| Author | Message | ||
| Jerome Edwards (jerome)
New Username: jerome Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi I'm Jerome ,I own an Alembic Persuader and also have a Signature Deluxe under construction.Ive played all the clubs and hotels and casino's in New Orleans .So now I play for the Lord In front thousands every week . What I'm saying is you hav'nt done nothing until you praise the Lord in you music......... | ||
| Keith Wilson (darkbassist)
Junior Username: darkbassist Post Number: 32 Registered: 7-2002 |
i also play a persuader and play in a gospel group. it really is a joy. | ||
| Charles "David" Tichenor (alembic76407)
Member Username: alembic76407 Post Number: 69 Registered: 5-2002 |
Jerome and Keith Did you know their's not a single picture of a Persuader in the Showcase, please fix that, I would love to see your basses, please post some photos. David T | ||
| Brian Ceasar (bbe1020)
Junior Username: bbe1020 Post Number: 47 Registered: 5-2002 |
Welcome to the club Jerome. I don't know whether you are aware or not, but there are several members in the club who participate in gospel music ministries, myself included. When should we expect to see a few pictures of the PERSUADER Jerome? | ||
| Jerome Edwards (jerome)
New Username: jerome Post Number: 2 Registered: 10-2002 |
I will post a pic of my Persuader soon as I adjust and configure my scanner.But there is nothing like the Alembic sound thundering through a congregation in Praise and worship.....Awsome | ||
| James L. Martin (malthumb)
Junior Username: malthumb Post Number: 23 Registered: 5-2002 |
I play my Mark King w/Series II electronics at church services. Of course given the size of the church it takes a few months for me to be able to say I've played in front of thousands. Jerome, can't wait to see pix of your Persuader. Peace, James | ||
| Michael Paskel (Mikey) (pookeymp)
Junior Username: pookeymp Post Number: 28 Registered: 7-2002 |
I play at an 8:00 AM service at 1 church and an 11:00 AM service at another, and in both cases have gotten numerous comments from fellow musicians and from church members on the incredible sound of my bass since I switched from my Tobias to my newly acquired Mark King. I agree with you Jerome, the combination of Praise and Worship and an Alembic is something to behold. Definitely get those pics of your Persuader out there..will keep a look out. Mikey/ | ||
| James L. Martin (malthumb)
Junior Username: malthumb Post Number: 24 Registered: 5-2002 |
One thing I can add regarding comments from other musicians....At one church that I no longer play at, I started to ocassionally work in my Hanewinckel 6 string, usually just at rehearsal. The other musicians thought the idea of a 6 string bass was cool, but were quite clear and unanimous in their preference for the Mark King / Series II 5 string. Once I played the Hanewinckel at a service and immediately after the service one of the parishioners commented that the Alembic sounded much better. He basically said that he could hear the Hanewinckel, but he could feel the Alembic. Peace, James | ||
| James L. Martin (malthumb)
Junior Username: malthumb Post Number: 25 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hey Jerome, While your at it, what are the specs on your Signature Deluxe? Clarke or King? # of strings? Are there construction pix in the "Factory to Customer"? Mine can be seen in the Mark King folder in the showcase. | ||
| Brian Ceasar (bbe1020)
Junior Username: bbe1020 Post Number: 48 Registered: 5-2002 |
Jerome there is nothing like the sound of a SERIES II bass on a Sunday morning or evening, filling the sanctuary with clear, warm, and fat ALEMBIC tone. Hey James, it's good to see you posting again! | ||
| Jerome Edwards (jerome)
New Username: jerome Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2002 |
Yes Brian I know that you are right I just hav'nt been blessed to own a series2 just yet but my time will come. | ||
| Jerome Edwards (jerome)
New Username: jerome Post Number: 4 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi James const. starts next week . But it will be a King signature deluxe 5 sting with side LED's 36" non tapered neck with either coco bolo or puprleheart top and back , I'm need more info on the type sound that puprle heart produce . | ||
| Paul Lindemans (palembic)
Junior Username: palembic Post Number: 50 Registered: 9-2002 |
Jerome and other Gospel-players, now this is something where we in Belgium experience a kind of "culture shock" reading all this stuff about playing in churches. Here, playing in chur'ches is rather boring with no swing to it whatsoever. I did it once in the period I went to church but it didn't made me feel the way you feel about it. Now, as far as we see things on television the church services in US are very different. I'm always jealous (as a white man) to see the joy the black people put out of their church services. Anyway... it's one of the things I'm learning on this club ...and that's good! Paul | ||
| James L. Martin (malthumb)
Junior Username: malthumb Post Number: 27 Registered: 5-2002 |
Paul, If you can, go to amazon.com or borders.com and see if you can get your hands on videotapes of "Fred Hammond and Radical for Christ Live" and "Fred Hammond and Radical for Christ Purpose By Design". Wonderful musicianship combined with enthusiastic praise. Ironically, "Purpose By Design" was filmed at Ceasars Palace in Las Vegas. Hmmmm. Peace, James | ||
| Edwin Hurwitz (edwin)
New Username: edwin Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hm, according to Phil Lesh, in the Grateful Dead in the early 60s they referred to their gigs as "going to church." Was Phil the first person to play an Alembic in church? :-) Edwin | ||
| Dave DeMarco (daved)
New Username: daved Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2002 |
Hello all, I'd like to chime in as yet another proud church-playing Alembic person. I use my Elan 6 every Saturday for an hour long service. I've received nothing by praise (pun indended) from my fellow band mates, first when they see what a beautiful bass it is, and second when they hear the tone. I've found the 6 to indispensable. Of course, the low B comes in handy for making those big choruses stand out, but I frequently use my high C for melodies or playing chords. I can't think of a more appropriate instrument to bring to church! | ||
| Jerome Edwards (jerome)
New Username: jerome Post Number: 6 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi Dave , I've been playing my alembic 4 str. persuader in church for 9 years and I get nothing but praise for the tone , people thought I was playing a 5 str because of the tone. So now I've been blessed with a M.K. Signature Deluxe 5 str. 36' neck bass and I just got it Tuesday and will minister with it in church for the 1st time this Sunday . I'll get back with some feed back from this Sunday | ||
| Dave DeMarco (daved)
New Username: daved Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2002 |
Jerome, I'll bet that MK sounds great. I'll look fwd to your review. God bless.... Dave | ||
| Paul Lindemans (palembic)
Intermediate Member Username: palembic Post Number: 151 Registered: 9-2002 |
I've said it before and I'll say it again: when I'll have the luck to come and visit parts of the US I'll definitely try to visit one of those services with gospel music. Maybe with one of you guys playing along. Paul |
