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Title: Alembic Strings
Post by: rv_bass on February 07, 2019, 07:23:14 PM

Just wondering if anyone is using Alembic strings

Title: Re: Alembic Strings
Post by: jazzyvee on February 08, 2019, 12:43:40 AM

Yes i use them on my series II 5 string bass.

Title: Re: Alembic Strings
Post by: growlypants on February 08, 2019, 06:28:22 AM

I used 'em for years, getting them from "HQ" (as Jazzy says!), but switched to Chromes on my 5-er after realizing that flats are mighty good at reducing finger noise.  YMMV, of course.  As long as you change them occasionally, they're still almost as bright as the Alembics.

Title: Re: Alembic Strings
Post by: edwardofhuncote on February 08, 2019, 06:38:55 AM

I tried them on my '81 Distillate, Rob... sounded fine, and the windings were nice and uniform but I found the tension a little bit stiff for my liking.

If you'd like to test-drive a set, I'll be glad to send them up to you... they are practically new, already cut for a medium-scale Alembic. I think I played maybe one gig with them before switching to T-I Jazz Rounds.

Title: Re: Alembic Strings
Post by: dlbydgtl on February 08, 2019, 06:43:47 AM

I use Alembic strings on my fretted 5 String series I and my 5 string MK Deluxe. Great punch and the low B string can really shake things up.

Title: Re: Alembic Strings
Post by: rv_bass on February 08, 2019, 07:14:06 AM

Thanks for the replies.  The reason I asked is that I have two new sets unused (one set in the package and one set came off of a long scale bass new and unused).  I prefer flat wounds, so if any one who will use them on their basses would like them I will send them to you.  Jazzyvee has first dibs since he replied first, but let me know if anyone is interested.  -Rob

Title: Re: Alembic Strings
Post by: Tennesseemick on February 08, 2019, 07:17:49 AM

I have Alembic strings on my '96 Epic 4. They were on it when I bought it and I'm pretty sure they're the original set. They play very well and are still very bright. That said, I preferred flats on my other bass and am thinking about putting on TI Jazz Flats.

Title: Re: Alembic Strings
Post by: rv_bass on February 08, 2019, 07:46:58 AM

OK, Jazzyvee claimed the Alembic strings.

Title: Re: Alembic Strings
Post by: edwardofhuncote on February 08, 2019, 10:19:09 AM

I'm pretty much a 90% flats player too, but I really like keeping at least one of my basses set up with roundwounds... turns out that older walnut Distillate is just perfect for that application. Of course, that bass sounds just great with any strings.  :)

Title: Re: Alembic Strings
Post by: jazzyvee on February 08, 2019, 11:32:32 PM

These will be perfect for my elan 4. Thanks RV bass