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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: Keith Wilson (darkbassist) on September 12, 2002, 03:37:30 PM
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does anybody use alembic brand strings on their bass? if so, can you give me some info on your experience with them? i'm thinking about switching to them.
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Hi Keith
I'm using the CX-3 45/L set on my Epic 4 string. I find them to have good tone retention and playability. I play with my fingers predominatley and my only concern has been to match the brillance of the D & G on the E, a matter of plucking technique and hand position.
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Hey Keith,
I've been using Alembic strings for over 10 years. They really suite my playing style, sound great and they have longevity. You certainly can't go wrong with a set of them. Try em out!
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i'm looking for a string that will really help redifine my tone. i have been using d'addario slowwounds round roudns and elixer strings. i'm looking for something that next time i walk into a rehearsal the guys will be like well... it's the same bass... it's the same amp... same cabs... same room... same technique...but something is different... IT MUST BE THE STRINGS lol.
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That is the reaction that everyone had around me when I switched to flatwounds. I get lots of compliments on my flatwound sound. I have been using Thomastic-Infeld Jazz Flats. Our soundman's comment was Your bass actually sounds like a bass! Michael
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lol... yeah, i was thinking about switching to flats, but i'm a thumbslinger, and since my alembic is my main bass, i want to be able to retain my slapability. but i did string it with flats once, and loved it, and am really thinking about going back.
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Hey Keith,
You might have to do what I'm considering doing. It's actually a cheap-shot way of having to justify buying another Alembic but, I've already told my wife that I need another Alembic so that I can have one strung with flats and another with rounds. Hey Mica, do you think Rachel will go for it!?!? LOL
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Well, in my experience, a good way to encourage the financial advisor to agree to such an acquisition is to suggest you need either a motorcycle or an Alembic. The Alembic almost always wins!
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Mica,
That's exactly what I did when I was thinking about my 2nd Alembic. I took my advisor to couple of motorcycle dealership, including Harley dealership then go over with her all the expenses comes from owning a motorcycle. Motorcycle doesn't stand a chance!!!
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Gee,
does it also works with a car?
I'll try that on my advisor!
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Paul
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Wow,
We went from talking about strings to motorcycles and cars in about three posts. How Cool!!! I don't Mica, I actually had an easier time talking her into the Harley than I did my last Alembic. She said something about not being able to take the Alembic up to mountains for a long weekend.... I really wasn't paying much attention 'cause I was polishing and restringing my Orion. HAHA Maybe I can incorporate the expense of a new Alembic into the financing of my new bike. They let you do that when you add on the accessories. I could consider a new Alembic an accessory right!?!?!
Oh yeah Paul, it only works on cars if your talking minivans, at least that was the case with me. HA!!!
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To get back to strings, my Alembic Series I ('78 in Schedua) was brought back to life with DR Sunbeams. Until I tried those out, the bass always sounded pretty good, but was a little thin. It always lacked that really solid foundation. Now, it is the instrument it should be! I am tempted to try the Thom flats, though. I just don't want to lose the crisp slap tone.
Hope this helps!
Edwin
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How could anyone choose between an Alembic and a motorcycle? You need both, ...don't you?
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You're absolutely right Gale!!
Harley's and Alembics; two great, high quality works of art. Just as most people customize their Harley's, they do the same with their Alembics. We might have to start a new post called Alembics & Harleys I'll have to post a picture of my Alembics and my Harley as soon as I pick up a digital camera
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After trying virtually every string out there, I tried the Thomastiks when they became available here in Nashville. I knew a lot of violin and upright players that swore by them. I thought it was a bit different that they only offered sets in one guage only. I must admit I was stunned at how good they were, especially running a 118 for my low B. The feel was terrific, and like Michael, I found they were 'bassy' sounding. As I play fingerstyle or with a pick, a thumb sound wasn't necessary for me. I was about to try some ALEMBIC strings, but when MARS was no longer an ALEMBIC dealer, I could no longer find any in Nashville. Plus I have this image in the back of my mind of the Austrians sitting around at the office . . 'but you vill only need one guage!'
By the way, Thomastik's website opens with a tribute to the late Ray Brown, which I thought was a classy move.