Hi all! It's been so many years since I last posted here. Hope everyone has been doing well!
So, for the comeback, here is my 1998 4 string Alembic Series I, with am amazing book-matched Burl Maple Top on an Europa body.

Neck is Maple, with Purpleheart laminates. The electronics are Series I, but with a Master Volume and a Pan control instead of the usual individual Pickup Volume knobs. Serial Number 98C11878

It's strung with Thomastik flats which I know are sometimes controversial here... but I love them!

I bought this bass from s_wood (the original owner) here on the forum back in 2014, and this bass has lived it's life here in Brazil since then.

Ooo-weee, what a bass.    No argument from here on the pan control or the TI's. 

I've got TI Jazz Flats on 3 of my Alembics.  No judgement here.

That's a beautiful top.

That is indeed a fine bass!

QuoteI've got TI Jazz Flats on 3 of my Alembics.  No judgement here

the fretlessesses get the TI jazz flats, the fretteds get the roto rounds in the house o'BeenDown.  it's codified here somewhere.  beautiful bass!

Beautiful bass! 😊

Amazing top!

What are your thoughts on pan/master volume vs volume for both pickups? Is there a difference in sound or is it just more practical?

Quote from: Barend on July 25, 2026, 11:01:45 PMAmazing top!

What are your thoughts on pan/master volume vs volume for both pickups? Is there a difference in sound or is it just more practical?

I actually really like this configuration. Makes it very easy for quick on-the-fly adjustments.
I'm a big fan of having a Master Volume knob, I always like to cut the volume when I'm not playing and a Master knob makes it much easier for my muscle memory.

This configuration doesn't allow a super fine adjustment as having the two volumes separate... but for me it's more than enough.

Hi, Greg, good to see you and that beauty again!

Peter

[The further discussion on pan/master volume vs volume for both  pickups was moved to a separate topic here.]