| Author | Message | ||
| bracheen
New Username: bracheen Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2003 |
I'm Sam and just bought my first Alembic after about 20 years of lusting. It's a 4 string zebrawood Epic, s/n 94W8181. I have a photo that's not real good. I saved it from the ebay add when I won the auction and haven't had a chance to take any of my own yet. I couldn't be more pleased with this instrument. Even the weight was a pleasant surprise. I bought a 3" strap before the bass arrived thinking it was going to be heavy but it is really very comforable. I've seen a few posts here about supportive wives and must say my wife was behind me on this all the way. When I would get outbid she encouraged me to stay with it. What a woman! By the way I'm in NE Florida. This is a international community so I thought I would narrow it down. Sam  | ||
| bishopqdog
Member Username: bishopqdog Post Number: 52 Registered: 7-2003 |
Welcome to Alembic land! Man, did I just say Alembic Land? I guess you can see we love our instruments. That is a nice bass, congratulations. Sam, you're going to get a lot of compliments on your bass, believe them all. I say that because I haven't seen an Alembic that wasn't remarkable. You might be familiar with all of the models but because of all of the choices and options, they all have a uniqueness. We are glad to have you here. Thanks for being apart of this Official Alembic Low End Gathering, better know as the Alembic Club. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 719 Registered: 9-2002 |
Hi Sam, great to have you here! Welcome from this side of the pond, Well ...I can't see the wood very well but ... well if there are some more pictures huh-huh ...post it! Well ..and about your wife -we call 'it' "Senior Management" I can see now wjy theu are called "better half"! Paul the bad one | ||
| bracheen
New Username: bracheen Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2003 |
Thanks. The compliments have already come in. I feel like the guy in the commercial who tells everyone about his cholesterol except I'm saying "I have an Alembic bass!" I sure like your side of the pond, Paul. It's been too long since we've been there. The last time was 2000 St Pat's Day in Dublin. Sam | ||
| elzie
Advanced Member Username: elzie Post Number: 231 Registered: 8-2002 |
Welcome aboard Sam! That is a beatiful Epic. Not only did you buy a wonderful bass, but you also gained a family. So are we having Thanksgiving at your house??? Just kidding ;) I would bet that Epic sounds reeeeaal good too! As my brother Paul said, "more pics"! Again, welcome aboard and congrats on such a fine instrument! Paul The Good One | ||
| senmen
Intermediate Member Username: senmen Post Number: 123 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi Sam, welcome to the Alembic community and congrats to your Epic. Looks really good but we need more photos.... :-) You will see that you are in the best community here to share everything about Alembic. Those guys in here are really great! Many greetings Oliver Baumann (Spyder4 and Spyder8) | ||
| bracheen
New Username: bracheen Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2003 |
Thanks again for the welcome. I agree about the photos. More will be coming. I'm an old guy and just haven't broken down and gotten a digital camera yet. I'm still trying to deal with push buttons on my telephone. Sam | ||
| dean_m
Advanced Member Username: dean_m Post Number: 212 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey Sam, Welcome to the club!!!! Great bass you've got there too. Yep, you gained a family here. Hey Elzie, I thought Thanksgiving was at your place this year??? Turkey and home brew right??? I know I know, there I go again talking about food. GEEZ!!!! Welcome Sam!!!! Dino (Paul the Fake One) | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 721 Registered: 9-2002 |
Hey Fake one and good one!? When is that thanks-thing-giving party your side of the pond the bad one | ||
| elzie
Advanced Member Username: elzie Post Number: 233 Registered: 8-2002 |
Actually Dino, it IS at my house this year! Anyone that is in the neighborhood, or even a distance away, is welcome to my house for food. And of course, plenty of homebrew. Just name your poison, er, beer; extra stout, red ale..... Oh, Paul, it is November 27th, I will see you at 2 pm? Paul The Drooling One | ||
| bracheen
New Username: bracheen Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2003 |
Paul, a pint or two of Guinness would be about right. Bad Paul, I posted some clearer photos in the Showcase folder. Sam | ||
| bigredbass
Intermediate Member Username: bigredbass Post Number: 178 Registered: 9-2002 |
bracheen: Small world. I lived in Jacksonville from 85 to 90. We may know some of the same pickers. Incidentally, I don't know if you get to Pensacola very often, but the ALEMBIC dealer there is Tringas Music. My friend Dick Boyden is the tech there and he is just fabulous. I imagine you're already asking yourself: Why did I wait 20 years? There simply is nothing like an ALEMBIC ! J o e y | ||
| dean_m
Advanced Member Username: dean_m Post Number: 213 Registered: 7-2002 |
I wonder if my wife would question why I'm running out the door with my Alembic to visit a "relative" on Thanksgiving Day. Tempting, very tempting!!!! D | ||
| elzie
Advanced Member Username: elzie Post Number: 234 Registered: 8-2002 |
Well Dino, you could always wait until Friday! There will be plenty of leftovers, and I still have about 14 16 ounce bottles of Red Ale left  That goes for you too Jet Powers and anyone else in the area. It would be a good time to hang out and have a few beers. I would also be curious as to how others would set up my amp to their own liking...... (Message edited by elzie on November 12, 2003) | ||
| jet_powers
Member Username: jet_powers Post Number: 72 Registered: 2-2003 |
Oooohhh.... 16 oz. bottles of ale that there is no Massachusetts sin tax on???? That's real difficult to pass up. I think I like your amp set up right next to the beer cooler...... BTW- Welcome to the club Sam! JP | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 727 Registered: 9-2002 |
All those Paul's ...all those beers ...basses ...Alembics ***sigh*** maybe next year. Hope things will go better once. Anyway ...please join in friendship and drink a few on my behalf! Paul the bad one | ||
| elzie
Advanced Member Username: elzie Post Number: 235 Registered: 8-2002 |
Hey Jet! My mini fridge is almost next to my amp. I didn't want to get it too close and vibrate all the bottles! Brother Paul, Maybe we should print your picture and place a beer in front of it, sort of like a voodoo ritual ;) Paul II (Message edited by elzie on November 12, 2003) | ||
| bracheen
Junior Username: bracheen Post Number: 13 Registered: 11-2003 |
Joey I've been in Jacksonville since 1970 but it sounds like Massachusetts is the place to be this month! Sam |
