Classico now at $9,500 on Reverb. I know nothing more.


https://reverb.com/item/20945148-alembic-classico-electric-upright-with-stand-and-soft-case

It occurs to me, I've never actually played on an electric upright. I've played string basses a time or two - not well, mind - but I don't think I've ever even seen an electric in the flesh. I think Ampeg made/makes one, obviously Alembic as well.  How do they sound, authenticity-wise ?  Would a top drawer string bassist like Stanley or a symphony player be satisfied or do they insist on the real deal ?

I once  played on a Yamaha electric cello, and it was very impressive, sound wise. It did " feel" kind of like an artificial Christmas tree sensation, and I wonder if that  makes a big difference w bassists .

Kind of close is about as good as EUBs get to the real deal, at least the ones I've played. That said, they do have their own unique charms.

My tutor thinks my classico sounds like a double bass even though I don't hear it sounding as woody as his double bass. But I guess being a seasoned first call DB player over here, he should know. In the two occasions I've gigged with mine I have been told it sounds authentic.

My David Minnieweather built does not, but it has a nice sound all it's own.