mumra Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica][size=1]Hallo to everyone. I have an 1991 alemnbic Europa bass 4 string. Suddenly I noticed that the sound is different. I changed the batteries but nothing changed. I run it through an ampeg svt 4 pro and svt 410he. I have the same settings like before. I think that I can't hear the punch and the MIDs that I hear in the past.did anyone have the same problem in the past?[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica][size=1]I post the same to alembic club[/size][/font][/color] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='mumra' timestamp='1418638417' post='2631824'] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica][size=1]Hallo to everyone. I have an 1991 alemnbic Europa bass 4 string. Suddenly I noticed that the sound is different. I changed the batteries but nothing changed. I run it through an ampeg svt 4 pro and svt 410he. I have the same settings like before. I think that I can't hear the punch and the MIDs that I hear in the past.did anyone have the same problem in the past?[/size][/font][/color] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica][size=1]I post the same to alembic club[/size][/font][/color] [/quote] YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP A BIT, I CAN'T HEAR YOU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 Have you tried a different guitar cable? There's a chance that's at fault. Have you also tried the bass through a different amp head and cabinet? You need to be sure which element is the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='discreet' timestamp='1418640282' post='2631846'] YOU'LL HAVE TO SPEAK UP A BIT, I CAN'T HEAR YOU! [/quote]He said - [size=5]"[color=#000000][font=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]Hallo to everyone. I have an 1991 alemnbic Europa bass 4 string. Suddenly I noticed that the sound is different. I changed the batteries but nothing changed. I run it through an ampeg svt 4 pro and svt 410he. I have the same settings like before. I think that I can't hear the punch and the MIDs that I hear in the past.did anyone have the same problem in the past?[/font][/color][/size] [size=5][color=#000000][font=Verdana,Arial,Helvetica]I post the same to alembic club[/font][/color] "[/size] @ mumra; Why do you say 'output jack' do you think the socket is faulty? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumra Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 [size=5][font=arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I try different cable but nothing changed. As i said i already post it to alembic forum and some people told me that maybe it is the output jack that having a problem. I can't play it trough another head now.[/font][/size] [color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica][size=1] I also play with an aria pro II sb black n gold II. The first thinking is that i stack in my ears the mid/tremble sound of the aria pro and now the europa sounds very bass tone to me.But i don't believe is this the reason of the sound problem cause It is so "monotone"..[/size][/font][/color] [url="http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/203798.html"][color=#000000][font=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica][size=1]http://alembic.com/club/messages/393/203798.html[/size][/font][/color][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 It's probably worth using switch cleaner spray on all pots and switches just in case any of those are affecting the signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discreet Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 (edited) [b]WHAT?? WHO'S THERE?? IS IT TIME FOR MY NAP YET?? [/b] [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1418641943' post='2631878'] It's probably worth using switch cleaner spray on all pots and switches just in case any of those are affecting the signal. [/quote] Heh. Anyway yes, that's what I'd try first. Edited December 15, 2014 by discreet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumra Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 i'll try it. Thanks to all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 No punch and no mids? Humm... when was the last time you replaced your strings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mumra Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Ghost_bass i have some months ( i dont remember exactly) but I haven't play with them a lot. In the past I used the same strings (rotosound rs 66 ld-45/105) for a while and with a lot of playing and no problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderbird Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 If all else fails stick 4 legs on the bass and you will have a lovely coffee table lol but I would try cleaning the switches I would of thought if the jack was going bad it would of crackled and hissed or just not worked but I am no expert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzyvee Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='HowieBass' timestamp='1418641943' post='2631878'] It's probably worth using switch cleaner spray on all pots and switches just in case any of those are affecting the signal. [/quote] Don't use Switch cleaner on Alembics, the pots and switches are sealed and are self cleaning. http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16357.html?1107712343 As for the switches it's recommended switching them on and off about 30 times or so to clean them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowieBass Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='jazzyvee' timestamp='1418652722' post='2631984'] Don't use Switch cleaner on Alembics, the pots and switches are sealed and are self cleaning. [url="http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16357.html?1107712343"]http://alembic.com/c...html?1107712343[/url] As for the switches it's recommended switching them on and off about 30 times or so to clean them. [/quote] Ah thanks for the correction, I wasn't aware of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted December 15, 2014 Share Posted December 15, 2014 [quote name='mumra' timestamp='1418643632' post='2631902'] Ghost_bass i have some months ( i dont remember exactly) but I haven't play with them a lot. In the past I used the same strings (rotosound rs 66 ld-45/105) for a while and with a lot of playing and no problem. [/quote] I would definetly try a new set of strings with a fresh battery and go the "rotate all pots/flick all switches/plug in and out a jack +/-30 times" before going messing with the electronics. Having said that i must point that it's winter time and there's more humidity in the air so there's a big chance that some condensation might have accumulated on the electronics causing some kind of short, so a spray with contact cleaner on the PCB (if there's any visible) wouldn't hurt the bass. A trip to a tech is also a good idea if you're not comfortable to do it yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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