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gtrguy
Junior Username: gtrguy
Post Number: 38 Registered: 9-2004
| Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 11:41 am: | |
Hi, I am sure this is a simple question covered elsewhere, but here goes. I am going to be near the Alembic factory in a couple of weeks. How should I set up a visit? Also, what good guitar stores are there around San Francisco that I should visit that carry vintage equipment? Thanks, Dave |
valvil
Moderator Username: valvil
Post Number: 850 Registered: 7-2002
| Posted on Thursday, February 02, 2006 - 12:51 pm: | |
Hello Dave, give me a call at 707-523-2611 or email me at valentino@alembic.com and we'll set up a time. Tuesdays don't work, bacause I am off on those days. Valentino |
angelboy
Member Username: angelboy
Post Number: 60 Registered: 1-2004
| Posted on Friday, February 03, 2006 - 9:44 am: | |
It's well worth the tour! Valentino was excellent when I dropped in a few years back. (Thanks again Valentino, It's still a talking point today!) |
old_guy
New Username: old_guy
Post Number: 1 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 7:02 pm: | |
New member here. Just found this site. I have a 30 year old SERIES 1 s/n 399. This bass is retired due to i'ts case condition. With this much support maybee I can have a new one made. Just asking. M.S. |
dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217
Post Number: 597 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 7:09 pm: | |
Pictures! |
byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 209 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Saturday, February 11, 2006 - 10:09 pm: | |
Michael (S.), If you continue to spend time here, you'll shortly realize that alleging that you own an Alembic without posting photographic evidence will have people asking for pictures. I suppose the other Michael already gave you that impression, though (and only 7 minutes later! I know you love the old Alembics, but you're worrying me here!). Anyhow, posting an introduction in the introduction section, or better yet, pictures in the showcase would be great. Brad |
richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939
Post Number: 570 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 5:40 am: | |
M.S., welcome to the club. We do love pictures here. Obviously "new old" Alembics don't pop up every day, so we would really like to see pics of yours. Rich |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 3197 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 7:49 am: | |
Hi Michael, welcome to the group! If you are thinking of ordering a new case from Alembic, you should give Val a call. Case prices can be found here. |
old_guy
New Username: old_guy
Post Number: 2 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 1:27 pm: | |
<img> <img> <img> Requested photos from old guy. 1976 S-1 s/n 399. Needs a new case, photos will follow. |
old_guy
New Username: old_guy
Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 2:00 pm: | |
dela, byoung, richbass, davehouck. Thanks for the interest and support. I've sent a few photos, none of which are what you want. I've invited my son over to help catalog a slide show. byoung mentioned a "showcase" I've yet to find. This IS a massive site. Thanks again, Michael Sturges |
george_wright
Member Username: george_wright
Post Number: 69 Registered: 3-2005
| Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 2:31 pm: | |
Hey, Michael, I noticed two things.... First, you're not that far away from me. (I'm in Lutherville.) Second, you're not really that old. (I have you beat by at least a dozen years :-)!) |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 3202 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 2:40 pm: | |
Michael; nice bass! Are the top and back Vermilion? You're right; this is a large site! When you are on the Main Page, scroll down to the the eighth topic which is called Showcase. In that section, you'll want to list your bass in the Series I basses and guitars section. The instructions for posting pictures can be found here. |
bob
Senior Member Username: bob
Post Number: 581 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Sunday, February 12, 2006 - 11:27 pm: | |
... and yeah, around here, at your age, you have to be a little cautious about designating yourself as "old" :-) Welcome, Michael, stick around and have a great time. And not having a case is a lousy reason to retire a beautiful bass like that. Try using the Search function (you should see it at top and bottom of most windows), and you should be able to turn up a number of suggestions. |
old_guy
New Username: old_guy
Post Number: 6 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 8:49 am: | |
More photos in showcase. Whoops, forgot to add s/n. (76 399) Tried many angles to show s/n, I'm still a film user not yet digital. This site is really fun! You people are all very interesting and helpful. My bass is smiling. After all it being a 1976, it is the youngest instrument in my collection. Craves attention. Michael S. |
old_guy
New Username: old_guy
Post Number: 7 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Friday, February 17, 2006 - 3:00 pm: | |
Look at show case for s/n 399 s-1. I'm really bad at this computer biz! <img> <img> <img> <img> <img> Thank goodness for teenagers! posted by my youngest. She said "don't try to follow me, you don't get it! |