| Author | Message | ||
| evanfantastic
New Username: evanfantastic Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2009 |
i've admired alembic basses from afar since i started playing 15 years ago. they're pretty, but i could never justify spending that sort of dough when i've always played in wild, drunken rock'n'roll bands, and my basses have the battle scars to mirror that fact. in recent years a lot has changed, and i caved to my bass dreams. my current line up is an orion 4, a spoiler 4, a fender 50th anniversary p-bass, and a stringray. after years of being a fender advocate, i got to say that these alembics make you feel truly spoiled as a player. i'll throw up some photos soon. | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1038 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hello Evan, Welcome to the forum, and welcome to the family. Your two Alembics are a good start. Play well with them for years to come. Hope you enjoy the company and atmosphere. We all love pictures, so please post yours in the showcase. Mike | ||
| evanfantastic
New Username: evanfantastic Post Number: 5 Registered: 3-2009 |
thanks! it's awesome that such a community exists. i'll surely utilize the vast knowledge and suggestions i've run across on here already. looking forward to getting to know everyone. evan | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 2148 Registered: 10-2002 |
Hi Evan and welcome from this side of the pond. I'll echo Mike in asking for photos. Graeme | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 669 Registered: 8-2005 |
Me Too!! | ||
| gregduboc
Junior Username: gregduboc Post Number: 27 Registered: 11-2008 |
Welcome Evan! Guess what? I want pictures too....!! Greg | ||
| georgie_boy
Senior Member Username: georgie_boy Post Number: 670 Registered: 8-2005 |
We all want pics!!! | ||
| gregduboc
Junior Username: gregduboc Post Number: 28 Registered: 11-2008 |
You see Evan, we can be quite persuasive here! | ||
| funkyjazzjunky
Advanced Member Username: funkyjazzjunky Post Number: 394 Registered: 5-2007 |
Welcome to the club | ||
| peoplechipper
New Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 10 Registered: 2-2009 |
Evan, welcome! I understand your worry about instrument abuse; I used to kick the back of my flying v (that used to belong to Lenny Kravitz-he'd be horrified, how I got it's a long story...) for feedback while holding it in front of the amp; it still has boot marks on the back and lots more from being tossed into the drums, etc...I'd never toss my bass into the drums, but I play my instruments hard and the Alembic seems to take it better than my guitars ever did; mind you I don't kick it either...Tony. | ||
| evanfantastic
New Username: evanfantastic Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2009 |
you played in motorama, eh? they used to weekend gig in seattle with us a few years back when i played in a band called mauser. small world. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7720 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Evan, welcome to the board! | ||
| peoplechipper
Junior Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 13 Registered: 2-2009 |
Yeah, that's me Evan. Flying v and a hawaiian shirt...been too long since I've been to Seattle, but Marcus still gets Motorama down there. Does Marcus have any of your recordings? A small world indeed... | ||
| evanfantastic
New Username: evanfantastic Post Number: 7 Registered: 3-2009 |
probably just the early mauser stuff. i haven't played in a band like that since. kind of miss it. yeah they used to crash on our couches when they came through. i haven't seen 'em in a few years. good dudes. | ||
| peoplechipper
Junior Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 15 Registered: 2-2009 |
Evan, talked to Marcus last night and he does have some stuff which he'll give to me...who's basement did Carl and I sleep in? the snorers room with the spiders...oh well... If you miss the loud and noisy, get back on that horse; if nothing else, it blows life's tensions to smithereens...I always feel better when my ears ring, my fingers hurt and my voice is thrashed(I sing in my new band too, wonder of wonders...) | ||
| evanfantastic
New Username: evanfantastic Post Number: 8 Registered: 3-2009 |
i believe it was the last incarnation of motorama, that we hung around. i'm sure you'd remember mauser otherwise. burt and rich i believe were the guys' names. yeah, seems like i've become nothing more than a hired gun for friends indie projects. it's cool, i like the studio, and playing mellower tunes isn't so bad. check the monday mornings on myspace. i'm real close with the guys from the fall of troy, and thomas has asked me to sign on with his future solo project (don't really know if i should be talking about that, but whatever) so hopefully i'll be testing my finger speed like i was 20 years old again far sooner than later. | ||
| peoplechipper
Junior Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 19 Registered: 2-2009 |
Evan, yeah that was Bert and Rich, though Rich has just left but Bryan their new guy is a killer bassist. Glad to hear there's some loud in your future; I like mellow as well(and used to get hassled for it in Motorama at the time)but a loud amp blasting a big riff is a glorious thing...and screw those people who think you should grow up and stop playing like that; they're just neutered... | ||
| evanfantastic
New Username: evanfantastic Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2009 |
agreed bro. as much as i love the elliott smiths and cat powers, my favorites are still jesus lizard, hot water music, and the wipers of this world. | ||
| peoplechipper
Junior Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 23 Registered: 2-2009 |
Have you seen Akimbo yet? they're your local crushers and way good if you haven't checked them out...their latest 2 cd's have been awesome! Keep up the loud work! Tony. | ||
| evanfantastic
New Username: evanfantastic Post Number: 10 Registered: 3-2009 |
for sure, i saw some of their first shows back in like 98'.. never disappoint. | ||
| peoplechipper
Junior Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 27 Registered: 2-2009 |
I haven't seen them live yet, but I look forward to it... | ||
| evanfantastic
Junior Username: evanfantastic Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2009 |
they played the crocodile reopening party last night. with brothers of the sonic cloth (tad doyle's new band) totally great live. | ||
| peoplechipper
Junior Username: peoplechipper Post Number: 33 Registered: 2-2009 |
Tad?! there's a name not seen lately...check out Jersey Shores; their best yet... |
