Alembic Mark King 5 String Tricked-out Standard Balance K Omega w/ Stinger

David Houck · January 27, 2011, 09:24:48 AM

Congrats Bill!

billostech · January 27, 2011, 10:14:12 AM

Thanks Taylor and Dave
I had to do a gut check and went through with it. Victor is a great guy to work with.

It turns out this will be my first Alembic. After we made the deal, I got a call from a family member who really needed our help. Needless to say I had nothing left to purchase the 1992 Elan I wanted. I am not complaining though. I am sure I will enjoy this bass for a very long time.

jedisan · January 27, 2011, 11:46:04 AM

Congrats too, Bill! Better change that personal quote soon...

Tim

billostech · January 27, 2011, 12:57:12 PM

Just made the update Tim...LOL

artswork99 · January 27, 2011, 01:03:03 PM

That's a beauty of a bass, congrats Bill!

billostech · January 27, 2011, 03:51:32 PM

Thanks Art. I have enjoyed our phone conversations and have learned a lot about Alembics from you. I will contact you as soon as it arrives. BTW. I have told the guy who has the Elan about our forum. I hope he joins us and place his bass up for sale. He was not aware of the club.

crobbins · January 27, 2011, 06:34:59 PM

There are more than a few cool bass players named Victor.

billostech · January 28, 2011, 03:15:43 AM

Craig,
I humbly agree. And of course you know I am referring to the seller, who is also, IMHO, a talented musician and composer.

billostech · January 28, 2011, 03:16:39 AM

I saw this quote online:
Victor Wooten
?I?ve been a fan of Victor?s bass playing for a long time. This CD, ?Inner Portrait?, shows that his writing skills are also top notch. With a name like ?Victor?, how can he go wrong??

There are also cool bass players named Craig...

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billostech · January 28, 2011, 03:17:27 AM

Thanks again Victor!!!

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dimscale · January 29, 2011, 10:14:32 AM

Hey Bill thanks for your support.

thumbsup · January 29, 2011, 10:59:30 PM

Hey Bill
Congrats on your new MK.
I too just became the new owner of an MK balanced.
If you haven't recieved it yet I can promise you wont be disappointed!

Steve

thumbsup · January 29, 2011, 10:59:36 PM

Hey Bill
Congrats on your new MK.
I too just became the new owner of an MK balanced.
If you haven't recieved it yet I can promise you wont be disappointed!

Steve

billostech · January 30, 2011, 12:58:22 PM

Thanks Steve,
I saw that beautiful MK burl you just obtained. Man it's sweet. I hope I have at least half of the fun you are having with yours.

Vic,is sending it to the mother ship for a
once over(brass polished, touchups if needed). it will be sent to from there.

This being my first Alembic, I am going to just look at for a while, then pick it up and go to work.
I have a MarkBass 151 (Jeff Berlin), I'll be playing it through to start out with. I may need some suggestions for a lightweight rig to play on small to medium gigs with the cats. Mostly jazz, blues, gospel, and christian rock.

thumbsup · January 30, 2011, 04:35:01 PM

Hi Bill,
It actually was the quilted maple, but dont matter, all Aembics are a work of art and they're all beautiful!
You say this will be your first Alembic. What a Start!.....Thats like a ten yr old gettin a 12 point buck!
I would be thrilled to have Victor's (opps) YOUR bass! It is exceptional! Is that a coco bolo?What ever it is it is gorgeous!
Play it well brother!

Steve

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