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strangerones
Member Username: strangerones
Post Number: 61 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 10:22 am: | |
Hi all, I'm currently taking a marketing course, and we're dealing with demographics. Would anyone have any guesses as to the demographics of age and sex for Alembic customers? My guess, just based on activity I see on this board is that probably 90% of Alembic customers are male and a large majority are probably over 30. Anyone have any thoughts or opinions on this statement? Thanks, James |
southpaw
Member Username: southpaw
Post Number: 84 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 10:53 am: | |
I would say you are right on target at 90% male. I bet that the age is even higher for a majority of us. Mica or Val would be the best source for demographics. If you get any substantial information, please post it. |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 839 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 11:04 am: | |
Those numbers are probably correct for this forum, but I wonder how close they are for ALL Alembic owners. Myself; male over thirty (almost 1/2 through my second 30 LOL) |
bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee
Post Number: 1372 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 11:50 am: | |
Owners is not the same set as customers, nor is it the same set as forum members. First thing to do is identify what group you really want to profile. For example, customers, at least to me, would be recent/future purchasers of new instruments. Based upon the price, you aren't likely to find too many young people of either sex buying new. Owners, on the other hand, would include all the people who have been able to acquire an Alembic through any means. All the sub-$1000 Spoilers and Persuaders allow this group to be much more varied in age and income. Do you include preamp owners as well as the instrument owners? That might spread it a bit wider. Forum members is an interesting group. It includes both owners and potential customers. It even includes people who are in neither category. If that's the group you're looking to profile, I would look at a few dozen profiles at random. I would be surprised if you told me that as many as 10% of active forum members were female. Maybe it's just not obvious because of the nature of the topics discussed, but the names and pronouns seem almost universally masculine, Mica excluded of course! I would also suspect that the vast majority of participants here are instrument oriented. There are quite a few preamps out there that are owned by players who probably wouldn't be interested in participating here. just a few thoughts from my perspective, anyway... |
811952
Senior Member Username: 811952
Post Number: 874 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 12:13 pm: | |
As of a couple of weeks ago, I'm half-way through my second 30.. When I bought my instrument I was 19, but had turned 20 by the time it was in my hands. Sex is fine, be it Demographic or Regumbycan... John |
hydrargyrum
Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum
Post Number: 228 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 1:01 pm: | |
Hmm . . . Male, former owner (unless you count my SF-2), purchased all instruments used, under 30 (for a little while longer). Even though I no longer own an Alembic, I hang around the forum for the guitar porn, the luthier insights, and beer threads. |
oujeebass
Member Username: oujeebass
Post Number: 83 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 8:29 pm: | |
Double post (Message edited by oujeebass on November 01, 2006) |
oujeebass
Member Username: oujeebass
Post Number: 84 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 8:31 pm: | |
I bet its quite a range,but as far as club members I would think it is bit skewed. We all come here to make it be known we own Alembics and are proud of it. |
cozmik_cowboy
New Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, November 01, 2006 - 9:36 pm: | |
Well, no, not all. Some of us come here because we enjoy, as Kevin put it, "the guitar porn, the luthier insights, and beer threads." Some of us, sadly, are not now and never have been Alembic owners (though I assume I'm not just speaking for myself when I say we wish we were.) As for my demographics - male, over 50, fantasizing about some day owning an Alembic or ten, and enjoying conversation with people who likewise love fine instruments. Peter |
terryc
Member Username: terryc
Post Number: 83 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 7:27 am: | |
Well once the kids have grown up, the mortgage is gone or you have been left a sizable amount by a late relative then buying your dream Almbic becomes a possiblity. Either that or a Repsol Honda Fireblade! Well done Nicky for the 2006 MotoGP championship, it has been a very unusual season and it is good to see someone else get the crown. (UK member) |
terryc
Member Username: terryc
Post Number: 84 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 7:29 am: | |
Well once the kids have grown up, the mortgage is paid off or you have been left a sizable amount of money by a late relative then your dream Alembic is within your reach. |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 402 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 8:06 am: | |
I'm guessing a high percentage of Hawiian shirts. And I think you're right on-- over thirty, male, above average income, and music as a hobby (not a full-time profession). Not to mention a high percentage of: Motorcycle/sports car/luxury car ownership Beer afficionados Fans of the following: Grateful Dead (wonder why? ) Level 42/Mark King fans Stanley Clarke Jimmy Johnson Emerson, Lake and Palmer And we're home to the largest per capita percentage of people who know that Jermaine Jackson is a bass player. Bradley |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 841 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 8:11 am: | |
Demographics, is that like "sample images". |
adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan
Post Number: 1110 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 8:23 am: | |
Demographics isn't fun until you get to the specifics. At which point it isn't demographics anymore, is it? |
cozmik_cowboy
New Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 10 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 8:28 am: | |
Oh, yeah, I forgot - former & future motorcycle owner, homebrewer, and Deadhead. Peter |
bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen
Post Number: 1087 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 8:35 am: | |
You've got most of the bases covered Peter. Hopefully home plate isn't to far in the future. |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 842 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 8:38 am: | |
I may be the "odd man" here, but my specifics; Music: Lynard Skyhard, SRV, Isley Bros, Bob Wills, Ohio Players, Bike: Harley Shirt: Sleeveless (no Hawaiin) Tattoo's on both arms Beer...IBC. But first and foremost..JC rules! John 3:16 |
dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217
Post Number: 721 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 9:22 am: | |
Olie - I am pretty odd too. Music: Country. Bike: Schwinn Shirt: I have never owned a Hawaiin shirt. Yet, anyway. No tattoo's yet either! Beer: Diet IBC. My diabetes won't let me enjoy the original IBC anymore. Age: 48, with first Alembic at age 17. Since I was 17, I have never been without at least one Alembic. Michael |
strangerones
Member Username: strangerones
Post Number: 62 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 9:44 am: | |
Thanks for the input everyone! I didn't really expect this thread to see so much love. I had thought that the board wasn't entirely representative of the Alembic customer population. My reasoning behind the 90% male demographic is that the music industry seems to by predominately male, probably more so when you narrow your focus down to something like Alembic. The over 30 thing was simply because the price makes many Alembic instruments pipe dreams for younger musicians. Though considering preamps would probably widen that age range. I wouldn't count used instruments, as at that point the buyer is not an Alembic customer. I'm 25 and already managed to pick up a new S-F2 and F-1X, along with a used Skylark. My other thought is that Alembic's market segments could pretty well be divided into the following groups: Hobbyist Musicians Collectors Professional Musicians I'd ask Val or Mica, but I assume they're too busy to deal with such nonsense. To be honest, I have to design a marketing plan using an existing company trying to market a new product in order to demonstrate that I've actually learned something from this course. The product I'm marketing utilizes the mind operated technology being researched by the medical industry. In my marketing plan, Alembic modifies their existing preamps with this new technology so the musician can operate the preamps just by thinking about it. |
cozmik_cowboy
Junior Username: cozmik_cowboy
Post Number: 11 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 10:07 am: | |
Hey, I think I did that once! But it was probably more chemistry than technology. (And I can go almost a month without wearing the same Hawai'ian shirt twice.) Peter |
jack
Intermediate Member Username: jack
Post Number: 104 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 10:10 am: | |
Age: 29 Music: Lots. I mainly go for the harder rock/metal of the 60s through 90s, but the last album I bought (yesterday) was Dylan's new Modern Times and I think it's great. Bike: '83 Kawai 650 Shirt: Yep, the occasional Hawaiian. Guilty as charged. Beer: The King. Age: 29. Bought my one and only Alembic (Epic) at 19 and rarely play anything else. Would love another, accepting donations. Hobbyist Musician, as in, gig a lot, but make no money at it. |
811952
Senior Member Username: 811952
Post Number: 875 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 11:13 am: | |
I feel compelled to add: Used to be a full-time pro (C&W, Jazz, Rock, you-name-it), but now only gig a lot for not much dough. Speaking of yeast, Black Toad or Champaign Velvet Bock are my beers of choice these days. Speaking of days and how I spend them before my first beer, the bike is a 2004 Kawasaki KLR650 (Red, the fastest color, an A18 named Helen, for those who care). ATGATT. Quiet Pipes Save Neighbors! Speaking of which, they only occasionally see me in a Hawaiian shirt. Speaking of which, it doesn't cover any non-beer-influenced body modifications (no tattoos, but I am a bit chubby). Doesn't do such a great job covering up the beer-influenced modification (chubbiness) either. Speaking of fat, Mel Schacher, Kasim Sultan, Chris Squire, Greg Lake, Paul McCartney and many of the other usual suspects made my record collection fat... John |
kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4
Post Number: 218 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 12:09 pm: | |
Okay, I'll bite too: Age: 40-ish Music: Progressive/Hard Rock (Rush, Yes, Kansas) Minivan 2 Hawaiian shirts, but I don't wear them too often. Diet Root Beer (type 1 diabetic for almost 40 years) Hobbiest with above average income Ken (TEO) |
hydrargyrum
Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum
Post Number: 229 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 1:15 pm: | |
Hmm. . . forgot to list my beer preference (is this thread to degenerate to a beer discussion as well?). Currently I have really been enjoying Bell's Two Hearted Ale. A lovely IPA with an extremely floral hop aroma that gives nice balance without becoming intrusive. Oh, and I've owned a few Hawaiian shirts (all with sleeves), and have listened to a number of Dead shows, but wouldn't call myself a true Dead Head. My bike is a schwinn, and my income is middle class. |
crgaston
Advanced Member Username: crgaston
Post Number: 320 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 9:14 pm: | |
I'm 36, male, and a Deadhead, but I enjoy a wide variety of good music, especially classic and southern rock and country. I toured the southeast for a few years in the late '90's, and may have the opportunity to do so again at the end of this school year. I have owned 2 Honda motorcycles (I was in college and it was what I could afford) and will have another bike (probably for dirt) someday. I live in a small enough town that my bicycle can get me anywhere in less than 10 minutes. Most of my extra money now goes into supporting my firearms habit (recreational and competitive shooting, reloading and general tinkering). Shirtwise, no Hawaiians, but for work I bought 5 identical purple (my school's color) oxfords. As for beer, I prefer laagers and stouts, and my favorite domestics are Miller High Life and PBR. Charles |
chuck
Junior Username: chuck
Post Number: 22 Registered: 3-2005
| Posted on Thursday, November 02, 2006 - 9:53 pm: | |
hey charles. common intrest,im a gun shop owner,competive shooter.trap,pistol and long range rifle,reloading ect.playing since 1965 hawaiian shirts outdoors only,-----chuck |
bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass
Post Number: 1067 Registered: 9-2002
| Posted on Friday, November 03, 2006 - 12:24 am: | |
I'm old enough to know better, NO Hawain shirts, like just about any music that's well done, prefer Tony Lamas and Brownings and H+K's and Alembics w/FatBoys, IBC Root Beer (Whereas I CAN drink and drive), virtually anything Italian, no tattoos (!), empty-nester, and I truly am an interesting bunch of people. I probably watch too much PBS and I LOVE radio. And to hell with digital photography, I love Velvia. J o e y |
57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra
Post Number: 475 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Friday, November 03, 2006 - 8:43 pm: | |
Liberal Redneck here. a true Oxy Moron in a classic 1957 model! Lots of miles run, hopefully lots left. |
inthelows
New Username: inthelows
Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Friday, November 03, 2006 - 10:56 pm: | |
all righty then....52yrs young,, 750 Kawarunsonsocki, have a spoiler on the way and feel like a sugar starved kid in a candy store! Played Fenders, Guilds and Ric's mostly, along with Schroetter upright. Had to give up beer after seeing Janet Jackson on the Superbowl.Demographics as song title? NLP |
alemberic
Junior Username: alemberic
Post Number: 21 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 1:50 am: | |
Age: mid-50's Bikes: former owner, Triumph Bonneville 750 Beer: Newcastle Brown Ale; Bass Pale Ale Hawaiian shirts: lots, but only to cover concealed weapons [see my profile], not as a fashion statement :>) Tattoos: none Music: hard to pin down--everything from Lynrd Skynrd, Allman Bros, Charlie Daniels/Marshall Tucker to The Tubes, Rush, Kansas, to James Brown, Tower of Power, Average White Band, ConFunkShun, most 70's and 80's funk/groove Current instruments: Fender Jazz MIA; custom Orion nearing completion Status: Hobbyist musician |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 847 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 5:41 am: | |
"Liberal redneck", does that mean you'll drink beer from a can or a bottle? |
olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 848 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 5:49 am: | |
Normand, I can think of worse thing to see. Like maybe Michael getting "exposed" during half-time. |
ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover
Post Number: 414 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 8:45 am: | |
Me? Age: 44 Bikes: None. I do have a Dodge Ram Quad Cab with a Hemi that can run over one though. Beer: German Hefeweizen, Belgian Lambics and Ales, English Ales, and anything non-American. American beer is like sex in a canoe. It's #$%^ing near water. Hawaiian shirts: None. Tattoos: None. Weapons: Hmmm ... M9 9mm pistol, M4 Carbine, and in previous assignments, M2 .50 Caliber HB and M242 Bushmaster 25mm Chaingun. Oh, and the TOW Missile and M240C Machine Gun too. Music: Yes, King Crimson, early Genesis, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Emerson Lake and Palmer, The Tubes, The Police, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Stanley Clarke, Jaco, The Beatles, The Who, Frank Zappa, Stu Hamm, etc. Definitely not a Dead or Phish Head - never did get it. Current Instruments: Fenders: '05 Fender Jazz Bass Deluxe (MIA); '73 Fender Jazz; '76 Fender Precision; '94 Fender Jazz Bass MIJ: '99 Fretless Jazz Deluxe (MIA) Gibsons: '87 Gibson Thunderbird; '74 Gibson Ripper; '77 Gibson RD Artist Musicmans: '02 Bongo; '79 Stingray; '06 Stingray HH Rickenbacker: '76 4001; '77 4001 Peavey: '89 Dyna Bass Unity Series Limited with Kahler Tremelo Pedulla: MVP 4 Ovation: CC074 Acoustic Electric Godin: A4 Acoustic Electric Alembic: '03 Europa; '03 Spyder (#7 of 50); '04 Dragon's Wing; '91 Essence; '92 Essence Under Construction: Custom Series II John Entwistle replica Lakland: 4-94 Status: Hobbyist/semi-pro. (Message edited by ajdover on November 04, 2006) |
57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra
Post Number: 477 Registered: 4-2005
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 9:11 am: | |
Olie, the answer to your question is 'yes'! |
worldfamousandy
Member Username: worldfamousandy
Post Number: 82 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 10:08 am: | |
Age: 37 Alembics: I bought a 76 Series 1 when I was 19 (the bass was already 12 by the time I got it), and that bass is still my main axe. I think I paid $1200 for it. A year or two later, I bought a new Spoiler, which I only kept a few years. Regarding the Grateful Dead: I do not like this music. Never did, although I tried for a while. I am a huge fan of "Jazz Is Dead," though, with Jimmy Herring, Alphonso Johnson, Billy Cobham, and T Lavitz. Bikes: My pride and joy is a 6-month old Kona Dawg Deluxe, a pedal-pusher mountain bike (I do, after all, live in Jackson Hole). I also admit to a 1990 Suzuki DR350, for those times when I get the itch to motor on the trails. Guns: More than a casual interest, but not competitive. I load my own ammo, carry concealed (I think a lot of Wyomingites pack heat). I never wear a Hawaiian shirt, though. A middle-aged guy with a Hawaiian shirt is a dead giveaway for a cop (sorry, Eric. I couldn't resist!) Music: It changes as I get older, but common themes include Jaco, soul jazz ala Lee Morgan, Cannonball Adderley, Grant Green, etc. I also currently spin a lot of Mike Stern, Soulive, Medeski, Martin, and Wood, Scofield, Eldar, Richard Bona, Flecktones, Aquarium Rescue Unit, James McMurtry. Ink: none. I'd consider it, except for the fact that almost everyone has it now. It's no longer a sign of anything but conformism. Beer: Not much, anymore, as it takes a toll on my waistline. Lots of wine and scotch, though, which probably isn't much better, but I love those spirits. Musical status: Working-stiff professional without another job. Nothing particularly glamorous these days, but I love what I do: weddings, parties, happy hour jazz gigs, casuals, etc. I am lucky for a number of reasons: I play a lot of bass, I get to live in Jackson Hole, and I play an Alembic, which is cool regardless of where you live, what you do for a living, whether or not you have tattoos, ride motorcycles, shoot guns, listen to the Dead, whatever. Andy Calder www.andycalderbass.com |
inthelows
New Username: inthelows
Post Number: 8 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 11:59 am: | |
Hey..AJDOVER..holy cow thats an impressive collection.. Whats the current favorite! I'd think you need your own road crew and 18 wheeler!! NLP |
chuck
Junior Username: chuck
Post Number: 23 Registered: 3-2005
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 3:21 pm: | |
Hawaiian shirts a must in north carolina,the home of beach music. though i never connected them with undercover cops,mabye this is the reason that when im in maryland playing i hear the word narc a lot and people tend to avoid me until they find out im with the band.-----chuck |
bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen
Post Number: 1090 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 4:59 pm: | |
The questions seem to shift from post to post so I'll wing it. I'm 52, bought my first and only Alembic three years ago almost to the day. Hawaiian shirts? You're kidding right? Music: I'm a big fan of music. My CD collection has everything from Bubble Puppy to Bach. There's even a Lisa Lisa and the Cult Jam in there but don't tell anyone. Gear: '94 Epic, '00 Warwick Thumb BO, '78 Guild B302, all 4 strings Beer: Guinness. Period. Wine is good also, but liquor is off my diet. My system just isn't the same as it once was. Weapon: Glock model 23 .40 cal I do have a concealed weapon permit but rarely carry. No motorcycle, never learned to drive one though it does look like fun. Tattoos: Not yet, that's my son in law's area of responsibility. The boy's covered. But my daughter adores him and he is a bass player so it's good. Sam |
howierd
Member Username: howierd
Post Number: 62 Registered: 8-2004
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 5:59 pm: | |
Age: 54 Bought my 77 Alembic in 1978 at age 27 for $900.00. Hawaiian Shirts: At least 6 and wear them all the time. Even last week. Never had a bike. I was into muscle cars: 66 Vette 427/435, 68 Chevelle 327/325 Music: Beatles, Stones, Who, ELP, ZAPPA,Stanley, Jaco, Victor, Alphonso Johnson, Benny Goodman, The Duke, Pete Fountain, and all Swing and Dixieland Musicians. Bands: Started playing in bands in 1963. Rock and Roll, Jazz, Fusion. Tattoos: Never Contracted Hep C in mid 80's. Liver Transplant in 2002. Had Type 2 Diabetes before Transplant, But now have no signs of it. The Liver was screwing up all my functions. Beer: Not any more. ICB is great Retired Hobbies: Music, Semi professional Woodworker. Howard |
ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover
Post Number: 416 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 6:17 pm: | |
Normand, Current favorite right now is the Lakland. It's probably the only bass that even comes close to touching Alembics in terms of quality and tonal versatility. I love mine to death - I have it in Korea with me at the moment. BTW, if you want to sign up as part of my road crew, I'm game! :-) Alan |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 406 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 9:59 pm: | |
Alan, You're mechanized infantry? Bradley |
crgaston
Advanced Member Username: crgaston
Post Number: 324 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Saturday, November 04, 2006 - 10:37 pm: | |
Sounds like combat engineers to me. |
ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover
Post Number: 417 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 12:23 am: | |
"Alan, You're mechanized infantry? Bradley" Bradley, I began my career as an infantryman, and saw service in the 1st Gulf War with 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry, 1st Cavalry Division. I was a Bradley Platoon Leader back then, and hence the reference to an M242 Bushmaster, TOW Missile, and M240C Machine Gun. Alan |
alemberic
Junior Username: alemberic
Post Number: 22 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 1:55 am: | |
Andy No reason to resist, you're right--at least for some locales. However, Hawaiian shirts don't stick out like a sore thumb so much here in predominantly sunny, hot central California (kind of like what Chuck said about North Carolina). Now if I wore a fanny pack, that would be another story--a 3rd grader can "make" you with one of those :>) Eric |
worldfamousandy
Member Username: worldfamousandy
Post Number: 83 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 8:01 am: | |
Yes, the fanny pack is worse, although you could also be "made" as a sound engineer with one of those, Dick Cheney lives about a mile from my house, and the valley's crawling with Secret Service and various other security-types when he is around. Secret Service seems to prefer photographers' vests when they are in the mountains. They must have gotten a good deal on a bulk order, because they ALL wear them, and they ALL match. You can pick 'em out a mile away. It must not really be important that those people remain incognito, or they would make some small effort to do so. I have to believe that it's only important to have a garment they can use to hide an MP5. Funny that the Secret Service isn't really so "secret." Andy Calder www.andycalderbass.com |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 408 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 8:04 am: | |
Alan, I was 2nd Battallion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division (Heavy) in the 1st Gulf War. The Bushmaster was the giveaway- TOWs and SAWs are both available without Bradleys (the fighting vehicle, not the consultant ). Bradley |
u14steelgtr
Junior Username: u14steelgtr
Post Number: 36 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 10:58 am: | |
Age: 40-plus Bike: None at the moment. I have ridden many and on the pavement the BMW's were superior to all of the others. Beer: A&W or Blachawk Stout Hawaiian Shirts: I own a few that I like Music (other Performers I listen to often): Ray Wylie Hubbard, Dire Straits, David Wilcox, Bonnie Raite, Cowboy Junkies, Bruce Cockburn, Adrian Legg, Natalie Merchant, Tracy Chapman, Tori Amos, Austin Lounge Lizards, Asleep at th wheel. Grateful Dead: I like some of their material / I have seen them only once in concert Guns: Only a few Income: Unemployed and looking Sex: Solo / Single and looking for long-term (relationship) 8^D Gender: Male Tattoos: none Status: Hobbyist musician Regards -- Eugene |
inthelows
New Username: inthelows
Post Number: 10 Registered: 11-2006
| Posted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 11:22 am: | |
Alan, I was in the engineers so I'm used to haulin'..but I used to like to make things go "poof" even more. After 23yrs that door closed long ago. Enjoy hearing from you. Andy.. the secret service has never been secret, but it takes a special kind of person willing to take a bullet! NLP |
bumhucker
Member Username: bumhucker
Post Number: 71 Registered: 3-2006
| Posted on Sunday, November 05, 2006 - 6:49 pm: | |
age: 37 bike: raleigh single-speed! (all my money goes to gear) beer: delerium tremens or leffe hawaiian shirts: none-but i have nothing against them! music: beck, mozart, groucho marx, soul coughing, cibo matto, latin playboys, air, zero 7, serge gainsbourg, 60's cambodian pop, and much more. status: pro musician alembics?: short scale excel and SF-2 -i have owned spoiler, epic, essence male: yes tattoos: none married! |
gare
Advanced Member Username: gare
Post Number: 393 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Monday, November 06, 2006 - 3:34 pm: | |
Guess I'll jump in: 1st Alembic: about 1984. A Spoiler (wish I still had had it) currently a 32" scale Excel. Age..I'd say ageless, but the number of years would be 55. Beer..yes please..Miller Lite..I'm simple that way Bike..'92 Sportster Hawaiian shirts..own 1..only wear it in middle of winter..change of pace. Music..Progressive/classic rock/classical.. ELP,Yes,Genisis,Beatles,etc, Bach,Mozart,russian impressionistics Almost retired (11/22/06) Hope you dont need mental status do you ? Gary |
jagerphan84
Advanced Member Username: jagerphan84
Post Number: 241 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, November 06, 2006 - 4:25 pm: | |
Just to skew the stats a little... Age: 22 Sex: Male Bands: Mostly improv in a jam-type setting, recently started backing up a talented singer/songwriter who's quite the guitar wiz as well. Music: Favorites include Zappa, Captain Beefheart, Brian Eno, The Residents, Traffic, Talking Heads Bike: Perhaps some day, but not yet. Hawaiian Shirt: Had one as a souvenir from a trip to Maui, but it was phased out of the wardrobe a few years ago. Tattoos: None Beer: Newcastle, Smithwick's, Harp, Guinness Alembics: First at age 18, first custom at age 20, also in the stable are my main axe ('82 Distillate) and graphite-neck SI Adam |
gtrguy
Member Username: gtrguy
Post Number: 98 Registered: 9-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, November 07, 2006 - 1:07 pm: | |
That's interesting. Me, I don't care for: Grateful Dead Level 42/Mark King fans Stanley Clarke Jimmy Johnson Emerson, Lake and Palmer But sports cars, you bet! Dave |
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