| Author | Message | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Junior Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 21 Registered: 5-2007 |
If I had a company such as Moses build a six-string graphite neck (for a neck-through body bass) would Alembic build a Series II around it? Could the artist at Alembic cut an inlaid Alembic Logo into the graphite head stock? Why did Alembic stop selling graphite necks? | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1017 Registered: 6-2002 |
I pretty much doubt they would put their name on it if they didn't make it themselves. You could call and ask, then you'd know for sure. Jazzyvee | ||
| keurosix
Advanced Member Username: keurosix Post Number: 216 Registered: 10-2005 |
I think Alembic doesn't work with graphite for necks for some good reasons. I know that it is extremely hard to machine, and the dust is unhealthy to breathe. However, it is one of the best materials for a solid bass neck with no uneven responses. You would probably be best served with a bass from a company who does work with it, and then adding Alembic Activators for electronics. I have a Modulus Graphite Quantum TBX neck-thru 5 string that I Activated, and it is an unbeatable combo!  Here's another view:  Kris | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 2590 Registered: 9-2002 |
I am not sure -it's been awhile I've been here- but if my memory serves me well (huh ...isn't that from a song????) Alembic 6 strings still have graphite inforcements in the neck. VERY nice basses by the way. Love the fretless sixstring. Paul the bad one | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2748 Registered: 7-2004 |
"This Wheel's on Fire" by Bob Dylan & Rick Danko. Bill, tgo | ||
| keurosix
Advanced Member Username: keurosix Post Number: 217 Registered: 10-2005 |
Thanks Paul, Here's a picture of the whole family: a 5 & 6 fretted, and a 5 & 6 fretless - all with Fret FX LEDs. They all have a distinct sound, and still I believe the Activated Modulus is a hard act to beat.  Kris | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 2591 Registered: 9-2002 |
And hip-hip-hip hourah ...a fellow SWR SM-400 user too? It's a magical amp! I have mine about 8 years now. I got it second hand from Edwins store in Holland second hand and I think it's on old production series, end of the 80's????? I use it for smaller situations. Unfortunately I still ahve trouble shaping my sound because I now plays mainly on the F1-X with SF-2 filter. But ...I'll learn ...I'll learn!!! Paul the bad one Mmmmm... is that fretless six a Vigier??? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5783 Registered: 5-2002 |
Please excuse the hijack .. Great call Bill! And a great tune! | ||
| keurosix
Advanced Member Username: keurosix Post Number: 220 Registered: 10-2005 |
Thanks Paul. The 6 string fretless is a Dean Edge6. My plan is to add an AC Guitars preamp to it to make it sound more like an Alembic. It came with a super low action setup, and plays like a dream. Also.. The SWR SM-400 is now my backup amp. I recently upgraded to an AccuGroove El Whappo cab at 800 watts, and went to an SWR SM-900 amp to match for optimum output. It's a killer sound! Here's some more pics:     Kris | ||
| room037
Intermediate Member Username: room037 Post Number: 193 Registered: 9-2003 |
Hi Funkyjazzjunky, We go back to your question. Mica answered on this thread. But modern graphite necks have truss rods. (Modulus, Zon, Status etc..) I wish Alembic will build again such a way. Graphite lover, Eiji | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Junior Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 23 Registered: 5-2007 |
Thank you Eiji |
