Thanks King for the comments on the bass, since that is the real show of this case, prior to Rory's addition.
I did get the 3-way on my next custom bass. It's coming with 2 FatBoys, so I look forward to swapping those out with these as well. If I like the 3 way's on the custom, I will consider them for this bass.
The more I play it, the more I love it. I can't recommend the Balance K with short scale enough for those who might have balance issues with the Standard Small Body. It balances at whatever clock position strikes you, and is very light.
AS for the nonsense, first off, if I would have seen moder Dave's post to Adam, I would not have made mine, and would have just emailed Adam with my info. Unfortunately, I was too fast in my response, otherwise Rory would have had no reason to add his experience.
I was just trying to help Adam, and for that Rory has to chime in and protect him and all those who might stumble upon this thread from my nefarious posts and praise for my dealer. Rory was unable to see that I was trying to handle the question as tactfully as possible, unlike his post. I told Adam about my dealer, the largest Alembic dealer, an Alembic dealer who will beat any written quote, and an Alembic dealer who has 30% discount web prices listed on his current instruments. Does Adam really need Rory's assistance with these choices? Rory seems to think so. Rory's comments seem, still seem, like a personal vendetta against me and the dealer that made sure I got the bass I wanted and not have to buy a bunch of basses before I got that bass like he's doing now. I take great offense to his comments.
It appears his dealer just took his orders. My dealer & Valentino went out of their way to make sure I got the bass I wanted, not the bass I ordered.
People will go to whatever ever dealer they want, pay whatever they want. In another post, someone said they want the quality, but doesn't want to pay for it. I don't get that comment. Some people here don't even like seeing Alembic owners get the absolute highest price for their instruments on EBay or when they think someone is paying too much they have to comment. Are they in the right place? We've got members paying 5k for a bass case to make their dreams come true and everyone praises that purchase as they should, yet Rory and these others worry about a few bucks and make a point of saying they are taking a hit. I tought that was Bill's guitar with the fatty. Makes no sense whatsoever. None. Zip. Zilch. Zero. Luckily that's also what such speech is worth. Just like mine. And zero worth equals free. Free speech. Isn't that great how that works?
So the saga is over; Rory finished it by making me laugh. I wish him and all continued good health since that should always come first. Then go buy an Alembic, and get it right the first time. It's easy. And it's going to be a great year.
