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fish
Member Username: fish
Post Number: 55 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 5:16 pm: | |
The Starburst DW is home. Here are some pictures. It will take me some time to set this up, so I will report back later. Out of the box and controls at full throttle, it just kicks a$$. I love the long-ness of the neck. I love the small details like how the gloss finish transitions from the back of the body to the flat finish on the back of the neck.
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davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 5419 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 5:42 pm: | |
Great pics of an absolutely beautiful bass! |
worldfamousandy
Intermediate Member Username: worldfamousandy
Post Number: 108 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 7:20 pm: | |
Where are the knobs and jacks? That's beautiful! It's awesome that those controls are hidden. Andy Calder www.andycalderbass.com |
ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover
Post Number: 542 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 7:41 pm: | |
Don't know if I'd go for that knobless look myself, but that is one beautiful instrument. Is that a dummy Humcanceller? Congrats! Alan |
fish
Member Username: fish
Post Number: 56 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 11:04 am: | |
Thanks Guys. Alan, it's just a dummy p.u. |
bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen
Post Number: 1254 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 11:10 am: | |
So where are the knobs and jacks? |
senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen
Post Number: 683 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 12:29 pm: | |
Dave, many congrats to this beauty, A real cool bass. So plse, show us some detailed shots of the knobs and the jack.... Oliver (Spyderman) www.whoareyouband.de |
chuck
Intermediate Member Username: chuck
Post Number: 185 Registered: 3-2005
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 12:44 pm: | |
You'r messin with our minds right? Where are those knobs? Chuck |
chuck
Intermediate Member Username: chuck
Post Number: 186 Registered: 3-2005
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 12:44 pm: | |
You'r messin with our minds right? Where are those knobs? Chuck |
fish
Member Username: fish
Post Number: 57 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 1:32 pm: | |
Hey Oliver, if you ever make it on this side of the pond, you will have to try out your DW’s sister bass. Chuck and Sam it has a side jack and rear controls. I will try to take some good photos of the back plate with the control slots late. I cannot say it enough how team Alembic just got every detail down that I wanted. Many Thanks. |
bassjigga
Advanced Member Username: bassjigga
Post Number: 231 Registered: 8-2005
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 1:39 pm: | |
I'm guessing you must not make many changes to your settings... Nice quilt. |
fish
Member Username: fish
Post Number: 58 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 1:53 pm: | |
Once I find the “sweet spot” on an instrument, I rarely change it. |
dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001
Post Number: 805 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 4:56 pm: | |
Truely a beautiful bass, and a spledid collection as well. Enjoy! Mike |
bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen
Post Number: 1256 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 3:04 am: | |
That is awesome! I like the look. I'm with you on finding that sweet spot. |
811952
Senior Member Username: 811952
Post Number: 1111 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 5:07 am: | |
On my basses, it's usually the "sweat" spot. ;) Beautiful bass! John |
southpaw
Intermediate Member Username: southpaw
Post Number: 185 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 7:59 am: | |
Congrats on another stunning addition to your collection. The Dragon Wing is my favorite Alembic, it make my heart jump when I see one. Unfortunately the cost of a new Alembic will keep it the dream catagory for me. play it in good health. |
jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee
Post Number: 931 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 11:45 am: | |
I agree with many here that dragons wing is a really great looking bass. Seeing it without the controls takes some getting used to gut it does keep the purity of the wood. Could you imagine how orgasmic it would look with bookmarked to centre top wood and continuous wood pickup covers done in the same to laminate? Pricey I bet too. I could imagine reaching down to adjust the sound and find nothing there a little disconcerting at first. Enjoy the bass it's a work of art. Jazzyvee |
oujeebass
Intermediate Member Username: oujeebass
Post Number: 103 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 7:49 pm: | |
Sweet Spot! that's exactly what I believe the electronics are supposed to do. They way I see it with the ability to adjust what your hearing in the particular environment is the entire intention of filters and eqs. You can flirt with the extremes for effect but ultimately your not going to change the fundamental sound that the bass has with its build type(woods). If your bass sounds bad it sounds bad. Alembic wouldn't be party to a bad bass. This why even a lowly Epic is a great bass. The Series basses must truly be fantastic. |
fish
Member Username: fish
Post Number: 59 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 3:02 am: | |
I am starting to hone in on the sound that I want. Thru my humble amplification, it now kind of sounds like someone injected four 1” diameter piano strings with steroids and a 50 foot giant is dropping anvils on them. I love it!!!
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kungfusheriff
Senior Member Username: kungfusheriff
Post Number: 618 Registered: 8-2003
| Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 3:08 am: | |
Humble. Yes, that's exactly the word I'd use. ;) Strangely enough, I have the same carpet in my computer/practice room, which is where I am now. |
chuck
Intermediate Member Username: chuck
Post Number: 190 Registered: 3-2005
| Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 7:50 am: | |
Good taste in gear. Chuck |
pauldo
Junior Username: pauldo
Post Number: 23 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Monday, August 20, 2007 - 8:12 am: | |
". . .sounds like someone injected four 1” diameter piano strings with steroids and a 50 foot giant is dropping anvils on them." :D - perfect description of the perfect sound !!! Fish you are a great descriptive writer! |