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mike1762
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Username: mike1762

Post Number: 568
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 5:07 pm:   Edit Post

Isn't this #1???

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rts3noH4F0&feature=related
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1058
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 6:59 pm:   Edit Post

Yes Sir ! It is!
I have watched this video a few times in the past and it is a pity that the video quality is so very bad. I remember seeing Hot Tuna Play live many times locally back in the day and seeing Jack play THAT Bass just 6 feet in front of me . Some friends introduced me to Jack & Jorma a while back.
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1059
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 7:31 pm:   Edit Post

I really LOVED the sound of that Bass. Mr. Jack Casady did some what in my opinion is " unprecedented" Bass playing innovations with this instrument. Some of the sounds are just AWESOME !!!!!! From his choice of technique ,signal processing & equipment THE BASS and of course HIM ! There are some great studio & live examples form this chronological period for more enjoyment available on CD and on the WEB.

(Message edited by sonicus on June 10, 2010)
benson_murrensun
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Username: benson_murrensun

Post Number: 287
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 11:24 am:   Edit Post

I love HOT Tuna! Jack uses a Versatone amp for distortion. Try as I might I could not locate it on that stage; maybe because of the poor video quality, and maybe because it wasn't there. He says it works better with a semi-hollow bass.
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1065
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post

Yes the Versatone Amps !

I saw & heard him use them with 72-01( this Bass) @ Marx Meadow in Goldengate Park back in the 1970's along with a McIntosh 2300 and some Alembic A-15 cabs. I might know someone that still hass a few for sale, but they are not inexpensive and they look cheaply manufactured to be honest with you .

The GREAT Carol Kaye also likes Versatones!
benson_murrensun
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Username: benson_murrensun

Post Number: 289
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 1:01 pm:   Edit Post

It's possible that Jack might be interested in acquiring another Versatone or two... If you happen to find out more about those that might be for sale, I could notify him.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1066
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 4:11 pm:   Edit Post

That's right you did the Fur Peace Ranch workshops with Jack right?, That sounds like fun ! OK then I will see if I can make contact with this individual and will
contact you . Should I respond to the email address on your profile if the Versatone is still available ?
benson_murrensun
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Username: benson_murrensun

Post Number: 290
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 9:00 am:   Edit Post

Yes on all points!
sonicus
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Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1079
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 3:23 pm:   Edit Post

@ Ben,
Good News! ______I will continue in an email to you .
serialnumber12
Senior Member
Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 759
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 7:22 am:   Edit Post

Do you think Jack (cassidy) would be intrested in another old alembic since he regrets selling his beloved serialnumber#001
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 4472
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 8:43 am:   Edit Post

Keavin, my man, surely you're not even contemplating parting with Ol' #12???!!!!

Bill, tgo
serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 760
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 9:09 am:   Edit Post

if the price was rite id consider selling it to a rich rock star celebrity.........i even sent a pic to stanley & he was in awe of it.

(Message edited by serialnumber12 on June 24, 2010)
benson_murrensun
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Username: benson_murrensun

Post Number: 297
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 10:22 am:   Edit Post

Keavin, I have no idea if he would be interested in acquiring #12. At FPR classes when folks would show up with a variety of interesting instruments (including my Epic) he seemed only mildly interested in playing any of them; he seemed fairly focused on getting the most from his signature model Epiphone. But this is all speculation...
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 4474
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 12:41 pm:   Edit Post

Keavin:

In my view, Ol' #12 is already owned by a celebrity!

Bill, tgo
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1085
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 - 7:59 pm:   Edit Post

It would be really cool if there were an ALEMBIC Jack Casady Signature Bass. Please excuse me If I am out of line with this statement but I just really appreciate what Mr. Casady has done for Bass Players . I am intrigued with what features this Bass would have . As always __
Sonic Regards !
serialnumber12
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Username: serialnumber12

Post Number: 761
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 4:37 am:   Edit Post

Jack Casady would've had an alembic signature bass but he f*cked that up by selling #1.
harald_rost
Intermediate Member
Username: harald_rost

Post Number: 195
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 2:09 am:   Edit Post

Where is #1 now?
mike1762
Senior Member
Username: mike1762

Post Number: 575
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 3:01 am:   Edit Post

Rumor is that someone here (the Club) has it.
pas
Advanced Member
Username: pas

Post Number: 236
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 6:20 am:   Edit Post

According to Jack, #1 was dropped on a concrete floor & sent back to Alembic for repair of body cracks. He said the bass never sounded the same after it had been dropped.

Good recorded examples of #1 include "Thirty Seconds over Winterland", "Baron Von Tollbooth and the Chrome Nun" and "The Phosphorescent Rat".

(Message edited by PAS on June 25, 2010)
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1087
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 7:27 am:   Edit Post

Oh yes,_____ Those are all excellent examples ! Among some others .
benson_murrensun
Advanced Member
Username: benson_murrensun

Post Number: 300
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 11:21 am:   Edit Post

"P Rat" is my favorite album. Period. Some of Jorma's best songwriting, great playing, great sound.
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9410
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 6:46 pm:   Edit Post

Listening to some of Phosphorescent Rat now. Very cool!
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 2378
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Friday, July 02, 2010 - 4:23 pm:   Edit Post

the back of number one was carved with some amazing scrolls and artwork.
nikkij
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Username: nikkij

Post Number: 9
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 10:45 pm:   Edit Post

I had the honor of playing Jack's Alembic before he dropped it (he also played my Guild...misses his, told me what happened to it)...it was a very nice axe, the pickups slid on brass trammels, had red LED's in the neck. Jack was a bit careless with his axes due to coke-a-rooskies excess....sad but true!! I'd never treat my Guild with such disrespect!!!

:-)

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