Author Topic: Back To The Mothership (Read 185 times)

alembickoa · « **on:** August 12, 2012, 03:41:31 PM »

I have never really been away, but I am coming back to the fold. I couldn't be happier. Looks like I will be getting hold of Wally's 6-string Orion. I can now go from being occasionally annoying to a regular pest. Will post some pics as soon as Wally sends them over, and more when I get my grubby little (?) hands on it. No...it isn't another Series, but by gum it's an Alembic. One miracle at a time!!!

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** August 12, 2012, 06:58:47 PM »

Congrats Steve!

alembickoa · « **Reply #2 on:** August 12, 2012, 10:43:26 PM »

Just another Alembic masterpiece...

alembickoa · « **Reply #3 on:** August 13, 2012, 04:37:19 PM »

Finally got a chance to do a setup and put new strings on her. Played it through a fairly decent rig (SWR 210 Red Combo) . My first experience with these electronics and a 6 string has been most excellent. It will take me a minute. This bass is not the '81 Koa, but is extremely responsive and articulate. I am very impressed. I knew I would be, it just didn't take nearly as long as I thought it would. 8^) Can't wait to hear it through my big rig (SWR 750, Accugroove T210L). It's an Alembic, after all...

Any Orion pointers, thoughts, and advice would be most welcome...

Blessings...Steve

tbrannon · « **Reply #4 on:** August 13, 2012, 08:20:30 PM »

gorgeous flame on that maple.

No real advice on the Orion electronics, but pretty please get some lemon oil and treat that fretboard to a scrub and soak!

alembickoa · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2012, 08:43:41 PM »

That's tonight...I meant to do it at the store today but left the oil I use at home. Gonna get the Dr. Duck's treatment...

hieronymous · « **Reply #6 on:** August 13, 2012, 10:13:08 PM »

Looks good to me! Mmmm, Alembic 6-string - 34 scale?

alembickoa · « **Reply #7 on:** August 13, 2012, 10:53:05 PM »

That it is...34. Very nice B string.