| Author | Message | ||
| kez
New Username: kez Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2015 |
Just a very quick line to introduce myself, as the title says I tried my first Alembic back in 1980 at at art collage at the time in a band, back then it was so far out of my reach I may have been looking at a Lear Jet. Soon after I bought my first ;proper' bass, a Kramer 450B and it served me well over the years. In time the band split (Yoko Ono effect, lead guitarists girlfriend decided to manage us!). And soon after came the usual boring work, family mortgage stuff. But I never sold the Kramer and a few months ago I exhumed it from its dusty resting place in the spare room, was still in tune ! Put some new strings in it and it all came flooding back Anyhow, long story short bought an amp (Trace Elliot 350w 4x10 combo, same as I had back then, but now costing less than a good practice amp) and starting to annoy the wife and anyone within half a mile (we live in the country so in realty that’s not a lot). One thing led to another and I starting looking around to see if Alembic still existed – had not seen any in music shops for a very love time here – and yes, there it was. I even put the address into Google street view to see the factory – not what I was expecting, very high tech from the outside. Sorry starting to ramble, long story short, saw an immaculate, totally unmarked used Essence for sale in Holland, was late at night, wine was involved and three days later my new baby arrived. I had NO idea how wonderful it was, bear in mind I have been playing a lump of alloy for the last 35 years. This bass is a revelation, even I sound half decent, its a joy to play, action is perfect, tonal range is out of this world and I think it look great (its all maple ). Anyhow, have bored you enough, so hello from across the pone, and thank you. | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Junior Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 40 Registered: 6-2014 |
Welcome, Congratulations, & Compliments! You have found friends and even neighbors here. | ||
| kez
New Username: kez Post Number: 3 Registered: 9-2015 |
Thank you edwardofhuncote - most appreciated :-) | ||
| 5a_quilt_top
Junior Username: 5a_quilt_top Post Number: 23 Registered: 6-2012 |
First off, welcome. This is a very unique place in cyberland. I had a similar experience to yours. For years, I thought Alembic had passed into history. Then, a few years ago, I was browsing through a Vintage Guitar magazine and saw an Alembic advertisement. One thing quickly led to another and before I knew it, I was playing a beautiful Stanley Clarke Signature Deluxe bass. Since then, things have continued to "progress" and my Alembic collection has grown. I'm confident that your Alembic will provide you with endless inspiration and hours of enjoyment. The only downside will be trying to curb your desire for "just one more"... | ||
| rjmsteel
Advanced Member Username: rjmsteel Post Number: 250 Registered: 7-2008 |
"The only downside will be trying to curb your desire for "just one more"... I am up to 3 and they keep becoming more custom with each!!! Welcome kez and be sure to check out the FAQ page with setup posts. | ||
| charles_holmes
Senior Member Username: charles_holmes Post Number: 438 Registered: 3-2009 |
Cheers and welcome Kez! The Alembic club is the most proper club to be involved in, as it is full of the friendliest, knowledgeable people on the planet! Now you have to post some photos of your bass for all of us to enjoy! Play on brother, Play on!!!!!!!!!! Chalie | ||
| rockerdebassman
Junior Username: rockerdebassman Post Number: 27 Registered: 8-2015 |
Hi Kez! I'm new to the club, too. In fact, I'm waiting on delivery of my first Alembic! /prepares to sell Kubicki bass | ||
| kez
New Username: kez Post Number: 4 Registered: 9-2015 |
Wow so many replies - how kind, and as Charles said, obviously a real friendly club - so glad to have found you all :-- Will indeed take a photo of my new third arm tomorrow, until then, regards from the land of the next Rugby Word Champions! Kez | ||
| kez
New Username: kez Post Number: 6 Registered: 9-2015 |
Posted a photo of the bass but seems to have vanished - will try again now:  | ||
| rv_bass
New Username: rv_bass Post Number: 10 Registered: 8-2014 |
Wow, very nice! You may consider purchasing a 3-way Q-switch from the Alembic store (inexpensive part and easy to install). I put one in my Orion and found it to be very useful for quick changes in tonal character. Jam on! | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3708 Registered: 10-2002 |
Nice bass Kerry. I like the simplicity of the all maple look. Also nice to see another hi-fi enthusiast on here. There are a few of us. I've been trying to identify your speakers - they have a KEF feel to them? Graeme | ||
| kez
Junior Username: kez Post Number: 26 Registered: 9-2015 |
Hi Graeme, sadly they are my post-divorce speakers, little bothers to the ones my ex-wife now drives around in lol They are Bowers & Wilkins 703', source is (now) Linn something-or-another, pre is a valve Balanced Audio (from your side of the pond) as is the power amp. Prior to Mrs K releasing my of my dangly bits it was B&W 801's same amps but a Wadia transport and DAC. I agree about the bass simplicity though the fact the two front sections do not quite match bugs me more and more, have been know to repaint guitars before now nut not any though necks, so reciting the temptation. For now anyhow *-) | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3709 Registered: 10-2002 |
The 801 look a serious piece of equipment. I have living Voice auditoriums which are pretty hefty. I have a preference for vinyl (oo-err) so my front end is an Elite (townsend) Rock TT into a roksan integrated. As for the balanced audio reference, I'm on the same side of the pond as you, only around 35 miles from the LINN office :-) | ||
| kez
Junior Username: kez Post Number: 27 Registered: 9-2015 |
A real record player, now thats what i call hardcore :-) As and when i win the lottery (can only be a matter of time) I will re-buy all may favourite music on vinyl, no matter what people say digital music no matter how high the resolution is just not the same. Ps, you were robbed in the last game, ref was a disgrace. |
