Yeah, finally a video that does justice to this wonderful bass. Nevertheless it’s pointing out heavily the soloist sides of its sound. I play mine since 1980 and it got me so much gigs and studio work. It’s just amazing how it sits in the sound of any band. Recently I record with an symphonic orchestra and no other could do the job, enriching the sound of it, except the alembic. Other basses just didn’t melt in the sound. The alembic did. Some weeks later I was on stage with a heavy metal band on a big festival, right before the soundcheck I got smiles from the soundcrew. 1 min for dialing it in on the giant system…. Done. They told it was the best sound they had that day. This aspect of getting it full and cool sound, it’s just what you need, when you have to get your job done. Thank you alembic for this instrument.
I have a 20th Anniversary bass and although the electronics are different, you’re totally right about the range of tones an Alembic gives you. Great stuff as always!. ✌🏻❤️🇬🇧
I tried a Series 2 in the UK a long time ago, loved it but the weight was just too much for me. The Series 1 in the video is beautiful. Hardly play four strings now, most of my work is done on the Chapman Stick. Loved the vide Johnny, appreciate your love and enthusiasm for the instrument.
The base just ride back in New York no waiting for them to deliver either today or tomorrow... You better believe I'm gonna play tomorrow on my gig....! Johnny Lee Long...!!! Thankya...!!
Love this testament. Thank you for showing it all that love. I first heard this instrument live at the first Montreal Jazz Fests 81-82 - I was 16-17 years old bass-playing sound engineer. Monstrous sound and stunning in the hands of the masters. That tone has been printed in my head ever since. Can spot it in a crowd like my own mothers voice. The double output box is important - monster players could afford to have an amp/cab for each pickup. For example - MESA 2 x15" on the neck pickup and an SVT 8 x10 on the neck pickup. With a fuzz! 🙂 Stanley Clarke used to have all the regular bass gear and small Fender amp distorting the bridge pu and mic'd with a 57 like a guitarist. Mix that all together and you get clean low growl, snappy highs and a weird stereo effect that is amazing LIVE!
I play a 77 fretted and a custom 82 fretless series l, and I can only agree, theres nothing that compares to Alembic series basses, tone wise or playability. I've played for 43 years and have had dozens of different basses, now I have the two old alembic, and one or two other brands, but I'm playing the alembic. Got about 500 improv videos up on the youtube
A Kramer aluminum neck bass is a good substitute, especially the 6000 B series1978 in which I have 2, and I would one have them serviced buy you in the Hobo Depot !
I always wanted a Series one! I bought a 5 string Elan in the 90's but didn't like that it had no taper to the neck. Also would have like bass and treble along with the filter. I would like to order a custom Series One 6 string to my specs!
There was an Alembic craze in the late 70's because of Stanley but when the 80's came around they got rid of them. A lot of them started playing Stingrays. I knew a gigging bassist who had an Alembic back then and he got rid of his because he said it sounded too twangy. He switched to a Jazz bass
Cool man, love it brother.. I gotsbthem short stubby fingers and that's the perfect set up for me.. However, Sadly I DO NOT have the $5000 to buy One...
My favorite subgenre of music related videos are black people casually demoing instruments in their backyards. Always so relaxed
A gentleman in classic suit and playing a vintage wonderful bass. A great combination!
Thanks for sharing a gorgeous, vintage piece and your positive spirit. God bless you!
God bless you Johnny,that bass is a masterpiece and u make it talk
This is the first Alembic I REALLY LIKE and want. It's Awesome through and through 💥
I love your videos. 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿🙏🏾
Now that's just such a great display of craftsmanship and the tone is unbelievable, they all stand up to their name
Yeah, finally a video that does justice to this wonderful bass. Nevertheless it’s pointing out heavily the soloist sides of its sound. I play mine since 1980 and it got me so much gigs and studio work. It’s just amazing how it sits in the sound of any band. Recently I record with an symphonic orchestra and no other could do the job, enriching the sound of it, except the alembic. Other basses just didn’t melt in the sound. The alembic did. Some weeks later I was on stage with a heavy metal band on a big festival, right before the soundcheck I got smiles from the soundcrew. 1 min for dialing it in on the giant system…. Done. They told it was the best sound they had that day. This aspect of getting it full and cool sound, it’s just what you need, when you have to get your job done. Thank you alembic for this instrument.
Thank you, Johnny Lee, for making us all laugh out loud with joy😊Bless the Lord O My Soul❤✌🙏
Thank you Johnny. That Bass talk-show to me and you Make It sing. Groovy man 😀👍
Your playing is pure happiness and joy to this world.
Sounds so good. Best alembic breakdown on yt
You make a bass sound like a lead instrument!!
Love the alembic... gotta get one... it’s definitely on my bucket list
I hope to be able to see you play live someday ❤️
Wonderful thank you for your teaching. “Demands respect”!
I love Alembic
Johnny....please don't break my bass....
😅..lol
So that IS your bass!!! I knew it 😎
@@buddypearson Hey buddy! Yep, that's my bass..
Johnny Lee long Nailed it..
@@jamescammack6720 very beautiful my man!!!!! Very blessed!!
Genuinely beautiful playing
I have a 20th Anniversary bass and although the electronics are different, you’re totally right about the range of tones an Alembic gives you. Great stuff as always!. ✌🏻❤️🇬🇧
8:39 "No wonder Stanley can get all this stuff" no brotha you just got it!!!
Thank you for keeping the Stanley Clarke legacy alive!!
The pencil-thin neck worked for me; small hands. Bought a Series I in '76 and still have it.
I tried a Series 2 in the UK a long time ago, loved it but the weight was just too much for me. The Series 1 in the video is beautiful. Hardly play four strings now, most of my work is done on the Chapman Stick. Loved the vide Johnny, appreciate your love and enthusiasm for the instrument.
My man started playing the bass line for Streetwave!!!!!
Excellent demo Sir, thank you !
The base just ride back in New York no waiting for them to deliver either today or tomorrow...
You better believe I'm gonna play tomorrow on my gig....!
Johnny Lee Long...!!!
Thankya...!!
bass demo ever !!! thanks man !!!
Love this testament. Thank you for showing it all that love.
I first heard this instrument live at the first Montreal Jazz Fests 81-82 - I was 16-17 years old bass-playing sound engineer. Monstrous sound and stunning in the hands of the masters. That tone has been printed in my head ever since. Can spot it in a crowd like my own mothers voice.
The double output box is important - monster players could afford to have an amp/cab for each pickup. For example - MESA 2 x15" on the neck pickup and an SVT 8 x10 on the neck pickup. With a fuzz! 🙂
Stanley Clarke used to have all the regular bass gear and small Fender amp distorting the bridge pu and mic'd with a 57 like a guitarist.
Mix that all together and you get clean low growl, snappy highs and a weird stereo effect that is amazing LIVE!
I adore this man, and I adore this bass. And a cab called 'BBC' ... doesn't get much better than this! ♠
I realllllly adore you my love...and thank u for your support
Very smart point about the Rickenbacker.
It's the only bass that has much of the same sound of the Alembic with the filters open.
Une basse splendide!
Bass sounds good. Looking sharp in the pin stripe suit!
Love it!! I got the spoiler, lovely!!
You look sharp Johnny!!
I play a 77 fretted and a custom 82 fretless series l, and I can only agree, theres nothing that compares to Alembic series basses, tone wise or playability. I've played for 43 years and have had dozens of different basses, now I have the two old alembic, and one or two other brands, but I'm playing the alembic. Got about 500 improv videos up on the youtube
Always paring for you my brother🙏
Bad ass brother dean
In a word...Smith!
All day, everyday!
A Kramer aluminum neck bass is a good substitute, especially the 6000 B series1978 in which I have 2, and I would one have them serviced buy you in the Hobo Depot !
I always wanted a Series one! I bought a 5 string Elan in the 90's but didn't like that it had no taper to the neck. Also would have like bass and treble along with the filter. I would like to order a custom Series One 6 string to my specs!
There was an Alembic craze in the late 70's because of Stanley but when the 80's came around they got rid of them. A lot of them started playing Stingrays. I knew a gigging bassist who had an Alembic back then and he got rid of his because he said it sounded too twangy. He switched to a Jazz bass
I went the opposite way. Sold a '62 Jazz bass when I got the Series I.
@@jimgore1278 Those brown basses nobody plays them anymore. They just collect them like art pieces
@@PhuckHue2 And that's supposed to matter to me because...???
Super Expensive!
An Alembic like this is kind of my dream bass--but the more I look at it, the more it seems it's not the bass for me and my pan-sized hands.
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You are the truth brother! Jesus should have used you to spread the bass gospel.Hands down!
SIT FOUNDATION i used to...very cheap price but built quality is good very recomenddd strings
My gf picked out this video her exact response was "who is this guy where has he been I'm ready" lmao she plays bass your style is awesome 👍😎
Let’s gooooo
I loved my SWR SM 900.....then it blew up😥. I still have it though, someday I will get er fixed.
Cool shoes btw
Thanka...hear....
My next bass !
I was checking out those BBC cabinets a month ago and wondering what the best option would be - 212 or 210.15
JL what's the differance in the SIT strings vs DR's ?
Alembic. It’s a piece of chemistry lab glass ware.
Sir nice playing can you please listen to Vulcan worlds,and earth juice and how to recreate that alembic tone wht do I need pedal wise or amp
beautiful sound, what strings do you use?
What about Fodera? I think it will.
The tone knob you referred to as a parametric eq is actually a low pass filter.
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Ese hombre tuvo que vender su casa para comprar ese bajo!
'Alepic'?
olympic? not Alembic? Johnny Lee!!!
Its not parametric its Q
How Heavy?
12 or 13 lbs
Ah-Lem-Bic.
NOT Olympic.
Cool man, love it brother..
I gotsbthem short stubby fingers and that's the perfect set up for me..
However, Sadly I DO NOT have the $5000 to buy One...