The Big Mistake

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Author Message hankster New Username: hankster Post Number: 8 Registered: 6-2004 Posted on Friday, July 16, 2004 - 8:10 pm:    Hey all, as of a couple of hours ago I am the owner-in-waiting of a '97 Stanley Clarke Signature Standard (by way of eBay auction)- my first alembic. Last time I played one of these was in about 1980, and I can still remember it like it was yesterday. I should get it next Wednesday or Thursday - just in time for a weekend of gigs at the toronto beaches international jazz festival. I can hardly wait! Rick B. bassman10096 Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 497 Registered: 7-2003 Posted on Friday, July 16, 2004 - 8:43 pm:    Congratulations. Go easy on yourself - we all make mistakes...LOL Bill kungfusheriff Intermediate Member Username: kungfusheriff Post Number: 119 Registered: 8-2003 Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 12:33 am:    Huh! Be prepared...your new bass is better at what it does than you are at what you do; no disrespect, it's a fact. While I've definitely slipped in recent years, my Alembic is still kicking my butt after almost a month. Better bring a backup (grin). keavin Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 430 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 4:37 am:    whats the big mistake?,,,,what the fact that someone's (the bass)loss and your gain? hankster New Username: hankster Post Number: 9 Registered: 6-2004 Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 4:42 am:    Keavin, No, the bass will be great; I just have a sense that this could be the beginning of an obsession. R. lowlife Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 87 Registered: 12-2003 Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 4:58 am:    Where do obsessions go at the end of a show, when they're looking for a bite to eat? (LOL) Congrats, and enjoy your bass. Ellery (Lowlife) jazzyvee Intermediate Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 135 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 2:37 pm:    I got mine about 2 years ago now, and I know my bass playing has improved significantly. Probably because I love playing it so much and practice more than i did with my other bass I love the sound I can make with my SC. I've been looking for a 5 string bass for a while now and have not found anything that I really like the sound of . So it means I have to save my pennies till the pounds add up to another alembic. Once you have one of these basses there is no looking back. somatic New Username: somatic Post Number: 9 Registered: 11-2003 Posted on Saturday, July 17, 2004 - 6:39 pm:    Congrats. May it bring you many years of enjoyment. I have a Stanley Clarke Signature Deluxe, and a Series 1 short scale and I love them. Best instruments I've ever played. spliffy Junior Username: spliffy Post Number: 22 Registered: 3-2003 Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 6:30 am:    Congrats Hankster, may you be have many years of incredible tone! When and where are you playing this weekend? What is your band's name. I will be down at the beaches trying to make my way through the crowds, so I will try be there when you play.... to see your new bass of course :-) hankster Junior Username: hankster Post Number: 11 Registered: 6-2004 Posted on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 2:52 pm:    I'm in two bands at the beaches - the Advocats (a 20 piece swing band) and the Tokyo Giants (an 11 piece R&B/funk band). Advocats are Thursday evening, Giants Friday and Saturday, both at the corner of Queen and Bellefair right by the church. The Advocats play facing Queen St.; the Giants play on the steps of the church facing into Bellefair to create some dancing space. Both start at 7:00 PM or thereabouts. I hope the bass arrives in time! See you there!