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foth
Member Username: foth
Post Number: 85 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 6:09 am: | |
Spotted across the street from Alembic....
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george_wright
Member Username: george_wright
Post Number: 86 Registered: 3-2005
| Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 6:11 am: | |
Looks like the April fool's custom-o'-the-day! |
olieoliver
Intermediate Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 186 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 7:04 am: | |
Who are you trying to FOOL. There are no hills across the street from Alembic! |
foth
Member Username: foth
Post Number: 86 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 2:02 pm: | |
That is indeed the WNW view from Alembic of Taylor Mountain, which seperates Santa Rosa from the Sonoma Valley wine growing region. This was a rare sighting of an Alembird out getting some exercise. And I always thought that 'body wings' were those pieces of wood attached to either side of the neck... |
olieoliver
Intermediate Member Username: olieoliver
Post Number: 189 Registered: 2-2006
| Posted on Saturday, April 01, 2006 - 5:46 pm: | |
WINE GROWING REGION!? Explains why he thought he saw a flying BASS. (I thought they grew grapes and ferminted wine)HMMMM |
palmann
Junior Username: palmann
Post Number: 31 Registered: 6-2005
| Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 5:15 am: | |
Shouldn't that rather happen in a WINE DRINKING REGION? Gruesse, Pablo |
byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 246 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 9:43 am: | |
I've heard that certain types of fungal tea can produce this type of effect. Maybe it was a shroom growing region, like this: http://www.thinkgeek.com/stuff/41/1upmushroom.shtml Brad |
bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass
Post Number: 719 Registered: 9-2002
| Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 1:51 pm: | |
THIS is a load off my mind . . . I was afraid I was the only one seeing this thing. Did you hang around to see the black helicopters shepherd it back to Nevada . . . oops, gotta get off here NOW, they're he(E#)E)*Y)IFHD)POW!!*E)FH)D*Y)(*E)(*#)TIPJ(*#BOOMBOOMBOOM!!^_(^(^(_$^(UYJGJODJAW!>#NOOOOOO??!?#?$?$@PWE . . .(transmission terminated) |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 3568 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Sunday, April 02, 2006 - 7:27 pm: | |
Hmmm ... Where'd Joey go? |
smokin_dave
Advanced Member Username: smokin_dave
Post Number: 264 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 5:57 am: | |
It looks cool anyway.I'd like to have it for my desktop wallpaper. |
bassdr
Member Username: bassdr
Post Number: 75 Registered: 10-2004
| Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 7:14 am: | |
Joey, Joey! I hope they let him out before they brain wash him and he forgets everything about bass setup Michael |
bigredbass
Senior Member Username: bigredbass
Post Number: 720 Registered: 9-2002
| Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 12:18 pm: | |
Well I'm feeling much better now . I am going down to Guitar Center and buy a Fender and an SVT . Muller and Scully are driving me. The black helicopter took me out to Dreamland , and Ed Roman was there and told me I could not be in The New World Order without one. I'm feeling much better . Fox, I want one with real high action . Noiseless pickups would be nice, am I the only one that hears this buzzing noise . . . J o e y (bigPbass) |
byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 248 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 2:04 pm: | |
It's all clear now. Clear as an azure sky of deepest summer. Cue Beethoven's Ninth. Extra points if you get the reference. (Message edited by byoung on April 03, 2006) |
crgaston
Intermediate Member Username: crgaston
Post Number: 162 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Monday, April 03, 2006 - 9:46 pm: | |
I saw it...it was like a bird of rarest-spun heaven metal or like silvery wine flowing in a spaceship, gravity all nonsense now... |
foth
Member Username: foth
Post Number: 87 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 2:57 am: | |
Smokin Dave, send me an e-mail and I'll send a larger wallpaper-worthy version with the reply. Joey (bPb), I used to hear buzzing, but it went away when I followed your setup guide. Thanks! |
groovelines
Advanced Member Username: groovelines
Post Number: 279 Registered: 4-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 9:16 am: | |
Brad - got me there, I was thinking Roger Dean/Yes/Firebird Suite, but I think that's Stravinsky.... cool Photoshop job. Mike |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 1179 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 7:26 am: | |
Brad: Want to meet down at the milkbar? Me, Alex, and a few droogs thought we'd stop by after a bit of the old ultra violence with Billy Boy and his yarbles (if he has any yarbles). Unless, of course, we decide to go HOME. I thought we could jam, perhaps play "Singin' in the Rain"? Do I get the extra points? Bill, tgo |
byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 250 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 9:15 am: | |
Bill, You get extra points. I'm going to see if I can see the aforementioned "bird" week after next-- I'm headed to the mothership! Brad |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 1184 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 9:36 am: | |
Brad: Enjoy your visit, is it your first? Also, what's a "Rory Tribute" ? (from your profile) Bill, tgo |
byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 252 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 4:20 pm: | |
This will be my second visit. I'm bringing a digital camera, so I'm excited about getting to take some photos. The "Rory tribute" is just how I started referring to my in-progress 6-string (bass) balance-K, since I basically copied Rory's bass (you can compare his and mine in the factory to customer section). I guess it's a bit of a post-modern copy, since I did change a couple of things (bookmatch to center top, carved omega crown headstock, ebony laminates, altered tailpiece, SII electronics, and inlay (okay, that's more than a couple of things)) For those who are attempting to get senior management approval (a.k.a. "The Colonel" in my house ) for a trip to Alembic, just remember that Alembic is smack dab in the middle of the wine country, and there is a lot of great scenery and shopping (boutique clothing/furniture/etc.), as well as the wineries (of course), and some great spas and bed and breakfasts. Brad |
smokin_dave
Advanced Member Username: smokin_dave
Post Number: 265 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 5:30 pm: | |
Thanks.E-mail on the way. |
lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 1188 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 6:05 pm: | |
Brad: Now I get it. Rory brought his basses to my studio when he lent me a DS-5. Very beautiful instruments. Well chosen inspiration. Bill, tgo |
palmann
Junior Username: palmann
Post Number: 33 Registered: 6-2005
| Posted on Friday, April 07, 2006 - 1:46 am: | |
Wine growing seems to go well with building basses: http://www.ritter-basses.com/ritter-basses-contact.htm http://www.deidesheim.de/ (,,Rund um den Wein'') Gruesse, Pablo |
byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 256 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Friday, April 07, 2006 - 9:19 am: | |
We will sell no bass before its time. Brad |
mpisanek
Intermediate Member Username: mpisanek
Post Number: 161 Registered: 1-2005
| Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 6:47 am: | |
This was spotted across from another bass manufacturer recently.
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mpisanek
Intermediate Member Username: mpisanek
Post Number: 162 Registered: 1-2005
| Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 6:56 am: | |
This was spotted near another bass manufacturer recently. Can you guess which one???
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keavin
Senior Member Username: keavin
Post Number: 792 Registered: 12-2002
| Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 7:10 am: | |
Northern california not only grows good grapes!,,,,,keep going north,and bring your "little wooden boxes" |
byoung
Advanced Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 278 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 8:41 am: | |
I'm guessing Reverend. |
dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217
Post Number: 642 Registered: 6-2002
| Posted on Monday, April 10, 2006 - 9:23 am: | |
My guess is Fender. |