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Description

Discover the Alembic Europa Series II 5-String Bass, a masterfully crafted instrument that elevates your bass playing experience. Designed for the discerning musician, this electric bass combines cutting-edge technology with time-honored craftsmanship. The Europa Series II is renowned for its unique filter-based tone controls, allowing players to sculpt their sound with precision and versatility. This feature enables a wide range of tonal possibilities, from deep, thundering lows to bright, articulate highs.

Built with a five-piece maple and purpleheart neck-through design, this bass offers excellent sustain and clarity. The premium wood selection not only enhances the sound quality but also ensures long-lasting durability and an elegant aesthetic. The Europa Series II is equipped with Alembic's signature electronics, including a low-pass filter and Q switch, providing a broad spectrum of sonic textures.

The comfortable 24-fret ebony fingerboard is perfect for intricate solos and complex chord structures, while the custom bridge and tailpiece deliver superior intonation and tuning stability. This bass is ideal for studio sessions, live performances, or casual jams, offering professional quality to musicians at any level.

Key Features:

  • 5-string electric bass guitar
  • Neck-through construction with maple and purpleheart
  • Unique filter-based tone controls for versatile sound shaping
  • Alembic signature electronics with low-pass filter and Q switch
  • 24-fret ebony fingerboard
  • Custom bridge and tailpiece for improved intonation and tuning stability
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We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Alembic Europa Series II 5-String Bass.

Build quality

  • Alembic basses often feature heavy construction, with some models weighing up to 13 lbs, which may impact playability for some users.

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Features and functionality

  • The filter-based preamp is a standout feature, offering a unique tonal shaping capability not commonly found in other basses.

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  • The Europa's preamp settings are adjustable to different frequencies, making it highly sensitive and requiring careful setup for optimal performance.

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Setup and maintenance

  • These basses require intricate setup, with adjustable nuts and dual truss rods, making them more complex to dial in compared to simpler models.

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Use cases and applications

  • The active filters provide a wide range of sounds, making Alembics particularly suitable for recording sessions requiring diverse tonal options.

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User experience

  • The design gives access to upper frets but can make the neck feel longer due to the fretboard not extending as far into the body.

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  • Transitioning from an Ibanez SR505, the Europa's weight and sensitive preamp require adaptation, especially for novice players.

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  • The Europa can be a game changer for accomplished players, offering unique tonal capabilities when paired with an overdrive pedal and Ampeg SVT amp.

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  • One owner noted the Europa as about 35% heavier than their older maple body and neck Ibanez, emphasizing the weight difference between these models.

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Comparisons

  • Sadowsky basses are frequently mentioned as a preferred alternative, offering similar quality with fewer tonal options but at a lower weight and cost.

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  • Jason Newsted switched to Sadowsky basses for lighter weight and similar sound, highlighting the Europa's heavier build as a potential drawback.

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See how Jason Newsted uses Alembic Europa Series II 5-String Bass

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See how Mike Porcaro uses Alembic Europa Series II 5-String Bass

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In the 1990 concert video "Toto Live In Paris" on YouTube, Mike Porcaro can be seen playing an Alembic Europa Series II 5-String Bass.

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