Alembic/Fodera

Started by FC Bass, October 23, 2012, 02:21:04 PM

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Just saw this one on Talkbass:
 


 
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count

That looks like a Viking helmet! haha, cool! Is it an actual Alembic??
 
Those PUs don't look like anything off the shelf though...

that_sustain

Maybe they're finally trying to convert Anthony Jackson over to Alembic??  It would be pretty cool if he joined the team...

sonicus

I think it's KOOL !   That 36 scale might really kick.

tbrannon

Hmm- alembic pickups (and presumably electronics) have been replaced with Fodera pickups, but the originals are included with the bass.  
 
Not my style- at all- but it's pretty cool.

sonicus

It would  be more desirable with the Alembic pickups and electronics for sure in my opinion.

bluplirst

looks like mr potato head wearing a cardigan :^]

jazzyvee

Hmmmm........I can see why It's not a standard Alembic model.  
I bet it sounds great though. I wonder if there are any sound clips anywhere?
 
Jazzyvee
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
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5a_quilt_top

5 ebony neck lams + 36 scale = SPENDY!
 
And I'll bet it's pretty heavy.
 
A workout for both your wallet and your body, now that's value!

xlrogue6

5a got it right--if you figure what it would cost you to join a gym for 20 years, it's probably a wash. Score!

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dfung60

I'm curious what the real story is on this instrument.  The core looks like an Alembic build, all Alembic hardware and a crown peghead and neck joint.  But the body wings with the inlayed top is something I've never seen on a factory Alembic before.  And both logos?
 
David Fung

lbpesq

I suspect the top and back laminates were sanded away from the horns post production.  But you never know (or at least until Mica chimes in!).
 
Bill, tgo

xlrogue6

I suspect you're right on the post-production body mods. I'll bet they were a weight reduction attempt, probably without significant success since those multiple ebony neck lams are the primary culprit in the likely considerable weight of this baby. Looks like it started life as a Rogue with a crown peghead to me.