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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: Gregg Juhlin (slugbass) on March 27, 2003, 12:14:24 PM

Title: Spolier Control Question
Post by: Gregg Juhlin (slugbass) on March 27, 2003, 12:14:24 PM

I got my first Alembic yesterday (an 84 Spoiler Exploiter) and couldn't be happier. I expect it to be a very nice compliment to the Les Paul my brother plays in our band (Al...I'd like you to meet Les. Now you two boys play nicely together!). But I do have a couple of questions regarding the pick-up selector switch.
 
There are four positions, and the top position (switch pointed up towards pick-ups) seems to be off. I get no sound. The other positions seem fine...wondeful as a matter of fact. Is this normal? With two pick-ups, there can only be a few variations, but I'm just concerned with the no sound thing.  
 
Please forgive the dumb question on my part. In tooling around a little bit in the club, it seems like you're all a great bunch, and very supportive of each other, and your Alembics, so please go easy on the newbie.
 
Thanks in advance

Title: Spolier Control Question
Post by: Paul Schmitz (pas) on March 27, 2003, 12:44:07 PM

You're right on it...the top position is indeed off.  Then in succession, neck only, both and bridge only.  Enjoy the the new toy!

Title: Spolier Control Question
Post by: Gregg Juhlin (slugbass) on March 27, 2003, 12:53:54 PM

Thanks Paul. There was a slight moment of panic when I got no sound. I can now rest (and play) assured!

Title: Spolier Control Question
Post by: Michael Walker (rockandroller) on March 27, 2003, 01:27:45 PM

no sound is also known by the more reassuring name of STANDBY :-)

Title: Spolier Control Question
Post by: Gregg Juhlin (slugbass) on March 27, 2003, 01:43:14 PM

Yes...STANDBY is much more preferable than no sound or off.