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Alembic products => Showcase => Distillate Basses and Guitars => Topic started by: wfmandmusic on July 27, 2012, 04:59:09 AM

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: wfmandmusic on July 27, 2012, 04:59:09 AM

Picked up two days ago. I like it.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/136646.jpg)

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: yogalembic on July 27, 2012, 05:58:26 AM

Looks like a winner!  Love teh grain.  
I'm a Dis newbie as well.  Mine is an '82.
 
Have fun!

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: yogalembic on July 27, 2012, 05:58:43 AM

Looks like a winner!  Love the grain.  
I'm a Dis newbie as well.  Mine is an '82.
 
Have fun!

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: funkyjazzjunky on July 27, 2012, 07:34:53 AM

I love that flamed wood.  Is that Koa?

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: pauldo on July 27, 2012, 10:49:39 AM

Love them Distillates!
I know you will enjoy it Ken.
 
Paul TDO

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: wfmandmusic on July 27, 2012, 12:43:06 PM

Yes it is Koa with a Koa headstock as well. It's in really good shape with just two small dings. I need to replace the strings and give it a good cleaning. All of the electronics are in working order and minimal fret wear. I am very pleased but the true test will come when played within a band situation in a few days. It pairs nicely with my series 4 string fretless Alembic makes great basses.I wish I could afford to have one built.  
Ken

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: sonicus on July 27, 2012, 05:11:54 PM

I like it too !
Congratulations

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: charles_holmes on July 29, 2012, 03:34:19 PM

I agree with Pauldo! I love those Distillates too!!

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: wfmandmusic on July 31, 2012, 06:14:42 AM

So last night was the test with the band. The bass sounded great and cut through the mix like no other. I find it's one of those really warm tone basses. However the neck dive aspect was a little troublesome. Now I usually don't mind a little neck dive. Maybe it's now my age but my arm and shoulder were starting to get tired. Has anyone ever tried to put a strap holder on the back of the headstock? I have never worn a bass like that. I think my 57 re-issue P bass has a peg in that location. Maybe I'll try that out and see what it feels like.
Ken

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: pauldo on July 31, 2012, 07:57:37 AM

Ken,
A wide strap will help alot.  
I had my rear strap button moved slightly to help with balance. If you go here:
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/41664.html?1329696239 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=9082)
and scroll through the pictures you can see where it was moved 'above' the neck. By far the best thing for my neck dive is a 4 wide strap.
 
There is also a member here who developed a harness system that balances the bass really well.

Title: Just picked up my 81 Distillate
Post by: wfmandmusic on July 31, 2012, 04:20:18 PM

Thanks much Paul!