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Title: Looking for a 2nd Alembic
Post by: jameso9 on September 08, 2009, 09:12:03 PM

An Alembic was only a dream in the '70's (in high school).  When I saw an ad for an affordable stock model in the early '80's I drove 4 hours from Buffalo to the closest music store that I found out from Alembic had a Spoiler, Cleveland.  In '86 I was fortunate to pick up a two year old Distillate.  I've been playing it ever since.
 
I've been longing to add a second Alembic, mostly seeing Spoilers.  Any suggestions... Persuader?

Title: Looking for a 2nd Alembic
Post by: David Houck on September 09, 2009, 09:28:06 AM

Hi James; welcome to the board!  My suggest would be to take your time and read a lot of the threads on the board; also watch Ebay regularly just to get an idea of the current trading ranges for the different models.  There is a lot of good information on the board; lot of folks here are very knowledgeable, and the FAQ and Must Reads sections have info on electronics packages and other useful information.

Title: Looking for a 2nd Alembic
Post by: artswork99 on September 09, 2009, 10:11:11 AM

James, Welcome!  Good luck in your search.  
Play it Healthy!
Art

Title: Looking for a 2nd Alembic
Post by: jameso9 on September 09, 2009, 03:00:18 PM

Thanks for the warm welcome!  I noticed in reading some of the posts yesterday, everyone seems really friendly here.

Title: Looking for a 2nd Alembic
Post by: dadabass2001 on September 09, 2009, 04:56:54 PM

We try to maintain that friendly feeling always. Welcome to the forum...
Mike

Title: Looking for a 2nd Alembic
Post by: otis on September 09, 2009, 05:55:55 PM

James,  
 
Welcome to the Club!  You're in great company, here!  Everyone is really friendly and helpful here.  If you have any questions at all, just ask them, and someone here will for sure answer to the best of their ability.
 
Peace;)
 
Frank
 
www.myspace.com/otiserie (http://www.myspace.com/otiserie) (band website)

Title: Looking for a 2nd Alembic
Post by: saviour on September 11, 2009, 06:05:01 PM

Welcome James. My advice is to take your time and try to buy a series I or II. They are expensive but worthed every penny.They have a lot of knobs but it is not very difficult to get a great sound out of a series II no matter what some people say. The electronics are so subtle that they don\t need that much tweaking. Good luck in your search.

Title: Looking for a 2nd Alembic
Post by: saviour on September 11, 2009, 06:05:09 PM

Welcome James. My advice is to take your time and try to buy a series I or II. They are expensive but worthed every penny.They have a lot of knobs but it is not very difficult to get a great sound out of a series II no matter what some people say. The electronics are so subtle that they don\t need that much tweaking. Good luck in your search.

Title: Looking for a 2nd Alembic
Post by: krystoof on September 14, 2009, 01:58:36 PM

Hi, James!
   Welcome in the family... :-))
  I'd love to follow Saviour's advice for me, and get a Serie I or II...
    Some day, for sure, it will happen!
  All the bass't
 Xtof

Title: Looking for a 2nd Alembic
Post by: jameso9 on September 16, 2009, 08:23:50 PM

Xtof,
I agree, and thanks saviour, I've been keeping my eyes and options open, but 4 or 5 grand is steep.
 
Maybe Xtof, we could pool our resources and arrange shared joint custody --