Chalie,
You'll get close, but the series pickups are single coil, while the AXY or MXY are humcancelling. I believe the filter circuits are much the same, (I don't believe the preamp circuits are the same, because the series instruments include the dummy pickup and hum balance controls)
 
Series Guys?
 
Mike (owner of two Epics and a Distillate)

Thanks for the information Mike! You have cleared up the nebulous cloud that was in my brain!

There's no such thing as a bad sound from any of the instruments. Each is simply different in it's own right. A lot of people think that the signature is a boiled down version of the series pkg. Or that this is just a stepping stone till I get up the $$ for a series.I own both signature and series 2 electronics. Their is a distinct difference much more subtleties in the series and dead quiet.Dead,dead quiet perfect for studio work or lots of wattage. The space around the notes.... It's like looking at the stars in the suburbs for the signature pkg. and then looking at the stars in the country. It's just that much more.Each is very enjoyable and should be enjoyed for what it is. Two amps gets you more tone options and control etc. But it does not get you closer to a series.IMHO

Barry, I agree with you totally man.
It would not be an Alembic if it were to sound bad anyway. Each type of wood has it's own timbre too, unique, beautiful to gaze upon and listen to!.....You'll have to school me as to what IMHO means though.

In my honest opinion, and in my humble opinion, schooling is a good thing.

You're on a roll today Dave, witt with the words.
 
It's Mad Houcks Oratory!  
 
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Looking back over this thread I got to say it again, Chalie you're rig is SMOKIN'. I bet it kicks some major tail.
 
And Pauldo, who's the old guy with gray hair wearing my red shirt? ;(
 
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Olie! :-D
You are right, after playing through the Alembic pre-amps and Bag End speakers it is a safe bet to say that Chalie has the rig to die for!
 
That picture? Ohhh I just Photo-shoped that gray in there to make you look more ,,,uh 'mature' yeah that's it mature. ;-)

Well it worked Pauldo
 
Enzo thanks for the kind words sir, the feeling is mutual. It was great to meet everyone. We have some great folks in this forum.
 
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Hey Olie and Pauldo !
I really am humbled by all of your compliments!
Hey Dave I appreciate the enlightenment for IMHO!!
It is really such a joy being able to be in the mix now when I play in a band.I get a lot of compliments about that distillate! I have a kind and loving wife that bought me that Distillate for a christmas present! If I had never got that bass I would not have had the desire to build my rig.!!!
Peace my Alembic Brothers!

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