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ukbass
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Username: ukbass

Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 9:47 am:   Edit Post

Is there a UK Alembic contingent / thread, etc?
Hello, hello, hello,
Is there anybody out there?
Just nod if you can hear me...
Is there anyone at home?
karl
Member
Username: karl

Post Number: 89
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 2:32 pm:   Edit Post

Hi there,

Yes, we're out here, but given that we're all one big happy family, we haven't really felt the need to set up a UK-specific thread :-) Just feel free to join in with everybody else's threads - you'll start to recognize where everybody's from over time.

Anyway, I'm based in London and own a Stanley Clarke Deluxe. Where are you and what's your weapon of choice?

Welcome to the club!

K.
57basstra
Intermediate Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 128
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Saturday, June 24, 2006 - 2:53 pm:   Edit Post

Hello, David.....I'm in Dover.......(Tennessee.)...right next door to Paris...(Tenn.)
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4001
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 7:39 am:   Edit Post

Hi David, welcome to the group. We have quite a few UK members, and from time to time there are UK specific threads. Here and here are some current threads.
mpisanek
Intermediate Member
Username: mpisanek

Post Number: 165
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 7:45 am:   Edit Post

Hello David:

I'm in Edinburgh, Scotland, and there are 4 of us up here who have met in Edinburgh and had a great time! I currently play a Spoiler and a Europa, both are six strungs. Please let us know a little more about yourself.

Micdhael.
palembic
Senior Member
Username: palembic

Post Number: 2414
Registered: 9-2002
Posted on Sunday, June 25, 2006 - 8:40 am:   Edit Post

And Brother Roger the Dragonwingman, and Brother Jazzy, and Brother Paul the AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH one, ...and I forget some other UK-ers!
Welcome by the way!
You came to the right place!

Paul TBO
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 695
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Monday, June 26, 2006 - 4:54 am:   Edit Post

Hi David.
Mike P has already mentioned the scottish contingent - He's actually from new mexico and I'm from near newcastle but we're based in edinburgh. The other 2 are scots - one in edinburgh the other out in falkirk. I play a rogue fretless 5 and an epic fretted 5. You'll need to let us know where you are and when you're gigging. You can check out my band Big Tuna here

Graeme
0vid
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Username: 0vid

Post Number: 24
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 4:34 am:   Edit Post

Hi

I am in the UK too. Notts to be exact.
ukbass
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Username: ukbass

Post Number: 2
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Saturday, July 01, 2006 - 8:56 am:   Edit Post

Thank you guys...nice to find you all....as well as the 'rest of the world!
terryc
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Username: terryc

Post Number: 70
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 2:12 am:   Edit Post

I am from Stockton in Teesside..owner of MK Standard
Glad there is a few of us here in blighty
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 495
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 3:43 pm:   Edit Post

I'm an alembic devotee from the Midlands and have an Orion Guitar.

I'm the lead/rhythm guitarist for Apache Indian. You may recognise a couple of big hits he had in the early 90's (Ragamuffin girl and Boomshakalak?)
Here is his web site. www.karmasound.com

We are touring a lot lately in and out of Europe.
We have a few gigs in the UK this summer which is a rarity. lol

Apache Indian 15/16th Sep Scotland Knorraloch World Music Fest
Apache Indian 7th Oct UK Butlins Bognor
Apache Indian 21st Oct UK York Musicport Festival.

If you are close by those venues, maybe you could try to get to some of our concerts.

Jazzyvee
valvil
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Username: valvil

Post Number: 921
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 4:08 pm:   Edit Post

I confess I loved Boomshakalak... fun, catchy song...I heard it playing while on vacation in the UK and just had to go out and get it.

Valentino
grateful
Intermediate Member
Username: grateful

Post Number: 152
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 3:05 am:   Edit Post

Hey Jazzyvee, you've misquoted your 21st October gig: it is Whitby Musicport, not York. I'll be there!

Mark
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4060
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 7:53 am:   Edit Post

Mark; please post a review!
grateful
Intermediate Member
Username: grateful

Post Number: 153
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 3:31 am:   Edit Post

Jeez Dave, you mean I'm going to have to be objective? Could be difficult but I'll do my best!

Here is the Whitby Musicport site: I've always found it thoroughly enjoyable.

Mark
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 496
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, July 12, 2006 - 3:39 pm:   Edit Post

Cheers for that . However York was the location given to us in the tour schedule for this year so I think I can be forgiven for that.
I've been and checked the web site and yes we are listed so it must be there.

I've just got back from our last gig at the rototom reggae festival in Italy. Fantastic, huge place very much like the Womad festivals.

Being on the road with Apache and the band is a great experience. On stage we have a great time and the audiences seem to like us too.

I'd be interested in reading the review too. lol
I know the Alembic guitar should get a good review even if those around it don't lol.

Jazzyvee.
grateful
Intermediate Member
Username: grateful

Post Number: 154
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 5:21 am:   Edit Post

Sorry Jazzyvee: criticism was not intended. I realise you're only quoting what you've been told. The last Alembic I saw being played was the legendary Osage Orange in May 77.

Dave: having just read "Bike Week", please don't think I'm seriously complaining; I appreciate the job you do here, and the (normally) respectful way people treat each other here. lol

Mark
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 4078
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, July 14, 2006 - 6:36 pm:   Edit Post

Mark; I would really like to see JV playing at one of those festivals; so if a fellow club member can go in my stead, I'm happy!
crazykiwi
Junior
Username: crazykiwi

Post Number: 36
Registered: 10-2005
Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 5:12 am:   Edit Post

I'm in London and I have a few of friends with Alembics too, some of whom post here. I'm also an admin of Bassworld.co.uk so feel free to sign up and send a shout out to other Alembic users if you like. I know of about 5 or 6 at least.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 499
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 3:35 pm:   Edit Post

Hey guys, just got back from playing at some fantastic Reggae festivals in Poland, Italy, Germany and Slovakia.
Will post some photo's of my Alembic in action lol.
Jazzyvee
box
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Username: box

Post Number: 3
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2006 - 5:38 am:   Edit Post

Hi Brit Alembics I made the mistake of selling a beautiful 4 String Epic to A London Bass SHop about seven or eight years ago and wondered if anybody knows where she went, it was serial No.96W9975 I'd just like to know how she's doing. If anyone knows.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 507
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 12:58 pm:   Edit Post

http://alembic.com/club/messages/396/29589.html?1153421179
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 508
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, July 24, 2006 - 1:19 pm:   Edit Post

If any of the uk members have a series I or II bass for sale in small standard body 4 string(clarkee styleee) or Europa style 5 or 6. I'd be interested at the right price. :-)

But I would consider other body styles if the condition is good. Preferably newer models as I have a mortgage and dont want to have to splash out a fortune to get the electronics upgrade due to interference etc.

Jazzyvee
tbrannon
Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 97
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 1:05 am:   Edit Post

Jazzy-
It's not the UK, but BassNW ships anywhere worldwide and they've got a nice Rogue 5 right now. They're asking $2500US- Looks to be in outstanding condition~
Linky thingy:
http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/30071.html?1153776953

Please buy it before I bankrupt myself. =)

(Message edited by tbrannon on July 25, 2006)
bigbadbill
Advanced Member
Username: bigbadbill

Post Number: 242
Registered: 10-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 27, 2006 - 4:24 am:   Edit Post

I'm in the UK too; Blackpool way....
ghost
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Username: ghost

Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 3:04 am:   Edit Post

Hi I am Malcolm current bass player with 'State of Undress' from Poole UK . I play an Alembic 6 String custom with series 2 electrics, a Classico EUB (one of only two stereo ones in the world), and a 5 string Alembic Elan. As you may gather I like Alembics. Catch me at the Virgin Megastore 6pm 4th October playing instore to promote the CD, or at a gig ( www.stateofundress.com )we play all over so check out the gig list.
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 834
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 3:11 am:   Edit Post

Hi Malcolm and welcome to the club. Nice website but no Alembic pics! lets see some pictures in the showcase. You'll be the first classico on there.

Graeme
tbrannon
Intermediate Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 169
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 3:13 am:   Edit Post

Malcolm,
Let me be the first of many to say "Welcome!" I'll also be the first to request pictures of those Alembics. A Series II, an Elan and a Classico!!!! Wow

Toby

EDIT: Jacko beat me to it. I'll be the SECOND to welcome you.

(Message edited by tbrannon on September 27, 2006)
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 835
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 3:15 am:   Edit Post

Toby. Second ;-)

Graeme
tbrannon
Intermediate Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 170
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 3:16 am:   Edit Post

Graeme,

Nobody likes a showoff- don't you have a bass to birth? =)

Toby

(Message edited by tbrannon on September 27, 2006)
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko

Post Number: 836
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 3:19 am:   Edit Post

LoL! I've just realised you're only about 150 Km from my Brother in Aukland. Do you ever gig up there? If so, I'll let him know.

graeme
dadabass2001
Senior Member
Username: dadabass2001

Post Number: 680
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 5:48 am:   Edit Post

Welcome Malcolm,
Yes please! Pictures! I'm hoping you enjoy the comapny and info available here.

Mike
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1068
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 6:17 am:   Edit Post

Wow, look at you all. I knew there are lots of UK members but I don't think I've seen all of you in one place. Cool.

Good to meet you, Malcolm. You know if you don't post pictures some of the more unruly of us (Paul TBO) will be banging beer bottles on table tops.

Speaking of unruly, Hey George, are you there? Come over and say hello.

Sam
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1652
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 7:00 am:   Edit Post

Malcolm:

Welcome to the club. So with all those wonderful Alembics to choose from, how come you're playing a Fender in the pics on your website?

Bill, the guitar one
tbrannon
Intermediate Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 171
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 11:12 am:   Edit Post

Graeme,

I haven't played in Auckland lately- only once ever in fact. If I get up that way anytime soon to play, I'll let you know.

Toby
ghost
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Username: ghost

Post Number: 2
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 2:07 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Malcolm again. Great to get so many messages from you all. Yes the picture on the web site shows a Fender because thats the previous bass player. If you go to the blog there is a pic of the Six in action at the Cuckoo Festival. We have not got it together to get some good pics of me yet as I have only been with then a couple of months. I plan to get some pictures together at the Cavern on Friday and post them next week.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1655
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Wednesday, September 27, 2006 - 10:52 pm:   Edit Post

Malcolm:

Now that's more like it! Is The Cavern in the same location as when the Fab Four played there? It must be a really cool place to play. Good luck!

Bill, tgo
ghost
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Username: ghost

Post Number: 3
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 3:53 am:   Edit Post

Bill

Its the rebuilt Cavern in Liverpool, next to the one the Beatles made famous, still the most famous club in the world though. The old one is now a parking lot(Big Yellow Taxi.
Malcolm
bracheen
Senior Member
Username: bracheen

Post Number: 1072
Registered: 11-2003
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 6:01 am:   Edit Post

Malcolm,
Is it a replica of the original? How old is the new one? That's still pretty cool.

Sam
ghost
New
Username: ghost

Post Number: 4
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Sunday, October 01, 2006 - 1:15 am:   Edit Post

Sam
It is a replica of the old cavern using reclaimed materials and an additional stage has been added as it is a really popular venue, The vibe is fantastic.
Despite being heavily comercialised to cash in on the Beatles history Liverppol is still a real cool place
Malcolm
ghost
New
Username: ghost

Post Number: 5
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 2:04 am:   Edit Post

State Of Undress at the Cavern LiverpoolHi the 5 string Alembic Elan played at the Cavern Liverpool, the most famous club in the world.

Malcolm
ghost
New
Username: ghost

Post Number: 6
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 2:09 am:   Edit Post

Try Again. State of Undress at the Cavern Liverpool The most famous club in the World.
The Bass is a 5 string Alembic Elan.
State Of Undress at the Cavern Liverpool
terryc
Member
Username: terryc

Post Number: 74
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Monday, October 02, 2006 - 7:24 am:   Edit Post

Terry Capewell Ingleby Barwick, Stockton on Tees
Bubinga top MK Standard, bought at Rudy Penshur's New York in January 1998(second hand)
Bass player with The Midnight Bears
Best bass I have ever had!!!

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