| Author | Message | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1685 Registered: 5-2006 |
My first Series! :-) Sorry, very poor pics, but there will be a pro shoot of all soon :-) Spalted Walnut?  Very nice plain back:  Polished silver logo:  Wasn't expecting this, old style Schallers on a '79 bass. I think I've seen older ones with the new Schaller style?  Bass came with a brand new Original G&G case and old "previous blue" box. Also with Original (unmarked) cable and brand new Belden cable (old one with Switchcraft connectors, new one with Neutriks)    This will be refurbished asap, you've got to have a blue box with a Series bass :-) | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1686 Registered: 5-2006 |
top and back: Walnut body: Mahogany neck: Maple and Purpleheart scale length: 34" long scale fingerboard: Ebony inlays: mother of pearl birthday: June 21, 1979 originally made for: not recorded | ||
| stephenr
Member Username: stephenr Post Number: 67 Registered: 9-2014 |
Nice score! Looks like the power supply has been modded. The one that came with my 1978 Series I does not have a fuse, on and off switch or LED. To be honest I have had the bass and power supply for 30 years and it was just now that I noticed the power supplies have a serial number mine is 1014. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4128 Registered: 5-2009 |
All very beautiful . Congratulations . I am very happy for you as well . (To avoid any problems however the power supply could use a strain relief on the power cord.) | ||
| pierreyves
Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 1222 Registered: 11-2006 |
FC, if you want, I can send you for free a blue box power supply, I have two of them new and never use | ||
| flpete1uw
Senior Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 483 Registered: 11-2011 |
Flip, Really digging this Bass! Play it with Power!!!! Pete | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1689 Registered: 5-2006 |
Thanx! Looks like I have to visit the lake area again Pierre-Yves! (you know I prefer personal delivery/pickup) :-) Had the connectors on the cables mixed up, they're all Switchcraft except the female connector on the old cable. That one was replaced with a Neutrik and is a bit noisy (sounds like a loose wire) Wolf: Currently, the strain relief is a knot in the powercable... That will be (must be) improved asap ;-) | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4129 Registered: 5-2009 |
fc spoiler /Flip Great . An easy fix might be one of these; http://www.orbitelectric.com/electrical-fittings/cable-cord-connectors/nylon-strain-relief-cord-grip-connectors.html http://www.grainger.com/product/GRAINGER-APPROVED-Cable-Cord-Connector-16D438?cm_sp=EN-_-L2-_-TopSellers&cm_vc=FFTS&pbi= | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1691 Registered: 5-2006 |
I have a couple of these:  Installed:  Also removed the on/off switch, it just didn't look right (safe) to me... | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 2214 Registered: 2-2005 |
The Heyco strain reliefs work well for this type of application. Keith | ||
| gtrguy
Senior Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 868 Registered: 9-2004 |
By gawd they do have serial numbers on the power supplies! I learn something new all the time on here! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1700 Registered: 5-2006 |
:-) Fixed the original cable, not fun at all (what were the engineers at Neutrik thinking?) Lost about 2 feet of cable, but it isn't scratchy anymore. :-) | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4131 Registered: 5-2009 |
Your strain relief's look great ! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1702 Registered: 5-2006 |
In her case:  Case actually came with improvement:  | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 1100 Registered: 12-2004 |
Congrats that's a nice one! | ||
| enzo
Senior Member Username: enzo Post Number: 477 Registered: 4-2009 |
That's a beautiful classy music maker kit you have there  | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1703 Registered: 5-2006 |
Thanx! Now with blue box:  :-) | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1722 Registered: 5-2006 |
Fooling around with the stereo capabilities of this bass into a Roland VS2000: Youtube link | ||
| carsbybigd
New Username: carsbybigd Post Number: 7 Registered: 8-2014 |
Nice ! | ||
| mtjam
Advanced Member Username: mtjam Post Number: 335 Registered: 11-2011 |
Sounds great! What strings are you using? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1762 Registered: 5-2006 |
Thanx! I'm not sure, but they're old strings. Either the strings that were on it when I got it (no idea what brand) or an old R.Cocco set that I put on later... | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1821 Registered: 5-2006 |
First time through the Wall of deaf :-) Also tried the -converted to mono- 1/4 output with my wireless (Line 6 Relay G90) Works great! :-) Sound is extremely impressive!  If Mica is reading: Only one problem with the hooded sweater.... I will need at least one of these each year :-) | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1828 Registered: 5-2006 |
Last night:  | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4587 Registered: 5-2009 |
Flip , That is awesome ! I played my 81-1940 Series I Standard point at my gig on Friday 11/13/15 as well ! Everyone loves the sound , as I am sure is the case with you as well ! Donder En Bliksem ! Wolf | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1830 Registered: 5-2006 |
Donder and bliksem indeed! :-) | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 4776 Registered: 6-2002 |
Cooll pic Flip hope you enjoyed the gig how did the bass fit with your band's music compared to your élan 5? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1831 Registered: 5-2006 |
The activator equipped Alembics have more mid presence, that makes them more easy to "cut through" the massive mid scooped guitar sounds. The lows and highs on the Series I have more definition, especially the lows are extremely impressive. (without becoming too overwhelming) The highs are so aggressive, I turned down the filters more than 50% during the gig, about halfway the set I flicked the Q switch of the bridge pickup to the middle position. So a little more experience and experimenting is needed to make it blend in better in relation to the others, I have no doubt I will succeed. :-) The Elan 5 comes closest, especially noticeable in the highs (though they are not as ferocious as the Series I) I'm beginning to think that the earthquakes over here are not caused by gas winning, must be you guys hitting the low B on your Series basses! :-) We'll see if there's an increase when Adriaan gets his Series bass. :-) | ||
| adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan Post Number: 3279 Registered: 6-2002 |
Guess loudness makes a difference there, Flip. Nothing on the news after Jimmy Johnson's gig n Zoetermeer the other week, and he was noodling on the B string a lot. | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1832 Registered: 5-2006 |
:-) valid point there... I bought this bass in Zoetermeer :-) | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1835 Registered: 5-2006 |
Here's a vid of the gig: https://youtu.be/Zv84wlO9iD0 | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4592 Registered: 5-2009 |
HI Flip . Thanks for the vid. At about 40:30 I am hearing the Alembic Series sound more clearly . What is the effect that you use with the Series I @ 43:19 ? Kool ! Wolf | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1836 Registered: 5-2006 |
Thanx! :-) That's a Big Muff with a Morley classic wah :-) | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1838 Registered: 5-2006 |
Here's a short teaser for the new recordings with my other band, (Basement) Series I bass and if you listen closely you might recognize another member from the family :-) Lost myself today teaser | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4607 Registered: 5-2009 |
Is a fretless singing a bit ? | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Senior Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 695 Registered: 6-2014 |
I'm with Wolf on this one... =) Next time you've got some time, I'd love to hear your thoughts on the E-M-W controls with the fretless Orion, compared to say, your Spoilers. I'm guessing it's a radical departure from Blackened? Nice side gig you have there! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1839 Registered: 5-2006 |
Yep, the Orion 5 is singing a bit :-) There will be some reviews on all basses asap, EMW is a pretty awesome package.:-) | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1851 Registered: 5-2006 |
Just (think I) finished the mix of our new song: Wav download, click here Vocals maybe a bit loud, but it's difficult to find the right proportions... I think I'll leave at as this :-) Main bass: this Series I + Low B accent and slide on the fretless Orion. (Orion with chorus and delay) Brand new R.Cocco strings on the Series I, no Eq and slightly compressed. About 100% Bridge pickup and 75% neck pickup (recorded on separate tracks) | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Senior Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 764 Registered: 6-2014 |
Nice job Flip, I especially like the thematic riff beginning at :32 in... the added extended range B's are nice too. I've been considering adding bass guitar tracks underneath upright parts, as a counterpoint... haven't sold the other guys on the idea yet. You may have just helped make my case it can be done! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1852 Registered: 5-2006 |
Thanx Gregory! :-) Here's the song on Youtube: Youtube link | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Senior Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 766 Registered: 6-2014 |
Nice production, man... "Drums & Understanding" in the credits gave me a snicker. Gotta' have those guys in the band! | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1853 Registered: 5-2006 |
Richard has a tough job :-) Thanx! We have a new YouTube account, so here's the new url: New YouTube link (always a great opportunity) | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1880 Registered: 5-2006 |
With the "Stereo" rig, SWR Bassic Black for the bass pickup and Orion, Laney powered monitor for the treble pickup. (which sounds surprisingly decent) I plan on adding another Bassic Black to replace the Laney, but for now this works fine :-)  (slightly) Better pic, but not including my Dad's fine Taylor guitar :-)  | ||
| edwardofhuncote
Senior Member Username: edwardofhuncote Post Number: 878 Registered: 6-2014 |
Hard to believe both those basses have walnut tops FC... nice pics. Like Button also pressed for your Dad's Taylor. The California connection must run in your family. =) | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1887 Registered: 5-2006 |
Hey, hey, Jerry Only (Misfits) with a Series I? :-)  Next to the Devastator basses (number 1 and number 2) :-)  | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 797 Registered: 1-2004 |
Cool man! |
