Dec 5, 2025 · Alembic's idea was to lower the number of windings in the coil (s) to raise high mid and top end response, and preamplifying them back up to regular pickup outputs was the birth …

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. Sadowsky Club Member …

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 …

Nov 12, 2009 · The Alembic basses have one of the worst resale values in the bass community (IMO). They list for $5,000+, but you should be able to get a nice one between $1,200.00 …

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 …

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!

Apr 11, 2006 · The Alembic FL-105 is very similar to the Philter, but it's like 40% more the cost. That said, the FL-105 is proprietary Alembic which you might find more desirable.

Jun 12, 2011 · Many Alembic owners get their feet wet with Epics, Essences, Spoilers or Persuaders, only to find themselves lusting for more options later on. I started with an Epic, …

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), …

Dec 8, 2010 · The sound in these videos is very much the bass (graphite neck, Alembic pickups and electronics/filters) and possible the effect (CAE/CAJ V-Comp tube compressor) but they …