Thanks for all the encouragement. I know I paid more than what it was listed for on Reverb, but so what. I didn't even know it existed. If I paid a little more, so be it. I helped the world go round a little more. Most importantly, I LIKE IT !!! I KNOW I got a good deal to ME. ( FACT : People that pay the least are the most depressed because they feel like they always left money on the table. Conversely, people who paid "sticker price" are happiest. They SEE the value. )
I've had this bass for a few days now and it's the first Alembic I've owned with a single pickup, aside from a P bass, of course. I was hesitant / skeptical from the start.
I must say, this bass is absolutely PERFECT. I love the feel, weight, sound, and look. The look is last, because if it doesn't play, or sound good, what's the point ?
I've been experimenting and if I just change the EQ to a boost treble, and a cut bass, I can cop a jazz tone, and vice-versa. I just had a few shows where I played my Sire, and I never used the pickup blend knob. In fact, I can't name a single time I've EVER used the blend knob at a show to cop a different tone.
That makes THIS bass that much more effective to me. It's SIMPLE to use, and it's an ALEMBIC.
Like I said, I have never seen an Alembic with an ash body before, and after doing some Youtube surfing I saw that a lot (if not all ?) Excel's have ash bodies. I never knew !!!!!! I've only owned mohagony, but I think I prefer ash.
Am I grateful
YES. I am SO grateful. I have such a good life compared to other people, so add an Alembic like this with a dash of perspective, and I'm truly grateful.
I know this is a long response to a simple compliment from you guys, but I do NOT take this for granted.
