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wm_swartz
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Username: wm_swartz

Post Number: 3
Registered: 3-2008
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 7:09 pm:   Edit Post

A new (to me) Epic. I've been wanting one of these for over 20 years, and the stars finally aligned. Epic 4 String

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
Posted on Friday, April 04, 2008 - 9:06 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 11:03 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, April 05, 2008 - 11:07 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Monday, April 07, 2008 - 2:42 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, April 08, 2008 - 2:32 pm:   Edit Post

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.

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