| Author | Message | ||
| qualloyd
New Username: qualloyd Post Number: 6 Registered: 9-2008 |
After years of surfing this site I decided to finally join. I'm a retired Bricklayer, disabled due to a bad back...go figure! I'll be 50 next year. I started out playing drums when I was around 17. I played out in a few bands but the setting up and tearing down of the drums got to be a major hassle. That, plus the fact that I seemed to have a good ear for music, made me decide to try bass. I picked up a Peavey T-40 bass when they were first introduced. I used to think I was pretty good...until I saw all of the YouTube vids of bassists! WOW! I used to play out, back in the '80's, but now I just jam for the fun of it. I own an '82 Exploiter 8-String and an '86 Spoiler, both bought new. THE OX (R.I.P.) has been a major influence, obviously. I always knew I had something special with my Alembics. It wasn't until I read through these forums that I realized just how special! Knowing the same people that worked on my bass are the same as worked with John is truly an honor...and many are still there today! I didn't mean to ramble, Thanks for your time, Lloyd | ||
| kimberly
Advanced Member Username: kimberly Post Number: 279 Registered: 1-2007 |
Hi Lloyd,  Welcome to the 'family' and the best discussion board on the net. Best Regards, Kimberly | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 411 Registered: 1-2005 |
Love that profile pic! | ||
| garethnh
Junior Username: garethnh Post Number: 41 Registered: 5-2008 |
Welcome Lloyd. What wood is the 8 string? Walnut? Whatever it is, it is an outstanding piece...just beautiful. The offer of a good home still stands ;-) Gareth. | ||
| qualloyd
New Username: qualloyd Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2008 |
I never got a "Birth Certificate" with the Exploiter, as I did with the Spoiler. I purchased them both from a reputable dealer on Chicago's South Side. The serial number is 82DXXXXUSA. I seem to remember trying to register both basses on Alembic.com many years ago, but I don't remember getting a reply as to it's spec's. She's been babied ALL of her life. I have no intention of letting her go. Perhaps I'll enter the serial in the proper thread to see if I get a response. I'm also curious as to how my Spoiler ever left the factory missing a side fret marker? It doesn't even have the hole drilled for it!  Thanks for the post, Lloyd | ||
| rushfan
New Username: rushfan Post Number: 8 Registered: 9-2008 |
that is a odd phenomena, no side fret marker. nice basses though. ive never seen a walnut exploiter. | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 1394 Registered: 11-2003 |
Good morning Lloyd nice to meet you. I can live without fretboard inlays but I need my side markers. Of course those are the types of things that happen when something is hand crafted. Sam | ||
| qualloyd
New Username: qualloyd Post Number: 10 Registered: 9-2008 |
Hi There, If anyone is interested, I've posted pics of my Ex in "Showcase" - "Distillate basses" - "'82 Exploiter 8-String." Later, Lloyd | ||
| qualloyd
Junior Username: qualloyd Post Number: 11 Registered: 9-2008 |
...By the way, Nice to meet all of you! Thanks for the warm welcome. Lloyd | ||
| bracheen
Senior Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 1395 Registered: 11-2003 |
You've posted pics of your Ex? Please tell me you mean your Exploiter. | ||
| qualloyd
Junior Username: qualloyd Post Number: 13 Registered: 9-2008 |
N'yuk, n'yuk, n'yuk! If I was to get a third Alembic then MY WIFE would be my Ex! We've been married over 21 years...5 of the happiest years of my life! With tongue planted firmly in cheek, Lloyd | ||
| richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 978 Registered: 11-2004 |
Lloyd, Welcome to the board. Rich | ||
| qualloyd
Junior Username: qualloyd Post Number: 17 Registered: 9-2008 |
Thanks for the Rich Welcome! Lloyd |
