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Title: Not sure exactly what it is...
Post by: rv_bass on February 14, 2021, 09:30:54 AM
Not sure what this is, but thought I'd post it...




https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/ALEMBIC/Vintage-1988-Phil-Jones-5-String-Neck-Thru-Electric-Bass-Guitar-116798053.gc (https://www.guitarcenter.com/Used/ALEMBIC/Vintage-1988-Phil-Jones-5-String-Neck-Thru-Electric-Bass-Guitar-116798053.gc)
Title: Re: Not sure exactly what it is...
Post by: gtrguy on February 14, 2021, 12:12:05 PM
I saw this early today and emailed them to wait and contact Alembic to find out what it is.
Looks a lot like a Ferbic.
Title: Re: Not sure exactly what it is...
Post by: edwardofhuncote on February 14, 2021, 01:35:51 PM
I'm so sure it'll be gone shortly I did a screenshot. What in the world izzat?! I think I see Alembic parts...


(easy Jimmy J. ... not your long-lost buddy. Whew!   ;D )
Title: Re: Not sure exactly what it is...
Post by: lbpesq on February 14, 2021, 02:21:57 PM
My guess is a Shopnight bass.

Bill, tgo
Title: Re: Not sure exactly what it is...
Post by: hammer on February 14, 2021, 09:58:51 PM
I noticed it's referred to as a Phil Jones Bass. Did Phil Jones also at one time work for Alembic. Though I thought he was from the U.K. I wouldn't be surprised given the other luminaries in guitar and bass design who worked there.
Title: Re: Not sure exactly what it is...
Post by: keith_h on February 15, 2021, 05:00:53 AM
I wonder if it had the head break and the owner had it repaired locally. The strange tuning key layout could be explained by the local guy "improving" it.
Title: Re: Not sure exactly what it is...
Post by: rv_bass on February 15, 2021, 05:33:41 AM
My guess...something like a modified Fernandes
Title: Re: Not sure exactly what it is...
Post by: xlrogue6 on February 15, 2021, 09:48:58 AM
Whatever it is, it's overpriced.
Title: Re: Not sure exactly what it is...
Post by: BeenDown139 on February 15, 2021, 10:40:49 AM
QuoteWhatever it is, it's overpriced.
a man after my own heart.  words to live by.
Title: Re: Not sure exactly what it is...
Post by: bigredbass on February 16, 2021, 04:33:47 AM
Phil's an independent designer / builder who was at Gibson when I was there in the early 90's, and I'd guess this is one more one-off those kinds of guys build.
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