I've been working with a new project for the last few weeks and last night we had our third formal rehearsal. For the audition and first rehearsal I used Scarlet, my 4-string Rogue and for the last two rehearsals, I've been using Royale, my 5-string Europa.
Since we're renting a small studio space, I'm using the little 2x10 Ampeg combo amp that's provided - and pushing it to the limits of it's capabilities, especially with any low B-string excursions. But, since I'm using an Alembic, most of the lower notes are still clear and punchy. And, because we're doing more contemporary guitar-heavy material, it helps that I've dialed in a slightly brighter and less boomy tone that cuts through the mix.
After finishing one particularly bass-heavy song last night, the singer turned to me and said Dude, that is one seriously killer bass. I've never heard a bass that sounded that good. What is it?
After I thanked him for the (unexpected) compliment and told him Alembic, he went on to reveal that he's a former bass player - mainly a Fender guy (Marcus Miller model) - and that he was always looking for a tone like that when he was playing.
Well - I didn't want to belabor the obvious, but as we all know, that tone (and a whole lot more) is only a website visit away...
