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Title: Where can I find info on Alembic guitar electronics?
Post by: Billy V (billy_v) on February 07, 2003, 12:46:27 PM

There's much to know, it seems!  Series I, Series II, Activators, preamps...the mind boggles.  After 30-plus years of playing, 25-plus years as a serious gearhead, and 20-plus years of designing and commissioning custom instruments, I thought I had my game down pretty well, but I know next to ZIP about Alembic's guitar electronics.  I haven't been able to find an awful of info on the subject.  Anybody have any suggestions on where I can find info on Alembic's guitar electronics and construction options?  Muchas gracias!

Title: Where can I find info on Alembic guitar electronics?
Post by: David M. McKenney (david_mckenney) on February 07, 2003, 02:07:49 PM

Man, you found it! Welcome home. Just start prowlin' around the site; there are little surprises all over the place. Enjoy!
 
play nice,
 
David McK.

Title: Where can I find info on Alembic guitar electronics?
Post by: Billy V (billy_v) on February 10, 2003, 05:31:47 AM

Thanks, David!  I'm looking for comprehensive catalog information; Alembic sent me paper catalogs, but all the info was on basses.  Anybody know where I can find such info?  Thanks!

Title: Where can I find info on Alembic guitar electronics?
Post by: Valentino Villevieille (valvil) on February 10, 2003, 06:30:36 AM

Billy,  
 
try this link to the Alembic website; check out the individual guitar models to get some specs on the electronics.
 
http://www.alembic.com/prod/guitars.html (http://www.alembic.com/prod/guitars.html)
 
My impression is that Alembic Guitar electronics are built behind the same principle of their bass electronics;  the tone filter with q boost switch.  You may want to check out the pickup section on the Alembic website
 
http://www.alembic.com/prod/pickups.html (http://www.alembic.com/prod/pickups.html)
 
While it mainly talks about bass pickups, I believe much of it applies to guitars as well.  If you need detailed electronic specs, Mica or Ron are the folks who can help you.
 
Good luck
 
Valentino

Title: Where can I find info on Alembic guitar electronics?
Post by: Billy V (billy_v) on February 11, 2003, 12:24:57 PM

Thanks, Valentino.  I wish I could find comprehensive info specifically about guitars.  It's a little difficult to evaluate and make decisions about features when it's not known exactly what's available--I'm afraid I might overlook something important!  :>)  I'm sure eventually I'll be able to put it all together.  (Any Alembic is better than NO Alembic, eh?)  Thanks much for your help!