| Author | Message | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 222 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hey, if the Belgians, Scotts, Salt Lake Citians, and Dallas folks can do it, why can't we? Bill, how 'bout it? Bob? Val? Doc? I don't think the mothership could fit us all, but maybe Guitar Showcase? My band has a rehearsal studio, but it's tight with just the 4 of us. Let's get some ideas together and get this started!! Ken (TEO) | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 4115 Registered: 6-2000 |
We could probably host about 12 comfortably in the showroom. | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 496 Registered: 5-2002 |
OK that's not fair, we in the Dallas group feel that we set the bar high with 15 Alembic's brought from home, so if you west coaster have a gathering, you can't count the Alembic's in the showroom don't make us (the Dallas group)come out there!!!! wait a second........... that sounds fun David T | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 223 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hey, Dave, We'd love to have you join us...except so far it appears it's just you, me and Mica! That would about tie the Dallas get together INCLUDING the showroom basses! Rory? Bill? Anybody? Bueller? | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 977 Registered: 7-2002 |
I'm game...there's a lot of guys in the bay with Alembics, aside from the above mentioned usual suspects....Paul's in Sacramento, that's not far...Eric in the south Bay, Rod in SF, Yah Yah,...and lots more I forget at the moment. Valentino | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 225 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hey, Val...I figured you know of A LOT of them... OK, David, If Val makes it with his, we won't count the showroom basses! I may regret this, but why not have interested parties e-mail me (see my profile) with a GENERAL availability, and maybe we can figure out how many to plan for, and with that number, where to have it. We'll give it a week for people to find this posting and figure out their schedules. Oh God!! Did I just volunteer myself to organize something?? Now we're in trouble!!:-) Ken | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2096 Registered: 7-2004 |
I'm in. Do instruments with Alembic guts count? Bill, tgo | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1046 Registered: 10-2002 |
I'm coming over in a couple of years if you can wait that long ;-) graeme | ||
| alemberic
Junior Username: alemberic Post Number: 36 Registered: 6-2006 |
Hi Ken-- I'm definitely interested in getting together. Email to follow, per your request. Eric | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2097 Registered: 7-2004 |
If we wanted to try a liitle jamming, I don't know if the Alembic Showroom would be all that conducive. One of the drummers I play with has a ranch with a big comfy ranch house room where we play. He might be willing to host. So do we want just a meet, greet, show & tell, or a big jam too? And again, will Alembicized instruments be included? (If so, I know we can beat out Texas - hehehehe) Bill, tgo | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1137 Registered: 2-2006 |
I may be in the Sacramento area guys in the next few weeks or so. DO you guys mind if one of us Texans drop in? (Message edited by olieoliver on February 16, 2007) | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2100 Registered: 7-2004 |
Olie: If they don't let you in, I'm boycotting! Have you ever been to the mothership before? If not, it is well worth the 1.5-2 hour drive from Sacto, even if there isn't a get together that works with your schedule. Of course if would be very cool if your trip coincided with a get together. Will you be travelling with an Alembic, or will we have to lobby Susan to lend you one so you can get in the door? LOL Bill, tgo | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1138 Registered: 2-2006 |
Hopefuly I'll be able to stop by Alembic, I've never been yet. Not sure if I'll have an axe with me probably not though. | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 497 Registered: 5-2002 |
The Dallas cartel will be happy to have Olie go out and check up on you's guy's and to pick up our cut David T PS; Bill, we even had 2 Turner basses in Dallas | ||
| alemberic
Junior Username: alemberic Post Number: 37 Registered: 6-2006 |
"Our cut," huh?? Well, I'm pretty sure Olie can be bought off with a case of IBC. Once he sees it all set up in a big tub of ice, I think he'll fold like a lawn chair  Eric | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1139 Registered: 2-2006 |
OH NO, ya'll see right through me. I've become too predictable. | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 226 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hey, Bill, check your e-mail Of course Olie is welcome...I just happen to prefer diet Coke over IBC, but...we can accomodate... Ken (TEO) | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 227 Registered: 10-2003 |
Bill (I write the e-mails, and forget one thing after I send) Of COURSE I want to get instruments together, and Alembised guitars would be cool, too. | ||
| rklisme
Advanced Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 334 Registered: 5-2004 |
Just read this, I'm there! Rory | ||
| mele_aloha
Junior Username: mele_aloha Post Number: 42 Registered: 1-2007 |
Just cuz I'm in Hawaii I was born and raised in Monta Vista/Cupertino, and spent some good years in Los Gatos before I left to come here in 1990. So I would like to be in this chapter if you don't mind. Plus my credentials are that I ordered my Series II (Mele Aloha) from Dan at Guitar Showcase. So does any of this have any weight?LOL Pull?LOL <p> | ||
| tbrannon
Advanced Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 316 Registered: 11-2004 |
Paul- You're in Hawaii- that certainly puts you in the Pacific Club. I'd be more than happy to meet you halfway for our get together. Halfway between Hawaii and New Zealand looks to be Samoa, but if we veer slightly to the east, we'd land in Tahiti. =) Let me know when a convienent time would be. Toby | ||
| hieronymous
Intermediate Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 109 Registered: 1-2005 |
I'd love to bring the big ol' Series 1 doubleneck, but I'm still not convinced the case will fit in my car... Good thing I had a rental when I brought my Exploiter out here! | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2103 Registered: 7-2004 |
Oh Lord, stuck in Lodi again! LOL Bill, tgo | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 498 Registered: 5-2002 |
Eric, you trumped my ace, how can I beat a case of IBC? David T | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 228 Registered: 10-2003 |
Ok, bumping this thread to see if any other Bay Area folks are in. We're still working out where and when, but as far as who, this is what I have so far: Bill Valentino Eric Harry Rory Me and a possible visit from Olie, depending on when. Anyone else? Bob? Kent? We need more Rogues, guys! Ken(TEO) | ||
| xlrogue6
Intermediate Member Username: xlrogue6 Post Number: 122 Registered: 8-2002 |
OK, I'm in, schedule allowing.... Kent | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2115 Registered: 7-2004 |
Doc, you getting in on this? And, if you're still out there orbiting in cyberspace, sfnic would be very welcome. Bill, tgo | ||
| paulman
Intermediate Member Username: paulman Post Number: 192 Registered: 2-2005 |
Oh how I wish I lived out there...hopefully I'll hear it in Chicago, and you guys won't alter the earth axis with all the sub notes permeating the crust. | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 229 Registered: 10-2003 |
Paul, That may actually happen...we are in an active fault zone, and with Bill there, we'll have the upper frequencies represented as well. Should be fun! Ken (TEO) | ||
| cntrabssn
Junior Username: cntrabssn Post Number: 43 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hello Ken, Please count me in on this one. I'd like to check it out, schedule permitting. Unfortunately I don't own any Rogues  - nate | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2124 Registered: 7-2004 |
I got a big thumbs up from my drummer friend to hold the gathering at his ranch in Canyon. Big and comfortable and in a place where we can make NOISE. We have a P.A., fireplace, and a refrigerator. What more could we possibly need? So now the question is when? Bill, tgo | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2149 Registered: 7-2004 |
How does Saturday afternoon, March 24th, look for everyone? Bill, tgo | ||
| hieronymous
Intermediate Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 116 Registered: 1-2005 |
I won't be able to make it until around 3 or 4 - will it still be going on by then? The next Saturday (the 31st) would be fine for me too, but again, I couldn't get there until around 3 or 4. | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 981 Registered: 7-2002 |
That day works for me. I probably won't be able to take every Alembic I have, since I drive a small sedan; fitting 7 instruments in there is kinda out of the question. Valentino | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2153 Registered: 7-2004 |
Valentino: If no one's coming from that direction with room, I could come get you with my Jeep, if you'd like. Bill, tgo | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 982 Registered: 7-2002 |
Bill, you truly are a scholar and a gentleman...;) That's an amazing offer, you are certifiably insane! It would take you something like 1 &1/2 to 2 hours minimum to make an Oakland to Fairfax roundtrip , and you're offering to do it 2 times in one day? (I do need to get back, obviously) That's incredibly generous of you, thanks for the offer, my friend. I'd hate to put you through that much trouble. I'm thinking that I might be able to do 5 or 6. Two hard cases and 3 or 4 well-padded gig bags maybe. I'll do a trial 'load' and see how it looks. Then there's amplification...no way I'm bringing a cab if I bring the basses & guitar but I hope & believe there will be enough to go around basswise & guitarwise. Valentino | ||
| jags
Member Username: jags Post Number: 96 Registered: 12-2006 |
val please dont forget,lots of pics of your basses please!! especially the one with Madagascar rosewood(since the rest are cocobolo). your sooooo boring lol ;) | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 983 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey, that's not entirely true! I do have one in Zebrawood! ;) Valentino | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 518 Registered: 12-2004 |
And Bois de Rose! lest we forget the eggplant guitar. That was built pretty stealthily. That does bring the total to 1 non-dalbergia instrument, though. | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 986 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hi Brad, you should hop on plane and join us, little over an hour... The Bois de Rose guitar will be there; that would be the Madagascar Rosewood Jags was talking about. It's not an easy one to photograph, that 's why I haven't posted pictures so far. You 've got to look at it real close to see the grain. Just as the woodseller warned me, it gets very dark real quick. As a matter of fact it darkened even before it got glued on, and sanding it did not restore the color it had earlier. I suspect that with as many bass players as we're gonna have I'll get to play more if I bring my guitar. ;) Valentino | ||
| alemberic
Junior Username: alemberic Post Number: 38 Registered: 6-2006 |
March 24th is fine with me. Eric | ||
| jags
Member Username: jags Post Number: 97 Registered: 12-2006 |
hey val,when did you get back i thought you were gone for a bit? i just got a zebra top orion 5 also.though it got damaged during shipping,the strap locks came out of the compartment and severyly damaged the finish above the neck pickup,and a bit on the headstock. i think you guys have heard about it. she may be on the way back to the factory itself, i hope anyways. it needs a new finish job. i'm so bummed out  anyways enough sad stories about me. get a bright camera and take some pics bud!! | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 520 Registered: 12-2004 |
And I heard that Alaska is offering direct flights now to the Sonoma County airport. If I can make the schedule work, I'll definitely try to be there. Bradley | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2154 Registered: 7-2004 |
Bradley: Are you in Alaska now? As for flights, if you're serious, you should look to Oakland Airport. Canyon (where it looks like we'll be meeting) is next to Oakland and 60 miles south of Santa Rosa. Bill, tgo | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 522 Registered: 12-2004 |
Bill, Still in the Seattle area-- Alaska is a great airline for west coast travel, and some eastbound stuff. Is March 24th the confirmed date? Bradley | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 231 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hey!! I thought this was going to be done via e-mail...I'm checking my inbox and not getting confirmations, and everyone's already getting things planned HERE!!! (so much for keeping it out of the public forum for safety) Anyway...24th is PERFECT, so let's E_MAIL the location to all the confirmed people, and figure out a time. (I'm thinking afternoon, but we'll see) Ken (TEO) | ||
| rklisme
Advanced Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 335 Registered: 5-2004 |
If I make it I will be late. I need to have more information about times and logistics. Sounds like fun. Rory | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 525 Registered: 12-2004 |
Any possibility of moving to the 31st? Bradley | ||
| kenbass4
Advanced Member Username: kenbass4 Post Number: 233 Registered: 10-2003 |
Well, I think moving the date would be entirely up to Bill's friend who's parents own the meeting location. I'm OK with that date too, but we need to get the final word from Bill. Ken (TEO) | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2159 Registered: 7-2004 |
Before I check into the 31st, is there anyone for whom this date doesn't work? Bill, tgo |
