Bass Direct is the New UK Alembic Dealer

[Bass Direct]

38 minutes ago, Misdee said:

There's something very special about Alembic basses. They've got a history and pedigree no other custom bass builder can match. 

 

Alembic have always been a bit more expensive than most other custom bass makers. Unfortunately nowadays they are proportionately much more expensive than they've ever been. Even allowing for inflation, by any metric you use to measure it, Alembic basses have become even more costly than they used to be. The terrible exchange rate for the pound against the dollar doesn't help either. It's a shame, but it would be even more of a shame if Alembic had ceased trading, like so many other bass builders have. That's the alternative.

 

It's testament to the prestige of Alembic basses that they are still in such demand. I wouldn't be at all surprised if the instruments Bass Direct have on order are sold before they actually arrive in the UK. Kudos to them for adding Alembic to their roster. I'm really glad there's a UK dealer again. 

 

They are amazing basses, the build quality is just off the charts and the range of tones from one bass is pretty much unmatched (to me, we are all different of course)

 

I can't wait to be displaying these basses here, I dreamt of owning an Alembic for years as a kid, and had one myself for a few years, which is just dreamy!

 

Hope to share some Alembic love with all the UK guys!

 

Cheers for the comments

[fretmeister]

On 12/01/2025 at 21:11, binky_bass said:

A 6 string Classico Deluxe with front and back buckeye is $62,000 according to Alembic's current price list. 

 

That's £51,000 without shipping or import taxes, WITH those it'd be £64,000.

 

Sixty. Four. THOUSAND. 

 

A Series II under the same basis as the above would be £45,000. Pocket change really...

 

 

Weirdly I'm less surprised about the Classico as it's basically a double bass, and that's not even halfway up the double bass price scale.

 

But the rest... damn.

 

I'd really like a Europa 5 string but that will never happen without a lottery win.

[Hellzero]

I had a few Alembic's over the years including some Series One, which were all neck diving, and other models too, but the koa top Spoiler I owned was really amazing on all aspects, too bad it was a 32 inches scale or I would still own it.

 

They were all on the heavy side, which is also a negative point for my broken back.

 

But these are extraordinary instruments built the same way.

 

Congratulations Mark for importing them in the U.K. 👍👌

[Bass Direct]

58 minutes ago, Hellzero said:

I had a few Alembic's over the years including some Series One, which were all neck diving, and other models too, but the koa top Spoiler I owned was really amazing on all aspects, too bad it was a 32 inches scale or I would still own it.

 

They were all on the heavy side, which is also a negative point for my broken back.

 

But these are extraordinary instruments built the same way.

 

Congratulations Mark for importing them in the U.K. 👍👌

Hi - I have only ever felt neck dive on the small body basses, I personally have a Series II in 32" which is balanced, but very heavy (even with the chambered body)

 

It was me (Marcus), who spoke to Alembic and got them in, I have been passionate about this brand for as long as I can remember, so I am extremely excited about this 

 

Have a great day

[Leonard Smalls]

17 hours ago, Misdee said:

Alembic have always been a bit more expensive than most other custom bass makers

Aye! back in '91ish when I went to Allbang and Strummit (RIP!) in Covent Garden they had 3 beautiful 2nd hand basses...

There was a Jaydee for £400, a Wal custom for £500 and an Alembic Series 1 at £600...

I loved 'em all with the Alembic and Wal being very close and the Jaydee just behind. But the fact that the bank loan I'd got was for £500 and I had no extra meant I bought the Wal!

[Bass Direct]

1 hour ago, Leonard Smalls said:

Aye! back in '91ish when I went to Allbang and Strummit (RIP!) in Covent Garden they had 3 beautiful 2nd hand basses...

There was a Jaydee for £400, a Wal custom for £500 and an Alembic Series 1 at £600...

I loved 'em all with the Alembic and Wal being very close and the Jaydee just behind. But the fact that the bank loan I'd got was for £500 and I had no extra meant I bought the Wal!

All great basses, had the pleasure of having all of those through the shop over the years! 

[fretmeister]

I just saw the estimated weights on the Alembic site.

 

Well, that's me out. And to think I nearly just found £15,000 in the takeaway money jar...  

[Bass Direct]

45 minutes ago, fretmeister said:

I just saw the estimated weights on the Alembic site.

 

Well, that's me out. And to think I nearly just found £15,000 in the takeaway money jar...  

Get a decent strap and some weights