I played my first gig on an Alembic yesterday at an outdoor party/mini festival in Marin County. The gig went off without a hitch, and afterwards, five different musicians approached me separately to compliment my tone.
1979 Series bass FTW.
Glad it went well for you. How did you find the tone from your own perspective?
I loved it.
I have the preamp set a little hot, ran it direct into a Demeter VTBP-M-800D, and out through a Barefaced BB3.
Finger-style, everything was clear, round and glassy. With a pick, I could get just the right amount of breakup when I pushed it.
There's a reason I haven't been playing my other basses, I guess.
How long have you had that Demeter? I have been going back and forth between a Demeter VTBP-201-800D and a Mesa 800D. They're both fabulous amps. Both are outstanding when paired with Alembic electronics. I've been curious about the other Demeter options.
I still remember doing my first full evening with an Alembic bass. I couldn't wipe the smile off my dumb face.
I got it around six months ago, and love it. It sounds great, there's a ton of tonal versatility, and it weighs nothing.
Quote from: Nova Constellatio on September 01, 2026, 09:33:58 AMI got it around six months ago, and love it. It sounds great, there's a ton of tonal versatility, and it weighs nothing.
Surprised it is light weight, '79 basses are usually pretty heavy. Is it a small body short scale?
Quote from: rv_bass on September 01, 2026, 01:39:57 PMQuote from: Nova Constellatio on September 01, 2026, 09:33:58 AMI got it around six months ago, and love it. It sounds great, there's a ton of tonal versatility, and it weighs nothing.
Surprised it is light weight, '79 basses are usually pretty heavy. Is it a small body short scale?
I meant the Demeter. The Series I is the Walnut medium scale I've posted - it's about 10.5 pounds, which feels fine to me, as long as I've got a 4" wide strap.