Author Topic: Alembic Versus Fender (Read 516 times)

hb3 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 10, 2009, 08:24:33 PM »

I've played some new Fenders that've been very nice. I had a Marcus Miller that played and sounded great. Their stuff seems really solid to me at the moment.

hendixclarke · « **Reply #31 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:16:41 AM »

Fender Body, + Alembic pickups = risk-free-cool
Alembic Body + Fender Pickups = retarded-risk-seek help now.

Hey, if it works, go for it...

(Message edited by hendixclarke on July 11, 2009)

elwoodblue · « **Reply #32 on:** July 11, 2009, 08:44:42 AM »

Hal,
Did you read that I have a strat pickup in my Alembic guitar?
...can I suggest we close this thread?

hendixclarke · « **Reply #33 on:** July 11, 2009, 09:21:39 AM »

I'll say it again...

- Hey, if it works, go for it...

pauldo · « **Reply #34 on:** July 11, 2009, 10:08:53 AM »

Tagging a smiley face on to a post thinking it will lessen a rude statement makes as much sense as starting a thread that asks the question:

If you could pick one drummer, who would you go with that embodies your best bass playing style and accents?
AND then answering your own question with a list of hundreds of drummers.

Sorry Dave - Now that I got that off my chest I will breathe.

(Message edited by pauldo on July 11, 2009)

hendixclarke · « **Reply #35 on:** July 11, 2009, 10:55:39 AM »

The list of Drummers, I listed was in honor of their great works, and on the contrary to your statements, of me answering my own question(s).

Also, when I add a smiley face to my statements, it actually means: I don't take this stuff seriously, it's my harmless opinion, its just a feeling I would care to share for whatever it is worth, it will not change the world... meaning: Birds will still sing, Flowers will still grow, and Lovers will continue to love...

Now I have a question for you:

If someone post a picture on a Fender with Alembic electronics, is there a slight possibility, someone may not agree with the configuration?

Those are the risks right?

So why are you infringing on my rights to state my comments when there are risks due to the nature of the threads?

How was my statements rude in the first place?

Some Alembic Purist could say, it's still not an Alembic would that be rude, if someone said that?

I think it depends on the context in which the statements is made, and it could fly in either direction...

Therefore, I believe your comments are rude toward me, and not really directed at anything I said here, for you reach on other threads to find something to stick, which frankly merits endorsements nor my trust.

Me rude?

Try again... prove it.

white_cloud · « **Reply #36 on:** July 11, 2009, 11:21:51 AM »

Just for the record I have nothing to say on this thread because already it has come under threat of hijack from Hal - therefore all common sense, integrity and objectivity would merely be wasted...........................

John.

hendixclarke · « **Reply #37 on:** July 11, 2009, 02:56:36 PM »

I apologize to someone who would remove a fully functional set of very expensive Alembic pickups from an Alembic guitar, for the replacement of Fenders pickups...

Whoever, or wherever you exist and had performed this with your Alembic, I am truly sorry if I had offended you with my remarks.

If anyone in the future intends to replace their fully functional used Alembic pickups for a set of NEW Fender pickups, please let me know, and I will save you the cost of purchasing them [I will buy them NEW for you...] at no cost... just send those used Alembic pickups to me; and I'll call it an even trade.

(Message edited by hendixclarke on July 11, 2009)

jacko · « **Reply #38 on:** July 12, 2009, 03:19:51 AM »

How about Fender and Rickenbacker?

(caution - 1980's content)
[moderator's note; Graeme's band picture cropped and reposted immediately below this post]

I often wonder how she'd sound if I replaced the old Ric pups with alembics?

Graeme

(Message edited by davehouck on July 13, 2009)

David Houck · « **Reply #39 on:** July 13, 2009, 11:19:46 AM »

Graeme's band picture

(Message edited by davehouck on July 13, 2009)

crobbins · « **Reply #40 on:** July 12, 2009, 12:26:09 PM »

I like Rickenbacker's...

jeffbass4 · « **Reply #41 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:08:46 AM »

Just a couple of thoughts on the tube vs solid state. From my experience I started with all solid state, then moved to a SVT tube preamp with a solid state power amp. Big improvement and I have had that for years. I never wanted to haul around a monster SVT all tube head but after I played one again I just had to have one. The reason is, I can feel and hear how the tube power pushes the speakers. I still have the tube/solid state rig I use in rehearsals, but switching back and forth there is a clear difference in the punch and fullness of tone. The downside I would say is, at least on this amp, if you are looking for a clean tone it doesn't happen unless the volume is low. The amp overdrives when turned up which for me is a good thing.
My vote....tubes!
Regards to all.

sonicus · « **Reply #42 on:** July 13, 2009, 09:31:46 AM »

One important factor regarding ALL TUBE SVTS and any other ALL TUBE rig is that you need to RE-BIAS the OUTPUT tubes which in the case of an ALL TUBE SVT are 655O's RE-BIAS ! This procedure is vital to the quality of the sound at high amplitude. This should be done right after you do a total re-tube. Remember tube power amps are not low maintenance. You need to have a RE-BIA's procedure done by a qualified tube tech for maximum sound quality.
In California the best TUBE AMP TECH that I know of is http://unclespot.com

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #43 on:** July 13, 2009, 11:36:53 AM »

Do any of you use the Tech21 Sansamp?

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #44 on:** July 13, 2009, 11:39:03 AM »

For the do-it-yourself types, I know that Eurotubes.com sells a rebiasing kit.

Author Topic: Alembic Versus Fender (Read 516 times)

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