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Alembic Club at Talk Bass
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Picture is from Station Music in Germany. I believe Mica said they are the only Alembic dealer in the world that stocks Series basses. They have some beauties.
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EdwardofHuncote
I Still Dream of Jeannie
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Had my Custom fretless on a gig last week at a local brewery...
I used to have an Exploiter with a Flame Koa top. If you come across one that was turned fretless, and has a second 1/4" jack on it, that was mine!
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EdwardofHuncote
I Still Dream of Jeannie
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Recorded some tracks with my '81 Distillate (and an old buddy of mine who is a monster drummer) recently, finishing up last night. I'd forgotten how much <bite> that thing has with some rounds and a good thick flatpick.
Not sure about the interface, but he recorded me using an Ampeg DI set flat. That old Distillate didn't need much else!
Not sure about the interface, but he recorded me using an Ampeg DI set flat. That old Distillate didn't need much else!
Finally some pictures of my '83 Series II with Graphite neck completely refurbished by mother factory. It took a while but the result is stunning! (sorry for the gargantuan picture size)
Beautiful refinish, congrats. Is that a walnut top? Do you have a 'before' picture?
I asked Mica if they could build me a custom Series IV bass; all she said was that I'd have to wait until after Alembic introduces the Series III models.
Yes it's a walnut top and back.
It wasn't in horrible shape, the Omega tips were broken, had 2 ugly chips on the back of the neck and the electronic was noisy. Now it's more silent than it was in '83 brand new.
Hello,
I'm thinking of making an offer on a Alembic Epic 4 that is listed on eBay rather close to me. However, I have absolutely zero experience with Alembics whatsoever, as I've never even seen one in person. Is the anything I should be aware of when looking at used Alembics, and Epics in particular?
I'm kinda looking for a warmer/deeper sound than my Modulus Quantum 4, would an Epic be able to achieve a warm sound?
I can't find many clips of Alembics being played, but the one good video I've found of a Epic on YouTube makes me believe that I should be able to get the sound I want out of it.
Thank you for your help,
-BadWithNames
I'm thinking of making an offer on a Alembic Epic 4 that is listed on eBay rather close to me. However, I have absolutely zero experience with Alembics whatsoever, as I've never even seen one in person. Is the anything I should be aware of when looking at used Alembics, and Epics in particular?
I'm kinda looking for a warmer/deeper sound than my Modulus Quantum 4, would an Epic be able to achieve a warm sound?
I can't find many clips of Alembics being played, but the one good video I've found of a Epic on YouTube makes me believe that I should be able to get the sound I want out of it.
Thank you for your help,
-BadWithNames
There is a facebook group called the sound of my alembic and it has a good number of epic video clips with differing sounds.
Thank you. I'll check it out if I can find it. I haven't really used Facebook much, but I should be able to find it with a bit of determination.
I have a fretless Epic 5 that is a tone monster. Very expressive and controllable electronics, wonderful neck. Definitely warm AND deep when you want it! As long as the bridge/endpiece (a total work of art IMHO) and electronics are intact (original) the pre-purchase inspection is just like any other bass. The knobs are mil-spec and don't pull off - you need to pop the top of them and unbolt (search the Alembic club for instructions). Pickup height is set by only 2 screws as I recall.
Here's a couple of samples of my Epic. I have TI flats on it and yes, I'm using a pick (it works for this)!
I hope the bass is what you want it to be - the Alembic journey is a good one!
Not exactly, but easy mistake to make. At first glance you see two screws sticking out over the flange. Look closer, and you'll notice there are four screw holes, and there are two screws hidden under the flange holding the pickup up. It works without springs and rubber, and the screws actually fasten into threaded inserts, so there's nothing to deteriorate.
So to adjust the pickup upwards, you first screw-out the two screws that stick out, and next you screw-out the two screws that are hidden, right until the pickup is clamped between all four screws again - don't overtighten or you might crack the pickup itself (there's no cover). To adjust downward, first screw-in the two hidden screws and next screw in the two visible screws - again making sure you don't overtighten.
Yes, thanks, I had forgotten how it works as I haven't messed with it since I first got the bass and did my own preferred setup - I mentioned it so the OP doesn't become concerned with only seeing two visible screws.
