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olieoliver
Junior
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 44
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 8:20 am:   Edit Post

On another note, I remember someone mentioning that the Alembic strings have a tapered core B string. The two sets I picked up were not. Do they offer different styles?
bassdr
Junior
Username: bassdr

Post Number: 49
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 5:48 pm:   Edit Post

I too have been in love with Alembic strings since I got Flame Koa Essence Olieoliver- I haven't tried anything else, should I?! NOT, Michael
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 3122
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 6:07 pm:   Edit Post

We've only offered strings is full-wrapped versions.
olieoliver
Junior
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 46
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 6:21 pm:   Edit Post

Sorry Mica my bad. I went back and read the post and (dfung60) David never said Alembic strings were tapered core. He said the ones I mentioned came on the bass had a tapered core. I prefer the full-wrapped strings. With the tapered core I had to raise the bridge so the B string would not buzz on the frets. This made the E and A stings too high for my taste. The Alembic stings do sound great!
olieoliver
Junior
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 47
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, March 08, 2006 - 6:25 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Michael, I firmly believe "if it ain't broke don't fix it". I'd stay with the Alembics. The more I play them the more I like them.
PS. What kind of bike do you ride? I've a Road King Classic.
jlpicard
Advanced Member
Username: jlpicard

Post Number: 396
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Thursday, March 16, 2006 - 9:00 pm:   Edit Post

I 've tried many strings also. Had good luck with
D'addario Pro Steels if you like' em bright but I think I'm going back to Alembics too. Them seem to have the right balance overall.
bassdr
Member
Username: bassdr

Post Number: 56
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 6:44 am:   Edit Post

I ride a highly modified BMW airhead twin that I built in 1992- lots of fun- Michael
olieoliver
Intermediate Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 107
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, March 17, 2006 - 6:56 am:   Edit Post

Those old "Beezers" are cool. My passion for MC's is second only to my music. Which is what I love about living in Texas. Year round riding season.
bassdr
Member
Username: bassdr

Post Number: 62
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post

Olie, we have a more limited riding season here but even today I saw motorcycles out on the road,heck it's 48.2 F outside as I write this- not bad, dress appropriately and air cooled motors LOVE cold air! ps we call them "beemers" the car guys call theirs "bimmers" :<) Michael
george_wright
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Username: george_wright

Post Number: 82
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 1:52 pm:   Edit Post

I think I said "Beezers" first. That's what we called BSA's. See this, for example.
bassdr
Member
Username: bassdr

Post Number: 65
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 2:48 pm:   Edit Post

Yes George, I call BSAs "beezers" too. I love them as well. I got hooked into BMW airheads in 1975 and have not been able to extricate myself since. Go to the AHRMA website (www.ahrma.org) and look for Michael Burke in BEARS and F750 classes over the last 12 years. I am now concentrating on music again with Flame Koa Essence, but still ride of course- Michael
olieoliver
Intermediate Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 118
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 19, 2006 - 7:30 pm:   Edit Post

Ya'll are right. Beezer is for BSA, and Beemer is BMW and Trumpet or Turnip is for Triumph. I was mistaken before. But regardless of what you call it the main thing is that you ride it!
You guys would love this place
http://lonestarmotorcyclemuseum.com/
It is in Vanerpool TX right smack dab in the middle of the Texas Hill Country,best roads in Texas. I stop at this place evry time we ride the Hill country. The owner is from Australia I believe an is a super nice guy. If he is there when you visit he'll let you check out the shop in the back.
bassdr
Member
Username: bassdr

Post Number: 66
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 8:47 am:   Edit Post

There was an article in one of the Motorcycle rags recently on that place- sounds great- Olie if I get down to Texas with my bike we'll have to hook up! Michael
olieoliver
Intermediate Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 121
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Michael, WHATS UP DOC, (sorry I couldn't resist). Sounds good to me. If you ever come to Texas drop me a line and we'll see what happens. We're going to Sturgis this year too, if you make it there maybe we could meet there!
bigredbass
Senior Member
Username: bigredbass

Post Number: 703
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Monday, March 20, 2006 - 6:16 pm:   Edit Post

If you guys ever head for the Gatlinburg/Blue Ridge Parkway end of the Appalachians for a ride, BE SURE to check out the Barber Museum/Track just on the edge of Birmingham, off I-20 (www.barbermotorsports.com, or straight to the museum, www.barbermuseum.org). Simply unbelievable. They even have bikes on loan to the Smithsonian and The Honda Collection at Twin Ring Motegi.

I thought the culture shock was big enough when Mercedes-Benz began manufacturing SUVs on the other side of Birmingham (Bubba Benzes!?!?), but this is REALLY something.

J o e y
olieoliver
Intermediate Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 135
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 8:20 am:   Edit Post

I jus got my new MK 5 yesterday and it sounds worlds better than this one one. The new one has the Sig. elect. and the 98 has the Europa elect. I am going to do some more work on the 98 model and see if I can tweak it some. The high end buzz I get from the 98 is not present at all in the new one. I am open to suggestions and will let all know of any progress I make.
bassdr
Member
Username: bassdr

Post Number: 69
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 10:42 am:   Edit Post

Joey and Olie, i raced my BMW racer (not my street bike) at Barber in '04 and the facility is the best I have ever raced/attended at! Brian Slark is a friend of mine and gave me the Full Tour version of the museum that the general public doesn't see. He is the curator of the collection. Michael. Congtats on the MK5! I keep looking at MK4s and drooling.Someday---
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 3185
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 10:43 am:   Edit Post

There is a RFI upgrade available for Europa electronics. If you want to make arrangements to send them in, email the helpdesk.
olieoliver
Intermediate Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 136
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, March 23, 2006 - 7:06 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks, Michael. The more I play the new MK the more I like it. It sounds awesome.
Mica, I will get in touch with the help desk. I've alrady sent an email inquiring if it can be upgraded to Series electronics.
olieoliver
Intermediate Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 142
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2006 - 6:00 am:   Edit Post

I was wondering if anyone else has the RF interference with the older Rouge/Eurpoa electronics and what areas you live in. Mica told me on the phone that it is variable in differant areas. I live the DAllas are and it depends on where I am in town if I get the noise. At home I do but at church I don't. But now I use a differant amp at church.
And my Mk sig electronics, no problem at all.
olieoliver
Intermediate Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 156
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, March 28, 2006 - 11:39 am:   Edit Post

Just got off the phoe with Mica and my electronics have been upgraded on this bass and should have them back tomorrow. Once I get them back in the bass I'll ley you know how it sounds!

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