Alembic basses, and their variations

[@bryanb162]

Awesome collection! The Hayek is absolutely gorgeous Brother!

[@joegoosebass3958]

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]

Really enjoyed this Tony, The Ox really brought the Alembics into stardom.

[@user-ib1cc8mi3g]

Did he .. might wanna do some research on that one

[@user-ib1cc8mi3g]

It was Stanley Clarke who made Alembics epic

[@michaeldelacerda4984]

That Hyak looks very familiar! I believe I used to own that one. I am also looking for an Oasis bass.

[@geddy0109]

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!

[@shelsd64]

Dude I’m so glad I clicked on this video your collection is god tier man beautiful instruments the Hayek blew me away

[@senny4405]

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.

[@jimcook1161]

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

[@mixc8]

Sam Ash & Manny's in NYC brings back such joyful memories :) I miss those fun days..

[@Hang-san]

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.

[@brob9995]

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.

[@senny4405]

I’ve been looking for a Lado for a long time, especially the Steve Harris Unicorn model

[@marksguitars5617]

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

[@jamescammack6720]

Nice video… I love these basses… special instruments…I have 4 Alembics now..

[@toddhamby]

Tony I absolutely love your channel!

[@frankortega4280]

Awesome collection of Alembic style basses Tony.

[@dougsmith317]

Thanks for sharing your collection, it’s very impressive!

[@peterhess2610]

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.

[@medicalnegligence]

Great vid. Incredible bass collection!!!

[@YouDepaTube]

Awesome collection !!

[@ujnawierzbie72]

Wow! Hyak bass. That's a rarity! Great

[@jang.rautawaara1275]

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.

[@BrooksysBassCorner]

Good work, sir!

[@senny4405]

Thank you!

[@mixc8]

I really dig the Hayek Tony!

[@MrAlloy70]

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.

[@senny4405]

My friend Dan Tracey has a series 2 on the way. I’ll definitely check it out

[@jamescammack6720]

Cool stuff tony..

[@jimgore1278]

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]

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]

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

[@knowyourbassplayer]

Never realized how complicated the electronics are in these instruments...

[@michaelb.42112]

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.

[@senny4405]

I just bought a HYAK.

[@manlioyllades]

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 😅

[@senny4405]

Yes, I’m very familiar with them !

[@shelsd64]

I can’t find anything on Hayek online bro

[@jayscarcare]

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

[@trevorcourt2306]

I am concerned by your comments at 5:20 You could not have too many basses.. You need more storage not less basses

[@jrfrondelli2023]

Yo brother!!! :D