| Author | Message | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 220 Registered: 1-2004 |
This one is taken in my living room. Although I prefer pictures taken in the garden (good old fashioned daylight), that'll have to wait until I've got some extra guitar stands... From left to right: - 1999 Orion - 1991 EVH Signature - 1988 Elan - 1980 Series I  Wilfred | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 401 Registered: 9-2003 |
Wifred: Very nice family...they're quite photogenic! | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1476 Registered: 9-2002 |
That's a very versatile collection Wilfred. I'm always surprised seeing those Elan's, they DO have a very attractive and graceful shape!! And "granny" ...well she looks damn sexy laying down before the rest! Paul TBO | ||
| lowlife
Intermediate Member Username: lowlife Post Number: 122 Registered: 12-2003 |
Very nice collection, and as usual, I'm jealous! Ellery (Lowlife) | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1478 Registered: 9-2002 |
Don't be jealous ...he can only play at one at the time. When he starts playing at them all 4 the same time ...well ...THAN you may be jealous!!! LOL Paul TBO BTW: there is a picture somewhere of EVH playing 3 basses at the same time. Tapping one left handed, tapping one right handed and "bumping" the groove with his right foot out of a third one standing on a stand beside him. That's the farest he got! | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 568 Registered: 7-2003 |
Wilfred: As always, I love seeing the unusual figuring on your Orion. Its great to see the rest of the family, too. I'll bet you wish you could play more than one at a time! Bill | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 221 Registered: 1-2004 |
Thanks guys, I really appreciate the positive comments! Well, as soon as I'm able to play more than one bass at the same time, I'll definitely let y'all know. Just don't hold your breath waiting for that moment! ;-) BTW: Paul TBO, 'granny' wants me to let you know she isn't too pleased with that nickname. And come to think of it, being 4 years older than her, neither am I! Hmmm, but wait, what does that make........... YOU? Wilfred the Grandfather :-D (Message edited by the_mule on August 23, 2004) | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 222 Registered: 1-2004 |
Paul, especially for you (and because I'm so happy with her) a close-up of my latest addition:  I can only agree with you about those elegant lines... Wilfred | ||
| jeff
Member Username: jeff Post Number: 51 Registered: 12-2003 |
Beautiful collection. It's nice to have choices, isn't it? | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 223 Registered: 1-2004 |
Thanks Jeff, it certainly is! Wilfred | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1480 Registered: 9-2002 |
Ohmawgod!!!! ***sigh*** | ||
| rraymond
Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 97 Registered: 6-2002 |
Man oh man! If I was a termite I'd be thinking, "Four course meal at a five star restaurant!" The Elan has to be desert! Tasty collection there, Wilfred! Hmmm! How about this for an advertising slogan, "The Alembic Elan, a fine after-dinner desert bass." (Message edited by rraymond on August 23, 2004) | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 225 Registered: 1-2004 |
Reid, my twisted mind (or is it just a weird sense of humour?) likes that! I can just see a highly exaggerated cartoon termite having a bite at one of those horns! Yummie, yummie, yummie, I've got ALEMBIC in my tummy, crunch, crunch... Wilfred | ||
| malthumb
Advanced Member Username: malthumb Post Number: 273 Registered: 5-2002 |
Excellent grouping. A lot of goodies there, my friend. Nice photography, too. Peace, James | ||
| dannobasso
Intermediate Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 107 Registered: 3-2004 |
Beautiful collection! It becomes an obsession in some cases. Enjoy them for years to come. Danno | ||
| dgcarbu
Junior Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 27 Registered: 6-2004 |
the_mule, Is your 1980 Series I a short-scale? I'm looking for a short-scale. Here's mine (76-265)...  | ||
| richbass939
Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 72 Registered: 11-2004 |
I saw a picture in Bass Player several years ago of Michael Manring playing 3 basses. He was hitting open-string root notes on one that was held by another person. He was tapping notes on one held by someone. He was playing a strapped on bass regular style. Rich | ||
| dgcarbu
Junior Username: dgcarbu Post Number: 28 Registered: 6-2004 |
the_mule, Great looking collection...here's one with my l.e.d.'s lit up.  | ||
| mint_bass
Advanced Member Username: mint_bass Post Number: 248 Registered: 1-2004 |
You can watch Michael Manring play three basses on the bass day 98 video its well worth a look he does a great version of teen town as well | ||
| almost_mingus
Junior Username: almost_mingus Post Number: 35 Registered: 5-2004 |
Very nice basses wilfred! I still cant get over that grafted walnut, it's beautiful. BTW... Manring actually plays four basses at one time on the Bass Day 98 video... my mouth gapes everytime i see it, and it made me buy a Hyperbass. Austin | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 428 Registered: 1-2004 |
Well, things have changed since I started this thread. I went from 4 to 2 Alembics. The Series I has found a new owner through EVH's shop and fellow Dutch member Just will be enjoying the Elan very soon now. My G.A.S.-budget has been building up and I actually intend to purchase a new non-Alembic friend for my Orion and EVH, but I'm afraid it's too early to tell you more right now... Wilfred | ||
| somatic
Junior Username: somatic Post Number: 28 Registered: 11-2003 |
Very curious to see what your new bass is going to be Wilfred. I just hope it's not a Fender P. | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 434 Registered: 1-2004 |
 Brett, a little teaser only showing a small but beautiful detail of the non-Alembic bass that will become a companion to my Orion and EVH. Hopefully all can and will be revealed in the Misc. section soon... Wilfred | ||
| 1stbass
Member Username: 1stbass Post Number: 89 Registered: 11-2002 |
Wilfred, That looks a bit like a Fodera to me. Do tell | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 435 Registered: 1-2004 |
Nope, no Fodera, but not bad at all for a first guess. THE GAME IS ON!! Hints so far: 1. Picture as shown in previous post 2. This EXACT SAME bass has been reviewed in Bass Player magazine (how cool is that!) Wilfred | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 702 Registered: 11-2003 |
OK, I'll play I'm guessing it's a F Bass. | ||
| somatic
Junior Username: somatic Post Number: 29 Registered: 11-2003 |
Hints so far: 1. Picture as shown in previous post 2. This EXACT SAME bass has been reviewed in Bass Player magazine (how cool is that!) Well, I'm at a disadvantage because I never read BP (too expensive here), so I'll guess Marchelewski, or Hanewinkel. Or maybe it's a Wishnevsky.... | ||
| almost_mingus
Junior Username: almost_mingus Post Number: 37 Registered: 5-2004 |
im going to guess benevente. if its not fodera, that has to be it. (digs through old bp's....) | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 436 Registered: 1-2004 |
Well done! For the whole story, click: http://www.talkbass.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1942398&postcount=2797 Wilfred | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 438 Registered: 1-2004 |
http://alembic.com/club/messages/449/16789.html?1109702278 |
