Here is my Alembic Stanley Clarke Signature Deluxe Bass.  Date of completion: 23/08/2001  Purchased: June 2002 Model Name: Signature Deluxe  Top Laminate: Coco Bolo  Accent Wood: Maple  Body Wood: Mahogany  Neck: Maple/Purpleheart  Fingerboard: Ebony  Tuners: Alembic Gold  Inlays: Alabone Ovals  Strings: CX-3  Electronics: Signature, 2 -AXY4 Pickups  Finish: High Gloss Polyester.  continuous backplate in coco bolo.  Front Image  



    Back Image  

    Usually found connected to: Me....    The strange thing about this bass is that the coco bolo colour seems to be constantly changing colour from a deep reddish brown to a plain dark brown depending on the angle you view it at. Outside in daylight it definately has a reddish bias as with these pics taken with a daylight flash.  The sound I can get from it ranges from the warm thudy mellow double bass sounds for jazz and Traditional Jamaican Ska, Deep pounding bass for Reggae through to the crispness (almost) of Stanley Clarke's tone, that crisp tight tone Marcus Miller gets from his fender through to the honkiest Jaco pastorias and Gary willis tones. All with perfect hi-fi sound and more importantly no distortion :-)    Not that I can catch any of those guys but it gives you and idea of the versatility of tone.  I absolutely love playing it. It's an amazing instrument.    Thanks Alembic... !!!!     (ps not sure why it's ended up with two pics of the front. But at least you get it in stereo....       (Message edited by jazzyvee on February 28, 2004)

Beautiful!  One of the many great things about Alembic is that each one is a treat.  Kind of like snowflakes.
 
I've heard that about coco bolo changing depending on the angle before.  That's an interesting trait.
 
What amplification are you using to help get that range of tones?
 
Sam

 
 
(Message edited by bassman10096 on February 29, 2004)

Hey Jazzy!  Thanks for sharing your pictures.  Great looking coco bolo!  There's something about the small standard shape in coco bolo or rosewood that is so picturesque.  Almost like finding a shell (like abalone) that's just a palate of wonderful color.  I like the abalone ovals too.  A great highlight with the coco bolo and sort of a jewly, festive touch!  Wow.  I'm running out of adjectives...
 
Really cool bass.  I'd like to hear about your rig, too.
 
Bill

All mesa boogie, a 300w Walkabout a 2x10 powerhouse and a 1x15 powerhouse cab. As the Who would say it's Meaty Beaty Big and Bouncy.  
 
It was the only setup I found that made my bass sound like it was free.  
 
(Message edited by jazzyvee on April 17, 2004)

I really like your car.  I liked the roadster better, but not its price.  However, your car for the price is most excellent!  I wonder if they will start selling them here in the states?  Nice bass, nice car.  Good for you on both counts.

Just had min Initials put at the 12th fret in Abalone by John Diggins from Jaydee Custom Guitars.
Now you know thats not gonna be sold. :-)
It's nice to have it personalised.
 
Jazzyvee
 

 
PS: Apologies for the picture quality as my digital camera battery is flat so  had to use my mobile phone.
 
 
 
(Message edited by jazzyvee on July 31, 2007)

This is a gorgeous bass; the figuring on the top and back are both really nice!

Here are the members of my Alembic family First one is the head of the family and is a Stanley Clarke Deluxe with Cocobolo top and continuous back which I got brand new in 2002 from the Bass Centre in England.   She got married to Europa 5 with Bocate top and gold plated electronics cover plate that I got from a forum  member in London, England in 2005.  that same year the Orion Guitar came into the family. I found her on Ebay in 2005 being sold at by German music chain store. They had it for 10 years and never sold it. What a bargain that was... a brand new 10yr old Alembic. In 2007 I upgraded the electronics to a filter and 3 position q-switch, transplanting the standard bass and treble controls to my alembicised strat.  The most recent addition to the family is the Elan 4- plus. It has the Europa electronics package. Again I got that from a forum member in Europe in 2007  Here they are relaxing on the family bed.

  Now sitting up and posing for the camera.... show off's

 Thanks for viewing. Jazzyvee

I LOVE them all!!
Congrats Jazzy-------they're all beautiful
How do you resize your pics so that you get the images like the first 2 pics.--------------If the info is secret, I'll trade you an old Series 1 for it
 
Take care buddy
 
george

Ok give me the series I first, when it arrives I'l reveal all. hahaha
Thanks for the compliments.
Jazzyvee

very nice family portrait, Jazzy, you have a gorgeous collection there. congrats & enjoy !
 
George, I also know how to resize photos, I just cannot make proper pics  
 
Christian

Great Great family,Jazzy
I love the stanley clarke bass..
congratulation

Wow Jazzy,
 
Toatally outstanding collection - such a lucky man!
 
I adore the initials inlayed onto the fretboard as well - and amazing quality of pic with your mobile phone!
 
WONDERFUL,
 
John.

One day John----------One day!!!
 
G