| Author | Message | ||
| bumhucker
Intermediate Member Username: bumhucker Post Number: 105 Registered: 3-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
LOL! | ||
| bumhucker
Intermediate Member Username: bumhucker Post Number: 113 Registered: 3-2006 |
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 |
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. |
