Recent content by Shreba

I supposedly ordered the first Alembic 5 string in about 1973 according to the letter that came with the bass. When I ordered it they sent me a multi page order form specifying all the woods, dimensions, etc. I remember telling them I wanted a higher string with the same spacing as my 63 jazz...

Here's the things I've learned: if there is a wall nearby or a car try to get the jam to be there and stand where the sound coming off the back of your bass reflects to your ear. The more relaxed you are the louder you can be and better tone. Learn to really pop your strings with the side of...