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Author Message dimscale New Username: dimscale Post Number: 8 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 2:35 pm:    Used Mark King 5 string, FX-1 Alembic, Bergantino IP212 and 4string FBass. dimscale New Username: dimscale Post Number: 9 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 3:33 pm:    Any questions on the gear contact me at (925) 984-8449 Serious inquiries only please. Thanks dimscale New Username: dimscale Post Number: 10 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 4:00 pm:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdgKrS6rx48 dimscale Junior Username: dimscale Post Number: 11 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 4:05 pm:    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqnkO0lwnT4&feature=related Live at Yoshi's SF 09' Used this bass on my cd "Inner Portrait" billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 28 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 5:14 pm:    Victor, Nice Bass and skills! How much are you asking for it. And do you have pictures. pauldo Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 552 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 6:11 pm:    Victor - mad skills! Sad that you are selling, that bass serves you very well. The stinger looks great. dimscale Junior Username: dimscale Post Number: 12 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 7:03 pm:    Thanks man, this bass has served me well for sure! ;-) pierreyves Senior Member Username: pierreyves Post Number: 734 Registered: 11-2006 Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 11:47 pm:    Hi Victor, fine to "meet" you here. I bought Inner Portrait some monthes ago. Nice concert at Yoshi, you play with Ruslan Sirota (keyboards) !! Why you want to sell your bass? billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 29 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 10:04 am:    Victor, I downloaded the cd from amazon last night. Great sounds man. hieronymous Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 878 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 10:21 am:    Yeah, I like the CD a lot too - picked it up last year. Are you using a different bass now? genstormbringer Junior Username: genstormbringer Post Number: 25 Registered: 1-2009 Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 11:20 am:    great stuff dimscale Junior Username: dimscale Post Number: 13 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 12:04 pm:    Thanks guys, just so you all know I'm selling the bass because I need the money for other things not because I don't love the bass anymore. manbass7 New Username: manbass7 Post Number: 9 Registered: 10-2010 Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 4:06 am:    is it possible to send the bass to Europe ? price please ? luc.ory@petercam.be Txs billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 30 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 8:01 am:    I purchased the bass last night. It's staying stateside. tmoney61092 Senior Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 649 Registered: 9-2008 Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 9:05 am:    congrats on the purchase! ~Taylor davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10067 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 9:24 am:    Congrats Bill! billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 31 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 10:14 am:    Thanks Taylor and Dave I had to do a gut check and went through with it. Victor is a great guy to work with. It turns out this will be my first Alembic. After we made the deal, I got a call from a family member who really needed our help. Needless to say I had nothing left to purchase the 1992 Elan I wanted. I am not complaining though. I am sure I will enjoy this bass for a very long time. jedisan Intermediate Member Username: jedisan Post Number: 146 Registered: 3-2008 Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 11:46 am:    Congrats too, Bill! Better change that personal quote soon... Tim billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 32 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 12:57 pm:    Just made the update Tim...LOL artswork99 Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1390 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 1:03 pm:    That's a beauty of a bass, congrats Bill! billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 33 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 3:51 pm:    Thanks Art. I have enjoyed our phone conversations and have learned a lot about Alembics from you. I will contact you as soon as it arrives. BTW. I have told the guy who has the Elan about our forum. I hope he joins us and place his bass up for sale. He was not aware of the club. crobbins Senior Member Username: crobbins Post Number: 780 Registered: 6-2004 Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 6:34 pm:    There are more than a few cool bass players named Victor. billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 34 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Friday, January 28, 2011 - 3:15 am:    Craig, I humbly agree. And of course you know I am referring to the seller, who is also, IMHO, a talented musician and composer. billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 35 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Friday, January 28, 2011 - 3:16 am:    I saw this quote online: Victor Wooten “I’ve been a fan of Victor’s bass playing for a long time. This CD, “Inner Portrait”, shows that his writing skills are also top notch. With a name like ‘Victor’, how can he go wrong?” There are also cool bass players named Craig... (Message edited by billostech on January 28, 2011) (Message edited by billostech on January 28, 2011) billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 36 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Friday, January 28, 2011 - 3:17 am:    Thanks again Victor!!! (Message edited by billostech on January 28, 2011) dimscale Junior Username: dimscale Post Number: 14 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 10:14 am:    Hey Bill thanks for your support. thumbsup Intermediate Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 196 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 10:59 pm:    Hey Bill Congrats on your new MK. I too just became the new owner of an MK balanced. If you haven't recieved it yet I can promise you wont be disappointed! Steve thumbsup Intermediate Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 197 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 10:59 pm:    Hey Bill Congrats on your new MK. I too just became the new owner of an MK balanced. If you haven't recieved it yet I can promise you wont be disappointed! Steve billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 39 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 12:58 pm:    Thanks Steve, I saw that beautiful MK burl you just obtained. Man it's sweet. I hope I have at least half of the fun you are having with yours. Vic,is sending it to the mother ship for a once over(brass polished, touchups if needed). it will be sent to from there. This being my first Alembic, I am going to just look at for a while, then pick it up and go to work. I have a MarkBass 151 (Jeff Berlin), I'll be playing it through to start out with. I may need some suggestions for a lightweight rig to play on small to medium gigs with the cats. Mostly jazz, blues, gospel, and christian rock. thumbsup Intermediate Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 198 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 4:35 pm:    Hi Bill, It actually was the quilted maple, but dont matter, all Aembics are a work of art and they're all beautiful! You say this will be your first Alembic. What a Start!.....Thats like a ten yr old gettin a 12 point buck! I would be thrilled to have Victor's (opps) YOUR bass! It is exceptional! Is that a coco bolo?What ever it is it is gorgeous! Play it well brother! Steve (Message edited by thumbsup on January 30, 2011) thumbsup Intermediate Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 199 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 4:35 pm:    accidental dbl post Steve (Message edited by thumbsup on January 30, 2011) thumbsup Intermediate Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 200 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 4:48 pm:    Hey Bill, You can start a thread for avice on bass rigs and get plenty of suggestions! OMG.....I just saw Victor's you tube clip. What a picker! I always loved that technique. When I play (or attempt to play) like that I have to really concentrate. He makes it look easy. A real picker's picker he is! Steve (Message edited by thumbsup on January 30, 2011) billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 42 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 6:11 pm:    Thanks Steve. For what it's worth, I am a couple of months from 52 and I have yet to get that 12 pointer. Lot's of good hunting here in Michigan though. That's a good idea to start a separate thread for light rigs.I think i will do just that later. Keep picking brother. My hill to climb is slapping. Currently learning bebop scales... jbabies New Username: jbabies Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2010 Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 12:48 pm:    Hey Bill, Thanks for the heads up on the Elan 5, it's a cracker. I've spoken to Chris and it's coming to Australia to live... billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 45 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Tuesday, February 01, 2011 - 3:37 pm:    Congrats man. Is the your first Alembic? dimscale Junior Username: dimscale Post Number: 15 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 11:18 am:    The Alembic Mark King Sold, Thanks Bill. billostech Junior Username: billostech Post Number: 49 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 12:09 pm:    You are most welcome sir. Vic, Call Santa. He is not using his reindeer now. Have him bring my bass to Michigan through this blizzard we are having. Only he can do it. Please ... contact him. dimscale Junior Username: dimscale Post Number: 16 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 1:20 pm:    Man o' Man that snow is no joke! Good Luck digging out! By the way it's like 65-70 here...;-) billostech Member Username: billostech Post Number: 63 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 5:14 pm:    Home at last. This bass is breath taking. Pictures cannot do it justice. And the sound... wow. Nothing short of spectacular. This is my first Alembic. I did not know what I was missing. I have to go and play it some more. I will be away for a while... billostech Member Username: billostech Post Number: 64 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 5:22 pm:    I will post better pics later. artswork99 Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1415 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 5:59 pm:    Bill, I can see you smiling from here! Enjoy my man and Play it Healthy! Art thumbsup Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 239 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 6:18 pm:    Simply stunning....love the side LEDs! I feel your joy! Later Bro Steve thumbsup Advanced Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 240 Registered: 7-2008 Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 6:18 pm:    Simply stunning....love the side LEDs! I feel your joy! Later Bro Steve lttleal Junior Username: lttleal Post Number: 13 Registered: 1-2011 Posted on Thursday, February 10, 2011 - 9:33 pm:    Wow!! That is beautiful, congrats man, that is just what I'm looking for if my wal sixer sells, Al dimscale Junior Username: dimscale Post Number: 17 Registered: 11-2008 Posted on Friday, April 08, 2011 - 10:40 pm:    Alembic F1-X $600