Dec 5, 2025 · I was talking to fellow member about Ken Smith tones and this song came to mind because the most famous version was played during Louis Johnson’s short Alembic period and …

Jun 4, 2005 · I have Alembic Activators in my jazz bass, couldn't be more pleased with them. Alembic pickups will get you the alembic-esque sound, but of course it will never sound or respond like a …

Feb 26, 2013 · My Alembic Orion sounds like a Jazz bass on steroids. I like it's sound very much, even more than my 62 Fender Jazz but the Jazz just plays better.

May 4, 2002 · Alembic pre, Furmin Parametric EQ, BGW power amp, and the JBL Cabaret 15's.... pretty nice for the time... things IMO are much better now (smaller, lighter, punchier, louder), but that …

Jul 27, 2009 · Alembic is of course terribly proud of its high quality pickups, but mine simply sucked. I called Alembic a few times, was told to make sure the shielding on the wires was in place, etc., and …

Jan 9, 2005 · Yes, simpler than an SF-2 and you can still create an Alembic tone for non-Alembic instruments, which was my objective. I’m using it with my Starfire bass and it sounds really nice.

Jul 9, 2008 · For the detail-obsessed: Entwistle's Alembics weren't Exploiters, but rather Explorer-shaped Series basses. The Exploiter was an actual model, with different electronics & wood laminate …

Jul 25, 2021 · From what year is the Alembic that John Paul Jones used with Led Zeppelin? I know it's 70's, but which specific year? Thanks!

Nov 12, 2015 · Series II basses are the top of the line Alembic bass. low-pass filters are the tone control, The low-pass filters have a natural tone with none of

Aug 1, 2004 · Alembic = High end bass with sophisticated electronics. Wal = High end bass with sophisticated electronics. Therefore, they are the same.