Author Topic: Alembic Sightings in Korea (Read 427 times)

shim · « **Reply #30 on:** January 07, 2007, 03:33:27 AM »

Dover,

I wrote E-mail to you. Check it.~

David Houck · « **Reply #31 on:** January 07, 2007, 05:06:24 PM »

Congrats!! It's gorgeous!

ajdover · « **Reply #32 on:** January 13, 2007, 08:42:11 AM »

Well, I had my first gig with my SC Standard here in Seoul tonight ....

First, the bass amp I was going to use (a GK RB700 or something combo with a singe 15 in it) had a blown speaker from what I could tell. I didn't have time to get the Ampeg BA 210SP I normally use, so I had to go through the PA, with a monitor feed to hear myself. I was a bit concerned; normally, I like a bit coming from the amp, and then the rest from the PA.

Man, were my worries misplaced. That bass cut through it all - lows, mids, highs, you name it. So clean, too - it cut through everything. I ran it with both filters wide open, the pan pot about half way between the center detent and the rear pickup, and volume adjusted accordingly. It was perfect.

I was going to use it for a set, then switch to my Lakland 4-94 (a very fine instrument too, BTW). Needless to say the SC never left my hands. It's freakin' incredible.

All I can say is that once again, Alembic trumped all. They are, simply, the finest bass guitars I've played in 30 years of playing the instrument. It's a pleasure to be able to support such a fine company and the people who make these wonderful instruments which bring so much joy to me personally and (I hope) others when I play it.

Alan

lbpesq · « **Reply #33 on:** January 13, 2007, 09:23:55 AM »

Alan:

Sounds like you had big fun! Alembics tend to do that (as you well know). What kind of band do you have out there? I'll be playing my Fender Strat XII with a band tonight for the first time since I installed complete Alembic electronics. I hope to taste some of that zone too. Enjoy the SC and be careful out there.

Bill, tgo

ajdover · « **Reply #34 on:** January 13, 2007, 10:02:51 AM »

Bill,

It's a blues band - www.bluefrogblues.com. I'm not much of a blues guy, but tonight we really locked in and played some good stuff, in the pocket/groove.

A lot of folks might think an Alembic is too hi-fi for blues, but they're mistaken. My SC more than handled it.

Best wishes for your Fender with Alembic guts - I'm sure it will sound great. And yes, you'll be in the zone, trust me!

Best regards,

Alan

ajdover · « **Reply #35 on:** January 18, 2007, 05:45:22 AM »

Here's me with the SC Standard. Gigging in Seoul. Enjoy. Alan

(Message edited by davehouck on January 22, 2007)

lbpesq · « **Reply #36 on:** January 18, 2007, 06:52:57 AM »

Alan:

YOUR BASS IS ON FIRE!!!!!

Bill, tgo

ajdover · « **Reply #37 on:** January 18, 2007, 06:59:54 AM »

Bill,

Of course it is! It's an Alembic!

Alan

worldfamousandy · « **Reply #38 on:** January 18, 2007, 07:18:46 AM »

How does one go about hustling freelance gigs in Korea?

Andy Calder
www.andycalderbass.com

ajdover · « **Reply #39 on:** January 19, 2007, 04:03:03 AM »

Andy,

Don't know, but I doubt you'd have any problems. You're a good player from what I can tell (much better than me, anyway!), and there's a large market here. Koreans tend to like Jazz and Blues more the Rock, but that's changing a bit as the younger crowd here grows a bit older - they're asking for more RnR. If there's anything I can do for you, let me know. I can make some inquiries amongst friends about how one goes about free lancing here - I've never done it myself, so I just don't know.

Best regards,

Alan

smokin_dave · « **Reply #40 on:** January 20, 2007, 12:44:05 PM »

Hey Alan,
I got my first Alembic in much the same way.I purchased a MM Stingray and after a month,I couldn't even stand to look at it anymore.I pretty much grew to hate everything about it.Sold it to the store I bought my Epic from and the rest is history.
Congrats on the sweet SC.
Enjoy.

ajdover · « **Reply #41 on:** January 20, 2007, 09:36:05 PM »

Dave,

Like I said, I liked how it sounded and felt (for the most part), but I couldn't get it to take the strings I use, no matter what I did. It's nicely built, and it's a shame I couldn't get it to work. Either I got a lemon, or it's just designed for heavier strings. In any event, it all worked out for the best - I've got my SC, and the rest is history as they say. Had I known G-Cat existed before I bought the SC, I probably wouldn't have bought the MM.

Alan

jazzyvee · « **Reply #42 on:** January 21, 2007, 06:44:07 AM »

How do you get on with that wireless you are using? Any interference etc?
Jazzyvee

worldfamousandy · « **Reply #43 on:** January 21, 2007, 03:26:03 PM »

Alan,

Thanks for the compliments! I was just curious, more than anything. I don't have any plans to visit Korea soon, although I will probably see that country someday. I know it's a large and prosperous country, so I guess I should not be surprised that there is an audience for all kinds of music.

It would be cool to have that on the resume, though: Freelance blues musician, South Korea

Andy Calder
www.andycalderbass.com

ajdover · « **Reply #44 on:** January 22, 2007, 02:18:56 AM »

Jazzy,

The wireless (a Samson Airline for bass) is a nice little unit. I've not had any problems with interference yet, and it's easy to use. I do need to get a power supply for it because I just don't like the idea of relying on batteries - nothing worse than the wireless going dead in the middle of a set! I keep a spare cable close at hand for such things, but better to eliminate potential trouble if you can.

What I really like about it is the fact that I don't have to wear one of those annoying packs with a cable to my bass. Some folks don't mind, but I just plug mine in to the bass, and away you go. Works great. It also has a 15dB pad built into the thing that plugs into the bass, so if the amp is lacking, you can just switch that on. Nice feature. The Transmitter has a shaping feature, kind of like a notch filter or something. I don't use it much, but some might find it handy.

Some folks say they lose bottom end with wireless systems, but I haven't noticed it. Maybe I'm not as audio savvy as some folks, but it sounds fine to me, especially with the SC.

Anyway, it works for me.

Hope this helps,

Alan