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Title: (x) 96W9861 Epic 4 string
Post by: terrace on March 22, 2008, 01:45:23 PM

Top wood and build info

Title: (x) 96W9861 Epic 4 string
Post by: David Houck on March 25, 2008, 07:25:15 PM

Welcome to the board Cory!

Title: (x) 96W9861 Epic 4 string
Post by: terrace on March 26, 2008, 04:53:14 PM

Thanks Dave.I haven't received it yet but it
should be here (Northwest Coast of Canada) by
the 31st.I got it on Ebay and the seller says
it's a redwood top.I've aways wanted an Alembic
so I guess it's possible to teach an old Fender
man new tricks.

Title: (x) 96W9861 Epic 4 string
Post by: wm_swartz on April 13, 2008, 07:02:12 AM

Terrace,
 
I was (am) a Fender man as well.  I own a 1972 jazz bass that is just dripping with mojo.  I bought an Epic 4 string recently, and am honestly floored by the tone, quality of the build, and playability of the Alembic.  They are two very different basses, but I have not been able to put the Epic down since I've acquired it.  I'll pick up the Fender again soon, but I'm favoring the Epic.
 
It's nice to have both in my arsenal.
 
Welcome to the club.  I've discovered a whole new world with my Epic, and I hope you do as well.

Title: (x) 96W9861 Epic 4 string
Post by: ojo on April 14, 2008, 09:56:32 AM

wm,  
 
I am with you on that. I have an old G&L L-2000 that was my baby, but I just keep picking up my new epic. Something about the hi-fi tone just speaks to me, and the damn thing calls my name.  
 
Terrace, the epic is a cool instrument and a little different than other basses. Very cool.

Title: (x) 96W9861 Epic 4 string
Post by: terrace on April 15, 2008, 04:43:33 PM

Guys,
I LOVE this bass! I spent a few days setting it
up as per Joeys fabulous tips and used it for
last weekends bar gig.It has that big fat sound
I've been craving for years.Now I'm thinking that
an Essence with the filter might be my next
purchase.Why did I wait so long ?

Title: (x) 96W9861 Epic 4 string
Post by: mica on July 01, 2008, 07:34:22 PM

Hi Cory,
 
Here's the details from the file:
 
96W9861 WLB4 Epic bass
 
top: Flame Walnut
accent: Maple pinstripe
body: Mahogany
set neck: 3-piece Maple, 34 long scale
fingerboard: Ebony
pickups: 2 Alembic MXY
controls: Epic volume, pan, bass, treble, mono output
birthday: April 24, 1996
originally made for: Guitar Center
 
Glad to hear you're enjoying the bass!