Author Topic: What are your vavorite tone settings from your alembic? (Read 1235 times)

kmh364 · « **Reply #15 on:** August 21, 2004, 05:28:51 AM »

After I get the unbiased (LOL!) opinion of BKBASS, I'll let you know. I need someone like Barry, who's been playing Alembic's of all types for years and has a bunch of them to give me the poop on how it compares (specifically, to the series basses). He's been pumping me-up to get me to buy a SF-2 Superfilter, but I'm resisting because I already have too many knobs to tweek as it is, and I still don't know how to tweek 'em yet, LOL! I also wanna avoid going to a rack system, becuase I don't want the added expense, complexity, multiple failure paths and aggravation that come with it. Plus, I don't wanna lug a rack too (oh, my aching 40-something back, LOL!).

gare · « **Reply #16 on:** August 23, 2004, 06:14:10 AM »

kmh
I'm understanding the aching back symdrome..my 50+ back doesnt appriciate it either. But I did go to a rack system, right now I'm at 2 boxes, a 400+ and power conditioner in one and everything else in the other. The Mesa's the heaviest pc right now.
How are you using the EMW pkg ?
Gary

kmh364 · « **Reply #17 on:** August 23, 2004, 06:35:52 AM »

Straight-thru my Eden WT-550 head/2- D210XST 4ohm Cabs via Monster Cable....no effects or outboard stuff. I wanted a super-portable ultra high-performance rig, and this is it. I have the Eden gig shoulder bag for the amp and the cabs fit in the back seat in my Dodge Ram Cummins with no problem. I can lift everything all by myself, which is a plus.

bassman10096 · « **Reply #18 on:** August 23, 2004, 12:27:20 PM »

Hey Kevin: How do you like the XSTs?

Bill

kmh364 · « **Reply #19 on:** August 23, 2004, 02:37:29 PM »

They're awesome! If you can find better all-round sound in a more compact package, buy it, LOL! Gard and Beaver over at Bass Central talked me out of a single D410XST in favor of TWO D210XST's in the 4 ohm variety. While it was more expensive, the two cabs sound better than the one larger cab, and I have the option of using only one for smaller gigs and/or practice and cranking out the jams for a bigger gig or when I really wanna shake the rafters. The 2 ohm load when using the two cabs. maxes out the output power of my WT-550 head as well for extra headroom. These are the latest and greatest from Eden and are better all the way around than the 210XT's and are slightly smaller. I explained to the guys at BC that I wanted a killer, compact, high-perf amp rig that wouldn't take an army of roadies to carry and set-up, that would be a compliment to my new Alembic and that wouldn't cost a ridiculous amount (this rig wasn't cheap, but it didn't break the bank either). Both Beaver and Gard said that this is the EXACT set-up that they both use for gigging, and that they can play anything they want (ck out their site!), but this is the rig of choice. That was good enough for me. If you havn't heard those guys play, you're in for a treat! especially Beaver, though Gard is no slouch).