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Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 12, 2011, 04:27:14 PM

I just purchased this Persuader from the Guitar Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan. It should arrive home by Wednesday of next week.  
I wonder if any of our members owned it in the past and can tell me about it. If there are any members who have owned one like it, I would like to hear what you have to say.  
I do plan on posting an information request later.
 
It is a 1990 SN: 90 P6040.  
 
Thanks in advance.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/99216.jpg)
 
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Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: elwoodblue on March 12, 2011, 04:59:38 PM

Congrats Bill,
 
Very inspiring,
 I've been thinking about a 6 string Alembic more than  I probably should   ,
 
Enjoy,
Elwood

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 12, 2011, 05:08:38 PM

Thanks Elwood.
The bass was for up for sale about 2 weeks and I finally called on it yesterday and was informed it had been sold. The manager called me today and told me the guy returned it because the neck was too wide.

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: hieronymous on March 12, 2011, 05:22:27 PM

That looks kewl!!!

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: thumbsup on March 12, 2011, 06:11:41 PM

Elwood...
I have an Essence birds eye maple 6er I may consider selling  Give me a e mail if your interested.
Steve

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: thumbsup on March 13, 2011, 07:58:14 PM

Oh  excuse me Bill,
Very nice looking 6er!
 
Steve

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 14, 2011, 02:44:20 AM

Thanks Steve. Can't wait to get it home. Art sent me a link with info it: http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/43557.html (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=6046)
It should be a great companion to the MK5.

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 15, 2011, 07:45:55 PM

It is home now. This is one Saweeet Beast!
 
 

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 15, 2011, 07:49:27 PM

I do need info on the electronics:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/99507.jpg)
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/99508.jpg)

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 15, 2011, 07:52:47 PM

My name is Bill and I am an Alembicholic. I see  no cure for my addiction in the near future.

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 15, 2011, 07:53:17 PM

This is not a plea for help.
 
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Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: tbrannon on March 15, 2011, 08:56:25 PM

That is a BIG bodied bass.  I dig it!
 
The FAQ on Persuader basses says normal controls are Volume, Volume, Filter- which would fit with the knobs you're seeing there.  Does that not jive with what you're hearing?

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 16, 2011, 02:56:35 AM

Toby,
It appears you are right. I read in a previous thread that a prior owner was think of a mod for volume, blend. It looks like thatdid not happen. I only played it with everything maxed out. Sounds awesome either way. The low pass filter really dials the tone in for me. I had to make a few adjustments to the amp to smooth it out. Thanks for the input.

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: otis on March 16, 2011, 08:04:08 PM

There's nothing like a Six String Alembic!!!
Here's me with mine, in action:
 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QW9R7eOusQ (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QW9R7eOusQ)
 
Btw, congrats on the Six!!!  And the MK 5 is no slouch, either!!!
 
Frank
 
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Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: thumbsup on March 16, 2011, 08:28:06 PM

No harm Bill...
There's no known cure for the Alembic bug.... except
feeding it..collect as many as possible!
The other half said it's me or them....gee I'm gonna miss her(not the basses
 
Steve

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 16, 2011, 09:59:11 PM

Nice chops Otis. Real Niiiice!!! That is a stunning 6 you have there.
Thank you on both counts. Both Alembics are serving me well. It's great to play the MK5 after working out on the Six string. My speed has picked up a lot on the MK5.
 
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Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 16, 2011, 10:07:04 PM

I know what you mean Steve. I try to give them all equal attention (the basses I mean). Man I hope the wife does not read this...LOL

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: David Houck on March 26, 2011, 05:23:45 PM

Very nice!  Congrats!

Title: 6 Sring Persuader
Post by: billostech on March 27, 2011, 07:25:30 AM

The wide neck is proving to be quite a challenge. I am considering on trading it for a five string: Elan, Europa, or possibly an Essence.