Low-Mid/Mid control(s) on Alembic Basses...

[lbpesq]

Lg:
 
As a guitar player, I'm often on the sidelines watching these discussions about bass tone.  I'm certainly among the least knowledgeable around here when it comes to this subject.  Still, I've spent quite a bit of time lurking around here and adding my $.02 whenever the urge hits.  I'm certainly no stranger on this board.  One of the main characteristics of this board that keeps me coming back is the unusually high level of civilty and outright comraderie that I find here.  Certainly there are different opinions expressed, but, with the extremely rare exception, the differences are always expressed in a respectful, controlled, and even humorous manner.  The type of flaming that is so common to other boards just isn't found here.  In the context of this board, your posts, IMHO, come off as a little defensive and with some unnecessary attitude.  I don't have any of my music on the net and really had no reason to want to join your media player group.  Nevertheless I had no problem with your attempt.  I suspect many of the members had a similar reaction.  However, I don't appreciate negative energy projected in my direction because I didn't rush to sign up.  As for chipping in to encourage Ron to push the envelope, I believe we are all already doing so eveytime we do business with Alembic.  By selling instruments, pre-amps, blasters, SF-2s, etc., Alembic helps to ensure its continued existence which in turn allows for further research and innovation.  As for the direction that research and innovation should take, personally I'd prefer to leave that to Ron than to the whims of the club members.  He's done a pretty damn good job so far.  Finally, for helping to shape my live guitar sound, my SF-2 kicks ass on any parametric eq I've ever tried.  
 
Bill, the guitar one

[lg71]

Anymore?

[lg71]

Oh! Sorry guys/girls - I just realized... What am I doing here really? I don't belong here - you are right!
 
I grew up in the street... I have learnt that people from the upper class or the snobs as we called them, swear by keeping polite, I mean they can swear - yet they don't use strong words... you know I am saying? Some can be rude by using nice words. Get a grip with yourself
 
Check this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF7b1hdFiDM&mode=related&search=

[the_8_string_king]

QUOTE Georgie, I am glad that you enjoy the thread, I hope that it'll go in the intended direction; peaceful, constructive and positive.  
 
 
Wow.  So this is the way you pursue a peaceful, constructive, and positive direction, huh?
 
If so, it makes me wonder what you'd consider a disruptive, destructive and negative direction...

[flaxattack]

i dont have to keep sucking on LG..
I AM GETTING MY CUSTOM FOR CHRISTMAS!!!!!
boy this thread is hysterical
can you feel the love?
yes val talked me out of the mid controls too and i accepted his opinion as i do mica and Susan
so they designed my alternate controls, in 2 phone calls and production took 2 weeks.
And to be as naive to think that pissing off the people building your instrument is a good idea-
you WILL draw more bees with honey than vinegar
 
last person i read about who thought he knew it all was???
george w bush
 
i;m amazed at how infantile some people are,.,
 
so i am taking my ball and i am going home
na na nana na....

[lg71]

Flaxattack, congrats man - Enjoy!  I Like you
 
Don't forget them please - Will you? http://www.unicef.org/ (OK, you don't have to sell the Custom, but $20 here and there once in a while, you know...)

[lg71]

the_8_string_king, I would like you to point out the:
Peaceful, Constructive and Positive comments that the members have offered so far? Thanks. BTW: yours was the best one...
 
Hey guys, have you got Skype? It's free and very cool, why don't we try it?

[flaxattack]

hey isnt the the joker who did his internet study on us?
or am i incorrect

[811952]

+1 on that, Jeff.  Oh, and it's the Internets, the Google and the Email nowadays...  
 
Midrange?  I can add that at my amp, but I usually don't need to..
 
John

[mica]

Hi Louis-Gino,
 
In my post from Sunday, I made sure you knew about a midrange product that's under development, and should be ready next year. By the way, I should make it clear that I am not working with MusicMan, this is a separate development from their company, and the first product to feature this control will be a direct retrofit pickup/electronics system, as it has been requested by customers of ours.  
 
I understand that you are excited about having some new aspects to you new sounds, but as you are aware, the product does not exist yet from us that you can mount in your bass right now that does what you want. One option is to add a SF-2 to your signal chain, which we have discussed before this thread. The other is to wait for the new product. Of course, you may always find your own path and develop what you need on your own.  
 
I'm familiar that your needs are urgent, and I've tried hard to give you options that can help you now.
 
I feel that I must address this argument you refer to between you and I. I do not have an argument with you, we each have our own opinion. Because we have different tastes in what we like, doesn't mean we can't work together to make the sound you want. I only need to understand what you want, which you are starting to document on this thread, which is a great start.  
 
Also, it's important to understand that custom work for my dad's bench is booked months in advance, so I won't be able to consult with you on the specific design details for your project until it's close to the time to start working on it. Until then, carefully document what it is you are trying to acheive with your custom changes, so that you can teach us what you want your finished sound to be.  
 
I do sincerely hope you get an opportunity to try out a Superfilter, we think it's even more powerful than the parametric EQ that we built for Bobby Weir back in 1971. Many people find that using a Superfilter helps them make more precise decisions about what to mount onboard their instrument.  
 
If you have some idea that Ron is going to retire soon, let me please put your mind at ease. He plans to be at work for a good many more years.

[j_gary]

Mork?  
 
Is that you?

[inthelows]

Looks like you're trying to get that superfilter. Nice price too. That might be a good start point for what you want. When and if you get a package that will fit, you can compare them and let us know whether it's worth the cost and the wait to have it available on-board. That superfilter might be enough to do it. Good Luck.
  j_gary -- isn't he in a movie running for president now? Na nu Na nu.
NLP

[j_gary]

That's the guy!
 
Didn't know he was a bass player!

[keith_h]

LG,
Actually yes I am qualified although a little rusty. I'm not as qualified as Mr. Wickersham by any means. In my younger years I held the title of Electrical Engineer. The company I worked for specialized in industrial audio applications using something called an op-amp.  
 
From your ranting that we are all so stupid I naturally assumed you were eminently qualified also.  
 
Growing up on the street is no reason to not be civil in your interactions with others. I didn't exactly have it easy when I was younger. I was out of the house at 17 and finished high school on my own. However I never used it as an excuse to belittle people I didn't agree with.  
 
Now to make this fit the thread. No I actually don't see the need for mid-range control with my basses. I run my amp essentially flat for my fretless. This was designed to emphasize the mid-range by body wood and construction techniques. For my fretted basses I scoop the mid-range for the so called slappers sound (or smiley face).  
 
Keith

[keavin]

 
 
(Message edited by keavin on December 06, 2006)