Author Topic: Hello from PA! (Read 1068 times)

japhy4529 · « **on:** August 11, 2015, 05:51:42 PM »

I recently purchased a 1995 Alembic Elan 5 in wineburst from a member of the Alembic Club. Here's a link to the TB for sale page with all the details and some pics. http://www.talkbass.com/threads/1995-alembic-elan-5-string-reduced-2800-00.1144528/

All I can say is WOW! The tone of this bass (even when unplugged) is just astounding. The q-filter and 3-way boost switch just puts the bass over the top. I'm constantly amazed by the different variety of tones that can be had by using these controls along w/ the pickup blend knob. I initially had some issues with the sound of the B string, but it sounds much better after switching to EB Cobalts. I'm going to spring for Alembic strings in the near future and see how they sound.

Anyway, just wanted to make my official introduction to the club. I'm so excited to be an Alembic owner. I used to wonder what all the fuss was about. Now I understand!

Cheers,
Tom

funkyjazzjunky · « **Reply #1 on:** August 11, 2015, 07:45:56 PM »

That quilted maple top in wine-burst is awesome

jazzyvee · « **Reply #2 on:** August 11, 2015, 11:24:57 PM »

Believe me, I had a lot of soul searching to stop me making an offer on that bass. That is a superb bass and I hope you get on great with it. Interesting you mention the Cobalts. I'm due for a string change on my main gigging bass and was considering trying something new and Cobalts and Elixir are currently in my sight for researching before I make the plunge.

slawie · « **Reply #3 on:** August 12, 2015, 12:07:22 AM »

Welcome aboard.
That is one nice bass.
Certainly a great place to start your collection.
slawie

moongerm · « **Reply #4 on:** August 12, 2015, 04:45:18 AM »

Congratulations and welcome! Beautiful find and aquisition! Your addiction has only just begun .

Best, Brian

charles_holmes · « **Reply #5 on:** August 12, 2015, 05:32:21 PM »

Yay!Tom, I live in Pa too! Williamsport to be exact. Welcome aboard. May your days filled with the sweet highs and lows that only an Alembic can provide! There is another bassist that resides in Pa as well and his name is Bill. Hopefully he'll say hi provided he sees your introduction.

Chalie

charles_holmes · « **Reply #6 on:** August 12, 2015, 05:32:40 PM »

Yay!Tom, I live in Pa too! Williamsport to be exact. Welcome aboard. May your days filled with the sweet highs and lows that only an Alembic can provide! There is another bassist that resides in Pa as well and his name is Bill. Hopefully he'll say hi provided he sees your introduction.

Chalie

japhy4529 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 12, 2015, 07:20:58 PM »

Thanks to everyone for the warm welcome.

Cheers!
Tom

edwardofhuncote · « **Reply #8 on:** August 13, 2015, 05:25:19 AM »

I'm happy to hear that Wineburst beauty landed on the east coast! Maybe I'll see it in real life sometime. Congratulations & Compliments, Welcome to the board. That's a mighty fine bass you have!

5a_quilt_top · « **Reply #9 on:** August 14, 2015, 12:05:53 PM »

Welcome and what a splendid introductory instrument- !

If you like it as much as I suspect you will...well, let's just say that you'll understand my use of the word introductory.

;-)

DanFrank · « **Reply #10 on:** September 08, 2015, 06:31:11 PM »

I live in a town a couple miles from Allentown?.beautiful bass?.I saw it online and seriously considered it.

I have an '89 4-string Persuader and just both an '86 5-string Spoiler.

willie · « **Reply #11 on:** October 15, 2015, 12:58:58 PM »

Welcome aboard Tom. I'm Will and I am from Northeast Philly.
Charlie. Almost contacted you last weekend. Was in your neighborhood fishing for Muskies on West Branch of Susquehanna River.