| Author | Message | ||
| jerome
Junior Username: jerome Post Number: 37 Registered: 10-2002 |
Playing gospel worship Christian Music Alembic Bass takes it to a thunderous level as you usher in the presence of God . I personally believe the stringed instruments the bible speak of had the Alembic sound. I would like to hear from other Christian Alembic Bass owners and the Alembic sound enhanced your Church Music ministry , Because my Church was blown away and couldn't get enough of the smooth very low deep clarity of my Signature Deluxe. I've been gone a few years but It's great to be back Mica ,Susan . | ||
| rockerdebassman
Junior Username: rockerdebassman Post Number: 29 Registered: 8-2015 |
Now, don't quote me on it, but I heard the Buddha actually played a Series I bass! | ||
| jerome
Junior Username: jerome Post Number: 38 Registered: 10-2002 |
I don't think the Wickersham's been around that long for Buda to play but the ideal for Alembic may have come from David, only the best for God. | ||
| frankfiveinc
Junior Username: frankfiveinc Post Number: 28 Registered: 6-2014 |
I play my 4-string '89 Persuader and newly purchased 5-string '86 Spoiler regularly on Sundays at Salem Bible Church in Macungie, PA. Upon the recommendation a new friend from my recent deal to buy the Spoiler, I put the D'Addario Chromes (flats) on the Persuader and my go-to ProSteels (round wounds) on my Spoiler and use both on Sundays. They now give me the option for tone on songs that require different timbre. The Persuader now gives a more traditional tone and the Spoiler gives me a "scooped" tonal profile. Without a doubt, when I started to play the Alembics in church, I received comments about how good the basses sound. It cuts through the mix so intensely with intense lows (especially on the B) and sustaining and clear mids. The drummer has commented how he loves the deep lows and we are playing together so nicely. The church members have complemented the praise team on the music and there is nothing better than that! I look at it this way, if the bass can produce a tone at just the right moment in a song that opens someone's heart to listen to God's Word, I want the best possible bass to accomplish that goal. I am convinced that the best bass tone is from an Alembic. Being a Deadhead since the mid 70's, I knew how Phil's tone has inspired me over the years. I also knew that if I could come close to producing it on Sundays, it would make a positive difference in the fidelity of the repertoire of praise songs we play. There is such a difference in tone playing Alembics when compared to my previous Ibanez basses. I cannot explain how good I feel playing them and how much people appreciate their tone. I've learned to play completely different and with more precision in my technique. All the glory to God (and thank you Alembic)!! | ||
| jerome
Junior Username: jerome Post Number: 39 Registered: 10-2002 |
Amen I know what you're talking about. The father deserve our best. | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 556 Registered: 11-2011 |
Hi Jerome, I play my Distillate at my Church every weekend but sadly I don't believe the congregation or any gig for that matter the average person could really pinpoint or even explain the difference. With that said they do know when I'm not there.  Peace, Pete | ||
| jerome
Junior Username: jerome Post Number: 40 Registered: 10-2002 |
Don't want to sound judgmental because I'm not but playing Bass for the Lord is so much bigger than being a gig you are ushering in the presence of God through music. Never look at it as another gig or a gig. You are chosen to do what you do. don't take it for granted. Be blessed | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 559 Registered: 11-2011 |
No judgment assumed my brother. I'm just making general observations. And no worries, I take everything I do seriously and in context. Peace | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 1115 Registered: 12-2004 |
let us take note of the 'alembic logo' as it is being handed down to mankind from above thru those mighty clouds thus symbolizing its purity. (Message edited by serialnumber12 on October 06, 2015) | ||
| spose
Advanced Member Username: spose Post Number: 373 Registered: 5-2002 |
wtf? |
