Author Topic: The Alembic Elan: How doth they sound? (Read 187 times)

henry_crun · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2006, 11:07:11 AM »

Hi all

Pic and intro on introductions page.

Regards

Grant

eligilam · « **Reply #16 on:** January 01, 2007, 07:32:22 AM »

I keep my Alembic Stanley on one stand and my old beat-up Ric 4003 right next to it.

In my opinion, there is no way to duplicate the Cygnus X-1 sound on anything but the Ric...the Ric sounds downright offensive and raunchy.

However, the Alembic fills out the rest of the entire tonal spectrum beautifully. As far as I'm concerned, they're both heads of the Cerebrus of bass.

dtrice · « **Reply #17 on:** January 12, 2007, 07:11:19 PM »

I admit I love my Alembic Spyder's feel and balance.
Before I purchased it my main bass was my '77 Rick 4001 with a toaster pickup in the neck position, its tone is awesome as Rick-owners know. The problem is I can't copy it with my Alembic. If I could get this Alembic to have the Ric sound I would have the ultimate bass (to my ears). Anyone know of where I should start as far as EQ or overdrive to get closer?

o1967442 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 16, 2007, 09:20:53 AM »

I would say that each ALEMBIC has it's own identity. Although compared to most other basses the ALEMBICS have outstanding clarity in the tone.
I am bias - I have three ELANS and always keep an eye out for more...
One has the PJ setup, no switches - sweet tone great slapper! Hard rock maple and burl walnut woods.
Each of the others have sopabar pick-ups. Each different in thier configurations but always true to the tone!!!!!!
Good Luck!