Author Topic: Just picked up my 81 Distillate (Read 896 times)

wfmandmusic · « **on:** July 27, 2012, 04:59:09 AM »

Picked up two days ago. I like it.

yogalembic · « **Reply #1 on:** July 27, 2012, 05:58:26 AM »

Looks like a winner! Love teh grain.
I'm a Dis newbie as well. Mine is an '82.

Have fun!

yogalembic · « **Reply #2 on:** July 27, 2012, 05:58:43 AM »

Looks like a winner! Love the grain.
I'm a Dis newbie as well. Mine is an '82.

Have fun!

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #3 on:** July 27, 2012, 07:34:53 AM »

I love that flamed wood. Is that Koa?

pauldo · « **Reply #4 on:** July 27, 2012, 10:49:39 AM »

Love them Distillates!
I know you will enjoy it Ken.

Paul TDO

wfmandmusic · « **Reply #5 on:** July 27, 2012, 12:43:06 PM »

Yes it is Koa with a Koa headstock as well. It's in really good shape with just two small dings. I need to replace the strings and give it a good cleaning. All of the electronics are in working order and minimal fret wear. I am very pleased but the true test will come when played within a band situation in a few days. It pairs nicely with my series 4 string fretless Alembic makes great basses.I wish I could afford to have one built.
Ken

sonicus · « **Reply #6 on:** July 27, 2012, 05:11:54 PM »

I like it too !
Congratulations

charles_holmes · « **Reply #7 on:** July 29, 2012, 03:34:19 PM »

I agree with Pauldo! I love those Distillates too!!

wfmandmusic · « **Reply #8 on:** July 31, 2012, 06:14:42 AM »

So last night was the test with the band. The bass sounded great and cut through the mix like no other. I find it's one of those really warm tone basses. However the neck dive aspect was a little troublesome. Now I usually don't mind a little neck dive. Maybe it's now my age but my arm and shoulder were starting to get tired. Has anyone ever tried to put a strap holder on the back of the headstock? I have never worn a bass like that. I think my 57 re-issue P bass has a peg in that location. Maybe I'll try that out and see what it feels like.
Ken

pauldo · « **Reply #9 on:** July 31, 2012, 07:57:37 AM »

Ken,
A wide strap will help alot.
I had my rear strap button moved slightly to help with balance. If you go here:
http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/41664.html?1329696239
and scroll through the pictures you can see where it was moved 'above' the neck. By far the best thing for my neck dive is a 4 wide strap.

There is also a member here who developed a harness system that balances the bass really well.

wfmandmusic · « **Reply #10 on:** July 31, 2012, 04:20:18 PM »

Thanks much Paul!