Author Topic: "Mean" sound (Read 1272 times)

pinbacking · « **on:** August 01, 2011, 07:34:47 PM »

I'm quite a ways from my custom bass, but of course I daydream about it everyday. What I want out of it is a more aggressive, mean sound. I've already decided on set neck, ash body. What I'm really curious about opinions on is what would be the best electronics/pickup configuration for that badass sound. I was thinking 2 fat boys with Europa/rogue electronics, but I really don't know and was hoping for some insight

sonicus · « **Reply #1 on:** August 01, 2011, 08:57:35 PM »

If I want GROWL ? I can get that from running stereo with Series I/II Electronics from my D5S-R Alembic Power supply or Alembic IN-2 directly into an Alembic SF-2 Super Filter then to Alembic F-2B then to Crest Power amp to EV 10 speakers in Mesa Cabs . With your SF-2 Dial in Lower mid range GROWL off the Bridge pickup.

I think if you don't want to spring for Series Electronics
Anniversary Electronics in Stereo would be nice . I used to bi-amp but recently have gone back to playing Stereo like I experimented with over 30 years ago. The difference NOW is that I have the SF-2 : if you want mean that little guy gives MEAN! If you want nice it gives NICE
If you want ANY sound ________!!!_!_!_!_!_!_! Gives that too ____

Sonic Regards __ bass dreams are fun___

ASH body might work well attack wise on the transient response!

(Message edited by sonicus on August 01, 2011)

rami · « **Reply #2 on:** August 02, 2011, 09:51:35 AM »

I found that in my experiences, the absolute meanest, growliest Bass out there is the basic Excel. Just the most basic version with one pickup - WOW!!!

I fell so in love with it.....well, most of you guys know the rest!

Cheers

pinbacking · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2011, 01:05:21 PM »

Well, as a matter of fact I want an excel body for my custom, and I've been looking for a four string excel for some time now but they are still so new they're hard to aquire used; probably because whenever one becomes available you take it first ;-)

tmoney61092 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2011, 01:37:50 PM »

perfect timing!

http://cgi.ebay.com/2002-Alembic-Excel-4-String-Bass-Guitar-/180704928935?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a12da64a7

~Taylor

rami · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2011, 04:43:35 PM »

Somebody buy it already!!! At $1200, it's a steal.

There's no other Bass that's more worthy of every penny. It has the deepest, punchiest, MOST powerful and GROWLIEST tone.

pinbacking · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2011, 04:56:57 PM »

Trying to buy it now! haha

sonicus · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2011, 08:36:50 PM »

My single pickup Distillate is quite swell as well ! I took it to the 2011 Northern California Alembic Gathering and split the mono signal and processed it as Stereo into my SF-2 and F-2B preamp . The results were favorable as I was told by various individuals. I think that single pickup Alembics shine like no other single pickup Bass could ever wish to ! CYCLOPS POWER !
lol ______

elwoodblue · « **Reply #8 on:** August 03, 2011, 10:03:54 AM »

Wow, what a beautiful Excel !!
Did you buy it pinbacking?

That top must look 3 feet deep in person : )

cheers

sonicus · « **Reply #9 on:** August 03, 2011, 10:09:32 AM »

Yes , Congratulations !

pinbacking · « **Reply #10 on:** August 03, 2011, 07:07:19 PM »

Haha, ya! Confirmed purchase, now just waiting for the bank to catch up. :-)

rami · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2011, 01:14:21 PM »

Congratulations, she's a beauty!

I think that when Alembic first produced the Excel, it was meant as an affordable and entry level Bass. Little did anyone realize that this simple no-frills Bass would be such a monster. I absolutely love it.

erixxst · « **Reply #12 on:** August 06, 2011, 07:43:19 PM »

I'm still selling this one ! It sure give mean tones!

anyone?

http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/97520.html?1312312158

briant · « **Reply #13 on:** August 11, 2011, 02:40:30 PM »

I've found Essence basses have a very aggressive/growly tone. My off the shelf and the custom I had made. They're both outstanding in that regard. And every other regard for that matter.

Both are maple necks with walnut streamers and maple bodies.

sonicus · « **Reply #14 on:** August 11, 2011, 06:56:28 PM »

Agreed , My little 91 all maple Essence has a big bellow of a bark like a 120LB Bouvier !