Author Topic: Looking For 8 String Alembic (Read 238 times)

babinko · « **on:** November 27, 2010, 02:57:38 PM »

Looking For 8 String Bass possiable Alembic, which would be nice!
Not in a real hurry, Playing a Dean I bought at the 2003 NAMM Show. Presently own 3 different Alembics.

hieronymous · « **Reply #1 on:** November 30, 2010, 07:15:10 PM »

I've been fantasizing about an 8-string Alembic myself. Thinking of starting a dreaming... for now thread. I've owned an 8-string Tune and two 8-string Rickenbackers (one of which I still own), but I've always dreamed of having an 8-string Alembic. Recently I've become interested in the Waterstone 8-string like this one at Bass NW (though the finish on this one isn't for me).

Best of luck with your search!

lbpesq · « **Reply #2 on:** December 01, 2010, 07:50:37 AM »

Looks like the infamous MOTS* used on many old lap steels.

Bill, tgo

*Mother of Toilet Seat

hieronymous · « **Reply #3 on:** December 01, 2010, 06:46:20 PM »

Not applesauce color?

By the way, I started a Tom Petersson Alembic 8-string thread in the Showcase section (in case your GAS needed feeding!)

dannobasso · « **Reply #4 on:** December 07, 2010, 10:02:34 AM »

I have a custom Warwick Dolphin Pro 8, deep purple metallic with side leds in amber with flight case. I tried to send you some pics but the email on your profile bounced it back,

afrobeat_fool · « **Reply #5 on:** December 10, 2010, 11:33:36 PM »

Here is a good looking Schecter for cheap. http://www.gbase.com/gear/schecter-diamond-series-stiletto-studio-8-amb#

mike1762 · « **Reply #6 on:** December 11, 2010, 10:28:15 AM »

I just bought a Stiletto: They're a GREAT value.

raynbass · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2010, 07:52:38 AM »

I bought a stiletto also. It is rather well made and by rights should come close to the performance of an alembic, but I did not like the sound of the pickups . There are retro fit pickups that will improve the sound. with that up grade it would be a formidable instrument.But it does not come close to the balanced K, alembic made for me. If you can afford it you will not regret a custom build.

to_81_0190 · « **Reply #8 on:** December 17, 2010, 02:44:56 PM »

Very beautiful new 8string in Japanese market. But very expensive too. 1110000yen.
The bass seems to has smileQ + treble/bass EQ.
Here is the link.

Another used in Japan. 378000yen.
here is the link.

(Message edited by to 81 0190 on December 17, 2010)

mike1762 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 17, 2010, 05:07:58 PM »

The Stiletto comes stock with an EMG B-64 3 band preamp and their high impedance HZ PUPs. For a little over $350 I am upgrading to a BQS preamp and low impedance single coil PUPs (a 40 JCS in the neck and a 40 J in the bridge). They haven't been delivered yet, but I'm expecting good things. The HZs are probably what most players are looking for tonewise, but I HOPE the new PUPS will get me somewhere in the neighborhood of an Alembic. The bass plays great... it has a nice tight B.

Author Topic: Looking For 8 String Alembic (Read 238 times)

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