Author Topic: A New Baby (Read 184 times)

alembickoa · « **on:** February 27, 2013, 03:10:49 PM »

So, my music store owner calls me up this morning and tells me that the store just got an Alembic in. Told him to hold it. And I bought it...sorry...couldn't help it. This thing is amazing...oh wait...it's an Alembic.

growlypants · « **Reply #1 on:** February 27, 2013, 04:11:21 PM »

Very nice! Congrats!!

jbybj · « **Reply #2 on:** February 28, 2013, 09:04:19 AM »

I always get a chuckle when I read about Epics as low end or entry level Alembics. I was just reminded last Saturday at a jam, how awesome my Epic is. Your's looks pretty sweet, enjoy.

Also one of my favorite body styles.

that_sustain · « **Reply #3 on:** February 28, 2013, 02:54:53 PM »

I've noticed a pattern of extra pretty top laminates on Epic basses.

Isn't that the kind of guitar stand that harms the finish? I've heard/read some horror stories about that orange/yellow rubber.

alembickoa · « **Reply #4 on:** February 28, 2013, 02:57:35 PM »

I am learning that every day. I was one of those that leaned toward the snobby side of the fence. Every Alembic is a voice, and, unfortunately for everyone else, their entry level stuff is already better at least than everything out there. These two set neck models are seriously bad motor scooters. The Orion is a band eater. I expect nothing less from the Epic. Articulation and power, baby!!! I have never had a problem with the stands, though this is not what I usually use for anything, especially an Alembic. My 60's Yamaha beach guitar sits in that one.

(Message edited by alembickoa on February 28, 2013)

growlypants · « **Reply #5 on:** February 28, 2013, 04:25:38 PM »

That orange-yellow rubber can do nasty things, over time, to light colored bodies. Be careful!

alembickoa · « **Reply #6 on:** March 01, 2013, 09:35:34 AM »

Oh yeah. Well aware of the rubber gremlins. Thanks for the lookouts, though. Need to work on a better pic. The Zebra top (what we were told by the previous owner) is really beautiful. I am loving it more and more. Just an amazing instrument.