Hello, guitarist and occasional bassist here - 27, from the midwest. Came to Alembic via my love of the Dead; currently modifying a current production Guild Starfire bass to be inspired by the ones Alembic modified in the early '70s and saving up for a player grade Series I bass (someday!). Also delving into the world of the Alembic Stratoblaster and hoping to add one for the next incarnation of a '62 style Strat partscaster I built.

Hello Sam, welcome to the camp.

This is a great community, think you'll like it here.  Lots of nice people with a penchant for sharing knowledge, don't be shy to ask for help with your projects.

Quote from: slabboardsam on May 18, 2025, 11:19:39 AM
... currently modifying a current production Guild Starfire bass to be inspired by the ones Alembic modified in the early '70s ...

You're probably already aware of these, but in case you aren't:

https://www.jtex.ca/distiller

https://www.underhillbass.com/

jtex has suspended shipping to the U.S. based on "tariffs and uncertainty".

Bill,tgo

Sigh... I'll keep the quiet part to myself (but some of you might be able to hear me thinking it).

Underhill looks like a good US-based alternative. I've read some good things about them over on Talkbass.

Welcome to the club Sam.

Welcome to the club. Enjoy.