Just wondering, does your bass have clear gloss or satin finish? Can't tell from the photo.  Very nice bass 

Would love to see more pictures of that eloquent beauty.

Looks like the pickup mounting has evolved since 1974.

I also have an Alembic guitar. This one was a custom order. It is solid maple. The band I played with had several Alembic guitars. In 1997 I played once again with some the same members of Free Whirled Band. Particularly Alan Clontz. Alan had two Alembics. After he passed in 2000 his wife was going to sell the Maple Alembic. I offered to buy it to keep it in the family of musicians from these bands. We are kind of attached if you know what I mean. The serial # located after the 24th fret is 79-14-06-USA. I have more history on this one also. Thanks Michael

 here is a couple of photos of gigs with Julius. Two bands Hummingbird 42 reunion and Grewp Onit.

 Grewp Onit Year 2000 at Alan's Memorial.

Michael; back in 2007 several of our club members in North Carolina got together at Shomaker Music in Burlington.  There we met John Clontz and Christopher Clontz, and Kim Shomaker, and Christopher had Alan's '75 S1.  There are pictures of John and Christopher and Alan's '75 in this thread:  http://club.alembicguitars.net/index.php?topic=9783.0

Just did a quick google search, and apparently Alan Clontz played with Willie Tee in the 70's.  I remember seeing Willie Tee's band play in Chapel Hill back then, so I may have seen Alan play.

I thought that name sounded familiar, Dave... now I know where from! Good catch. 


Yes indeed, Michael, enjoying the stories and pictures of your Alembics. You may need to post another thread for your guitar info lookup. Sounds like the serial number is #79-1406, which when stamped just past the 24th fret should be right for a 1979 build. Great that you already know where it's been all this time.

 Alembic has a satin finish. I kept it in a Pink anvil case most of the time. The band bought it for me and they also called me Pink Floyd given my last name and the kind of music we played. Laughed a lot!

Michael, love that last pic... sunny day, beautiful bass and that unmistakable Alembic smile! 

Great photos and thanks for the clarification regarding finish.