I just want to thank the Wickersham family and staff at Alembic for your dedication to building the finest basses on the planet! Your commitment to excellence shines through in everything you do!
Through the persuasion of some friends (Trevor Lindsey and Robert Kramer), I entered the Alembic world just last year... so I'm a newbie. Sure, I watched Clarke, Entwistle and other greats play Alembics, but I've always considered them over-priced and believed other basses were just as good for a lot less money. Alas, I was wrong... so wrong! Having played Fender, Fodera, Tobias and a billion other basses over the years, I've never seen or played anything like my Alembic. When set-up properly... in terms of beauty, artistry, tone, feel, and playability... it's a game-changer - especially in a live setting!
So, as a 51-year old bass player, I now admit... it took me 37 years of playing basses to see the light! Don't ever lower your standards, even if it comes at a price... Alembics are worth every penny!
Merry Christmas to you guys!
Bryan