Recent content by TNcaveman

I'm the "kind soul" that pointed this to Jeff. I saw his post looking for an "Alembic style Japanese bass" and I remember seeing the Westone. Your pics really make it look pretty sweet. It's amazing what you can find out in the country. Enjoy and Merry Christmas! Steve

Alembic basses have had adjustable nuts before 1987. Here's a 1983 model Spoiler w/ one. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] And a '77 Series I [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] And an '82 Series II [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Not sure when Alembic started it though...

STRINGS - the MM probably needs a fresh set (my guess). Also, one bass might have a lighter gage or heavier string set. And set up - maybe the Squire has a better set up - neck (truss-rod), bridge (intonation / string height), strings - I like nickel round-wounds the best - try DR...

Active bass with a low battery? The pad switch is another good one (been there - done that) Always start with the tone and EQ at 0 or in the middle. Adjust from there. I never really understood why that amp had both tone controls and EQ??? And the location of the cabinet in the room has...

I play one in our church's praise band - and also my 2 Alembics. Our keyboard player loves my Ric and our drummer likes the fretless Elan. These basses sound awesome on the slower and lower volume songs. Cool thing is that I play my Ric with a pick and Alembics with my fingers. The...

My first fretless was a Fender MIM Jazz w/ lines and loved it so much (fretless that is) that I picked up a used Alembic Elan fretless. The Jazz I got had some issues, primarily grounding and shielding, bt that was a fun little night project. But, both basses need lots of set up adjustments...

Totally agree with this one. My first fretless was a $300 used MIM jazz w/ lines. The neck and intonation were way off. It made it very difficult to play chords. And to get the correct Mwwwwawah sound, the neck needs a slight bow - not flat. My second fretless - yes I like the first one...

I had two basses that I wanted when I was 17 (1981): the main one was a Rickenbacker 4001 the other was a P-bass. The two local stores had a early 70's P-bass for around 300 bucks and another store had a used 1975 4001 for $400. I talked my Mom into lending me $200 and I got the Rick. And...

I try to not buy new. Remember a used Tribute is 1/2 the price of a used American G&L I have a G&L Tribute Legacy guitar (Strat) and love it. I bought it new and it still looks nearly new. But it makes me a little queasy when I see them on CL for a little more than 1/2 of what I paid. My...

I would look for a good used amp - CraigsList here in Nashville is loaded with stuff for sale. I'd go with a Gallien-Krueger combo. The backline stuff is pretty dern good for the money. SWR Workingman combos are pretty reasonably price used also. The new GK 112 combos are around $340...

Here's a cool pic of the GMT 300B amp w/ Bob Gallien in a 1974 ad. I took the top and bottom off mine today and I'll get some pics soon. I can't post them here, but I'll put them on Photobucket. [Invalid or Expired Link Removed] Stephen

They are from the early 70's - around 73 or 4 - these were apparently made in Bob Gallien's garage. I have had one for 30 years - it need some work but still works, Probably the capacitors? Check out this video - don't remember which part has it, but the GK storage room has a GMT 300B and...

In 1982, I bought a GK GMT300B - sweet amp made in Mr Gallien's garage around 1973 or 4. I still have the amp. Doesn't sound very good anymore - probably needs new caps. I played it through a SVT 8-10 cab. Best sound ever. The cab was from somewhere in the 70's. Had to rewire it though...

Very interesting read. I'm a Nashville native but have lived in 14 other towns over the years. I never was into country but have always respected the players. The real pickers are fun to listen to and watch. I started playing in high school and switched to bass because no one had one AND I...

Hey Doug - I have your Pocket Fulla Nasty and absolutely LOVE IT! When I listened to it w/ headphones, the overdubs really come through. I love the way you mixed the fretted bass lines with your fretless. I had to wonder how many people noticed it. I just started playing fretless and...