| Author | Message | ||
| wm_swartz
New Username: wm_swartz Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2008 |
A new (to me) Epic. I've been wanting one of these for over 20 years, and the stars finally aligned.  It's a special edition #32 or 60. I find the electronics to be touchy, but not in a bad way. I am used to pounding on my '72 Jazz, so this is like going from a Mustang to a Ferrari. Love it. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 695 Registered: 11-2004 |
Beautiful flame in that Maple~ Your initial response to the sensitivity of the electronics is a common one- I know I was shocked at how sloppy I sounded when my Rogue first showed up. The good thing is that playing on them makes you refine your technique and you'll find that you become a better player because of it. Enjoy! | ||
| richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 922 Registered: 11-2004 |
Ditto on all you guys said. My Epics made me clean up some sloppy habits and they sound great. Congrats Wm. and welcome to the board. Rich | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6426 Registered: 5-2002 |
Nice picture of a nice bass! The upgrades on special edition Epics are that the truss rod cover and backplate are brass, oval inlays have been added, and there is a double pinstripe under the top. Your picture shows how the double pinstripe nicely sets off the top. | ||
| benson_murrensun
Junior Username: benson_murrensun Post Number: 44 Registered: 5-2007 |
Welcome, W. Michael. I have an Epic that looks just like yours, 98W11828. Number 24 of 60, a Guitar Center special edition. It is my first Alembic... I love it! It gets used as much as my other dozen basses combined! Ben | ||
| wm_swartz
New Username: wm_swartz Post Number: 4 Registered: 3-2008 |
Gentleman, Thanks all for the warm welcome. I took the bass out to jam this weekend and absolutely became hooked. I see many years ahead of me and this one. |
