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mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762
Post Number: 568 Registered: 1-2008
| Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 5:07 pm: | |
Isn't this #1??? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rts3noH4F0&feature=related |
sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 1058 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 6:59 pm: | |
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
Senior Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 1059 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 7:31 pm: | |
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
Advanced Member Username: benson_murrensun
Post Number: 287 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 11:24 am: | |
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
Senior Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 1065 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 11:43 am: | |
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
Advanced Member Username: benson_murrensun
Post Number: 289 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 1:01 pm: | |
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: | |
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
Advanced Member Username: benson_murrensun
Post Number: 290 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 9:00 am: | |
Yes on all points! |
sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus
Post Number: 1079 Registered: 5-2009
| Posted on Sunday, June 20, 2010 - 3:23 pm: | |
@ 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: | |
Do you think Jack (cassidy) would be intrested in another old alembic since he regrets selling his beloved serialnumber#001 |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 4472 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 8:43 am: | |
Keavin, my man, surely you're not even contemplating parting with Ol' #12???!!!! Bill, tgo |
serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12
Post Number: 760 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 9:09 am: | |
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
Advanced Member Username: benson_murrensun
Post Number: 297 Registered: 5-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 10:22 am: | |
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
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 4474 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 12:41 pm: | |
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: | |
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
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12
Post Number: 761 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, June 24, 2010 - 4:37 am: | |
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: | |
Where is #1 now? |
mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762
Post Number: 575 Registered: 1-2008
| Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 3:01 am: | |
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: | |
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: | |
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: | |
"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: | |
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: | |
the back of number one was carved with some amazing scrolls and artwork. |
nikkij
New Username: nikkij
Post Number: 9 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2010 - 10:45 pm: | |
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!!! :-) |