Author Topic: 1st gig with my new Alembic! (Read 261 times)

rustyg61 · « **on:** February 27, 2011, 10:09:56 PM »

I just played my first gig with my new 2011 SC Signature Deluxe! It was AMAZING!!! The bass is even better than I had hoped for! Not only is it a sight to behold, but the sound is INCREDIBLE!!! Every not is clear & distinct with bottom end that shakes the room! Every other bass I have ever owned had dead notes that just didn't cut through, but no the Alembic. It will force me to become a better player because every note stands on it's own & can be heard by everyone. I have always hated going to see bands & the bass was so muddy you couldn't make out what they were playing. That will never be a problem with the Alembic! This was a lot of money to spend on a bass, but it was worth every penny! Here's some shots from the gig, it was Mardi Gras in Galveston, TX. We played at the Holiday Inn Resort.

[moderator's edit: image layout to vertical] (Message edited by artswork99 on February 28, 2011)

jacko · « **Reply #1 on:** February 28, 2011, 04:27:35 AM »

Interesting rig rusty.

Graeme

charles_holmes · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2011, 02:05:00 PM »

Kudos Rusty! Welcome to the club and ...practice, practice, Practice!!!!!! Hee..hee!
I'm really trying to Giant Steps down pat solo-wise myself...and man for me it is a beast!
Then I'll have to get it down on the Double Bass

rustyg61 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2011, 03:17:23 PM »

Graeme, I did not play in a band for 12 years, so I just had the little Hartke Kickback 115 for a practice amp. I just joined my current band, The Nailers, a year & a half ago, and I went out & bought the Eden Nemesis RS 400 amp & 4X10 speaker box. So now I use the Hartke for a sub amp & the Eden on top & it sounds AMAZING with the new SC SIgnature!

tncaveman · « **Reply #4 on:** March 01, 2011, 07:39:39 PM »

Sweet looking bass. I too have had the same experience. I asked our drummer if the bass made me sound better or if it was the fact that I have been practicing. He thinks it's the practicing. A new instrument will definitely get your interests rekindled. And yes - love the sound of my new Rouge. I still love my old Rick, but the Alembic sound is so clean and even. Every note counts! Glad you like your new bass!

Stephen

rustyg61 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 01, 2011, 07:52:16 PM »

Thanks Stephen! I also have a 1979 4001 Rick that I used on 2 songs with a drop D tuning so I wouldn't have to retune during the gig, but since getting the Alembic, I retired the Rick & replaced it with my 62 reissue Jazz Bass that was my primary bass. It has much more bottom than the Rick & better suited for the low tuning.

rustyg61 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2011, 08:36:19 PM »

Hey Charles, see if this will help you with Giant Steps - http://www.lucaspickford.com/transjpgiant.htm

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** March 02, 2011, 12:32:21 AM »

Really Cool , how you are sharing the joy of your new Bass. I checked out that Lucas Pickford site and found some really great items of interest , Thanks !
Sonic Regards
Wolf AKA Sonicus______

rustyg61 · « **Reply #8 on:** March 02, 2011, 01:12:50 AM »

Thanks Wolf! I can't take the credit for the Lucas Pickford site though,I found the link to it here on one of the other forum pages!

http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/97394.html?1298278447

David Houck · « **Reply #9 on:** March 06, 2011, 02:59:16 PM »

Nice report on your first Alembic gig; and cool pics!

rustyg61 · « **Reply #10 on:** March 06, 2011, 03:30:29 PM »

Thanks Dave! I can't wait for the next gig!