Serek Basses / Metropolis Bass Demo / Alembic Activator Pickups + Preamp

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  • Опубліковано 4 лис 2024

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  • @rileyyyyh
    @rileyyyyh Рік тому +11

    that’s so cool. if only wal was that nice about selling pickups and preamps

    • @serekbasses
      @serekbasses  Рік тому +4

      I knowwww

    • @Rondoggy67
      @Rondoggy67 9 місяців тому +1

      @@serekbassesWal won’t even sell you knobs!

    • @vincentmorelli1013
      @vincentmorelli1013 4 місяці тому

      ​@@Rondoggy67only way they can justify selling lumber for $15k

  • @6minus3minus2
    @6minus3minus2 Рік тому +7

    Love the look of these and so many great and very usable tones in this demo. Nice to have the Alembic sound without the $15k price tag too.

  • @LowEndLobster
    @LowEndLobster Рік тому +15

    These look and sound killer!

    • @serekbasses
      @serekbasses  Рік тому +1

      Thanks Will! I am a proud papa.

    • @zyxwfish
      @zyxwfish Рік тому

      LowEndLobster you need to get one for your channel 😉

  • @squidhillstudios
    @squidhillstudios 11 днів тому

    Im fortunate enough to own a Serek metropolis 4 string with the Alembic activators. These basses are amazing. Everytime i play it im blown away, great balance, low action, stellar attention to detail. Jake builds amazing instruments. If you have the chance to buy his work, you'd be a fool not to!

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 2 місяці тому

    Mica and Mary are so nice to deal with. I enjoy visiting the Mothership since it's only 15 minutes away from me and looking at all the cool posters, and seemingly countless Alembic basses and guitars in the shop area. It's like an hour vacation from the real world. I look forward to hearing the SEREK bass. Wow, your SEREK sounds AMAZING. I love the mix of Alembic and a bolt on neck. I own a Yamaha MIJ P/J bass with Alembic pups and pre and it sounds great, too, but yours growls !

  • @josephbruceryan6438
    @josephbruceryan6438 Рік тому +5

    Anytime Vulfpeck is played, I'm all in. Great demo!

    • @serekbasses
      @serekbasses  Рік тому +2

      Still refining that one! Those fills are tough!

  • @Rondoggy67
    @Rondoggy67 9 місяців тому +3

    Here’s a tip: Switch on the resonance boost, pluck a harmonic and turn the filter until the harmonic boosts. Then you know exactly where the peak is. You can use this method to give you a specific tone that suits what you’re playing. Resonant filters are awesome!

  • @rkharper
    @rkharper Рік тому +5

    Im so lusting for an Alembic right now, it's a pity that these Electronics are not more common. That's why I have now a Broughton Resonance Filter Equalizer on my board. That's basically the same with Resonance on LPF and HPF and even parametric mids. Everything sounds just better with that box.

    • @serekbasses
      @serekbasses  Рік тому +1

      It's a totally underrated tone shaping tool!

  • @mgmy23
    @mgmy23 Рік тому +1

    I hope you're able to build more of these. Sounds fabulous.

  • @aldito7586
    @aldito7586 5 місяців тому

    Hey. You got my Les Paul recording bass on your wall ! OK, you can use it for a while - but I want it back when you're done. You're a very good player Mr. Serek.

  • @bradenwright2586
    @bradenwright2586 Рік тому +2

    Great video, I didn’t know about the boost with the Alembic filter when gain is on, its really cool

    • @serekbasses
      @serekbasses  Рік тому

      I learned a lot building these too!

  • @KirillAfonin
    @KirillAfonin Рік тому +1

    There’s a ‘76 P-bass with Alembic Activators for sale in my area. Looks like I gotta try it out.

  • @iamjackmccoy
    @iamjackmccoy Рік тому +1

    man you guys are doing the lords work.

  • @robertgray8320
    @robertgray8320 Рік тому +1

    Where to begin... I love the Les Paul Recording bass on the wall! I had one a few years back. I wish low-impedance pups were more common, they have great tone! I love the look of the metropolis bass! it Pairs nicely with the Alembic pups. Not gonna lie though, I really like the Serek pups. Great tone! I'll definitely be adding one to my collection soon. Thanks for the demo!

    • @serekbasses
      @serekbasses  Рік тому +1

      Keep an eye out, the next All The Basses is about the Triumph!

    • @robertgray8320
      @robertgray8320 Рік тому

      @@serekbasses heck’s yeah!! It’s about time someone gave that bass some recognition!! Can’t wait!

  • @Rondoggy67
    @Rondoggy67 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely gorgeous. I love Alembics and I have a Series 1, but this is superb. I want one!

  • @gorandelac
    @gorandelac Рік тому

    Wow, having two alembic you just made my GAS go up, because I love your basses too, but now this is insane! Serek nails it every time!

  • @TeepleBass
    @TeepleBass Рік тому +1

    Once again, Serek is killing it!

  • @wolfgangsaller5843
    @wolfgangsaller5843 9 місяців тому

    Such an amazing sounding and beautiful bass! This design looks gorgeous and different to the mainstream! Could you imagine to build one with a filter for each pickup?

  • @Cap683
    @Cap683 Рік тому

    I have an Alembic Essence that was gifted to me by my wife in the 1990s, It is all maple, a high pass control,neck thru, etc, but does not have the gain control. I will say that the Serek Metropolis has a richer tone as well as tone variability.

  • @jeremydarrow
    @jeremydarrow Рік тому

    Damn, when you put the pick on it those Phil vibes came right through!

  • @thefool2007
    @thefool2007 Рік тому +1

    Wow wow wow superb.

  • @charleshale8504
    @charleshale8504 Рік тому +1

    I know the 5 string is gone already.. but man, it's perfect!

    • @serekbasses
      @serekbasses  Рік тому +2

      Thanks! There will be more in the future.

  • @Belman5
    @Belman5 8 місяців тому

    Love the whole concept of this bass. Well done!

  • @carlton1390
    @carlton1390 Рік тому +1

    What a wonderful marriage! Superb!

  • @carlton1390
    @carlton1390 Рік тому +2

    Those pickups look like they might have a sterile modern sound but actually are very organic/woody

    • @serekbasses
      @serekbasses  Рік тому +1

      Exactly. I was totally blown away the first time I plugged them in.

  • @conorlarkin1111
    @conorlarkin1111 Рік тому +1

    This. Is. So. Sick.

  • @jkndrkn
    @jkndrkn Рік тому

    Really like the 50% neck pickup sound with pick :]

  • @josephjordan2883
    @josephjordan2883 Рік тому +1

    Very cool!

  • @guitarzan11litwin51
    @guitarzan11litwin51 Рік тому +1

    Sweet!

  • @F_bass13
    @F_bass13 7 місяців тому

    Filter at 75% and 80% 😍

  • @R4ND4ZZO
    @R4ND4ZZO Рік тому +1

    Killer my man!

  • @HondoFelder
    @HondoFelder Рік тому +1

    Ok…i need one. 🖤

    • @serekbasses
      @serekbasses  Рік тому

      4-string is still available just sayin...😂

  • @handgunner1911
    @handgunner1911 Рік тому

    I love this bass maybe i will be able to afford one some day very nice

  • @Tomalyo
    @Tomalyo 10 місяців тому

    Sounds great

  • @adrianlevi2244
    @adrianlevi2244 Рік тому

    killer sounding bass

  • @riffwizardsupreme
    @riffwizardsupreme Рік тому

    make the body shape orderable. maybe not main lineup but like secret menu

  • @aussiecoastie72
    @aussiecoastie72 7 місяців тому

    I’m surprised Alembic would allow the sale of there electronics 🤔 but great looking bass !!

    • @LifeOfBryce
      @LifeOfBryce 2 місяці тому

      You can actually order their electronics on their site.