NBD - Alembic Spoiler

Started by gearHed289, June 19, 2025, 07:55:31 AM

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morrow

#15
June 22, 2025, 06:31:40 AM
Pilgrim , I think you were one of the ones suggesting the ThunderJet. It took some time , as they are no longer in production , and not that many were made. One finally turned up in Kentucky , at first the seller wasn't all that interested in shipping to Canada , it eventually was sold to me. I love it. I've only seen one come up for sale since , in Norway recently.

Pilgrim

#16
June 22, 2025, 12:51:51 PM
Quote from: morrow on June 22, 2025, 06:31:40 AMPilgrim , I think you were one of the ones suggesting the ThunderJet. It took some time , as they are no longer in production , and not that many were made. One finally turned up in Kentucky , at first the seller wasn't all that interested in shipping to Canada , it eventually was sold to me. I love it. I've only seen one come up for sale since , in Norway recently.

Nice! I hope yours was in super condition. The craftsmanship and finish in mine is superb.
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morrow

#17
June 23, 2025, 06:23:28 AM
Just the slightest signs of light use. Beautiful condition , and the build is simply gorgeous. It's still the big orange 5123 I drag out to gigs though.

Chris P.

#18
June 24, 2025, 03:25:57 PM
I reviewed an orange Gretsch 32" with TV Joneses once. A special Run. That's THE bass I regret not buying.

gearHed289

#19
June 25, 2025, 08:48:32 AM
So my dead pickup situation... I got a quote from Alembic for a "FatBoy" in a "classic" cover. The FatBoy has a wider aperture than their AXY and MXY (which are the same pickups, the MXY being in a skinnier cover). $650.  :o That's a big no for me. The classic cover was an extra $100, so I COULD get one for $550.  :rolleyes: So until a deal comes up on a used pup, I found a Bartolini in the same size and shape as an AXY. For $132 new, I'm gonna try it out. Should arrive Saturday.

Bass is looking good. I went over the frets and fingerboard with steel wool and lemon oil. The body was treated to Scratch X and Turtle Wax. Cleaned up the brass. Installed a Hipshot D tuner... It sounds great as-is - loud and aggressive, but still very responsive to touch. Looking forward to the sacrilege of installing an aftermarket pickup!  8)

Dave W

#20
June 26, 2025, 10:57:41 PM
That's a ridiculous price. Hopefully the Bart will do for now.
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