| Author | Message | ||
| al_young
New Username: al_young Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hey everybody I just got Alembic #2. A Mark King 5 with a medium scale neck. I'm also one of those guys with short fingers and other things. Alembic #1 is a 1982 Distillate also with a 32 inch scale. I decided I wanted a 5 a couple of years ago and bought another brand and absolutely hated it. The Mark King is a superb guitar and the voicing is incredible. I've only played it a few times, but wow what sound. Peace Al Young | ||
| the_mule
Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 86 Registered: 1-2004 |
Hello Al, welcome to the club! Congratulations with your second Alembic. One warning though: this sweet addiction to all things Alembic will only increase because of you joining the happy, curious, wise and in some cases positively crazy bunch of people the Alembic Club consists of. Don't be scared of a few Pauls from various parts of the world who'll certainly come screaming "PICTURES, PICTURES, PICTURES!" in a few moments. But, if you have some pictures of your beloved instruments digitally available, you might want to post them here and/or in the Showcase section... Regards, Wilfred | ||
| elzie
Advanced Member Username: elzie Post Number: 307 Registered: 8-2002 |
Welcome aboard Al! You are a lucky guy to have two Alembics. How do you choose which one to play????? Paul II | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 431 Registered: 7-2003 |
Welcome Al!! Congratulations on your new bass. I too am a medium-scale fan! Can't wait to see some pictures of both your basses. Bill | ||
| 1stbass
Junior Username: 1stbass Post Number: 23 Registered: 11-2002 |
Hi AL Nice to have you here. Thats how i started, one alembic, then two, then five.just go with it. and plase do post pic when you can. Doug | ||
| jet_powers
Intermediate Member Username: jet_powers Post Number: 168 Registered: 2-2003 |
Welcome indeed! I'm only up to four Alembics myself, I'd have more but I like sleeping in a warm house, etc.!!! I've got the table ready. Paul TBO, get the bottles..... John Paul | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 457 Registered: 11-2003 |
Hi Al welcome to the club. Has anyone mentioned pictures yet? We do like to admire the treasures of others. BTW where is Greenville in relation to Rockford? I spent many good years there. Sam | ||
| senmen
Advanced Member Username: senmen Post Number: 302 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi Al, welcome to the club! And as already requested before: Pictures,pictures....... Many greetings Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| rklisme
Junior Username: rklisme Post Number: 31 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hi Al Welcome to the club. I am new myself and I must say these guys are great. I was having a dilema choosing which Mark King to have custom built along with deciding which options I would add. I was close to jumping out my bedroom window (on the first floor) when Bill and others came to the rescue and talked me down! I am in the waiting process like a few others here on the board, but this is my second Alembic so I do have some relief! Don't forget to post pictures soon. Bottoms Up Rory | ||
| dadabass2001
Intermediate Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 156 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hello Al, Not to worry, old guys are welcome (as well as young). All we require is an appreciation of beautiful craftsmanship and astounding tone, and the amazing diversity that comprise Alembic instruments. Mike | ||
| al_young
New Username: al_young Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hey Gang, I'll post some photos as soon as I get hold of a digital camera. I don't know yet how I'll decide which one to play, as I've been off since I got the new one. I start playing again next weekend so I'll have to make some decisions soon. I haven't had the Distillate out of it's case since I got the Mark King, but my next gig is a throw together outdoor gig so I might play the Distillate, but you never know. Peace Al | ||
| oggydoggy
Junior Username: oggydoggy Post Number: 47 Registered: 3-2003 |
al, How is the balance with the medium scale on a standard body? What are the woods on the bass so we can imagine it until we can see it. congrats, -Ed | ||
| bsee
Member Username: bsee Post Number: 99 Registered: 3-2004 |
You can still see pics of the MK5 at Bass Central's website. It's the only medium scale MK5 they have at the moment, and a beautiful piece of wood. This link will get you close... http://www.basscentral.com/alembicbass/mark_king.shtml#5strings | ||
| al_young
New Username: al_young Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hey Gang, I've had the new Mark King for a few weeks and played several jobs with it. It sounds and plays exceptionally well. The only use the Distillate gets is when I tune and our keyboard player does the Big Bottom Bass thing. The balance is good for me and the medium scale works for me on the B. Some one asked about the wood. It's Flamed Walnut and has red side LEDs. The thing really cuts through on stage when you want or sounds great in the pocket. I'm sure I will play the Distillate again, but not for a while. I am getting my daughter a digital camera for college graduation. Before it give it to her I will take some pics of both basses and post them. Peace Al |
