| Author | Message | ||
| dgcarbu
Junior Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 33 Registered: 6-2004 |
Has anyone tried putting a convention together for owners and potential owners of Alembic Legends?  | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 661 Registered: 11-2003 |
That's been discussed, talked about, and then discussed some more. Europe has been mentioned as a location. Both the east and west coasts of the US have been nominated. It was even suggested that Europe and the US alternate years. Most everyone seemed open to the idea it's just putting something together for real is the challange. Alembic doesn't have the staff or time to organize anything on this scale. Individual club members are also pretty much tied up with personal lives and business. It seems that since the Alembic Club is not really a club with any kind of structure the logistics get kind of muddy. With no dues there's no treasury funds to hire an organizer or guarantee a block of hotel rooms. Sorry to be so wordy but all that to say, yeah it's been thought of but no, it hasn't been tried. To quote an old movie "If you build it, they'll come" Sam | ||
| dgcarbu
Junior Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 40 Registered: 6-2004 |
Hi Sam (bracheen), Thanks for the feedback. Maybe we could start small and chapters around the world can follow. I am going to try and start with one right here in Sacramento. I love that expression from Field of Dreams. Another one more relative to the industry is...all majors were once minors. Darrell | ||
| ajdover
Intermediate Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 160 Registered: 11-2003 |
I'd try to start a Club here in Fayetteville, NC, but I think I'd probably be the only member! I know of only one other guy in the local area that owns an Alembic. Everyone else owns Ibanez, Fender, and other mass produced makes. Alan | ||
| dgcarbu
Junior Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 41 Registered: 6-2004 |
Alan (ajdover), That should make it real easy to start an Alembic Club in your area. Just think, we could be making history here. Thanks, Darrell | ||
| ajdover
Intermediate Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 161 Registered: 11-2003 |
Darrell, I can see the monthly meetings in Fayetteville ... "is everyone here ... echo ... echo ... echo.. now pitching for Pedro Borbon .. Manny Moza!" Alan | ||
| dgcarbu
Junior Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 43 Registered: 6-2004 |
That's the spirit, you might be surprised...c'mon, you're an Alembician. You'll be alright. Darrell | ||
| dragonslayer
New Username: dragonslayer Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2002 |
I know you did not buy a Alembic thinking everyone had one. Rare is what makes us Alembician's, (Make it so number one) | ||
| dgcarbu
Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 87 Registered: 6-2004 |
I bought an Alembic thinking everyone should have one. But rare indeed is the breed. Thanks for the support, maybe you can put a small one together in VA. I'm planning a small one for springtime here in Sacramento with those who have made contact with me. | ||
| jlpicard
Intermediate Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 124 Registered: 7-2002 |
Once you've made solid plans please post them and let others know what you have going. You might be surprised at the turn out! | ||
| dgcarbu
Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 88 Registered: 6-2004 |
Michael, That's a promise! Darrell | ||
| dgcarbu
Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 89 Registered: 6-2004 |
Michael, I sure will. Thanks, Darrell | ||
| xlrogue6
Member Username: xlrogue6 Post Number: 87 Registered: 8-2002 |
(Next time I'll check my grammar BEFORE I hit the preview/post button) (Message edited by xlrogue6 on January 04, 2005) | ||
| xlrogue6
Member Username: xlrogue6 Post Number: 88 Registered: 8-2002 |
Well, that would be a long overdue justification for the existence of Sacramento!! My Rogues and I will be there whenever it happens. Kent | ||
| dgcarbu
Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 95 Registered: 6-2004 |
Kent, It's people like you that make things happen! I will keep you informed. Thanks, Darrell | ||
| lbpesq
Advanced Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 228 Registered: 7-2004 |
Hey all you Sacto denizens. Anyone want to come down to the World Guitar Show (& basses too!) this weekend at the Marin County Civic Center (only about 1.5 hours from Sacto)? If people are interested, perhaps we could meet at a predesignated time and place (like maybe noon at the front door) and all go to lunch together? I have been to these shows (2x a year) for the past few years and have always got my ten bucks worth (the admission fee). There are hundreds of guitars, basses, and other instruments, and usually an Alembic bass or two. Last summer's show had two Alembic guitars, the Electrum I bought, and an old Series 1. I have also picked up several other insruments over the years at pretty good prices. I would suggest bringing any guitar/bass reference and/or price guide books you may have, just in case. I leave mine in the car so that if I see an instrument I have a question about, I can look it up and get an idea of value. You can also sell and trade instruments. Big fun. Anyone interested? Here is a link for more info, (I previously posted this link in the Miscellaneous section, but I thought it fit in with the direction this thread has taken). http://www.texasguitarshows.com Bill, tgo | ||
| dgcarbu
Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 97 Registered: 6-2004 |
I'm down, keep me updated to the meet place. | ||
| dragonslayer
New Username: dragonslayer Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2002 |
Not a bad idea Darrell, I wonder how many people there are in VA that would like to be a part of a club. | ||
| dragonslayer
New Username: dragonslayer Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2002 |
Not a bad idea Darrell, I wonder how many people there are in VA that would like to be a part of a club. | ||
| dgcarbu
Intermediate Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 107 Registered: 6-2004 |
Thanks dragonslayer, You can be the VA chapter for Alembic Owner's. We all have to start somewhere. I think it's long overdue to have an Alembic get together, even if it means at different locations, and have our Alembics meet there distant cousins. Let's keep in touch, Darrell | ||
| lbpesq
Advanced Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 238 Registered: 7-2004 |
There appears not to have been an overwhelming response to setting up a meet/lunch. If anyone does go to the show and sees a guy about 6'2" with graying hair in a ponytail and an Alembic sweatshirt on, it's probably me. Come up and say hi. I'll probably be there on Saturday morning and maybe again on Sunday for the last hour or so (3-4). Bill, tgo | ||
| hollis
Senior Member Username: hollis Post Number: 581 Registered: 11-2003 |
Wait a minute Bill, that's me! Oh, I don't have an Alembic sweatshirt(yet)..... Have fun guys. | ||
| dgcarbu
Intermediate Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 130 Registered: 6-2004 |
Bill, I'll look out for ya, I'm 5'6", and I wish I could wear an Alembic Shirt, but I don't have one...yet. I may be in a Black Jacket that says Rhythm City Productions or a t-shirt with Guam on it. Darrell | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 677 Registered: 11-2003 |
Don't you hate it when you get guam on your clothes? | ||
| dgcarbu
Intermediate Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 133 Registered: 6-2004 |
Not really, I'm from there...it's "Where America's Day Begins". | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 678 Registered: 11-2003 |
No kidding, I have a friend who's daughter is getting ready to go there for two years. Did you come to be in California through the USAF? Anyway sounds like ya'll are going to have a good time. To bad the timing is not right for a trip to the West Coast. Someone please remember to bring a digital camera. Sam | ||
| dgcarbu
Intermediate Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 136 Registered: 6-2004 |
Sam, Pass on some important advice to your friend's daughter. I don't know what her age is, but if she is at least a teenager on up, please make sure she is with someone who knows the island very well, no exceptions!!! I love my people, but there are some locals that will take advantage of mainlanders. Also, the locals are referred to as either Guamanians or Chamorros. Here are a couple of nice to know phrases to pass on to your friend's daughter: Hafa Adai (Hoffa-day) = Hello, how are you Todo Mauleg (taw-doo-mall-egg) = I'm doing fine Si Yuus Maase (See-zoo-oos-ma-see) = Thank You That will make breaking the ice a lot easier. Darrell | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 679 Registered: 11-2003 |
Thanks Darrell, I'll do that. She is 21 and will be going there with her husband in the military. I don't know if he's been before or not. Sam | ||
| serialnumber12
Junior Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 19 Registered: 12-2004 |
stanley clarke commented on the alembic convention idea & likes the idea of the possiblity,:stanleyclarke.com/interactive | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 674 Registered: 3-2004 |
Wow, I suspect that would greatly increase the draw of such a get-together. This doesn't sound like half a dozen guys meeting up in someone's basement anymore. Sounds like it could be turning into a real production. If so, you better get a planning team in the works now if you're going to do this so you can work with Stanley on his schedule, see how many would be interested in travelling in, and identify the right size of venue for the meet. | ||
| oggydoggy
Intermediate Member Username: oggydoggy Post Number: 101 Registered: 3-2003 |
If I knew well in advance I would make the trip to wherever to meet Fellow Club members!! I think other members may feel the same as I do. I think it would make this club a little more personal if we had some sort of face to face encounter. BEst Wishes to all!! -Ed | ||
| dgcarbu
Intermediate Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 141 Registered: 6-2004 |
Keavin, Yeah man, this may actually happen with Mr. Stanley Clarke himself. I am in the process of soliciting a venue big enough to accomodate at least 100 people to start with. Peace, Darrell | ||
| serialnumber12
Junior Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 21 Registered: 12-2004 |
Great! sounds good,this could possibly be an annual event for bassplayers in general, but it would be sponcered by "club alembic",also it can be to promote alembic's latest gear, basses, t-shirts coffee mugs etc... or what ever. and what will be a big draw is the appearence of some big name bassplayers and demonstrations of alembics latest stuff,Hey i think were on somethin!!! | ||
| lbpesq
Advanced Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 249 Registered: 7-2004 |
If you really want this to work out, you know, planned well, all the logistics considered and addressed in advance, etc., you are undoubtedly going to have to get some guitar players involved. LOL Bill, tgo P.S. If you are considering the Bay Area for such a gathering, the city of Oakland has some very nice facilities that they rent out VERY inexpensively. My wife and I rented one for our wedding three years ago - a beautiful wooden lodge at the base of the Oakland Hills - holds about 125 as I recall. Big fireplace, big well equipped kitchen, set amongst trees and woods, good parking, all this for only $75 an hour! ($65 an hour for Oakland residents). | ||
| serialnumber12
Junior Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 22 Registered: 12-2004 |
stanley clarke already confirmed that would attend. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 679 Registered: 3-2004 |
I wouldn't doubt Stanley's willingness to attend, but until you work out the schedule it's far from a guarantee. He's got to be a busy man with appearances, so I don't think you can make that categoric a statement until he responds with a yes for a given date and location. I hope it works out, and I hope I can be there, but there's a lot of ground to cover first. | ||
| dgcarbu
Intermediate Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 142 Registered: 6-2004 |
Keavin, Yeah, I'm hoping this will actually turn out to be a regular event. We'll stay positive as we go. Ibpesq, Thanks for the tip, very much appreciated, I'll check it out. bsee, Yeah, there is a lot of ground to cover, but it's very possible. Thanks for your support. Keep in touch everybody. Peace, Darrell | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 686 Registered: 11-2003 |
I agree with Bill, an Alembic gathering should be bassists, guitarests, and even pre ampists. I know guys who play others' instruments but swear by Alembic's rack equipment. Never been to Oakland but I love the Bay area in general and any town with a Gerry Adams Street can't be all bad. Darrell, I'm impressed. You have certainly stirred up some enthusiasm. Well done! I can't wait to see a date. Maybe I can work that trip out after all. Sam | ||
| dgcarbu
Intermediate Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 143 Registered: 6-2004 |
(Message edited by dgcarbu on January 13, 2005) | ||
| dgcarbu
Intermediate Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 144 Registered: 6-2004 |
Sam, Thanks, I am pretty ambitious with this, and I will do my best to see it through. Thanks for the support. I will be meeting with respective managers of at least three venues from Sacramento to Oakland to include other members suggestions. It's all about networking, sharing ideas, and having a great time meeting everyone, and putting a face to some of these names here in the club. Peace, Darrell | ||
| pasherm
New Username: pasherm Post Number: 3 Registered: 1-2003 |
Hey Dragonslayer, I live in VA (Winchester) and own 2 Alembics, a 6 string Essence and a 4 string fretless Orion. I would love to meet up, as there is no one in this area that has even heard of them let alone actually owning one. Its a Fender / Ibanez crowd for sure. I've met another Alembic owner at a Guitar Center in Fairfax, but it was months ago and I don't recall his name. He was showing folks a 4 string Tribute Spider bass, but recall him mentioning owning others. Could that have been you? In any case, say the word and I am there. ~Pete | ||
| richbass939
Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 100 Registered: 11-2004 |
You guys are making me REALLY jealous. Is there anyone out there living in Colorado (specifically NW CO or even eastern UT or SW WY)? Everybody around here has never even heard of "Olympic". Rich | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1884 Registered: 9-2002 |
Maybe start the Olympic games?? | ||
| richbass939
Intermediate Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 101 Registered: 11-2004 |
Yeah, maybe we could. I wouldn't mind hearing what some other Alembics sound like. I love my Epic but it would be cool to hear the filters and Qs. I would travel a little ways to get together. Up here in the boonies you have to travel to do just about anything (except be in the mountains). If there is anyone in the area we could get a thread going and discuss it. Rich | ||
| pasherm
New Username: pasherm Post Number: 4 Registered: 1-2003 |
Hey Richbass, Oddly enough I came from your neck of the woods, growing up in Ogden Utah. I bought both of my basses at Bass Northwest when taking "road trips" up to Seattle. ~Pete | ||
| richbass939
Intermediate Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 105 Registered: 11-2004 |
The family and I are going to SLC on spring break. None of us has ever been there before. Should be fun. Rich | ||
| richbass939
Intermediate Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 107 Registered: 11-2004 |
Yo, JLPICARD. I just saw a post on another thread where you mentioned that you live and gig in SLC. I will be in SLC on spring break on about March 13-15 or 16. I'd like to hit a guitar store while I'm out there. Any suggestions? We'll be mainly staying downtown. If you're gigging around there Sun-Mon-Tues PM maybe I could show up. Post something or feel free to e-mail me. Rich | ||
| jlpicard
Intermediate Member Username: jlpicard Post Number: 128 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hi Rich, I do indeed live in SLC. Unfortunately most of the cool local shops were forced out when the Mars/Guitar Center pestilence swept throught the town. There is one cool shop remaining, in fact thriving called Guitar Czar on 33rd south and about 30th east. Eric the owner is about as great a guy as you'll ever find behind the counter in a music store. He has a good selection of pro gear, a knowledgable staff ( unlike most Guitar Centers) great prices, and even does excellent setup and repair work. Let me know when your coming and I'll set up a meeting /jam session if you like with the three other Alembic players in this area that I know of. one of them happens to be the local Alembic dealer Tom Gardiner. Between the four of us there are about ten different Alembics that you can check out! Mike | ||
| fredguy
New Username: fredguy Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2004 |
But Mike you forgot to mention that 2/3 of the alembic basses in slc are left handed 8^). Although I must add that playing one of Mike's Alembics, even upside down, convinced me that Alembic was the bass for me. Guitar Czar is certainly worth a stop, although last time I was in there the only higher end basses were a couple of Gibson Tobias models. dave | ||
| richbass939
Intermediate Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 108 Registered: 11-2004 |
Mike/Dave. Thanks for the input. I don't have a real schedule for mid March yet. When I do I'll get back on here and see what we can do. I'm always up for a jam session. We'll see what the family can work in. Dropping the wife and boys off somewhere would not be a good move, though. As far as Guitar Czar goes, what I'm looking for is pretty basic so any good shop will do. I'd like to say that I want to walk out of there with an Alembic but I don't see that happening this trip. I agree about Guitar Center. It works most of the time if I know what I want and know that they have it (I call first). I think they have an entirely new staff every time I'm there. I hope this SLC trip will work out. I'm getting pretty jealous reading about this NoCal/MidCal thing that seems to be coming together. Thanks, again. Rich | ||
| dgcarbu
Intermediate Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 162 Registered: 6-2004 |
Hey Rich, Let us know how the SLC trip goes for you, and let us know what you find. I'll be sure to keep you, as well as everybody else, informed of further developments in the Alembiconvention. Peace, Darrell | ||
| richbass939
Intermediate Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 111 Registered: 11-2004 |
Dear Cal Conventionaires. Thanks for letting me borrow some of your space here. I don't want to clog up your thread anymore so I started one called "Spring break in SLC." If this works out we'll have to post a story and some pics. Rich | ||
| dgcarbu
Intermediate Member Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 179 Registered: 6-2004 |
Rich, You are just as welcome as anyone reading this thread, this is becoming a "movement" and you are definetely part of it. We are going to start something big! Peace, Darrell |
