Author Topic: Time for an Alembic ! (Read 173 times)

Enzo · « **on:** April 09, 2009, 06:01:27 PM »

Hi everybody, I've been reading for a few days all kinds of post on this board and I find them really interesting. I've been dreaming an Alembic for many years but now maybe it's time to look into it seriously, although the budget doesn't allow me a new one ! I like Spoiler and Distillate, I think one of this 2 will be mine. Btw my name is Enzo and I live in Chicago.

peoplechipper · « **Reply #1 on:** April 10, 2009, 01:25:46 AM »

Enzo, BUY ONE!!!! I love my Distillate SOO much!! I guess ya gotta decide what scale you like - I like 32 scale...

Seriously, everyone who's played my bass has wanted it and hopes I'll sell it...not bloody likely! They'll have to find their own...

Really...BUY ONE!!! they are the nicest basses you will likely ever play! Tony

gregduboc · « **Reply #2 on:** April 10, 2009, 09:08:12 AM »

Hey there Enzo...
Well, I have a Distillate as well. And guess what? You have to get one!!! While Tony's is a medium scale, mine is short. You should try around, to see what suits you best...
But indeed, you came to a place where absolutely everyone is going to tell you: BUY ONE!!!
Hope to see it in the showcase thread soon!

Greg

artswork99 · « **Reply #3 on:** April 10, 2009, 09:11:43 AM »

Enzo,
Welcome to the forum. You will not be sorry with an Alembic!
Best,
Art

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 10, 2009, 09:16:28 AM »

Hi Enzo,
Welcome to the club from a west suburban neighbor. Whatever you decide, your first Alembic will be a lifetime memory.
Mike

David Houck · « **Reply #5 on:** April 10, 2009, 09:21:10 AM »

Hi Enzo, welcome to the board!

Enzo · « **Reply #6 on:** April 10, 2009, 10:52:15 PM »

Hey ! Thanks everybody for the warm welcome. Looking forward to post a new thread in the showcase !

goop · « **Reply #7 on:** April 12, 2009, 06:57:07 AM »

Enzo, welcome! After I decided what Alembic I wanted, an early Distillate, it took a lot of searching. They are all unique, so the more specific you get in your search will make it that much more difficult to find. There are so many beautiful Alembics. I am most impressed with the way it plays effortlessly and the tones. It is so easy to sound good. The medium scale helps me. I might even like a short scale. Whatever you decide, you can't go wrong. Check out the EVH body, but good luck trying to find one.

Colin

Enzo · « **Reply #8 on:** April 20, 2009, 08:58:22 PM »

Colin, I went for a Spoiler and I'm really happy for the choice. I'm stunned of the way it sounds, the growl is breathtaking and like you say, it plays effortlessly. Also is very easy to get the sound you want, that tone knob is magic ! I can only imagine how a Series can sound ! I saw the EVH body and I like it a lot. Mmmm, need to talk to my banker
PS: There are a couple of pics in the Showcase.

(Message edited by enzo on April 20, 2009)

57basstra · « **Reply #9 on:** April 21, 2009, 01:57:23 PM »

Welcome, and have fun with your Alembic.

charles_holmes · « **Reply #10 on:** April 21, 2009, 06:40:38 PM »

Hey Enzo,
I bet you can't take your hands off of that bass!
I own a short scale series I Distillate and I have to play it at least 2hrs daily!
Welcome to the party baby! Keep it groovin low and in the pocket!

Chalie Holmes

Enzo · « **Reply #11 on:** April 21, 2009, 08:42:28 PM »

Hey Chalie,
thank you so much for the welcome ! I'm really happy to be part of the Alembic family.
You're totally right, I can't put it down, my wife says that when I play it I look hypnotized haha !
I'm already looking for another one, this time will be a Distillate ( can't afford a Series, yet ! ). I'm trying to understand the differences, I've posted this question on your thread also.

goop · « **Reply #12 on:** April 22, 2009, 05:51:09 AM »

Enzo

Congrats! That is a sweet looking Spoiler. I hope you get your Distillate as well, so you can explain the differences in feel and sound to me. I cant stop playing either.

I would like to check out a short scale with the thinnest neck available. If I could change anything on my bass it would be the neck thickness. My Distillate has is the thickest neck I have played on any 4 string.

Guys, what is the thinnest Alembic neck and would a thinner neck change the tone at all? How can I tell what neck thickness my bass has?

Colin

Enzo · « **Reply #13 on:** April 22, 2009, 09:30:45 PM »

Colin,
thank you. I'm sure that if you liked the 32 scale, you'll like the short scale too which is only an inch and 1/4 shorter. I never tryed a short scale either but I feel I would like it. It's all down to personal taste though, it's hard to say. Soundwise, I'm not sure if there would be any difference.
I think there will be an Alembic meeting 30 miles away from me the end of May. Can't miss it, it'll be a great chance to learn. I'll bring lots of paper towel to try to stop the drools.
I just hope it's confirmed !