Other Twin 03 13094

Started by jon_jackson, July 31, 2011, 11:22:01 AM

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jon_jackson

While this is a Series II, Thomas set the precedent by posting pictures of younger brother in the Europa section.  Since they've all ready been apart for a while, I couldn't bear keeping them broken up.  Here's the four string version of Almost Twins:  

 Full frontal  

 

 Front lower bout; maple/mother of pearl/gold THG knobs  

 

 Lower Back; three ebony lams  

 

 Logo inlay closeup  

 Bridge, courtesy of Mica  

 Stereo 5-Pin, courtesy of Mica  

 Mono 1/4 Jack, courtesy of Mica -Jon
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

poor_nigel

What a simply outstanding bass you have there!  I bet this bass is a killer for a four-string!  Truthfully, I contacted Kevin to buy the four, but he did not want to let it go and offered me the five, instead.  I love the five-string, so I am not insanely envious . . .  I bet it looks and sounds outrageous in person.  Quilted maple is definitely one of my favorite substances found on this planet.  I KNOW you are enjoying this bass, as what's not to enjoy?!  I keep wondering when and if the fretless one will show up.  
 
Oh, I should have posted this before, but I bought a polishing cloth for gold, as Mica suggested a while back, and it does seem to take the film off the bridge and other parts with some repetitive action.  Pretty thick coat built up over the years, I guess.  Just FYI.

jazzyvee

That's another of my favourite Alembics.
 
Jazzyvee
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

jon_jackson

It has a very different sound than my others, which aren't series electronics. Thanks for the tip about the polishing cloth for gold, Thomas.  I'll check into it.
-Jon
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

pauldo


dlbydgtl

Beauty! The Europa design is my favorite!

wishbass

Stunning!This or an Elan body would be a toss up for me,but this is very close to what I would have built.

sonicus


jon_jackson

One correction: when at the factory this summer, Mica told me the knobs were actually made by her uncle.
Jon
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

wishbass

Just checked out Jazzies new baby,so of course Ihad to look at yours(MY fav....its a 4st).Stunning as always.......

jon_jackson

11.0 pounds, with Moody strap
2011 Quilted Maple Dragon Wing, Anniversary Electronics
2007 Quilted Cocobolo Custom 5-string Tribute-body Bass ("Scarlet")
2006 Cocobolo SC Deluxe SS
2003 Quilted Maple Series II Europa ("Almost Twins")
1996 Flame Walnut Elan fretless
1994 Flame Maple Classico
1976 Walnut Series I SS

wishbass

Still my favorite...!!!!!!!