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wfmandmusic
Junior
Username: wfmandmusic

Post Number: 20
Registered: 1-2012
Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 4:59 am:   Edit Post

Picked up two days ago. I like it.
81 Distillate
yogalembic
Intermediate Member
Username: yogalembic

Post Number: 126
Registered: 5-2012
Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 5:58 am:   Edit Post

Looks like a winner! Love teh grain.
I'm a Dis newbie as well. Mine is an '82.

Have fun!
yogalembic
Intermediate Member
Username: yogalembic

Post Number: 127
Registered: 5-2012
Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 5:58 am:   Edit Post

Looks like a winner! Love the grain.
I'm a Dis newbie as well. Mine is an '82.

Have fun!
funkyjazzjunky
Senior Member
Username: funkyjazzjunky

Post Number: 796
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 7:34 am:   Edit Post

I love that flamed wood. Is that Koa?
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 852
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 10:49 am:   Edit Post

Love them Distillates!
I know you will enjoy it Ken.

Paul TDO
wfmandmusic
Junior
Username: wfmandmusic

Post Number: 22
Registered: 1-2012
Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post

Yes it is Koa with a Koa headstock as well. It's in really good shape with just two small dings. I need to replace the strings and give it a good cleaning. All of the electronics are in working order and minimal fret wear. I am very pleased but the true test will come when played within a band situation in a few days. It pairs nicely with my series 4 string fretless :-)Alembic makes great basses.I wish I could afford to have one built.
Ken
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 2574
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Friday, July 27, 2012 - 5:11 pm:   Edit Post

I like it too !
Congratulations
charles_holmes
Intermediate Member
Username: charles_holmes

Post Number: 182
Registered: 3-2009
Posted on Sunday, July 29, 2012 - 3:34 pm:   Edit Post

I agree with Pauldo! I love those Distillates too!!
wfmandmusic
Junior
Username: wfmandmusic

Post Number: 25
Registered: 1-2012
Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 6:14 am:   Edit Post

So last night was the test with the band. The bass sounded great and cut through the mix like no other. I find it's one of those really warm tone basses. However the neck dive aspect was a little troublesome. Now I usually don't mind a little neck dive. Maybe it's now my age but my arm and shoulder were starting to get tired. Has anyone ever tried to put a strap holder on the back of the headstock? I have never worn a bass like that. I think my 57 re-issue P bass has a peg in that location. Maybe I'll try that out and see what it feels like.
Ken
pauldo
Senior Member
Username: pauldo

Post Number: 856
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 7:57 am:   Edit Post

Ken,
A wide strap will help alot.
I had my rear strap button moved slightly to help with balance. If you go here:
http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/41664.html?1329696239
and scroll through the pictures you can see where it was moved 'above' the neck. By far the best thing for my neck dive is a 4" wide strap.

There is also a member here who developed a harness system that balances the bass really well.
wfmandmusic
Junior
Username: wfmandmusic

Post Number: 26
Registered: 1-2012
Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 - 4:20 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks much Paul!

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