Author Topic: Finally! (and a quick hello!) (Read 365 times)

bassilisk · « **Reply #15 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:20:11 AM »

Welcome Fran! You've clearly discovered that Alembic's live up to the hype. I also have a couple of dozen basses that are varied and quite excellent but the Alembics stand alone. Let's see it!

artswork99 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 28, 2009, 05:25:14 AM »

Here is a thread indicating why a user may reposition the screws in another way.

xlrogue6 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 28, 2009, 08:38:44 AM »

With a bit of practice, the Alembic method allows any kind of pickup angling one might wish--I would say more so than other methods. YMMV, but that's my conclusion after setting up several hundred basses over the years. The screws, BTW, can be acquired at most hardware stores--they're 6-32 pan head--make sure to buy stainless steel!

chalie_holmes · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2009, 01:25:34 PM »

Yo Fran!
Chalie Holmes here..Do you Know Tom Steidle? He Lives in Scranton and plays double bass in the Williamspport Symphony. I live here in Williamsport! Get some sleep man!

fran4001 · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2009, 03:44:15 PM »

Oh well, regarding the screws, I already had purchased them at the Alembic store before I knew I didn't need them, so my bad! I'll just keep them and give them away to forum members who may need them occasionally. And Chalie, I'll plead the 5th here regarding Tom. I've been playing here for 35 years and haven't heard of him. Granted, we run in different crowds, but I'm surprised I haven't heard the name. Shame on me! Not many active upright players here in Scranton, I own one and play one, but not for a living!
Doug Smith, Joe Cole and Tony Marino are the cream of the crop here. And again, thanks to all for the extremely warm welcome. I promise as soon as I move my Mom this week and get my gigs out of the way, I'll post pics.

fran4001 · « **Reply #20 on:** August 10, 2009, 04:31:39 PM »

Wow, what a week! Way too busy, but as promised, a pic or two of the old gal. Enjoy!

http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z229/fran4001/

fran4001 · « **Reply #21 on:** August 10, 2009, 04:34:08 PM »

Well I goofed that up. Disregard please! I'll try something else.

fran4001 · « **Reply #22 on:** August 10, 2009, 04:36:54 PM »

Let's try this:

http://s195.photobucket.com/albums/z229/fran4001/?action=view¤t=100_2338.jpg

David Houck · « **Reply #23 on:** August 10, 2009, 04:56:09 PM »

The Essence looks like it's in great shape! Very nice!

fran4001 · « **Reply #24 on:** August 10, 2009, 05:14:34 PM »

Thanks! Very nice indeed. BUT, while cleaning her, I did discover one other little maintenance issue that I'll throw out here for consumption. And me being detail-oriented (wife calls it anal!), I'll need to see it through to completion. Noticed the A tuner is a little too easy to turn, and being familiar with the occasional tightening of the post/key screw, noticed that it's missing one of the very fine friction washers sandwiched under the key. Probably the wavy one. Does anyone know if Alembic could provide one, or three or however many? It tunes and holds fine, but, I'll need to make her right soon! Y'all know how that is!!!!

artswork99 · « **Reply #25 on:** August 10, 2009, 05:35:03 PM »

The bass looks very nice. Good job cleaning it up. Enjoy it and Play it Healthy!

David Houck · « **Reply #26 on:** August 10, 2009, 05:37:12 PM »

You might try sending an email to Mica. I don't know that they would have that kind of thing around the shop, but I'm wondering if perhaps they can get them from Gotoh. I haven't seen the question come up before, so it may not be something that Gotoh supplies.

hankster · « **Reply #27 on:** August 30, 2009, 06:00:54 AM »

Hmm. I have the same problem on My SJ as Fran4001 has re: the missing washer, although it doesn't make the key easier to turn. It is on the same key - A string. I have worked on the assumption that i will have to replace the whole tuner, so I have been trying to ignore it. It would be nice if we could just get new washers.

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crgaston · « **Reply #28 on:** August 30, 2009, 09:25:56 AM »

Home Depot or some other store may have suitable washers. Take one off one of your other tuners and take it down!

Or if you're handy you could probably make one out of a white plastic OJ bottle or something.

Nice bass, and welcome!