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Re: New String Day
Nova Constellatio - July 14, 2026, 07:18:35 AM - I think the set was 50-108. Unfortunately, he doesn't do flatwound (a ...edwardofhuncote - July 14, 2026, 05:37:23 AM - Curious what the gauges are for the short-scale set, and if your sourc...Nova Constellatio - July 13, 2026, 05:36:48 PM - Part II: Short Scale.He managed to make a set with a perfectly balance...Re: Happy Birthday Mr Stanley ...Barend - Today at 07:07:55 AM - Quote from: jazzyvee on Yesterday at 11:56:10 PMI vagely recall a conv...jazzyvee - Today at 06:00:36 AM - No need to apologise, i'm sure many of us have done the same thing...cntrabssn - Today at 12:30:05 AM - I realized that my post basically repeated Jazzy's content, so I remov...jazzyvee - Yesterday at 11:56:10 PM - I vagely recall a conversation on the forum that mentioned the Q switc...Barend - Yesterday at 02:45:47 PM - Quote from: adriaan on Yesterday at 07:36:32 AMOther things to conside...jazzyvee - Yesterday at 11:08:58 AM - Quote from: Barend on Yesterday at 06:49:41 AMQuote from: jazzyvee on ...adriaan - Yesterday at 07:36:32 AM - Other things to consider - if you're using nickles, switch to stee...Barend - Yesterday at 06:49:41 AM - Quote from: jazzyvee on Yesterday at 12:56:46 AMThat is my favourite v...jazzyvee - Yesterday at 12:56:46 AM - That is my favourite version of School Days, solo and tone for the sol...Barend - July 14, 2026, 05:07:37 AM - This the sound I mean. At 5:29 he is fiddling the knobs and gets...Re: JDS initials on a 2009 Bro...bassbuddy - July 09, 2026, 12:55:04 AM - Hi,I have a 2009 Brown Bass with a S/N starting with 13. On the body, ...Re: Neck + Bridge Pickups on a...mica - July 09, 2026, 07:24:18 AM - Externally no distinction. You can compare with magnetic film and if o...bassbuddy - July 09, 2026, 01:43:18 AM - Hi,These pickups on a 2009 Alembic Stanley Clarke Brown Bass have no m...Re: Europa electronics questio...edwardofhuncote - July 11, 2026, 03:50:18 PM - Quote from: jazzyvee on July 11, 2026, 03:27:24 PMQuote from: VicDiese...jazzyvee - July 11, 2026, 03:27:24 PM - Quote from: VicDiesel on July 10, 2026, 03:24:01 PMQuote from: jazzyve...pauldo - July 10, 2026, 05:08:56 PM - My .02...Vic, if this is your first Alembic you will find there is mor...VicDiesel - July 10, 2026, 03:24:01 PM - Quote from: jazzyvee on July 10, 2026, 11:40:23 AMJust for clarity I w...jazzyvee - July 10, 2026, 11:40:23 AM - Just for clarity I will mention that there is no passive mode for alem...adriaan - July 09, 2026, 12:32:05 PM - Yep, the filter is always active: "fully open" just means &q...VicDiesel - July 09, 2026, 12:21:11 PM - Quote from: adriaan on July 09, 2026, 12:09:32 PMThe bass and treble s...adriaan - July 09, 2026, 12:09:32 PM - You might check out the FAQ page on Europa Controls to see which switc...VicDiesel - July 09, 2026, 10:59:06 AM - I just acquired a 6-string fretless Europa. With a set of TI flats I r...Re: Alembic: The Forgotten Bas...lbpesq - July 10, 2026, 09:57:30 AM - Well, I'm obviously in the minority here, but I appreciated the way th...edwardofhuncote - July 10, 2026, 09:08:02 AM - Quote from: cozmik_cowboy on July 10, 2026, 07:03:56 AMQuote from: edw...gearhed289 - July 10, 2026, 07:06:37 AM - This AI stuff is completely out of hand. Don't people have better ...cozmik_cowboy - July 10, 2026, 07:03:56 AM - Quote from: edwardofhuncote on July 10, 2026, 04:45:09 AMI made it abo...Nova Constellatio - July 10, 2026, 06:00:32 AM - Quote from: mica on July 10, 2026, 04:22:24 AMI can tolerate mispronun...edwardofhuncote - July 10, 2026, 04:45:09 AM - I made it about 5 minutes and just couldn't go on. The thumbnail w...mica - July 10, 2026, 04:22:24 AM - Quote from: lbpesq on July 09, 2026, 05:45:56 PMNice documentary. ...cozmik_cowboy - July 09, 2026, 08:04:41 PM - Quote from: Nova Constellatio on July 09, 2026, 04:57:13 PM"Boob-inga!...jazzyvee - July 09, 2026, 04:34:17 PM - I started watching this too close to bedtime, so will watch it over th...
Owning an AlembicTroubleshootingRe: How to get a bigger sound ...Nova Constellatio - July 13, 2026, 12:39:20 PM - Quote from: edwardofhuncote on July 13, 2026, 12:20:24 PMthe biggest c...edwardofhuncote - July 13, 2026, 12:20:24 PM - I think my entire perspective is warped by having grown up playing upr...Nova Constellatio - July 13, 2026, 12:02:53 PM - My experience on my medium scale has been that it doesn't suffer f...fivestringdan - July 13, 2026, 10:24:41 AM - Quote from: Nova Constellatio on July 12, 2026, 08:14:03 PMHas anyone ...Nova Constellatio - July 12, 2026, 08:14:03 PM - Has anyone else found this to be a little less pronounced on a 32" sca...Re: Add J pickup to existing A...fivestringdan - July 13, 2026, 12:55:31 PM - Quote from: mica on July 13, 2026, 11:52:46 AMCustom electronics can&#...mica - July 13, 2026, 11:52:46 AM - Custom electronics can't be scheduled for about 3 months. I can se...fivestringdan - July 13, 2026, 10:30:22 AM - New question about adding pickups to my existing Activator system. I h...Re: Current draw of Series ele...jazzyvee - Yesterday at 05:53:25 AM - I don't know the actual current draw, but from conversations here ...matbard - Yesterday at 03:13:36 AM - Hello all!Maybe the subject was discussed before... I'm just curious a...Dreaming... for nowRe: Birth Year Bassjazzyvee - Yesterday at 01:01:43 AM - I saw Chick Corea do the forearm across the keys near the end of his s...David Houck - July 12, 2026, 06:32:33 PM - Quote from: pauldo on July 12, 2026, 11:16:01 AMDoes the forearm creat...rv_bass - July 11, 2026, 06:40:05 PM - Quote from: Nova Constellatio on June 30, 2026, 12:51:40 PMI never rea...Nova Constellatio - July 11, 2026, 05:34:34 PM - That's a winner — the Synchromatic 6193 morphed into the Country Club ...David Houck - July 11, 2026, 05:21:54 PM - Well, first off, if I was going to spend that kind of money on a guita...edwardofhuncote - July 11, 2026, 12:00:18 PM - I kinda' got Moderator Dave picked for a Gretsch or D'Angelico. An...cozmik_cowboy - July 11, 2026, 05:04:38 AM - Quote from: David Houck on July 04, 2026, 09:44:08 AMSomehow I missed ...cozmik_cowboy - July 11, 2026, 05:00:57 AM - Quote from: Nova Constellatio on July 05, 2026, 04:47:50 PMQuote from:...ShowcaseSeries II Basses and GuitarsRe: Discovered that my Series ...Nova Constellatio - Yesterday at 02:27:20 PM - I've wondered about 5 pins mounted that way — they looked a little awk...jazzyvee - Yesterday at 02:13:32 PM - Both the jack and 5 pin were on the side when the bass was made. I bel...Nova Constellatio - Yesterday at 12:14:13 PM - Did you use the hole for your 1/4" jack, or was it already on the side...jazzyvee - Yesterday at 10:57:26 AM - I have the dimmer on mine, the last knob on the right.It's set at ...Nova Constellatio - Yesterday at 09:40:48 AM - I'd probably just do a dimmer and three way toggle inside if that's po...mica - Yesterday at 09:15:53 AM - It's a pretty easy mod to add either a dimmer for brightness or a ...edwardofhuncote - Yesterday at 05:52:51 AM - One assignment I had several years ago at a very old treatment plant.....jazzyvee - Yesterday at 05:39:56 AM - I wouldn't be put off buying a bass if it already had them but i d...Nova Constellatio - Yesterday at 05:26:31 AM - Quote from: jazzyvee on Yesterday at 12:32:53 AMThat quilt is really d...jazzyvee - Yesterday at 12:32:53 AM - That quilt is really dramatic.I guess the side and front LEDs come on ...Nova Constellatio - July 14, 2026, 08:06:15 PM - It's a very interesting contrast with the ones I have from the '70s.Re: BeenDown139's gigsBeenDown139 - Yesterday at 07:28:58 PM - slight change of plans...looks like a heat advisory for saturday. ...BeenDown139 - July 13, 2026, 08:56:12 PM - those things are so bright they cast a shadow. since that's the ca...garyhead - July 13, 2026, 08:27:11 PM - I know you are in an 80's cover band....but a rendition of "Blinded By...BeenDown139 - July 13, 2026, 07:46:17 PM - QuoteDid the rest of the band see the Dragon Wing yet?they were agog. ...pauldo - July 13, 2026, 04:07:22 PM - Stay hydrated!Did the rest of the band see the Dragon Wing yet?BeenDown139 - July 13, 2026, 02:58:09 PM - QuoteBreak a leg! thanx! it was hot as a $2 (USD) pistol but we ...Swap Shop and Wish ListsSeen on craigslist, eBay, and elsewhereRe: Nice, but crazy expensive ...Nova Constellatio - Yesterday at 01:36:47 PM - Quote from: BeenDown139 on Yesterday at 01:18:22 PMso an interesting c...BeenDown139 - Yesterday at 01:18:22 PM - so an interesting coda to this madcap adventure. i've had other mo...BeenDown139 - July 10, 2026, 07:48:13 AM - QuoteNow I'd never suggest that someone just bypass the hive of sc...edwardofhuncote - July 10, 2026, 06:10:46 AM - I've got a feeling this one is on consignment. It looks like the s...Barend - July 10, 2026, 01:15:24 AM - Quote from: hammer on July 09, 2026, 06:31:59 PMThere's already been a...BeenDown139 - July 09, 2026, 07:24:03 PM - There's already been an $11,991 price drop. It's now only $37,...Nova Constellatio - July 09, 2026, 06:57:37 PM - Quote from: hammer on July 09, 2026, 06:31:59 PMThere's already been a...hammer - July 09, 2026, 06:31:59 PM - There's already been an $11,991 price drop. It's now only $37,999€...Nova Constellatio - July 09, 2026, 01:08:06 PM - Quote from: edwardofhuncote on July 09, 2026, 11:47:37 AMQuote from: N...edwardofhuncote - July 09, 2026, 11:47:37 AM - Quote from: Nova Constellatio on July 09, 2026, 08:59:11 AMThat makes ...petcat - July 09, 2026, 09:06:30 AM - $50K?I have lights along my '79 Series. You know what I heard a lo...Nova Constellatio - July 09, 2026, 08:59:11 AM - That makes me feel really good about what I paid for my Series II.gearhed289 - July 09, 2026, 07:53:35 AM - Well that's going to sit for a long time. The description says &qu...tkotmk42 - July 09, 2026, 07:25:29 AM - Mark King fans are dying or getting to the age where they can't pl...edwardofhuncote - July 09, 2026, 05:27:42 AM - Quote from: VicDiesel on July 09, 2026, 04:48:18 AMQuote from: BeenDow...VicDiesel - July 09, 2026, 04:48:18 AM - Quote from: BeenDown139 on July 08, 2026, 02:44:51 PMone with no omega...jazzyvee - July 09, 2026, 12:40:29 AM - Not an amount i would choose to pay but still it's a lovely bass, ...Re: 2008 Spyder Bass #36 in J...Nova Constellatio - Yesterday at 12:29:27 PM - Has anyone here had any dealings with Guitar Traders/Nick? I've been t...The Sandman - July 10, 2026, 02:28:15 PM - Quote from: tkotmk42 on July 10, 2026, 06:43:33 AMhttps://www.digimart...garyhead - July 10, 2026, 08:38:42 AM - Whew.....I was afraid it would be a Cone headstock. That's t...BeenDown139 - July 10, 2026, 07:37:58 AM - spyders are hte bomb. if this had come up before the DW th...tkotmk42 - July 10, 2026, 06:43:33 AM - https://www.digimart.net/cat03/shop4858/DS10612556/They got this bass ...Re: AJ-II-JBNova Constellatio - July 11, 2026, 07:58:44 AM - One of them popped up about a year ago with a bass dealer that lists s...edwardofhuncote - July 11, 2026, 06:23:41 AM - It's rough, (and on the other side of Earth) but I've had this...Re: White Elan 4 on reverbjazzyvee - July 12, 2026, 03:10:50 PM - Quote from: BeenDown139 on July 12, 2026, 07:38:45 AMyeah, saw that. k...edwardofhuncote - July 12, 2026, 07:42:27 AM - Interesting. It looks to be the same one listed on Reverb at a retail ...BeenDown139 - July 12, 2026, 07:38:45 AM - yeah, saw that. kinda questionable provenance on the paint job. ...jazzyvee - July 12, 2026, 07:25:32 AM - https://reverb.com/item/99273724-alembic-elan-1990-whiteLooks to be in...Nice Looking Rogue rv_bass - July 12, 2026, 11:21:32 AM - https://reverb.com/item/99336619-alembic-rogue-1999No affiliation Re: Beautiful Series II Guitar...jalevinemd - Yesterday at 07:25:34 PM - Quote from: mica on July 12, 2026, 05:01:01 PMStill in the works for c...rv_bass - July 12, 2026, 05:30:29 PM - Quote from: mica on July 12, 2026, 05:02:46 PMQuote from: rv_bass on J...mica - July 12, 2026, 05:02:46 PM - Quote from: rv_bass on July 12, 2026, 04:57:34 PMKind of surprised it ...mica - July 12, 2026, 05:01:01 PM - Still in the works for conversion to the new format, but this was a pr...rv_bass - July 12, 2026, 04:57:34 PM - Kind of surprised it doesn't have side LEDs, must have been a request ...darkstar - July 12, 2026, 04:14:29 PM - I bet that color just glows in person. Wish there was a closeup pic of...BeenDown139 - July 12, 2026, 12:28:05 PM - another one that doesn't pop up in my feed. like i need to...rv_bass - July 12, 2026, 12:00:07 PM - https://reverb.com/item/99337901-alembic-series-ii-guitar-5a-qulited-m...Guild X-350edwardofhuncote - Today at 04:02:41 AM - I've never seen one in-person before... just pictures. https:...For Sale & TradeRe: Rogue 6 string for sale (b...xlrogue6 - July 10, 2026, 10:42:54 AM - OK, dropping it to $4200. Also, a reminder that I'm open to reason...Wanted & WishingRe: WTB Early Short Scale Seri...MiscellaneousRe: WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO ...pauldo - July 14, 2026, 01:47:40 PM - Listening to Casiopea at work and the algorithm* on YouTube music brou...edwardofhuncote - July 12, 2026, 05:34:41 AM - Thinking about the late, great Christine McVie on what would have been...edwardofhuncote - July 09, 2026, 05:39:31 AM - Set closer from Tuesday night. The palm-muted segment from about ...Re: The Totally Miscellaneous ...Nova Constellatio - July 12, 2026, 02:16:11 PM - Beautiful little thing. The other one sounds like the unholy union of ...edwardofhuncote - July 12, 2026, 02:08:29 PM - I had an unusual ukulele in my shop a few days ago... a handmade 6-str...cozmik_cowboy - July 11, 2026, 09:02:58 PM - A college buddy in the '70s had a Ventures Model, as did a college...Nova Constellatio - July 11, 2026, 10:13:18 AM - A 1954 prototype with the things that became lipstick pickups once Nat...Nova Constellatio - July 11, 2026, 09:48:58 AM - I'm a huge fan of early Mosrites — the '50s double necks are wonderful...edwardofhuncote - July 11, 2026, 09:23:55 AM - You got me there! Closest thing I ever had was a DanElectro. I've ...Nova Constellatio - July 11, 2026, 08:51:21 AM - Switching gears a little, here's a fun, high-octane hillbilly guitar f...Re: How About a Humor Thread?cozmik_cowboy - Yesterday at 08:05:49 AM - Now if you see humans, call......Peter (who will add "Beep beep&q...cozmik_cowboy - July 12, 2026, 08:38:22 PM - Why did it take so long for someone to think of this? (And why w...cozmik_cowboy - July 12, 2026, 07:46:05 AM - What did Lawrence Welk name his daughters?Anna 1, Anna 2........PeterRe: Worth notingDavid Houck - Yesterday at 08:15:59 AM - Quote from: cozmik_cowboy on Yesterday at 07:42:04 AMJulian Bream (193...cozmik_cowboy - Yesterday at 07:42:04 AM - Julian Bream (1933)Peter Lewis (1945)Johnny Thunders (1952)Joe Satrian...Re: 1983 DistillateBarend - July 13, 2026, 01:30:37 PM - Quote from: arjen on July 12, 2026, 06:17:44 AMQuote from: Barend on M...flavofive - July 13, 2026, 08:51:26 AM - I agree about the JTEX! I actually built mine into a pedal, so I...arjen - July 12, 2026, 06:17:44 AM - Quote from: Barend on May 25, 2026, 09:31:03 AMHi fellow Dutchie, that...He ain't no niggit no morecozmik_cowboy - July 14, 2026, 09:26:28 PM - With the arrival today of a new issue of Vintage Guitar, I learned to ...