| Author | Message | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2965 Registered: 6-2002 |
I joined the forum 10 years ago today which was not long before I got my first Alembic. Jazzyvee | ||
| growlypants
Junior Username: growlypants Post Number: 18 Registered: 3-2011 |
I just joined last March. I read all your posts, rarely post myself, but my MK 5-er and I are coming to truly appreciate this board. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1502 Registered: 11-2004 |
About 8 years since my first post on the forum, but I read for a good 2 years before ever joining or posting. | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1125 Registered: 1-2005 |
I joined in Jan. 2005 - I thought I had joined earlier. I got my first Alembic in Jan. 2002, I think that's why I was confused. | ||
| adriaan
Moderator Username: adriaan Post Number: 2944 Registered: 6-2002 |
Before the Alembic Club started, there was a Yahoo group that was pretty active for a while. The one linked to above was the second incarnation, as the first group disappeared off the map. I seem to remember the Yahoo pages generally underwent some changes that were not particularly well-received, and activities soon ground to a halt when this here Club came alive. As it happens, tomorrow is my 10th anniversary as a member here - Jazzy, you beat me to it! (Message edited by adriaan on June 16, 2012) | ||
| lembic76450
Advanced Member Username: lembic76450 Post Number: 317 Registered: 5-2002 |
Wow, time really moves along when your having fun, looks like it was May 2002. I was also involved in the Yahoo Group,but, near the end. I had dial-up at the time, with all the ads it was a true pain in the butt... I would just like to thank Mica and all the Family for this wonderful place we share... | ||
| notfadeaway
Junior Username: notfadeaway Post Number: 25 Registered: 5-2012 |
About a month. | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1368 Registered: 12-2004 |
I've been a member for 7 1/2 years, but was a lurker for a good while beforehand. I think I signed up the same night I read Valentino's "what happens when you wait too long" post about the price increases. I think I ended up calling the next day to start my custom. | ||
| dlbydgtl
Intermediate Member Username: dlbydgtl Post Number: 127 Registered: 7-2008 |
I've been a member for 4 years next month. I remember researching for my best "last" bass and finding this website. After much looking and reading i decided to buy an Alembic. Best choice ever. Now i have a featured custom; never imagined that. This Club has increased my musical knowledge ten fold. Blessed and thankful to be a member. John | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5167 Registered: 7-2004 |
Eight years, next month. I had lusted for an Alembic since playing in a band in Pasadena in the 70's with a guy who had one of the very early guitars and had just purchased my first Alembic, an Electrum, at the July guitar show in San Rafael. I called Alembic with a question and was invited to bring it on up. I met Susan, Ron, Mica, Mary, and Valentino. Ron went through the guitar which had a couple of wires crossed, and quickly straightened things right up. No charge!!!! They treated me like I had bought a $15,000 custom from them when I hadn't given them a dime (yet)! I've been a huge Alembic supporter ever since. Time flies when you're having fun! Bill, tgo | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2967 Registered: 6-2002 |
Yeah I can agree, it has been a great learning experience being a member of the club. When I saw the bass I wanted in a shop in my town I rang Mica about it. She suggested I get the serial number and then she could tell me a little more. So i rang and got the serial number. Mica told me the bass was from a selection they had made for the Bass Centre in London and the one I was looking at was a SC Deluxe and lots other things about the controls that didn't really make any sense to me. As it happened, the shop had it marked as an SC Standard and priced accordingly. So not only did I get the bass cheaper since it they were clearing out their unsold alembic stock at a 25% reduction I got a negotiated further discount too and got a better bass than they thought they were selling me. So I was pretty happy on that day. I've learnt a lot about guitars and basses since being an active member here I had peeked in before but got much more from joining. For my 10th year here it's been a great year so far. Started off by eventually getting a Series bass at the beginning of the year, went on a factory tour in April near my birthday. Got to meet Bill and some of the other forum members when I went over for the the california Gathering. How many companies would replace hardware on a 9 year old bass under warranty because they are not happy with the way it had aged? Not many I'm sure..... .Thanks Mica and your team. I think there is still a desire for a small body series bass but not the justification yet. btw. I still can't identify the sound of the ebony lams but I'm learning to hear more harmonic overtones which i'm not sure is a good thing. .... :-) Jazzyvee | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1369 Registered: 12-2004 |
Jazzy, If you want to hear the ebony, remember that most bass cabinets don't really produce the fundamental very well. I don't know what those PJ cabs look like in terms of frequency response, but Mesa Boogie (along with basically all commercial bass cabinets) heavily accentuates the midbass (which is way above the fundamental). If you have a nice set of headphones, the difference might be easier to pick out. Bradley | ||
| jbybj
Advanced Member Username: jbybj Post Number: 369 Registered: 6-2006 |
I just passed 6 years on June 7th, and much to my surprise, I have only been reprimanded for inappropriate posting ONCE! This place is one of my favorite resources on the interwebs. Simply learning to set up my bass would have been worth the price of admission, but there has been so much more. I'd like to say that the customer service is unparalleled, but I hardly qualify as a customer, yet still receive unparalleled service. Hi Mary!, Hi Mica! | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 989 Registered: 11-2003 |
Just under 9 years, when I got my first Alembic, a Spoiler-Exploiter, zebrawood top, mahogany body, maple neck. Now I have a Series II, a SC Sig Std, an Epic, and an Essence. Alan | ||
| jet_powers
Senior Member Username: jet_powers Post Number: 541 Registered: 2-2003 |
I'll hit my 10 year mark next February. Oddly, I have not acquired any new Alembics since joining... JP | ||
| wishbass
Advanced Member Username: wishbass Post Number: 290 Registered: 5-2011 |
Long time visitor,but I've been a member for 13 months. It's a nice family to be part of.Everyone has been very helpful and patient (so many skill and knowledge levels )and it's been great to get acquainted with you. Karl | ||
| growlypants
Junior Username: growlypants Post Number: 19 Registered: 3-2011 |
I wish I could post some pics of my bass, but if you go to "Alembic Store", under "Basses", mine is the 9th one down, on the far left. | ||
| notfadeaway
Junior Username: notfadeaway Post Number: 26 Registered: 5-2012 |
jbybj mentions learning to set up his bass here. Can anyone provide a link to that thread? I'd love some pointers on setting up an Alembic. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2968 Registered: 6-2002 |
You will fine a lot of information on setting up on this page. http://alembic.com/club/messages/16271/16283.html?1299435855 Jazzyvee | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1506 Registered: 11-2004 |
Jazzy's link is a good place to start- the link all the way at the bottom, 'Joey's' bass setup instructions have become the go-to resource here on the forum in most cases. | ||
| slawie
Senior Member Username: slawie Post Number: 407 Registered: 8-2002 |
10 years in August although I have owned my Alembic since 1988. I want another Alembic bass but more so an IN-2 slawie | ||
| notfadeaway
Junior Username: notfadeaway Post Number: 27 Registered: 5-2012 |
Thanks guys!! | ||
| fmm
Advanced Member Username: fmm Post Number: 349 Registered: 6-2002 |
11 years next week. | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 834 Registered: 6-2006 |
6 years and 1 day! I owned my bass much longer - it wasn't until I searched the internet for "flatwounds on an Alembic" that I found this site - | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1203 Registered: 5-2002 |
Since the very beginning. Not sure when that was. | ||
| terryc
Senior Member Username: terryc Post Number: 1880 Registered: 11-2004 |
8 years...is it really that long ago!! | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3200 Registered: 10-2002 |
coming up on 10 years this October. Graeme | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2972 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi Jacko, I fancy grabbing some of the new 3 position q-switches for my signature basses. I wonder if you could pick them up for me when you visit there later this year? Jazzyvee | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3201 Registered: 10-2002 |
more than happy to V. I leave the uk on sept 15th and I'm planning to be in Santa rosa on tuesday 25th. plenty of time to sort the details. Graeme | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1657 Registered: 6-2002 |
It's been 10 years this month for me, with a brief (about a year) stint on the Yahoo group prior to that. This forum has always been my most regularly visited website. I never thought I'd post over a thousand comments on a forum. It's easy here! Thanks again to the Wickershams and all the members here who make this a unique home on the internet. Mike | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 2973 Registered: 6-2002 |
Excellent. Thanks Jazzyvee | ||
| alembic76407
Senior Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 701 Registered: 5-2002 |
10 years and 2 month | ||
| jcdlc72
Intermediate Member Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 170 Registered: 11-2009 |
Proudly since November 2009, a little bit after I got my Epic  | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 1045 Registered: 7-2003 |
Well, I have been a member of the forum since July 2003. It was shortly after my hero JE had passed away and I visited the Alembic site just to have a look and saw the then JE limited Spyders and I was blown away.....the rest is all known to you... Greetz Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 1885 Registered: 9-2002 |
According to the info to the left, since 2002. I took a 'sabbatical' for a year or two whne Life just got to be a little too-hair-raising, then came back. How in the hell have I had that much to say?? J o e y | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10768 Registered: 5-2002 |
Joey asked, "How in the hell have I had that much to say??" Well, we're talking about Alembic; so there is understandably a lot that can be said. | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 95 Registered: 5-2012 |
May 04, this year. I turned 60 in Feb., and knew it was finally time to satisfy an entry on my Bucket List: Acquire an Alembic. I joined and became very agressive in my search and let my desires be made known here. Thanks to a lead from hammer, I found my Distillate...'82 Quilt Maple beauty! Now searching for my 2nd (Model as yet unknown, but it's coming!) | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1212 Registered: 5-2002 |
You know you're not going to be satisfied until there's a Series I or II in your stable! | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 96 Registered: 5-2012 |
@ edwin.....don't I (that "I" is in bold and italics) know it! In fact, got my eye on a Series I med. Btw, I don't have a stable, but rather a harem. : )) | ||
| tncaveman
Member Username: tncaveman Post Number: 99 Registered: 2-2011 |
Since last February (2011) when I checked the local Craigslist and got my first Alembic - a Rogue. I knew them from a long time ago (Greg Lake and Stanley) and looked them up. Wow - they were still around! And I loved the modern looking custom stuff. And a year later, number 2, a fretless Elan - Oh Yeah...... did some one say Series I or II??? LOL Stephen | ||
| cozmik_cowboy
Senior Member Username: cozmik_cowboy Post Number: 1232 Registered: 10-2006 |
For future exclamations, Michael, (replacing "backslash" with \ , of course) backslashi{backslashb{text}} will get you bold and italic. Because sometimes you need to shout, right? Peter | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 982 Registered: 12-2004 |
i feel special because i've owned serial#12 for 32 yrs now & there's not many 'very old alembics' here in the club .....ive been a member for almost 11yrs now. | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 3046 Registered: 6-2002 |
#12 is the elder statesman of the club. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 5197 Registered: 7-2004 |
Don't forget #10 and, recently, #5. Bill, tgo | ||
| dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 1117 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hey! Give #16 some love. | ||
| jimbobv
Member Username: jimbobv Post Number: 57 Registered: 4-2003 |
9 yrs plus | ||
| gtrguy
Senior Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 485 Registered: 9-2004 |
8 - 9 years and heading for post number 500. Do I get a prize? Am I a senior member because of my age (how do they know)? ;>) | ||
| alembickoa
Intermediate Member Username: alembickoa Post Number: 109 Registered: 5-2002 |
When it first opened...wow...been over 10 years. I must be having fun!!! | ||
| jim777
New Username: jim777 Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2012 |
3 or 4 hours? | ||
| sparechaynge
Member Username: sparechaynge Post Number: 70 Registered: 6-2010 |
2 years. I joined almost a soon as I found the page. It's been a blast. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10911 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Jim; welcome to the board! | ||
| jagerphan84
Advanced Member Username: jagerphan84 Post Number: 306 Registered: 10-2003 |
Joined around my 19th birthday, some 9 years ago. Mostly lurking since then, occasionally popping up to buy/sell/trade when the budget allows or requires it. Had the pleasure of 'meeting' some really amazing folks here. | ||
| ajdover
Senior Member Username: ajdover Post Number: 1003 Registered: 11-2003 |
Since 2003. I started with a Spoiler-Exploiter. I've owned an Entwistle LE, Europa, Dragon's Wing, and Epic. I currently own an Essence, SC Sig Std, and a Custom Series II Entwistle Replica. Those packages work for me. Alan | ||
| richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 1181 Registered: 11-2004 |
8 years next month. Not an elder around the club, don't have a high-end Alembic, not a full time pro player but I like everything about this entire Alembic experience. Here's to another 8 years + around here. Rich |
