| Author | Message | ||
| ukbass
New Username: ukbass Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2006 |
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 |
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 |
Hello, David.....I'm in Dover.......(Tennessee.)...right next door to Paris...(Tenn.) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4001 Registered: 5-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
Junior Username: 0vid Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2003 |
Hi I am in the UK too. Notts to be exact. | ||
| ukbass
New Username: ukbass Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2006 |
Thank you guys...nice to find you all....as well as the 'rest of the world! | ||
| terryc
Member Username: terryc Post Number: 70 Registered: 11-2004 |
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 |
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
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 921 Registered: 7-2002 |
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 |
Hey Jazzyvee, you've misquoted your 21st October gig: it is Whitby Musicport, not York. I'll be there! Mark | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4060 Registered: 5-2002 |
Mark; please post a review! | ||
| grateful
Intermediate Member Username: grateful Post Number: 153 Registered: 12-2004 |
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 |
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 |
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
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4078 Registered: 5-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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
New Username: box Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2004 |
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 |
http://alembic.com/club/messages/396/29589.html?1153421179 | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 508 Registered: 6-2002 |
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 |
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 |
I'm in the UK too; Blackpool way.... | ||
| ghost
New Username: ghost Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Toby. Second ;-) Graeme | ||
| tbrannon
Intermediate Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 170 Registered: 11-2004 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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
New Username: ghost Post Number: 2 Registered: 9-2006 |
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 |
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
New Username: ghost Post Number: 3 Registered: 9-2006 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
 Hi 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 |
Try Again. State of Undress at the Cavern Liverpool The most famous club in the World. The Bass is a 5 string Alembic Elan.  | ||
| terryc
Member Username: terryc Post Number: 74 Registered: 11-2004 |
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!!! |
