WalMan Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 So I was wandering around Brighton today while MrsW was at the Psychic Fair in Hove Town Hall (or Psycho Fair as ma in law calls it ). Wandered into GAK to talk to the chaps & see what was new. Bass Dept closed but saw the chap I normally chat with (whose name I REALLY should know by now ) and he opened up with a cry of "I must show you what we've just got in" and here it is - with apologies for the poor quality of the snap on my phone [url="http://planetsmilies.net"][/url] Had a little noodle and it is gorgeous. The top looks beautiful. Sounds good. The neck is great, though after my L2500 feels tiny. Weighs a ton, probably something to do with the 5 PP3's it has inside it to run 2 x 18v preamps and the lights on the top of the neck. Luckily for my hide I managed to keep the plastic in check as it's up for £3,999 and MrsW would still be berating me now if I hadn't. On a separate note they are expecting some Spectors in soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean-Luc Pickguard Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 [quote name='WalMan' post='604036' date='Sep 20 2009, 10:17 PM']So I was wandering around Brighton today while MrsW was at the Psychic Fair in Hove Town Hall...[/quote] No one had written "cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances" across the signs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted September 20, 2009 Author Share Posted September 20, 2009 [quote name='Jean-Luc Pickguard' post='604062' date='Sep 20 2009, 10:31 PM']No one had written "cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances" across the signs?[/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='WalMan' post='604036' date='Sep 20 2009, 10:17 PM']...the 5 PP3's it has inside it to run 2 x 18v preamps and the lights on the top of the neck...[/quote] "Band practise on Thursday, WalMan?" "Sorry, can't. Changing my batteries that night." S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngh Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 If its a Mark King signature, I had one exactly the same as this and like a pillock sold it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibob Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Just gonna pop this into 'Bass Guitars' innit! Si Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I'd have no problem NOT parting with the money for that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanbass1 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I also had a MK Signature and sold it in the end. Very noce bass but just far too heavy and, as a result, I used it at just one gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Eeeuck! Is that really a bass in spalted pink dapple? I'm sorry, we obviously don't share the same taste in basses. Put whiskers on it and you could call it Garfield! Go on, have another look. Dark whiskers rather than white. Balcro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cooke Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Garfield? surely you mean Bagpuss... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimefred Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 yak! nearly lost my dinner when i saw that! lol. Would look nice as part of the Queens furniture at Buckinham Palace!! Bet it sounds rather posh n all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balcro Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 You're right. Bagpuss. Balcro. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='Balcro' post='604440' date='Sep 21 2009, 12:48 PM']Eeeuck! Is that really a bass in spalted pink dapple?[/quote] The wood panelling behind the bass has a pinkish hue to it too - I think that it's possible that any apparent pinkness is actually caused by the camera, or its operator. But I don't know for certain. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='Balcro' post='604440' date='Sep 21 2009, 12:48 PM']Eeeuck! Is that really a bass in spalted pink dapple? I'm sorry, we obviously don't share the same taste in basses.[/quote] There's no spalting on that bass at all, it's quilted maple. As for the colour I think you'll probably find it's a natural finish & there's a colour cast on the photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouMa Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I dont like the alembic shape. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WalMan Posted September 21, 2009 Author Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='RhysP' post='604488' date='Sep 21 2009, 01:27 PM']There's no spalting on that bass at all, it's quilted maple. As for the colour I think you'll probably find it's a natural finish & there's a colour cast on the photo.[/quote] Yup, it's a cr@p photo in difficult light on a 2 megapixel Nokia phone. In the flesh it looks a whole lot nicer - but clearly beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I lusted after one for ages in my formative bass years, but couldn't afford it then or now and would probably be to scared to take it out to some of the dives we play at Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry norton Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 I always liked the theory of Alembics - advanced electronics, luthiery(?) etc. but in practice I don't understand why they didn't apply a bit of that thought to making them lighter and better balanced. There again I couldn't ever imagine having a spare 4 grand burning a hole in my pocket so I couldn't say I never would. I'd want alot of other things first though, and not just bass related stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutToPlayJazz Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Hmmm... £3999 you say? That's 2 Status S2-Classics... or 4 Fender American Standard Jazzes/Precisions... or 14 Squier Classic Vibe Jazzes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 (edited) [quote name='WalMan' post='604036' date='Sep 20 2009, 10:17 PM']Weighs a ton, probably something to do with the 5 PP3's it has inside it to run 2 x 18v preamps and the lights on the top of the neck.[/quote] Do Alembics not come with the phantom powering module anymore then? 5 batteries is a bit silly. Edited September 21, 2009 by RhysP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdavid Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='RhysP' post='605115' date='Sep 21 2009, 10:44 PM']Do Alembics not come with the phantom powering module anymore then? 5 batteries is a bit silly.[/quote] For four grand it should power itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doctor_of_the_bass Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 [quote name='RhysP' post='605115' date='Sep 21 2009, 10:44 PM']Do Alembics not come with the phantom powering module anymore then? 5 batteries is a bit silly.[/quote] The Series I and II models come with the module, whereas the Signature series don't! Lavverly bass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 Anyone able to have a stab at correcting the colour cast? Assuming the OP doesn't mind, of course... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7string Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 That Alembic is a great looking bass It's not my cup of tea but the workmanship is brilliant. It'd better come with a stand as the bottom pointy bit means it wouldn't stand up next to your amp at the next pub gig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTravis Posted September 21, 2009 Share Posted September 21, 2009 nooooooo!!!!! Not that deep, thank f***! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 Actually, all the Alembics up close I have seen, looked like pigs ears... all those switches, XLR slots... all look ed way too Heath Robinson to me. Played well for the time they were out there, just an old relic now..and more likely surpassed by the top luthiers .. But if they are your thing, then cough up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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