Share pictures of your personal collection with the club. You can use it for bass or guitar. Sunn ad, courtesy thewho.org. Long scale versions are found in Standard Point and Balance K Omega shapes. Johns second Alembic, 1974 Alembic Series 1, courtesy Brad Rodgers, whocollection.com. One of the three four-string Alembic Explorers. Wonderful series 1 long scale bass from Alembic, 1976. This item is sold As-Described and cannot be returned unless it arrives in a condition different from how it was described or photographed. [2]:35ff In 1974, Matthews left the company. Here's an incredible 5-string Alembic Rogue Bass with an Ash top and maple and purpleheart accent woods. Thanks to neck through construction, lasting sustain is in your future. Turner adds that the Alembic recently sent John another bass, a new model with a medium scale graphite neck, and an ebony body with a Bigsby vibrato tailpiece. $35. Neck is great. Alembic Mark King Signature Deluxe 4 String Bass Guitar w/ OHSC - Used. 68.233.247.54 1982, Sunn rig, with Gelf rack visible at stage right. Add to Cart. noun. There's a famous scene in the Spinal Tap movie where Rob Reiner asks about the sustain on a Gibson LP 1957 3 pickup. Its also got this feedback effect when you have all the frequency switches right down in their lowest positions, you get this sort of signing sound. Bass is 1974 Alembic in zebra wood. These can also be seen in the catalog pic. Ca. This Deluxe features a master grade Cocobolo top and back. The core of the body is Koa, which imparts a warm and wonderful sound. Sunn Bass bin road case, courtesy rockstarsguitars.com. Click to view larger version. Newer body shapes have been introduced to improve ergonomics and to designate new models. See the latest items on the homepage. [1], By 1970, Alembic was incorporated with three equal shareholders: Ron Wickersham, an electronics expert who came in from Ampex; Rick Turner, a guitarist turned luthier; and Bob Matthews, a recording engineer. From 1983. I was using a Thunderbird bass which was very difficult to get any top from. Full color catalog. Heater is the distributor so the brochure dates between 1973-1975. . We can help you choose the right woods for your custom bass. [2]:35ff This bass incorporated a massive electronics suite, with state variable filtering capability, and had pickups mounted on brass tubing so that their position could be adjusted. Generic Alembic F2-B preamp. Customized Alembic IN-1 or IN-2 input module/splitter with electronic crossover, feeding mids/highs to one preamp, lows to another. Indistinct serial number (74-A011) impressed to top edge of headstock. Topped by Conn Strobotuner. View similar gear from other sellers on Reverb. Alembic Stanley Clarke "Brown Bass", Walnut Top/Back with Ebony *Blue LED's. Add to Cart; Add to Cart. Mark King, in 1986, received two 34"-scale Series 2 basses and then ordered two more in identical woods with 32" scale. 1 became Johns main stage bass guitar through 1982, with its last use at Live Aid in 1985. Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page. In fact, we were making them before we even had model names or a catalog. The Maple of the n Get the Alembic sound without the size and weight of the classic Alembic instruments. When we delivered the amps to the London rehearsal space, we forgot to bring the volume pedal. Identical Explorer-shaped body as above, with A-shaped headstock. The Standard Point, the iconic Alembic body shape, was conceived to force players to put the instrument in a stand, as headstock repairs resulting from falls were the most common repair performed by the company in its early days. Currently owned by Dave Schools of the band Widespread Panic. Alembic is an American manufacturer of high-end electric basses, guitars and preamps. 10 watchers 688kb) Johns second Alembic, 1974 Alembic Series 1, courtesy Brad Rodgers, whocollection.com. If you are getting a used Alembic bass, make sure it is in acceptable playing condition, is undamaged, and needs no repairs. ** total_quantity ** | ** unit_price ** / ** unit_measure **, Alembic Darling Guitar - 5A Quilted Maple, Alembic "Starry Night" Further Guitar - Buckeye w/turquoise/red resin top, Alembic Stanley Clarke Deluxe Bass - "Blue River" - Buckeye top, Alembic Essence 4 string Bass - Zebrawood. The pickups must have been replaced around the early 80s as they bear an Alembic stamp that doesnt appear until then (see pics). THAT'S why Alembics are so expensive. or Best Offer. The heart of the Series I bass is the pickups and electronics. 1976, Sunn speaker cabinet setup, with two Sunn 412L 412 cabs (outside top); two Sunn 312 312 cabs (inside top); two Sunn W 118 reflex bins (inside bottom), with 18 Vega speakers; two Sunn 118 cabinets (silver-grille), with 18 Vega speakers (outside bottom). The settings that worked on my yamaha were 100% neck pickup, treble about 30 - 40%, bass about 40%. This astounding custom Alembic bass, with serial number 74 00008, was played by Lesh on stage with the Grateful Dead from June 16, 1974 until July 1, 1979, and was hand-built at Alembic by luthier Rick Turner. One of the obvious reasons to do so is the considerable cost savings of a used Alembic bass over a new one of equivalent type and condition. from Japan. [CDATA[ The seven-piece laminate necks are long-scale. Look here: Alembic - Stanley Clarke Signature Basses. Reverb News Price Guide Buying Guides Gift Cards Refer-A-Friend. You can always turn up your treble control to get it like the day before, but then you end up getting a lot of whistle. Entwistles action is probably the lowest of any modern electric bass player. Alembic wouldn't be Alembic without the beautiful woods. 1979, backstage, with Alembic Explorer. . By clicking Subscribe, I agree to receive exclusive offers & promotions, news & reviews, and personalized tips for buying and selling on Reverb. He sent me an estimate and a description of what he was going to make me but I never followed it through in fact, I lost the bit of paper! The other 4-string is in a Hard Rock somewhere. Please include the serial number of your instrument in the comment area of your order so we may update the records. Yes, I built this particular one. or Best Offer. So from there my whole style changed for about five years until recently when Ive had another change onto the Alembics the best change I ever did. Gibson Explorer-style body with Fender Precision Bass maple necks and machine heads; gold-plated hardware, two volume controls/one tone control. document.write(' Photo: Michael Putland '); Ca. October 1975, with Alembic Series 1 bass in zebra wood. dkelley, blindrabbit, hintz and 3 others like this. Ill be playing through two cabinets and therell be a separate sound coming out of each one. And also when I get bored with playing trebly, I want a bass sound that really cuts through not just a boomy sound. Ive finally fulfilled my role in the Who. It's just that when you take a 50% hit on a bass that costs $11k, it's more noticeable than when you take a 50% hit on a $1.5k bass. It is very special. Peavey has always built gear that was meant to last and this is no . According to the original lot description the LED side markers on the guitar were at the request of Entwistle as an essential tool when the stage was entirely blacked out during The Whos concerts in 1975 and 1976. Wonderful series 1 long scale bass from Alembic, 1976. For more, see Terms of Use. document.write('Photo: Mark Mander'); Amp rack comprises Alembic IN-1 input module, four Alembic F-2B preamps and four Sunn Coliseum Slave power amplifiers, topped by Conn Strobotuner. About two years ago, while one of the Fenderbirds was being repaired, John happened to pick up a stock Alembic for a rehearsal. Click to view larger version Alembic 4-string bass, side view. The Alembic has both, and its much louder. Non-Whotabs links are provided for informational purposes only and are not controlled or monitored by Whotabs. Top, 1/8 accent laminate, body wood, accent, back, pickup selector switch, volume x2, filter x2, 3position Q x2, mono/stereo switch. . The Definitive Online Tablature and Gear Resource for The Who since 1997. Brown Basses are a nod to Stanley Clarke's second Series I bass from 1974. Alembic has a rich history in the music industry, having developed the Grateful Dead Wall of Sound and revolutionized active electronics through innovative neck construction. Click to view larger version Alembic 4-string bass. Click to view larger version. The Explorer-shaped Alembics have necks and bodies of birdseye maple and walnut. Click to reveal 24 frets, active electronics and an external power supply and exotic woods were just a fe. Ca. Shop Gear. 1976, with Alembic bass and Sunn rig. Completed 25 January, 1979. In fact, resale isn't any worse than most non-Fender basses. Rewired back to stereo by Johns luthier/guitar maker Peter Cook. So Ive got some of the cabinets pushing the sound right out, and others which are just for the stage. This configuration gave the player the fidelity of single-coil pickups without their inherent noise, and is used to this day. Alembic made the first high end neck through the body bass guitar . The company was founded by Owsley Stanley as a workshop in Grateful Dead's rehearsal room in Novato, California, near San Francisco, to help improve the band's entire sound chain, from its instruments to its sound reinforcement system. Let us unite you with your dream instrument today! Rogers Hiwatt CP103 The Ox and Mesa-Boogie 412 visible at right. You should be able to dial in a tone from super trebly to super bassy. There are a variety of body shapes for the Series I bass. $200.00 shipping. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Either one of them is a Mono / Stereo switch, or possible an LED on / off switch, or this is one of the basses where Alembic did a custom order Bass / Mid / Treble set up for each pickup. March 1981, Manchester Apollo, Sunn 412L 412 and Mega 118 cabinets. . Two Peter Cook-built pickups, three controls, gold bridge baseplate with four adjustable saddles. 1 day. Standard Alembic electronics. Whotabs makes no claim that these auctions represent authentic Who-used items. The body is contoured not only for its beauty, but also to offer a familiar, wonderfully natural fit to your own. Known for their clear tone and exceptional construction, Alembic instruments feature built-in LED lights and filter combinations that are sure to impress. Some of the data that are collected include the number of visitors, their source, and the pages they visit anonymously. document.write('Photo: S. Emberson'); Consequently, as Im playing quietly I get a very bassy sound a normal sort of bass sound which I dont like. Alembic Europa (5), Spalt Maple/Ebony *Pre-Owned in Good Cond., NEW ELECTRONICS FACTORY INSTALLED IN 2023! You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked. Please check the fields highlighted in red. Amp rack comprises Alembic IN-1 input module, four Alembic F-2B preamps and four Sunn Coliseum Slave power amplifiers, topped by Conn Strobotuner. The neck was so difficult to control I finally had Alembic make me one with a graphite neck.. I use two stereo Stramp pre-amps and four big Sunn slave amps. They made a prototype which they were going to put Alembic electronics in, but we managed to convince them it was going to be senseless to make me twelve Gibson guitars all with Alembic stuff on. This 1993 bass is in incredible condition for its age showing almost no signs of use! . Well, its got a whole frequency sweep on it. A 1976 Alembic Bass guitar; serial number 76-A046, in natural finish, neck through body constriction [sic], curved maple top, mahogany body cores, maple and walnut laminate neck, ebony twenty six fret fingerboard with oval abalone inlays and LED side markers, headstock with walnut facing and silver Alembic logo, two pickups, four rotary controls, one selector switch, two mini-toggle switches (one broken), jack and cannon connector sockets, gold plated Schaller tremolo bridge/tailpiece with four adjustable saddles; and an original blue rectangular hard shell case with red plush lining owned and played by John Entwistle on stage with The Who; accompanied by a black and white image of Entwistle playing the instrument on stage at the Winterland, San Francisco, 28 March, 1976. Rogers CP103 and Mesa-Boogie 412 visible at right. 1981 Top of the Pops television performance with the Alembic V bass. Sold in Sothebys auction, 13 May 2003. Help & Tools. Find the best selection of ALEMBIC Bass at Guitar Center at the guaranteed lowest prices and free shipping. Alembic Stanley Clarke Deluxe Bass. Two master volume controls with a selector switch to choose from the presets, active low pass-filter controls. Click to view larger version. Alembic/Sunn Coliseum Slave amplifier rack visible at right. Cream finish with chequered binding; through neck with rosewood fingerboard, dot markers. You hear the player, not the bass. // ]]> -->. [2]:35ff 1973 was also the year that Stanley Clarke, then with Return to Forever, replaced his Gibson EB-2 with an Alembic, increasing Alembic's profile. . Click image to view larger version. Ca. The hum-cancelling system is tuneable, and to this day, Ron Wickersham runs a . Check out this month's special. Ca. document.write(' Photo: Tony Bock '); 0. Itll be more or less a stage sound that I try to put on recording, unless the number merits a normal bass sound. Some particularly noteworthy Alembic bass guitars on eBay. The basis is faithful electronics reproduction of the mechanical string motion. We also host lessons with elite bassist, Dave LaRue . document.write('Photo: Richard Young, via “”'); Original brochure will be included with the sale. Some of our premium woods, ready for your custom Alembic bass or guitar. Sunn Gelf amp rig #2, courtesy rockstarsguitars.com. They keep all the patterns for every bass they make and can recreate any model from these patterns. Free shipping. Its a lot clearer in fact, its very hard to get it to sound dirty. Indistinct serial number (74-A011) impressed to top edge of headstock. There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase, a SQL command or malformed data. $565.00. We've been making Series I basses longer than any other model in our catalog. Five-pin (Cannon) and standard jack connectors. Alembic Guitar and Bass Catalog 1989 12 pages in very good condition. It makes left-handed bass guitars as well as the more standard right-handed ones. (See clip of this performance on YouTube. Gallery of Johns custom amp rack and speaker cabinets. from Japan. I just about got it in tune in time for the bass solo. : 1649-4706. He liked it so much that he ordered several unmodified except for their extremely low actions. Approximately six in total custom-made by luthier Peter Cook, in white (later given to Pete) and orange/red. We offer the finest selection of boutique bass guitars and amplifiers to our customers. Generic Stramp 4120 preamp. The pickups were single-coil, with an active hum-cancelling coil mounted between the pickups. The bass was so loud on stage The Who and their road crew used to vacate my side of the stage whenever I played it. Extra 2% off with coins. // ]]> -->, Click to view larger version. This set-up is still a bit too loud, so Im thinking of switching to two Mesa Boogie stacks instead. Sothebys. Theres one thing about Alembic it can be hard to vary the controls while youre playing because there are so many, so it would be nice if, when they did the Gibson one, they could give me some floor controls so I can either control it from the guitar or the floor. Don't set your tone controls and amp controls by the numbers, use your ears. Alembic. Sold in Sothebys May 2003 auction. I am not a luthier, but I cannot identify any actual repair, nor evidence of one. Learn More, We understand the importance of online privacy and are committed to complying with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. [CDATA[ About two years ago, while one of the Fenderbirds was being repaired, John happened to pick up a stock Alembic for a rehearsal. Orange/red one sold in Sothebys May 2003 auction. The 2004 display of The Who at the Hard Rock Vault in Orlando, Florida, thanks to Michael Mullins. We've been making Series I basses longer than any other model in our catalog. Series I basses have been played by such varied musicians as Stanley Clarke, John McVie, and John Entwistle and you couldn't ever mistake's one's tone for another, as the Series I gives a natural sound that is truly a reflection of the emotion the player puts in to the music. Yeah, I sort of pioneered the trebly bass sound, the piano sound, and I use an awful lot of treble. John bought eight of them, because they had four major rehearsal studios around the world and he didnt like to set up, so each studio got two of them (one for spare). (729kb) Johns second Alembic, 1974 Alembic Series 1, courtesy Brad Rodgers, whocollection.com. France, Cloudflare Ray ID: 7b9ba6cf8b60136d John Entwistles amps are the responsibility of Bill Harrison, who stands to the rear of the bass cabinets when the Who are onstage. We don't think of them as separate entities, the pickups and electronics work together as a system, a complete thought. . There is what I believe to be a little finish checking along the seam of the back headstock bottom laminate. 9 May 1978, Ramport, with Fender Explorer-Bird and Mesa Boogie amplifier. Someone had wired it incorrectly, so I gave it to my guitar tech, Pete Cook, to fix. Of the many Alembic bass guitars for sale on eBay are several worth noting for their exceptionality, including the following: 1980 Alembic Series I four-string bass in walnut or rosewood mahogany with ebony fingerboard. Featuring: 1975, with Alembic Series I bass in zebra wood. I tried it out and I really liked it, so I bought it just for the collection and never really bothered with it. Owned by John Entwistle, and played by him during the Top of the Pops The Who performance circa 1976. By continuing to use Reverb, you agree to these updates, and to our cookie policy. I LOVE this bass and would not be selling if I didnt absolutely have to. Product no. document.write('Photo: C. Pulin'); It was the highest-priced bass of all the ones that John sold, fetching approximately $33,000. Sunn Gelf amp rig #1, courtesy rockstarsguitars.com. document.write('Photo: John Selby, Rex Features'); You have to wind it right up. They were likely replaced in the early 80s when that logo appears. We have chosen to keep our model names tied to the electronics rather than the shape or scale length, so you will see short scale Series I basses with the default Small Standard shape and some with the Standard Omega shape. There were two preamps in each top and you could blend between them with a standard $50 volume pedal. It was the highest-priced bass of all the ones that John sold, fetching approximately $33,000. Join the discussion at the Alembic Club. Start exploring your own custom Series I bass. Alembic Bass Guitar & Eden Amp / Bajo . 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