Author Topic: "Al-copy" Why not?!! (Read 757 times)

jalevinemd · « **Reply #15 on:** February 14, 2016, 03:34:45 PM »

Anyone get that?

dtothec · « **Reply #16 on:** February 14, 2016, 04:00:01 PM »

Say whaaaat?

JimmyJ · « **Reply #17 on:** February 14, 2016, 04:01:29 PM »

Woah, easy there Woro. (By the way, Joey is bigredbass the second b is important!)

So are you under the impression that it is Alembic who is manufacturing and selling these instruments outside of the US? That's an interesting idea, but I kinda doubt it. What is the brand name on these instruments? I can't quite read it in your pics.

Anybody in the world can buy a genuine Alembic but they are expensive instruments even here in the US so importing them to another country would make them very expensive.

I also can't see how many pins the cannon-type connectors on these basses have. If it's 5 or 4-pins, then perhaps it's a similar system to Alembic with an external power supply powering onboard preamps. But it might even be a 3-pin built in DI box, I can't tell. I don't think Alembic holds patents on the overall design of external power. There are many pieces of audio gear that do this, including microphones. But very few instruments.

Anyway, there a saying: imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Alembic's creative design is bound to be copied to some degree by others because it is unique and brilliant. So some of this is to be expected.

Jimmy J

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #18 on:** February 14, 2016, 05:35:19 PM »

Well said Jimmy J

David Houck · « **Reply #19 on:** February 14, 2016, 06:06:40 PM »

As board moderator, I thought it might be a good time to mention our .

In social media and discussion boards on the internet, we can sometimes get a bit carried away when we're posting a comment or response; it happens. Many boards and comment areas have lax moderation and/or community standards, which can lead many to carry such lax standards to other boards.

Here in the Alembic community, our standards include respect and consideration for our fellow club members and for our hosts, the Wickersham family and Alembic.

We understand that people get upset in life; whether it's our workplace, family situation, love life, economics, etc, sometimes we just have a bad day, and it carries over into our other activities, including our participation in online communities.

We live in a stressful world. Rather than add to that stress, I think it is to our benefit to do what we can to make our world a little bit better for everyone. This community exemplifies that ideal; and my expectation is that it will continue to do so.

Thanks, and enjoy your evening,

David

sonicus · « **Reply #20 on:** February 14, 2016, 06:17:51 PM »

Thanks Dave , The mutual sentiment is extended .

David Houck · « **Reply #21 on:** February 14, 2016, 07:06:41 PM »

Thank you, Wolf.

lbpesq · « **Reply #22 on:** February 14, 2016, 09:04:57 PM »

Dave, in our little corner of the world you often offer a remarably reasonable moment of Zen. Thank you for your perception and wisdom.

Bill, tgo

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #23 on:** February 15, 2016, 09:06:44 AM »

Thank you Dave for working your magic; I would also like to commend Joey for showing great restraint after being provoked.

jalevinemd · « **Reply #24 on:** February 15, 2016, 09:37:43 AM »

I'm sorry. I understand the importance of being respectful to others but I believe strongly in the reciprocal relationship of that privilege. I do not see a single post where Woro introduces himself, as is customary when joining a forum such as this. Forgive me if I have overlooked one. Nor do I see any explanation as to what these basses are, as Joey had asked. Until then, his posts should be regarded as nothing more than spam. Hopefully he has been given a proper warning with an explanation that any similar future posts will result in his being banned from this forum.