Awesome collection! The Hayek is absolutely gorgeous Brother!
@joegoosebass39582 жыл бұрын
The 80s Jaydee basses are famous for having dodgy necks, it was because Mark King of Level 42 fame made them really popular and John Diggins (Jaydee) hired in some not so experienced makers and struggled to keep up with demand. Since the 90s his basses are rock solid and perfectly built. I just got a new series 3 and the craftsmanship is amazing, up their with Alembic in build quality. Thanks for the great video!
@Andyrollinsfishing Жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this Tony, The Ox really brought the Alembics into stardom.
@user-ib1cc8mi3g4 ай бұрын
Did he .. might wanna do some research on that one
@user-ib1cc8mi3g4 ай бұрын
It was Stanley Clarke who made Alembics epic
@shelsd647 ай бұрын
Dude I’m so glad I clicked on this video your collection is god tier man beautiful instruments the Hayek blew me away
@senny44057 ай бұрын
I’m so glad you understand and appreciate these bases , especially the Hyak. The numbers of those of us that do are dwindling every day.
@mixc8 Жыл бұрын
Sam Ash & Manny's in NYC brings back such joyful memories :) I miss those fun days..
@jimcook11612 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony! You're 100% right about the Jaydee being Mark King's first bass of note. The story that I've heard is that King was looking for an Alembic. Unable to get an Alembic, he settled for a Jaydee. After one of Level 42's early appearances on 'Top of the Pops' (a long running UK TV chart music show), with that bass Jaydee's phoneline melted with enquirys
@Hang-san11 ай бұрын
I also have a Veillette-Citron from 1981 (first owner). Lately I had turned it into a tenor bass (ADGC) by Gerald Marleaux and strung with a set of his soprano bass strings and it sounds fantastic! I do love passive basses and the V.C. provides all the colours and percussive nuances I need for my work.When played in standard tuning (EADG) and with the back pickup only, this bass can also produce Jaco sounds. Glad Ton Senatore shows his VC here which looks almost identical to mine.
@geddy0109 Жыл бұрын
I also graduated in 80- Dad was nice enough to buy me a Korean jazzbass kinda thingy It was tuned C R A P Lol Then onto a Gibson RD ARTIST,why did I sell it?….., Great job Tony!
@marksguitars56172 жыл бұрын
cool stuff, In remember seeing and playing Alembics and Veillette Citron guitars and basses when I worked on 48th Street in the early 80s great instruments you have there
@dougsmith317 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your collection, it’s very impressive!
@frankortega42802 жыл бұрын
Awesome collection of Alembic style basses Tony.
@toddhamby2 жыл бұрын
Tony I absolutely love your channel!
@jamescammack67202 жыл бұрын
Nice video… I love these basses… special instruments…I have 4 Alembics now..
@peterhess26102 жыл бұрын
In 1966 when I was 16 I bought my 1st pbass at Mannys for $160 with the black hardshell case. Hank was the Man back then.
@medicalnegligence2 жыл бұрын
Great vid. Incredible bass collection!!!
@YouDepaTube2 жыл бұрын
Awesome collection !!
@ujnawierzbie722 жыл бұрын
Wow! Hyak bass. That's a rarity! Great
@brob99957 ай бұрын
I was wondering if you knew about Lado basses and guitars, made in Canada. I owned 3 of them, still own a 1978 Super Falcon. No direct connection to Alembic, but definitely in the same spirit, beautiful wood and craftmanship as well as on board electronics and brass appointments, great instruments.
@senny44057 ай бұрын
I’ve been looking for a Lado for a long time, especially the Steve Harris Unicorn model
@BrooksysBassCorner Жыл бұрын
Good work, sir!
@senny4405 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@mixc8 Жыл бұрын
I really dig the Hayek Tony!
@jang.rautawaara1275 Жыл бұрын
Hello Tony, I also own an mid 80's JD, exactly the same model (Mark King Model) as you have. I must adjust the neck about twice every year according to seasons :-) I do play my other basses more but I won't part from the JD since you never can own too many basses! Your Hyak was an interesting one, first time I see this. I have been looking for a Pangborn for years but seem to be almost impossible to find, would consider that another Alembic-inspired bass.
@jamescammack67202 жыл бұрын
Cool stuff tony..
@MrAlloy702 жыл бұрын
Hi Tony if you ever get the chance to hold and play an Alembic series 2 you will understand why they are flagship of Alembic and why they are so expensive.You will be hooked immediately.No other Alembic comes close to the neck, feel, and sound of a series 2.They really are in a different class.
@senny44052 жыл бұрын
My friend Dan Tracey has a series 2 on the way. I’ll definitely check it out
@jimgore127811 ай бұрын
I bought a Series I in 1976 for $2500 Canadian (everything is more expensive here). Can't play anymore due to a problem with my right hand, so gave it to one of my nephews a couple of years ago. I see that, as of today 2023/09/04) the Series I lists for $33500 US; ridiculous. As much as I loved the bass, the unfortunate thing is that I had to sell my '62 white Jazz bass in order to afford it. Have always regretted that I couldn't figure out a way to have them both at the time.
@mixc8 Жыл бұрын
I wish I could get an Alembic for $1750 these days :) Ahahaha I have the Epic which I love, paid $2500 at the Music Zoo for it.
@muriloninja Жыл бұрын
I swear Tony, to find an Alembic I want outside of ordering custom from OEM I am so SOL. Alembic Elan 5 String or Alembic Spoiler 4 String = SOL! Damnit Newsted! \m/ lol
@knowyourbassplayer2 жыл бұрын
Never realized how complicated the electronics are in these instruments...
@michaelb.421122 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel. I've never even heard of a Hyack (Sp. ?) . It looks like a CT meets Alembic.I had the pleasure of borrowing a JayDee Supernatural for a few months. Have you played a Peavey Cirrus ? It's 35" scale, so you may not like it, but nearly every Alembic owner owns one, too.
@senny44052 жыл бұрын
I just bought a HYAK.
@shelsd647 ай бұрын
I can’t find anything on Hayek online bro
@manlioyllades10 ай бұрын
Are you familiar with the 80's Ibanez Musician? They're like Japanese Alembics. I only own one Alembic, but I have six of those 😅
@senny440510 ай бұрын
Yes, I’m very familiar with them !
@jayscarcare2 жыл бұрын
Can I email you? I have an Alembic variant bass too and I don't know if you can help me figure it out. Thanks. Jay
@jrfrondelli20232 жыл бұрын
Yo brother!!! :D
@trevorcourt2306 Жыл бұрын
I am concerned by your comments at 5:20 You could not have too many basses.. You need more storage not less basses