| Author | Message | ||
| mtjam
New Username: mtjam Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2011 |
I just got my first Alembic last week, an 83 Distillate, and played my first gig with it on Friday night. Looks like I have a new #1 bass! I'm really impressed with the feel and sound of this bass. Although it's a little on the heavy side, it balances pretty well with a wide strap. I still need to look inside at the electronics; maybe a little trim pot adjustment would give it a little more oomph. Anyway, just here to say that I am extremely happy to be an Alembic owner! | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 710 Registered: 6-2006 |
Rob - That is awesome! Welcome to the club. Distillate's are a ton of fun. Please go here: http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/419.html?1318902705 and post pictures of your new favorite thang. | ||
| redcloud
Member Username: redcloud Post Number: 86 Registered: 5-2011 |
Congrats on your new bass. Well done! You do know though that frequently one Alembic usually leads to another. | ||
| hammer
Member Username: hammer Post Number: 94 Registered: 9-2009 |
No question about it, you always fondly remember your first love, and for me it was a Distillate. While I still lust for and someday will eventually find an SC, I don't think I could ever sell my first Alembic (an 86' D). | ||
| rjmsteel
Intermediate Member Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 175 Registered: 7-2008 |
Alumni: `81D. 1st Alembic too, bought it new... | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2164 Registered: 5-2009 |
81 single pickup here ________love it too ! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10436 Registered: 5-2002 |
Congrats! | ||
| southpaw
Advanced Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 255 Registered: 12-2004 |
Congrats Rob and welcome to the Distillate club. I have an '86 coco bolo, I love it. Your '83 has a shorter upper horn, the upper horn was lengthened in '85 to help the balance issue. As you discovered, a wide strap will help fix that on the early ones. A little heavy yes, but what a great feel and tone range! Feel free to ask the gang here for help setting up the trim pots/electronics, we have a lots of veterans here who are happy to help. Enjoy! | ||
| mtjam
New Username: mtjam Post Number: 5 Registered: 11-2011 |
Just got to play my newest bass for an extended period of time again last night, and I continue to be amazed by its sound. I did go inside the electronics cavity, and one of the trim pots is already turned up all the way. I'm not bold enough, nor do I have a steady enough hand, to do the mod to increase the output of the bass, so I guess I'll just need to turn up the volume on my amp! The output is really not all that low, I guess I just expected it would be louder. Haven't had a chance to take any pics yet (it's hard to get anything done when my 2 year old daughter is so busy!), so here's a link to the bass I bought: http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/113648.html?1319066783 I really think I am now done looking for other basses, unless it's another Alembic! Great to be a member of the club; enjoy the rest of the weekend! | ||
| hydrargyrum
Senior Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 1093 Registered: 3-2004 |
That sure is a pretty example of zebra wood. Enjoy it in good health. | ||
| bassthang
Junior Username: bassthang Post Number: 33 Registered: 1-2011 |
I'm gad you're enjoying it Rob, and that it's getting the playing time I wasn't going to give it. | ||
| mtjam
New Username: mtjam Post Number: 9 Registered: 11-2011 |
Thanks, Tommy! The bass is getting as much play as I can give it, and I am enjoying it a lot. Hope all is well with you. |
