Author Topic: Happiness is... (Read 319 times)

wm_swartz · « **on:** April 04, 2008, 07:09:55 PM »

A new (to me) Epic. I've been wanting one of these for over 20 years, and the stars finally aligned.

It's a special edition #32 or 60. I find the electronics to be touchy, but not in a bad way. I am used to pounding on my '72 Jazz, so this is like going from a Mustang to a Ferrari.

Love it.

tbrannon · « **Reply #1 on:** April 04, 2008, 09:06:47 PM »

Beautiful flame in that Maple~

Your initial response to the sensitivity of the electronics is a common one- I know I was shocked at how sloppy I sounded when my Rogue first showed up. The good thing is that playing on them makes you refine your technique and you'll find that you become a better player because of it.

Enjoy!

richbass939 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 05, 2008, 11:03:35 AM »

Ditto on all you guys said. My Epics made me clean up some sloppy habits and they sound great.
Congrats Wm. and welcome to the board.
Rich

David Houck · « **Reply #3 on:** April 05, 2008, 11:07:58 AM »

Nice picture of a nice bass!

The upgrades on special edition Epics are that the truss rod cover and backplate are brass, oval inlays have been added, and there is a double pinstripe under the top. Your picture shows how the double pinstripe nicely sets off the top.

benson_murrensun · « **Reply #4 on:** April 07, 2008, 02:42:12 PM »

Welcome, W. Michael.

I have an Epic that looks just like yours, 98W11828. Number 24 of 60, a Guitar Center special edition. It is my first Alembic...

I love it! It gets used as much as my other dozen basses combined!

Ben

wm_swartz · « **Reply #5 on:** April 08, 2008, 02:32:15 PM »

Gentleman,

Thanks all for the warm welcome. I took the bass out to jam this weekend and absolutely became hooked. I see many years ahead of me and this one.