I had the chance to play on several Alembics basses... and still play on one owned by Stanley Clarke... Although it is expensive, i want one! Thx for sharing !
For 10,000 dollars. You could buy a Yamaha motorcycle, a Yamaha BBne2, and get your drummer and singer gear for Christmas, and probably have money left over for insurance on the bike.
I had a used one for about 2500 back 8 years ago. Sold it for 3400$. It was worth it. 10K? Well, you better be a well known and paid pro bassist or $ is really no issue non pro. They also weigh a lot. Well made by folks in Santa Rosa CA.
I don't understand why so few manufacturers use filter based preamps. I mean, this vid clearly shows the massive tonal range that you can get: 2:22 bridge filter half = jazz, bridge filter full = warwick, neck half = p bass...
Kind of didn't really show what this bass is capable of.. I had that same deluxe one years ago... traded it (dumbass) should have never got rid of it.. sounded amazing... yeah level 42 were my favorite band when I was young.. and mark king still plays great bass solos :)
someone please explain to me what is so great about these basses. just seems like too much excess, and the sound definitely isn't worth $11,000, nor is any guitars sound in my opinion. IMO, you could get a much better tone out of a Mexican Fender Jazz Bass for literally an 18th of the price.
I'm pretty sure the chords in HOT FUN should be E-minor (12th fret E & G), down to B-minor (7th fret B & D), and then A-major (Open A, [A octave on 7th fret] and a C# (rolled from C on the G string) .... if memory serves. Cool tune, nonetheless
I was always under the impression and read that alembic does not make signature bass guitars from the point of view that professional artist can afford to buy their instruments and shouldnt get free gear. Thats Alembics motto.... they still build custom guitars and bass but the artist still has to pay for it. Read that on their website and biography on the company when I researched Alembic and got into the company back when Jason Newsted played Alembics in the late 80s early 90s.
Lol! I think he was trying to quickly get through the demo and hadn't truly committed to the bassline properly. It 'hurt' me each time he did it and makes it hard (for me) to appreciate hearing the tonal variations.
Beautiful instrument, but ridiculously overpriced!. Alembic are great basses, but do you honestly believe they sound and play worth 6 or 7 high end basses? Can you REALLY spot the diference in a recording from a very good bass that costs one motorcycle less....? Prolly not
I think that the tone of an Alembic can be spotted from a mile away. I mean, which other bass sounds exactly like this? And how many basses have a Q knob? The Q knob alone is a major selling point: with one knob, you can easily get tone changes that are normally only possible when you use a particular kind of EQ pedal or even when you switch basses entirely. And, in my opinion, they also have an extremely unique, tasteful appearance; the options for the company logo on the headstock alone blow me away. Given their price, they're obviously not ideal for everyone. A lot of people decide that a Squire is all they'll ever need, but to me, as well as others, basses _are_ my motorcycles and I'd be happy to spend extra for a top-of-the-line model. Remember that, as bassists, we not only play with our ears, but with our eyes and hands as well: the only way to improve an already perfect-sounding bass is to make it beautiful and comfortable. Therefore, one can't judge a bass, or any instrument, based entirely on sound, unless that's the only thing he cares about.
Ever played one? You can do things on an Alembic that you can't on other basses, they're so well made. It's an amazing experience! I have an '87 SC and it's a gamechanger.
First off Marc. . I just want to make it clear that I'm not trying to be an asshole or a online jerk. I have always enjoyed your segments on TH-cam. And in no way am I suggesting that I'm at your level. But don't you think that with an instrument with such capabilities that it might be better to tune down to D?.. not drop D but a full measure down. That would give you more warmth and exploit all of the attributes of the bass especially when dealing with a 3/4 scale guitar like that one. Am I wrong?
why is it the first thing in these demos most guys go straight to the slap, rap, crappy Seinfeld tone, which sounds like all basses.? is it a show off ,tricks thing? it amazing really a group think thing. 😃😄😨😎
Colin Stewart i like to cater the playing style to the bass. in this case, since the bass is the signature model of the great Stanley Clarke, i thought it'd be more than appropriate to play his most known tune as an intro. thanks for the input, though!
Hey, that's how Stanley plays. Slappin' and poppin' is not easy for me to do but if you've not seen Stanley play, treat yourself to some amazing playing. He only comes around every few years but he is an artist.
Colin Stewart I could not agree more.I want to hear how the Bass Guitar being demonstrated sounds set for maximum bass tones,maximum treble tones and a mix of both,all played with fingers striking the strings.No Slap and Pop until I've heard it straight.After that,what about harmonics?What about other techniques?I know there is but little time in a demo but why so much slap and bang?
An Alembic bass is like bass guitar royalty ! I have only seen one in person ! If I had the cash I would buy one
I feel like Stanley’s the only person who can blow my mind with the sound of that bass
pinback is a band that's bass player uses one they're great
@@KW-vs3cwthanks for the suggestion. I had a listen to tripoli, bass sounds so good
I had the chance to play on several Alembics basses... and still play on one owned by Stanley Clarke...
Although it is expensive, i want one!
Thx for sharing !
love you stanley, but its ridiculously expensive !
only $10,000
Wow!!! My dream bass and it has a built-in filter!!!!
What a great bass, it's a piece of art. they should make a 5 strings model
They do
For 10,000 dollars.
You could buy a Yamaha motorcycle, a Yamaha BBne2, and get your drummer and singer gear for Christmas, and probably have money left over for insurance on the bike.
But you wouldn't have an Alembic bass.
Yeah well that's just your opinion man
I had a used one for about 2500 back 8 years ago. Sold it for 3400$. It was worth it. 10K? Well, you better be a well known and paid pro bassist or $ is really no issue non pro. They also weigh a lot. Well made by folks in Santa Rosa CA.
Cool. Love the Big Country sound on the guitar
I want a cocobolo desk
sounds like a dark throaty active Ric bass
Spot on
A dark throaty tic MAYBE sounds like an Alembic.
One of the links is to a fender deluxe
Wolves, fuck off.
Cool demo, cheers guys! Feeling the Alembic love :)
Thanks!
whatever you play.. with an Alembic you always have the sound.
I don't understand why so few manufacturers use filter based preamps. I mean, this vid clearly shows the massive tonal range that you can get: 2:22 bridge filter half = jazz, bridge filter full = warwick, neck half = p bass...
They're expensive, and until recently quite large circuits.
Hey, I AM a nerd! Thank you for the recognition! :D
Great tones!
very good rendition!
Damn Marc is so good at bass!
Cool, are you going to demo the other Alembic basses?
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School Days Great song to cover. Should have played a little LEVEL 42. Awesome Bass. BIG MONEY!!!!
Cheers.
Kind of didn't really show what this bass is capable of.. I had that same deluxe one years ago... traded it (dumbass) should have never got rid of it.. sounded amazing... yeah level 42 were my favorite band when I was young.. and mark king still plays great bass solos :)
Short scale magic
WTF is that guitar tone at the beginning? My First Act combo from Wal-Mart sounded better.
Its just to mislead now that bass tone sounds even better
He’s copying the guitar tone from the song School Days. It’s supposed to be a bit abrasive like that
is that the tune from Banana Splits TV show. of yore?
someone please explain to me what is so great about these basses. just seems like too much excess, and the sound definitely isn't worth $11,000, nor is any guitars sound in my opinion.
IMO, you could get a much better tone out of a Mexican Fender Jazz Bass for literally an 18th of the price.
That's because you're the ignorant rabble.
OrangeJuliusSucks I agree
Hi. What brand of strings comes with those Alembic Stanley Clarke basses ? Thanks
There are basses and there is Alembic! If bass than Alembic no brainer...!
sweet!!
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Finally 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾😩😩😩
I'm pretty sure the chords in HOT FUN should be E-minor (12th fret E & G), down to B-minor (7th fret B & D), and then A-major (Open A, [A octave on 7th fret] and a C# (rolled from C on the G string) .... if memory serves. Cool tune, nonetheless
I was always under the impression and read that alembic does not make signature bass guitars from the point of view that professional artist can afford to buy their instruments and shouldnt get free gear. Thats Alembics motto.... they still build custom guitars and bass but the artist still has to pay for it. Read that on their website and biography on the company when I researched Alembic and got into the company back when Jason Newsted played Alembics in the late 80s early 90s.
Sounds as ballsy as you bro
Love it
Too cool 😎
awesome :)
maybe if I have a rich uncle die I can afford one of these....hmm...brb hardware store
either g string is out of tune or you are landing on the wrong note EVERYTIME!
Lol! I think he was trying to quickly get through the demo and hadn't truly committed to the bassline properly. It 'hurt' me each time he did it and makes it hard (for me) to appreciate hearing the tonal variations.
the guitar tone sounds odd. check intonation? bass sounds great
"Whats going on you nerds."
Fantastisk.
cool
Animal logic tune!
Beautiful instrument, but ridiculously overpriced!. Alembic are great basses, but do you honestly believe they sound and play worth 6 or 7 high end basses? Can you REALLY spot the diference in a recording from a very good bass that costs one motorcycle less....? Prolly not
I think that the tone of an Alembic can be spotted from a mile away. I mean, which other bass sounds exactly like this? And how many basses have a Q knob? The Q knob alone is a major selling point: with one knob, you can easily get tone changes that are normally only possible when you use a particular kind of EQ pedal or even when you switch basses entirely. And, in my opinion, they also have an extremely unique, tasteful appearance; the options for the company logo on the headstock alone blow me away.
Given their price, they're obviously not ideal for everyone. A lot of people decide that a Squire is all they'll ever need, but to me, as well as others, basses _are_ my motorcycles and I'd be happy to spend extra for a top-of-the-line model. Remember that, as bassists, we not only play with our ears, but with our eyes and hands as well: the only way to improve an already perfect-sounding bass is to make it beautiful and comfortable. Therefore, one can't judge a bass, or any instrument, based entirely on sound, unless that's the only thing he cares about.
Ever played one? You can do things on an Alembic that you can't on other basses, they're so well made. It's an amazing experience! I have an '87 SC and it's a gamechanger.
Dayum...
Cool bass but Stan plays series two with seties 1 electronics
bassist top
First off Marc. . I just want to make it clear that I'm not trying to be an asshole or a online jerk. I have always enjoyed your segments on TH-cam. And in no way am I suggesting that I'm at your level.
But don't you think that with an instrument with such capabilities that it might be better to tune down to D?.. not drop D but a full measure down.
That would give you more warmth and exploit all of the attributes of the bass especially when dealing with a 3/4 scale guitar like that one.
Am I wrong?
Tuning down with a shorter scale doesn't work real well. Generally you go with longer scales instruments when you plan on tuning lower than standard.
Dead fish right hand...
HIT THE FUCKING STRINGS WILL YA!?!
cool beans '
And later on, warm beans.
@@susieroberts8175 YES BEANS THEMS BEANS GOTTA HAVEM
@@markbass354 Your beans may now be out of control ...
@@susieroberts8175 STEAK AND BEANS YUM
Ya lost me at the slapping...why oh why!
One day i buy that bass (help me Jesus)
And when you think Gibson is overpriced. I'm sorry but no guitar is worth more than 2k in my books.
That's because you're an idiot.
Not really authentic "Stanley" right hand technique for strumming.
Not worth the money
소리가 왜이래...
Too much talking
Always good to insult your viewers
why is it the first thing in these demos most guys go straight to the slap, rap, crappy Seinfeld tone, which sounds like all basses.? is it a show off ,tricks thing? it amazing really a group think thing. 😃😄😨😎
Colin Stewart i like to cater the playing style to the bass. in this case, since the bass is the signature model of the great Stanley Clarke, i thought it'd be more than appropriate to play his most known tune as an intro.
thanks for the input, though!
Colin Stewart the first song they were playing was school days.
the slap part is actually in the song School Days.
Hey, that's how Stanley plays. Slappin' and poppin' is not easy for me to do but if you've not seen Stanley play, treat yourself to some amazing playing. He only comes around every few years but he is an artist.
Colin Stewart I could not agree more.I want to hear how the Bass Guitar being demonstrated sounds set for maximum bass tones,maximum treble tones and a mix of both,all played with fingers striking the strings.No Slap and Pop until I've heard it straight.After that,what about harmonics?What about other techniques?I know there is but little time in a demo but why so much slap and bang?
that tone sucks
Sounds like crap!