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oggydoggy
Junior
Username: oggydoggy

Post Number: 18
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Tuesday, October 28, 2003 - 7:39 pm:   Edit Post

I am considering buying an Orion 5-string. how are they in respect to plability, sound etc.? I love my SC bass but I need some lower notes and I am hooked on Alembic.
-Ed
rami
Advanced Member
Username: rami

Post Number: 238
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 3:38 am:   Edit Post



(Message edited by rami on October 29, 2003)
rami
Advanced Member
Username: rami

Post Number: 239
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 3:39 am:   Edit Post

Hi Ed,

This is my Orion:

http://store.yahoo.com/alembic/or5pur.html

What can I say? Awesome Bass. Great balance, sustain, playability, and of course KILLER sound.

It's shape is classic, it's sound and feel are state of the art.

BUY ONE!!!

Rami
groovelines
Intermediate Member
Username: groovelines

Post Number: 120
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 5:19 am:   Edit Post

Ed,

I love my Orion 5, best bass I've ever owned, period. No arm or neck fatigue when standing, great fit when sitting.

Never played a fiver before this one, but it didn't take long to make the adjustment. My hands aren't neccessarily large and I can still fret chords across the fingerboard.

I can't comment too much on the standard electronics (I have the Europa electronics package), but it appears Rami sort of likes it, LOL.

Mike

(Message edited by groovelines on October 29, 2003)
dean_m
Advanced Member
Username: dean_m

Post Number: 204
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Wednesday, October 29, 2003 - 8:44 am:   Edit Post

Hey Ed,

Here's my Orion as well.
http://www.monotunesmusic.com/Orionpage.html
I leave the truss rod cover off to make truss rod changes easier although I haven't had to touch them in a few months. It's got Elan electronics instead of the bass/treble controls. I do want to order a fretted version very soon. I LOVE THIS BASS!!! What is really special was that I was able to drive to Alembic to pick it up when it was ready. I was living in LA at the time. They are very playable!!! Because of the set neck, you have the best of a both worlds concerning neck thru vs bolt on.
Here's a link to my other basses as well.
http://www.monotunesmusic.com/Equipment.html

Peace,
Dino
wally_malone
Junior
Username: wally_malone

Post Number: 30
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Friday, November 28, 2003 - 12:46 pm:   Edit Post

I've had my Orion-six for 3 1/2 years and love it. Can't beat the tone, it is consistant throughout the whole range of the bass.

Wally
alemboid
Junior
Username: alemboid

Post Number: 21
Registered: 5-2003
Posted on Saturday, November 29, 2003 - 7:41 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Ed,
I am still selling my Orion 5-string wineburst bass. Shoot me an email if you are interested and I'll send you my phone number.

Peace,

Bryant

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