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Keith Wilson (darkbassist)
Junior
Username: darkbassist

Post Number: 25
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Thursday, September 12, 2002 - 3:37 pm:   Edit Post

does anybody use alembic brand strings on their bass? if so, can you give me some info on your experience with them? i'm thinking about switching to them.
Mike Addyman Sr. (dadabass2001)
New
Username: dadabass2001

Post Number: 8
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2002 - 4:58 am:   Edit Post

Hi Keith
I'm using the CX-3 45/L set on my Epic 4 string. I find them to have good tone retention and playability. I play with my fingers predominatley and my only concern has been to match the brillance of the D & G on the E, a matter of plucking technique and hand position.
Jonathan Johnstone (stoney)
Member
Username: stoney

Post Number: 52
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2002 - 6:19 am:   Edit Post

Hey Keith,
I've been using Alembic strings for over 10 years. They really suite my playing style, sound great and they have longevity. You certainly can't go wrong with a set of them. Try em out!
Keith Wilson (darkbassist)
Junior
Username: darkbassist

Post Number: 28
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2002 - 10:50 am:   Edit Post

i'm looking for a string that will really help redifine my tone. i have been using d'addario slowwounds round roudns and elixer strings. i'm looking for something that next time i walk into a rehearsal the guys will be like "well... it's the same bass... it's the same amp... same cabs... same room... same technique...but something is different... IT MUST BE THE STRINGS" lol.
Michael Delacerda (dela217)
Junior
Username: dela217

Post Number: 24
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, September 13, 2002 - 12:07 pm:   Edit Post

That is the reaction that everyone had around me when I switched to flatwounds. I get lots of compliments on my flatwound sound. I have been using Thomastic-Infeld Jazz Flats. Our soundman's comment was "Your bass actually sounds like a bass!" Michael
Keith Wilson (darkbassist)
Junior
Username: darkbassist

Post Number: 30
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, September 16, 2002 - 9:05 am:   Edit Post

lol... yeah, i was thinking about switching to flats, but i'm a thumbslinger, and since my alembic is my main bass, i want to be able to retain my slapability. but i did string it with flats once, and loved it, and am really thinking about going back.
Dino Monoxelos (dean_m)
New
Username: dean_m

Post Number: 5
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Tuesday, September 17, 2002 - 8:21 am:   Edit Post

Hey Keith,

You might have to do what I'm considering doing. It's actually a cheap-shot way of having to justify buying another Alembic but, I've already told my wife that I need another Alembic so that I can have one strung with flats and another with rounds. Hey Mica, do you think Rachel will go for it!?!? LOL
Mica Wickersham (mica)
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 267
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 2:59 pm:   Edit Post

Well, in my experience, a good way to encourage the "financial advisor" to agree to such an acquisition is to suggest you need either a motorcycle or an Alembic. The Alembic almost always wins!
Takeo Sonoi (tkotmk42)
New
Username: tkotmk42

Post Number: 9
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 18, 2002 - 4:07 pm:   Edit Post

Mica,

That's exactly what I did when I was thinking about my 2nd Alembic. I took my "advisor" to couple of motorcycle dealership, including Harley dealership then go over with her all the expenses comes from owning a motorcycle. Motorcycle doesn't stand a chance!!!
Paul Lindemans (palembic)
Junior
Username: palembic

Post Number: 19
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 12:46 am:   Edit Post

Gee,
does it also works with a car?
I'll try that on my "advisor"!
;-)

Paul
Dino Monoxelos (dean_m)
New
Username: dean_m

Post Number: 6
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Thursday, September 19, 2002 - 6:45 am:   Edit Post

Wow,

We went from talking about strings to motorcycles and cars in about three posts. How Cool!!! I don't Mica, I actually had an easier time talking her into the Harley than I did my last Alembic. She said something about not being able to take the Alembic up to mountains for a long weekend.... I really wasn't paying much attention 'cause I was polishing and restringing my Orion. HAHA Maybe I can incorporate the expense of a new Alembic into the financing of my new bike. They let you do that when you add on the accessories. I could consider a new Alembic an accessory right!?!?!
Oh yeah Paul, it only works on cars if your talking minivans, at least that was the case with me. HA!!!
Edwin Hurwitz (edwin)
New
Username: edwin

Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 12:48 pm:   Edit Post

To get back to strings, my Alembic Series I ('78 in Schedua) was brought back to life with DR Sunbeams. Until I tried those out, the bass always sounded pretty good, but was a little thin. It always lacked that really solid foundation. Now, it is the instrument it should be! I am tempted to try the Thom flats, though. I just don't want to lose the crisp slap tone.


Hope this helps!
Edwin
gale barchus (gbarchus)
New
Username: gbarchus

Post Number: 10
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, September 22, 2002 - 11:58 pm:   Edit Post

How could anyone choose between an Alembic and a motorcycle? You need both, ...don't you?
Dino Monoxelos (dean_m)
New
Username: dean_m

Post Number: 7
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, September 23, 2002 - 6:40 am:   Edit Post

You're absolutely right Gale!!

Harley's and Alembics; two great, high quality works of art. Just as most people customize their Harley's, they do the same with their Alembics. We might have to start a new post called Alembics & Harleys I'll have to post a picture of my Alembics and my Harley as soon as I pick up a digital camera
Joey Wilson (bigredbass)
New
Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 4
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Friday, September 27, 2002 - 7:04 am:   Edit Post

After trying virtually every string out there, I tried the Thomastiks when they became available here in Nashville. I knew a lot of violin and upright players that swore by them. I thought it was a bit different that they only offered sets in one guage only. I must admit I was stunned at how good they were, especially running a 118 for my low B. The feel was terrific, and like Michael, I found they were 'bassy' sounding. As I play fingerstyle or with a pick, a thumb sound wasn't necessary for me. I was about to try some ALEMBIC strings, but when MARS was no longer an ALEMBIC dealer, I could no longer find any in Nashville. Plus I have this image in the back of my mind of the Austrians sitting around at the office . . 'but you vill only need one guage!'
By the way, Thomastik's website opens with a tribute to the late Ray Brown, which I thought was a classy move.



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