Author Topic: Sneak Peek at new Alembic webpages (Read 2059 times)

mica · « **Reply #15 on:** August 26, 2015, 03:03:15 PM »

Yeah, it's hard to show examples of non-customized basses, Keith, that's why I've got the upgrades (most of them) spelled out in the captions.

Glad to hear it's rendering well enough in these differing platforms. Thanks for taking the time to check and report back everyone!

briant · « **Reply #16 on:** August 31, 2015, 07:12:05 AM »

I dig the new layout.

Also can confirm it displays correctly/well on the new MS Edge browser.

bigredbass · « **Reply #17 on:** August 31, 2015, 09:15:54 AM »

I like the layout, and I think it's a very good idea to include a little background and history as you did with the SC.

I would also include some separate pages about Alembic pickups and hardware, something that really separates you from the rest.

I would also really recommend for the Series' page(s) that they come with the power supply, and the options of playing a Series direct to power amp, and the original signal chain of axe-DS5-F2B. While these innovations did not happen yesterday, in a world where I get the question 'they still in business?', I think it's very important that your mom and dad's innovations are fully illustrated.

Most of us certainly think your parents' contributions are easily on a level with Leo Fender or Les Paul. While I know you Wickershams are modest to a fault, this legacy is not to be forgotten.

Joey

wayne · « **Reply #18 on:** August 31, 2015, 09:39:23 AM »

Well said, Brother Joey!

C-Ya....wayne

mica · « **Reply #19 on:** September 11, 2015, 06:33:12 PM »

There's LOTS of new pages coming up, Joey. First round is just to update the basic product pages and sift through all the photos. Here's a few more to check out:

Series I Bass

Series II Bass

Signature Deluxe & Standard
There will be more Signature basses added to this page, and as it gets too big, they will branch off like the Stanley Clarke page already does.

Hope you like the new information. I've got another pile of them raring to go in a week or two, should have all the basses tied up by then. After that, the guitars will get my attention, though really they all get attention as I go through the photos and organize more.

Again, thanks for all the feedback, it really helps me out knowing the pages render well on various platforms.

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(Message edited by adriaan on November 22, 2015)

moongerm · « **Reply #20 on:** September 11, 2015, 07:20:54 PM »

Fantastic work Mica! Looks great on my Android Samsung S4, IPhone 6 plus, and even the Nintendo WiiU on the living room TV. Makes me so want to place an order for another new build (yikes). See new the pages work! Love the select featured customs being included along with the other beautiful examples especially the variations of Coco-bolo. I also really like how everything reads especially the effective details and brief history on the Series lines.

rockerdebassman · « **Reply #21 on:** September 11, 2015, 10:13:53 PM »

Your pages are timely, Mica, since I'm in the market for my first Alembic, with hope that one day I'll request a special build. There is much to learn and a few club members are helping to educate me, so I'm certain I'll make a good selection (as if there is a bad one; they're all fine basses I'd love to own). I found your updates clear and quite helpful.

As for other feedback from the perspective of a NooB visiting Alembic, it would be nice to show additional examples of body types (K-body vs others, etc). A definition page that would help define terminology such as short and long scale, pan, control filters, various coil pickups, humcanceling, laminate, machine head, etc., or perhaps a standard FAQ for the new visitor that would include such things.

I've noticed there are lots of knowledgeable enthusiasts around here who'd offer input on an FAQ page or a sticky thread, for sure, and I've found this forum a treasure trove of great threads and posts in my quest to learn more. Also, I really enjoyed reading the history of Alembic and look forward to seeing an update to the ongoing Alembic story.

The quality of all the pictures are wonderful, too. In fact, I have one of the Alembic backgrounds on my screen right now. To this effect, it would be great to see a more substantial library of basses and guitars your family and Co has built (it would make great subject matter for coffee-table book). I see many incredible pictures of amazing builds via my internet searches and get a kick out of the ones you've posted on the website... more pics!

Some .wav examples of different sound various neck and body types create would be helpful to me, as well. YouTube serves to define part of that aspect, but I've only found one tutorial in regard to how the varying interface of control function in series and sig basses have direct effect of the specific timber and tonality of the instrument. That is, it's difficult to understand these powerful, dynamic features without hearing them, other than thru artists recordings which do not discuss control set-up, I guess. If anything, it'd be good free advertising to post a few corporate videos on YouTube (so many hours in a day, right?).

I apologize if such resources are already in the works or that I've overlooked them. Thanks for building great basses and facilitating this forum!

Matt

bigredbass · « **Reply #22 on:** September 11, 2015, 11:45:39 PM »

MWT:

'The combination of single-coil pickups and low-pass filter offer flexibility, control and responsibility for your own tone, and the included rack-mount DS5R power supply guarantees you'll never run out of onboard power or headroom, and allows either mono or stereo output. Nothing else on Earth comes close to this combination of tone, headroom, and fidelity.'

You'd never know about this reading what I'm looking at, but I do like the rest of it.

I hope I'm not a pain in the Omega Cutout !

Joey

terryc · « **Reply #23 on:** September 12, 2015, 04:54:32 AM »

getting better everytime !
Looking forward to the completion!

terryc · « **Reply #24 on:** September 12, 2015, 06:30:29 AM »

getting better everytime !
Looking forward to the completion!

FC Bass · « **Reply #25 on:** September 12, 2015, 07:31:51 AM »

Works great here also (latest version of ie on windows7)

A bit too well... that 8 string Sunrise tint SI Europa, wow... just wow :-)

jazzyvee · « **Reply #26 on:** September 12, 2015, 09:45:17 AM »

Great work there Mica. Not sure where you find the time. I love the woodworking style on this bass.
http://www3.alembic.com/img/DET_II_mac6L.jpg

terryc · « **Reply #27 on:** September 12, 2015, 11:43:36 AM »

bejesus! That bass on the link jazzyvee put on, does it get any better !!!

poor_nigel · « **Reply #28 on:** September 13, 2015, 06:12:54 AM »

Mongo 4K i7 40 lane CPU with 128GB and twin EVGA 980 GTX cards on windows 10. It shows a 1 strip of the pictures down the center and that is it. I can download them and then view em, but that is a hassle. Irritating to say the least. Windows 10, what a joy!

charles_holmes · « **Reply #29 on:** September 13, 2015, 06:31:44 AM »

I really love the way the basses are displayed, the explanation of the electronics are great as well! The retro in Bubinga design really speaks to me, but it would have to Series II electronics. On second thought, another Distillate but series II. So much to choose from, what's a bassist to do?!!!! The webpages are an awesome layout!