name :Benjamin Jacoby
Manufacturer :Alembic
Model :Epic 6 string fretless
Price :$1900
year :1997
Neck Type : 5 piece maple set-in
Fingerboard : Ebony
Body Type : Mahogoany with Flamed maple top
Pickup(s) : Alembic MXY56
Controls : Vol, Pan, Bass, Treble
Finish,color: Natural
Comments
This is one of the most stylish basses on the planent! For me only
the Epic and the Orion models have any look I'd like. Wood construction
and playability are excellent. However, as delivered, electronics were
unacceptable and eventually factory supplied and "upgrade" free.
It is still not the quietest bass around. My Ken Smith and Carvin have
less hiss. Sound is solid and even with excellent growl. As an instrument
I have to admit that this is a bit more bass than I can handle. I feel that
I will always have room to grow playing the Epic.
Downside is that factory is *very* non-responsive to complaints
and it takes a lot of whining to get things fixed, improved or
upgraded. I did not like the fact that the hardware was gold but
screws were all chrome. Getting gold screws from factory proved
impossible.
Ratings
Construction :4.5
Playability :5
electronics :3
Sound :5
B string (5's):5
Value :3
(looks = 5!)