Edwin; in response to your question, it occurred to me that someone with looper skills could write/arrange and perform some pretty interesting material.  Laying down a chord progression with the eight string and then soloing on top with the fretless; or a walking bass line on the fretless, and soloing with the eight string; or combinations of those.  I think it could be a great canvas, and inspiration, for that type of application.

Dave, Yes !  Mark Egan for example has done that . I heard him do it in front of me when I took  some of his clinics . An incredible talent of a player an a great person as well ,

That does sound like great fun! It's been a while since I've had a functional looping rig.

Wolf - good call on Mark Egan! I had forgotten about him - I had his solo album Mosaic in high school on vinyl and I would stare at the cover with the doubleneck 8-string fretted/4-string fretless Pedulla - maybe that's part of what drew me to my doubleneck - well, that and Geddy Lee!
 
And Dave - now you've also fanned the flames of my GAS for a looper - haven't had one for a while, might be time!
 
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(Message edited by hieronymous on June 16, 2015)

Glad it's gone to a good home and we know where it is.  In a population of amazing instruments, this is one of the Flying Dutchmen, a real standout.
 
Me, it'd be a simple enough fix, Edwin:  Get the four string neck fretted, and Off to the Races !
 
Joey

Glad it's gone to a good home and we know where it is.  In a population of amazing instruments, this is one of the Flying Dutchmen, a real standout.
 
Me, it'd be a simple enough fix, Edwin:  Get the four string neck fretted, and Off to the Races !
 
Joey

Edwin: I wondered the same thing but I have played both necks and could easily use both in the realm of classic rock and even staying within one band's material. Ramble On sounds great on the fretless and Misty Mountain Hop is all about the 8 string.  
 
5a: This beast weighs around 28lbs and I have several damaged discs so I will never play it standing. :-)  
 
I really love this instrument and feel very fortunate to have it. It is everything I didn't already have in an Alembic all in one bass...an 8 string, a fretless, and a Dragon inlay.  
 
Also, I think we will record this in my friend's studio and get it on youtube as no footage exists that I can find. I have found an 8 string pick player that can do it justice so it will just be a matter of getting everyone together.

Congrats on owning not only an incredible instrument, but a part of Alembic history. So cool!
 
And yeah, I used to play Misty Mountain Hop on my 8 string Ric!

Congratulations on your acquisition of this beautiful instrument.  Play it Healthy!

Congratulations! It's a work of art. Enjoy it in good health!

Congrats Dinan!
I once had the honor to play the bass when it was in the posession of it's former german owner Speicky.....
Have fun....
Oliver (Spyderman)

Hi,Oliver! How's things?
 
Rob

Rob,
All ok here. Thank you very much.  
Dinan,
Here is the photo....
Oliver (Spyderman)

Oliver,  
 
Thanks for the comments and the great photo. I do have this and one other from a previous thread.  
 
John Judge has yet to chime but I did email him so maybe we will hear from him.  
 
-Carl