Author Topic: Love / hate relationship with my "new" Alembic (Read 551 times)

gbarchus · « **Reply #15 on:** June 25, 2004, 02:02:44 PM »

By the way, do you have any pictures?

Gale

bsee · « **Reply #16 on:** June 25, 2004, 02:27:40 PM »

LOL - I knew the pictures thing would eventually come up. Not yet, but I will. It's really nothing special to look at.

You are correct that there is only one filter and no Q switch, so limited control. My bridge pickup really sounds dead, but I think that's the strings. It's not quiet as much as it lacks any real tone. It's just thin. I am hoping it will all get lively with real strings on it.

gbarchus · « **Reply #17 on:** June 25, 2004, 09:55:30 PM »

Bob,

Have you seen any of the threads on adjusting the pickup/string height and the internal gain control? Maybe someone else here could help us find them.

Gale

bsee · « **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2004, 05:43:09 AM »

All adjusted and a fresh battery were installed as soon as it came through the door. I really think that new strings will make the needed difference to the tone. I'll know next week.