Budget Alembic pickups

[The-Ox]

Anybody got any pickups they recommend that are a cheaper version of an Alembics? Might install them on my old squire and rejuvenate the bass

[No lust in Jazz]

I haven't, but if you know what you want you could discuss your requirements with Aaron Armstrong - [url="http://www.armstrongpickups.co.uk/"]http://www.armstrongpickups.co.uk/[/url] - excellent service too.

[The-Ox]

Thanks! How much is his service?

[RhysP]

There's a lot more to the Alembic sound than just the pickups.

[The-Ox]

I know, hence why they're so expensive, just seeing what decent pickups are out there

[BassBod]

Alembic pickups don't really have a sound - they are very low output, wide frequency response...then the electronics take over. Two options come to mind, get something similar made (Aaron is excellent) and use a John East filter style preamp - pretty expensive and not really sensible for a Squire. Or get the flatest response EMG's that will fit in the bass - they use the same idea as Alembic, but put the (simpler) micro preamp in the pickup moulding.

[The-Ox]

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Alembic pickups don't really have a sound - they are very low output, wide frequency response...then the electronics take over. Two options come to mind, get something similar made (Aaron is excellent) and use a John East filter style preamp - pretty expensive and not really sensible for a Squire. Or get the flatest response EMG's that will fit in the bass - they use the same idea as Alembic, but put the (simpler) micro preamp in the pickup moulding.
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thanks! I had John in mind already Aaron Armstrong looks decent too!

anyone had experience with John's guitar electronics?

[ead]

My ACGs have J East electronics in them and very good they are too. You can buy a filter preamp from Alan at ACG but the are not so cheap, however they will get you to that sound. They do pop up on here occasionally too. I actually have an ACG Jazz type bass with the simpler version of the filter preamp call an SEQ: [url="http://www.acguitars.co.uk/acg_admin/wordpress/portfolio/0200ss-j-type-4/"]http://www.acguitars...200ss-j-type-4/[/url]

Have a look on the Design dropdown and click the electronic link for more info.

[The-Ox]

thanks ead I remember the sound clip you sent me as well, top class! My ACG will be with me next week! I thought I could kit out an old squire

[ead]

Ha, of course; apologies for not remembering. Too many blows about the head...

[mrtcat]

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anyone had experience with John's guitar electronics?
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Yep. I've had an East pre in a stingray which was awesome and now i have one in my Jazz and that too is absolutely brilliant. John is a really nice chap so why not give him a call, tell him your end goal and he'll tell you if he can help you achieve it (I'd be amazed if he couldn't).

[The-Ox]

[quote name='mrtcat' timestamp='1452182066' post='2947366']
Yep. I've had an East pre in a stingray which was awesome and now i have one in my Jazz and that too is absolutely brilliant. John is a really nice chap so why not give him a call, tell him your end goal and he'll tell you if he can help you achieve it (I'd be amazed if he couldn't).
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cheers mate, I've had a talk with him