be good to compare with an SI. The woodworking looks fantastic! [/quote] Ha ha,yeh brass is expensive now! Interesting logo facts I read somewhere once. Or did I dream it? [attachment=129549:alembic_logo.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Cloud Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 [quote name='mikhay77' timestamp='1362917572' post='2006115'] The build is bob on,all the laminates are great. I have heard the "rumour" about the sound but yet to have some one who has A/Bd them. Any series owners around lincoln willing to compare ( Basses,lol ) Would be interesting? The Q filters really are tonally amazing. Totally different from any of my other active basses. Almost wah pedal like? And the piano style highs when Qs fully on!!!! The sustain is fantastic with the large brass sustainer block under the bridge too.Mind you if the sound was nailed then why would you buy an Alembic? Or is it nailed? [/quote] Funnily enough a buddy of mine owned a Fernandes copy just like this one, before upgrading to the real deal; a series 1. He rated the Fernandes very highly indeed, but stated that although the woodworking was certainly just as good the sound was not quite there. He did state however that the Fernandes blew his Jaydee supernatural out of the ball park! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ted59 Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 On of my first basses, in 1982..... Pm sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhay77 Posted March 13, 2013 Author Share Posted March 13, 2013 Lots of nice trade offers,but nothing secured yet. I am after a Ibanez musician 924 if anyone has one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliusmonk Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 I do have one '81 Musician, original case included. But would need sound clips given the discussion on sonics vs Series I Alembics... Any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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