The-Ox Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
No lust in Jazz Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 Thanks! How much is his service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 There's a lot more to the Alembic sound than just the pickups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 I know, hence why they're so expensive, just seeing what decent pickups are out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BassBod Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 [quote name='BassBod' timestamp='1452167717' post='2947148'] 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. [/quote] thanks! I had John in mind already Aaron Armstrong looks decent too! anyone had experience with John's guitar electronics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ead Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Ha, of course; apologies for not remembering. Too many blows about the head... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 [quote name='The-Ox' timestamp='1452169445' post='2947174'] anyone had experience with John's guitar electronics? [/quote] 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). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The-Ox Posted January 7, 2016 Author Share Posted January 7, 2016 [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). [/quote] cheers mate, I've had a talk with him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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