Distortion

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Author Message basspresso New Username: basspresso Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 2:17 pm:    I have replaced the batteries in my 07 MK 5-string 3 times, still distorting. Any advice before it goes to the shop? mica Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7252 Registered: 6-2000 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 2:20 pm:    Do you have side LEDs on the bass? Make sure you are replacing the battery in the main battery compartment (behind the controls). basspresso New Username: basspresso Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2011 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 4:35 pm:    Dear Mica, I am going to build a statue of you at my place. That was it, 1 more 9v in the control cavity. My 1st Alembic (obviously), back in the game! I can't wait to play her tonight at my 1st rehearsal with the Jazz Police (original material 19-piece big band). Thanks a ton! A metric ton! elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1206 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 4:52 pm:    Coool, and welcome basspresso...love to see some pics of your MK when you get a chance, cheers, Elwood bigredbass Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 1637 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 10:57 pm:    A word here: Unlike previous axes I had with EMG's which slowly 'faded to black' as the 9v's died, both my Alembics distort like the cheesiest el-cheapo distortion pedal you ever heard when it's new battery time. I think this is actually some not-spoken-about-in-public trick that Ron built into these things, so WHEN you hear this, IT'S BATTERY TIME. And as Mica said, check the LED battery too. J o e y elwoodblue Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1210 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, March 21, 2011 - 11:04 pm:    The first thing I always notice is that I'm hitting notes harder to get the same output. ...then as Joey says , a sound akin to a (newer) fuzzface in a blender for about 20 seconds before it fades away. terryc Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1530 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 - 3:11 am:    The SIMS leds I had fitted a couple of years ago run off the same battery as the pre amps, when they dim which is much before the distortion then I change the battery out... a built in power meter!!! mario_farufyno Senior Member Username: mario_farufyno Post Number: 616 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Thursday, March 24, 2011 - 5:10 am:    If you are new to Alembic, remember that it can deliver some real hot signal to Amp if trim pots are set to full gain, James... But I would consider checking PUs conections first, anyway. (Message edited by mario farufyno on March 24, 2011)