Author Topic: In need of guidence (Read 2324 times)

slawie · « **Reply #15 on:** September 24, 2015, 10:19:22 PM »

+1 on the 5 also.

I purchased a 5'er 18 months ago and have hardly picked up my 4 string basses since then.
If you have the budget go for the series electronics.

My essence 5 is fitted with the rogue electronics and I could not be happier.
I can dial in any bass sound/tone required for the range of projects I am involved in.

Me no slappa so doesn't matter although there is the possibility to do so I just have not learned to do it with any authority.

I also use a dry signal on most playing with cover bands and other bassists music. The versatility of the Alembic electronics offers me a broad pallette of tones.

Also +1 to what Joey said.

Good luck with the search

slawie

rockerdebassman · « **Reply #16 on:** October 01, 2015, 12:22:01 PM »

Well, I made a decision and came to terms with Will in regard to his SCSD!

http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/212605.html?1443023660

I'm waiting on delivery, and have moved my girlfriend to the couch, since I do plan to sleep with my new Alembic.

A special thanks to Hammer, AKA Brian, for his help and guidance. Thanks also to Charlie, Flip and Keith! You've all been so helpful and supportive in my quest. I'm so happy I came to this web presence, since I see enthusiastic bass players trading and helping each other. So, perhaps after I learn more I can help someone like you guys helped me!

I figure the SCSD short scale four string is a good place to start, but a 5 string sounds real nice, too. Perhaps down the road...

Matt

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #17 on:** October 01, 2015, 12:41:44 PM »

Good call on the SCSD rocker, not as much on the GF... you may want to rethink that one. =)

By all means, hang out here... these folks are the best. Just be forewarned, eventually that 5-string will become an obsession.

keith_h · « **Reply #18 on:** October 01, 2015, 02:42:43 PM »

That's a nice bass. I'm sure you'll like it.

Keith

bigredbass · « **Reply #19 on:** October 01, 2015, 10:45:55 PM »

A Coco Stanley with LED's is a great axe, a classic Alembic example.

You will find with this body shape that it is suddenly WAY easy to play in the second octave above the 12th fret, as with this shape (no long 'horn' on the bass side) virtually the entire fingerboard is sticking out in mid-air ! Also, while this shape is gravity-friendly in long scale (!), in short and medium scale it's fine. And contrary to what most have us have always heard, this will make LOTS of bass in short scale.

Alembic specs monogrammed Gotohs, so it will be no problem for a professional tech to add your D-Tuner if you want one.

Many Congrats !!

From experience, put the bass in the case, and do NOT move the better half to the couch. You can always get another bass . . . . a good woman, not so easy. YRMV

Joey

rockerdebassman · « **Reply #20 on:** October 14, 2015, 09:45:03 PM »

Well, I've had my SCSD for about a week now and have spent many hours playing this beauty! My girlfriend has grown accustomed to sleeping in the bass case, too, since I'm so infatuated by this instrument.

The short scale and body type is working out quite well. My attack is too strong because the bass is so responsive, so I'm in a learning curve that's put my current slap technique into turmoil. Practice, practice, practice!