If you’re looking at this bass, you probably already know that Alembic doesn’t really do “ordinary.” This one is a particularly good example of that philosophy.
The original Alembic paperwork identifies this as a Custom Signature Deluxe, model MKLB4, completed August 22, 2018. The build sheet specifically lists a “3/4 Scorpion body w/ point” as a custom option, giving this bass its particularly distinctive shape. The figured Walnut top and back look fantastic over the Mahogany body, with Maple/Purpleheart accents running through the instrument.
The custom details continue throughout: Ebony fingerboard with abalone oval inlays, Maple/Purpleheart neck, gold/brass hardware, green side LED fret markers, beveled peghead front and back, continuous wood backplates, and a Crown peghead.
It has Alembic’s active electronics with volume, pan, two filters, and two Q switches, giving you an enormous amount of tonal control.
It’s an Alembic through and through, but this one has enough custom touches and visual personality to really stand apart from a standard production instrument. The original Alembic build sheet and warranty paperwork are included in the photos for reference.
Specs
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Model: Custom Signature Deluxe
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Model Number: MKLB4
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Serial Number: C14603
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Completed: August 22, 2018
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Scale: 34” Long Scale
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Body: Mahogany
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Top: Walnut
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Back: Walnut
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Accent Woods: Maple / Purpleheart
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Neck: Maple / Purpleheart
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Fingerboard: Ebony
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Inlays: Abalone Ovals
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Finish: Clear Gloss with Satin Neck
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Pickups: Alembic
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Electronics: Volume, Pan, 2 Filters, 2 Q Switches
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Machine Heads: Alembic Gotohs
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Hardware: Gold Plated
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Custom Body: 3/4 Scorpion body with point
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Custom Options: Green Side LEDs
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Custom Options: Beveled Peghead Front & Back
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Custom Options: Continuous Wood Backplates
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Custom Options: Crown Peghead
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Output: 1/4”
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Weight: 9lbs13oz
