| Author | Message | ||
| Keith Wilson (darkbassist)
Junior Username: darkbassist Post Number: 25 Registered: 7-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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. |
