(x) Alembic SSB #79 1370

[dela217]

That bass is beautiful!!    I really like the framing veneers too.     That does look like a maple top to me too with a bit of birds eye figuring.   That bass is just so pure with the original finish and no modifications that I can see.  Stunning!

I also really like the form fitting case you have it in.    I think that is the same type of case that was supplied for the Fernandez basses.    All of the Fernandez basses I have seen had that type of case with the celery green inside.

[Yutaka Hiwatashi]

I have gained a lot of new knowledge about my bass.
I did not know that the thin brown line was unusual.
By the way, is this case really for Fernandes?
Recently, it was good to buy a spare case with the AREMBIC logo in purple.
Everyone,Thank you very much.

[growlypants]

Hopefully, you meant "ALEMBIC"!  Congratulations, by the way.  Beautiful bass, and nice case, too!

[hieronymous]

アレンビック!!!

[Yutaka Hiwatashi]

Thanks for your comment.
And also ありがとう‼︎
I want to wait for data from Mica.

[dela217]

Your case looks a lot nicer than the Fernandes I've seen.    I just noticed similarities as it form fits the bass and the light green upholstery.

[Yutaka Hiwatashi]

Yes. I think the case of the first photo I posted is also an old Alembic case.
As you said, the body and cushion are just fit. However, there is no logo mark.

[mario_farufyno]

That frame seems to be a contrast line to differentiate neck from wing top/back as they all look to be maple. Tasteful.

[Yutaka Hiwatashi]

Thanks Mario!
I see. Certainly it's all maple, so it might be an accent line.
Artistic work!

[gtrguy]

My 79 SS case is black on black with no Alembic logo.

[Yutaka Hiwatashi]

Thank you.
The 79 SSB cases found that there was no Alembic logo.
I believe my case is original,too.

Y.H.

[Yutaka Hiwatashi]

Everyone. Please give us another advice on SSB. Sorry for some questions.
What kind of string is good for my short scale bass?
What kind of strings do you use?
I throw away the old strings and use the Daddario 45-105set, but I get a buzz. Especially the 4th string. Please let me know if you have a recommended strings.

[hammer]

Congratulations on the new bass. It looks and I assume plays well. Alembic sells its own strings which are good if you like a brighter sound. Personally I’m a believer in TI flats. Not cheap but they last forever and sound good whether you are plucking the strings with your fingers or a pick. Some here, however, feel they don’t have enough tension and feel floppy. I use TI flats on all but one of my Alembic basses

[rv_bass]

I prefer flatwound strings, and I use Pyramid Gold flatwounds on my Short scale Alembic.  They are higher tension strings and not as bright as TI flats.

[Yutaka Hiwatashi]

Thank you.
Thomastik-Infeld / JF344 and Pyramid Strings / EB-Gold .040-.100 short scale chrome-nickel flat wounds. Both are sold in Japan, so I would like to try these.