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Title: Alembic "Rick" Activator System is on it's way to me!
Post by: 72rick on May 04, 2010, 03:51:27 PM

A long desired addition to my 1972 Rick Fireglo 4001 is on it's way to me from Florida.
Alembic Rick Activator System!
I got them for $500.00
I sold my original pickups and many extras to pay for them.
I am so stoked!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/79513.jpg)

Title: Alembic "Rick" Activator System is on it's way to me!
Post by: slawie on May 04, 2010, 04:44:24 PM

Alembic PUPs increase the sonic value of your instrument by a squillion percent.
 
I was blown away when I added active Alembic PUPs to my Jazz Bass.
 
Let us know your thoughts when you install and try them out.
 
slawie

Title: Alembic "Rick" Activator System is on it's way to me!
Post by: hieronymous on May 04, 2010, 05:46:14 PM

Wow - nice score! I've been wanting a set of these on and off for years now. I've got Activators in my Fender Telecaster Bass and love them. I guess with me and Rics I find that I am happy with the sound of stock Ric pickups so it's not as burning a desire as it once was, but it's still at the back of my mind.  
 
Anyway, I second slawie - looking forward to a report! I bet you will love them!

Title: Alembic "Rick" Activator System is on it's way to me!
Post by: sonicus on May 04, 2010, 09:01:24 PM

Those are cool ,  I can see why you are so happy !

Title: Alembic "Rick" Activator System is on it's way to me!
Post by: dwmark on May 05, 2010, 07:10:32 AM

Have them on a Ric.  You will be really pleased.
 
For a 72 4001?  Very cool.
 
Also like that the pickguard isn't cut.  It'll make battery changes a little tougher (you'll have to take the whole piece off), but the split never looks quite right to me.
 
dw