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bumhucker
Intermediate Member
Username: bumhucker

Post Number: 105
Registered: 3-2006
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 9:59 am:   Edit Post

i am beginning to look for another alembic an i have been seeing older series I basses going for around 3-4K and i am wondering if it is better to get a used bass w/ anniversary or signature electronics OR pick up one of the older series basses. the main thing i don't know is the noise issue-i know there is an upgrade that fixes RF issues with older basses-but i couldn't swing that. is it really a big issue in your experience? is it worse than playing say a jazz bass with single coils? or would i be better off getting a SC or MK bass with similar filter setups? i love the idea of separate filters for each pickup. i have never played either type of bass because i live in the middle of a cornfield!
keavin
Senior Member
Username: keavin

Post Number: 1019
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 10:39 am:   Edit Post

If you could find a old series bass go for it the electronics up-grade would'nt hurt.....my bass is 1972 (35yrs old) and there's no noise issue with it (yet) BUT anything vintage/series is more than worth it!.....there was recently a 1972 alembic guitar on ebay going for $37,000. I dont know if it sold or not though.
tbrannon
Advanced Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 295
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 10:51 am:   Edit Post

I have a signature equipped Rogue- unbelievably sweet. I've never played a Series bass and an older Series bass is at the top of my wish list, but if you can find a good deal on a signature or anniversary bass you won't be disappointed.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 2021
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 11:07 am:   Edit Post

From what I understand, whether or not you need the electronics upgrade has a lot to do with where you live. I believe it costs about $1500. That said, my '76 Series I guitar hasn't had the upgrade. I live in a dense, modern urban area (S.F. Bay Area) and I've had no problems yet with RF interference. I suspect the problem may also be instrument specific too. Some need it, some don't.

Bill, tgo
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4715
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 4:36 pm:   Edit Post

And it depends on the venue. I get some buzz at one of the clubs we regularly play at when I'm standing near the amp.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 2024
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 4:45 pm:   Edit Post

Dave:

In the immortal words of the classic vaudeville skit:

THEN DON'T DO THAT! hehehehe

Bill, tgo
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4717
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, January 15, 2007 - 4:48 pm:   Edit Post

LOL!
bumhucker
Intermediate Member
Username: bumhucker

Post Number: 113
Registered: 3-2006
Posted on Tuesday, January 30, 2007 - 11:19 am:   Edit Post

thanks for the input guys! i am still looking. are there any shops in L.A. that may have an alembic?
somatic
Member
Username: somatic

Post Number: 54
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Thursday, March 01, 2007 - 4:48 am:   Edit Post

Get a Series. Mine's an 80, and the PF6 electronics are very quiet. Make sure you get a good one, and you'll be fine.
I also have a Clarke deluxe so I have a reference between the two.

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