2018 Alembic Stanley Clarke Deluxe Custom Bass, serial number SC14656

Started by bb-jamn, December 13, 2024, 06:43:59 PM

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bb-jamn

Oops, I did it again!  I bought it, yes I did.  Curious about its history.

jazzyvee

Welcome to the club Ben and stepping in with that bass is a great introduction. 🥳🤩🎶
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

pauldo


NolTaylorBassplayer


bb-jamn

Hey all, Thanks for your warm welcome.  What an amazing instrument; what a fine crowd of people!

jazzyvee

The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

tkotmk42

Congrats on your new bass!!!   

It doesn't look too "customized" done in unusual way, looks like beautiful cocobolo top-back, continuous wood back covers, inlayed shell logo, and side LEDs.
But man, it sure is pretty!!   

Takeo

bb-jamn

Quote from: jazzyvee on December 18, 2024, 10:59:27 AM
Is it your first Alembic?
Yes, finally made it here.  I've been quite happy with Serek basses, but I wanted a position for my picking hand where the bridge was further up the body than what most basses provide; wanted more support on my forearm.  That pushes the neck out where it's hard to reach which leads to the need for a short scale length.  This bass uses a maple neck-through design with ebony fretboard to brighten up the tone.  The active pickups sound great and the Chebychev filter is tastefully done.  Add it all up and it's worth the price of admission.  I've had it for about a week and it's already affecting how I play.

jazzyvee

First alembic is a momemtous occasion. I think once you really get to grips with the filters their sound greatness becomes more apparent..
The sound of Alembic is medicine for the soul!
http://www.alembic.com/info/fc_ktwins.html

NolTaylorBassplayer

Quote from: bb-jamn on December 27, 2024, 04:04:12 PM
Quote from: jazzyvee on December 18, 2024, 10:59:27 AM
Is it your first Alembic?
I've had it for about a week and it's already affecting how I play.

Since I got mine, I have been experiencing the same thing. It's also now very difficult to play anything else.