Is it just me or....... is this normal?

[jazzyvee]

Even though I have been an alembic owner since 2002, I can say that at some point during every gig I find myself distracted because I find I am listening to how great the sound of my bass is.


Last night was a case in point I was out gigging with my black Europa signature bass in the large function room instead of the bar area where I normally play in the house band for a weekly open mic session. I was straight into my small mesa rig walkabout head and 2x10 cab and WOW!



Is there ever a point when you just take it for granted you have an alembic and hence a great sound, forget about it and just get on with playing bass?

[growlypants]

Uh...no!!

[pauldo]

I was recently listening to some older 'basement tapes' of rehearsal sessions prior to recording a CD with a friend.  I found myself thinking; 'darn that bass sounds good' and then 'oh listen now, bridge pickup with just a touch of high's' . . . .  yep I love this bass.

[slawie]

I loved my bass sound so much once during an audition I failed to get the gig because I was too loud!
To quote Jimmy - Ha!

[keith_h]

I loved my bass sound so much once during an audition I failed to get the gig because I was too loud!
To quote Jimmy - Ha!

I've been there too though not consciously. I then asked why they didn't ask me to turn down and all I got was dead air.

[growlypants]

(They probably were enjoying the sound, too!)

[serialnumber12]

iv'e been told my alembic sounds like "glass" by my girl friend from the crowd....i guess that means crystal clear!!!.