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Gigging an Alembic Series I?

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Here in Holland (and sometimes in Belgium and Germany) you can see a Metallica tribute with the low end from a Series II :D
It is what they were made for and imho the audience deserves the best. 😎 (doesn't always have to be Alembic, but in some cases it is)

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FC Bass said:
Watched a couple of clips, are you sure there's an Alembic? All clips I've seen is with a Kawai bass... nevertheless, nice! :-)
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That would make sense. The Kawai does look somewhat like an Alembic. A Series one lists for $35k! I’ll have to get a pic from my friend (I didn’t take any) but the bass had the piece between the pickups so maybe a different bass, maybe not. The tone in Little Lies video was very close to live.
 
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Looks like there may be Alembic pickups in the Kawai and the guitar player looks to have a Turner guitar. (or a real good copy)
EdwardofHuncote could positively identify it I guess?

No Fleetwood Mac expert here, but I do like their music a lot. Sounds like this tribute does a great job. (EdwardofHuncote?)

If there was a dummy hum canceller on the bass at the concert, it could very well be an Alembic. They are out there :-) Or if the bass player has budget restrains, maybe one of the Fernandes clones. No doubt (and no matter what bass) it sounded good, he's sounding great in the vids!
 
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FC Bass said:
Here in Holland (and sometimes in Belgium and Germany) you can see a Metallica tribute with the low end from a Series II :D
It is what they were made for and imho the audience deserves the best. 😎 (doesn't always have to be Alembic, but in some cases it is)

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I remember when you had the Blackened bass made. Did you ever write or try to contact Jason?
 
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matti777 said:
I just saw this Fleetwood Mac tribute band. I was a little worried when they first started but they were very good and the show was entertaining. I believe the bass player had an Alembic Series I. It sounded great...tight low end.

www.rumourstributeshow.com

Videos | Rumours : The Ultimate Fleetwood Mac Tribute Show

Videos of the Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band 'Rumours'!
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The gal playing the role of Christine McVie looks amazingly like Christine and her voice sounds pretty close to Christine's as well.
 
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