Yeah, I know there's no such thing, but a master volume upgrade on an S1 is mighty nice. 


This one's got the usual issues, but wow - what a stunner! I believe that's a flamed koa back. And that's after you get over the top. 


https://reverb.com/item/14709138-alembic-series-i-1981-medium-scale-bass-guitar

The top might be koa too, "watermark koa".

https://www.tikimaster.com/water-burl-hawaiian-koa-50-w-t-handle-made-in-hawaii/

Quote from: adriaan on August 26, 2018, 11:42:57 AM
The top might be koa too, "watermark koa".

Could be Adriaan... I was hoping Mica might take a guess at it. Sure looks like koa, but I've never seen a piece with that amount of bubbles. Initially I  thought it was birdseye maple, but the color isn't quite right, even for aged maple.


Whatever it is, me likey. 

Some bubbles at home ...





... but the one on Reverb takes the cake ...

Koa confirmation.

Blistered Koa. 


Thanks, Mica. 


Good call, Adriaan. 

Blistered Koa !

Wow !!

Excellent !

Hello everyone! It is my listing. I have signed up here some years ago but could not remember my original email address or password. Anyways if anyone has any questions on the bass just ask me. Thanks for having me here.

Welcome (back) John-John. That's a beautiful bass you have there. Hope you can find a good home fot it. 

Thanks! It's a beauty indeed. But I have my eye on one I love a little bit more

Nice bass, I like the master volume addition.

Hey! I can give a little discount to Alembic Club users. Just a heads up!

It comes with the DS-5 Power supply now!

Tranquility bass here, the eagle has landed.