Author Topic: Graphit neck (Read 357 times)

funkyjazzjunky · « **on:** December 04, 2007, 08:05:45 AM »

If I had a company such as Moses build a six-string graphite neck (for a neck-through body bass) would Alembic build a Series II around it? Could the artist at Alembic cut an inlaid Alembic Logo into the graphite head stock?

Why did Alembic stop selling graphite necks?

jazzyvee · « **Reply #1 on:** December 04, 2007, 11:03:36 AM »

I pretty much doubt they would put their name on it if they didn't make it themselves. You could call and ask, then you'd know for sure.
Jazzyvee

keurosix · « **Reply #2 on:** December 06, 2007, 06:01:29 PM »

I think Alembic doesn't work with graphite for necks for some good reasons. I know that it is extremely hard to machine, and the dust is unhealthy to breathe. However, it is one of the best materials for a solid bass neck with no uneven responses. You would probably be best served with a bass from a company who does work with it, and then adding Alembic Activators for electronics. I have a Modulus Graphite Quantum TBX neck-thru 5 string that I Activated, and it is an unbeatable combo!

Here's another view:

Kris

palembic · « **Reply #3 on:** December 09, 2007, 01:57:52 AM »

I am not sure -it's been awhile I've been here- but if my memory serves me well (huh ...isn't that from a song?

) Alembic 6 strings still have graphite inforcements in the neck.
VERY nice basses by the way. Love the fretless sixstring.

Paul the bad one

lbpesq · « **Reply #4 on:** December 09, 2007, 08:09:40 AM »

This Wheel's on Fire by Bob Dylan & Rick Danko.

Bill, tgo

keurosix · « **Reply #5 on:** December 09, 2007, 08:09:27 PM »

Thanks Paul,
Here's a picture of the whole family: a 5 & 6 fretted, and a 5 & 6 fretless - all with Fret FX LEDs. They all have a distinct sound, and still I believe the Activated Modulus is a hard act to beat.

Kris

palembic · « **Reply #6 on:** December 10, 2007, 01:03:33 AM »

And hip-hip-hip hourah ...a fellow SWR SM-400 user too?
It's a magical amp! I have mine about 8 years now. I got it second hand from Edwins store in Holland second hand and I think it's on old production series, end of the 80's?

? I use it for smaller situations. Unfortunately I still ahve trouble shaping my sound because I now plays mainly on the F1-X with SF-2 filter.
But ...I'll learn ...I'll learn!!!

Paul the bad one

Mmmmm... is that fretless six a Vigier???

David Houck · « **Reply #7 on:** December 11, 2007, 04:22:53 PM »

Please excuse the hijack ..

Great call Bill!
And a great tune!

keurosix · « **Reply #8 on:** December 11, 2007, 07:51:43 PM »

Thanks Paul. The 6 string fretless is a Dean Edge6. My plan is to add an AC Guitars preamp to it to make it sound more like an Alembic. It came with a super low action setup, and plays like a dream. Also.. The SWR SM-400 is now my backup amp. I recently upgraded to an AccuGroove El Whappo cab at 800 watts, and went to an SWR SM-900 amp to match for optimum output. It's a killer sound! Here's some more pics:

Kris

room037 · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2007, 06:04:44 AM »

Hi Funkyjazzjunky,

We go back to your question.
Mica answered on this thread.
But modern graphite necks have truss rods. (Modulus, Zon, Status etc..)
I wish Alembic will build again such a way.

Graphite lover, Eiji

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #10 on:** December 17, 2007, 07:48:22 AM »

Thank you Eiji