| Author | Message | ||
| bracheen
Intermediate Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 174 Registered: 11-2003 |
I think I must have misread your earlier post, John. I thought you were saying that the recording equipment and drums had been taken. Thank God they didn't destroy what they couldn't carry off. | ||
| ajdover
Junior Username: ajdover Post Number: 25 Registered: 11-2003 |
I have eight... A 1973 Fender Jazz Bass (Seymour Duncans and a Bad Ass Bridge) A 1994 Fender Jazz (Mexican, Seymour Duncans and a Bad Ass Bridge) A 1976 Rickenbacker 4001 (stock) A 1979 Musicman Stingray (stock) 2 1974-75 Gibson Rippers A 1987 Gibson Thunderbird A 1984 Alembic Exploiter Alan | ||
| smokin_dave
Member Username: smokin_dave Post Number: 80 Registered: 10-2002 |
For now a 94 Epic 4 ans a 03 Rogue 5.I've played a few different basses mostly an 84 Fender Jazz until I bought the Epic new in 94 and I've never looked back.The greatest basses in the universe and I will play nothing else.I hope to make enough dough in the very near future to add on to my small but mighty Alembic collection. | ||
| the_mule
New Username: the_mule Post Number: 10 Registered: 1-2004 |
At the moment I have four: 1999 Alembic Orion 4 1977 Fender Precision 1977 Guild B-301 (customised) 2000 DeArmond Pilot Deluxe | ||
| dannobasso
Intermediate Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 122 Registered: 7-2002 |
83 Spoiler 4 koa/maple (refinished in black) 86 Spoiler 6 quilt maple, delux neck, narrow spacing mop dragon inlay 87 SC Deluxe 4 89 Exploiter 4 quilt maple long scale double p pups 93 Spoiler 6 flame koa delux neck DT initials 00 Spoiler 7 fretless cocobolo delux neck wide spacing 02 Spoiler 6 figured walnut delux neck narrow sp, DJT initals 03 Excel 5 flame maple, almost black tint dual fatboys v/p/t/q controls (waiting on) 04 Excel 5 ebony board, solid mahog body, spoiler guts custom Doomtree inlay + Kay inlay on body, led's black finish. ?? Distilate 5 Walnut 32 scale Non Alembic: Hamer Velocity 4 Bubinga red/gold burst Ovation prototype acoustic 4 black/grey finish , no lays, new preamp (thanks Steve!) Once had: 78 Gibson Ripper L9 Alder Custom Kubiki/emg, badass, Schaler, lined fretless 4 Schedua body. Alan, I was thinking of replacing my Ripper. Care to part with one? It was me first bass. Sold by an addict I lent it to.(unaware of his addictions) Trusting litte bastard was'nt I? Danno | ||
| bracheen
Intermediate Member Username: bracheen Post Number: 179 Registered: 11-2003 |
Wilfred, how do you like you Guild? My first bass was a B-302. It was sacificed for a car payment many years ago. I keep telling myself I should find another just for sentimental reasons. Sam | ||
| the_mule
Junior Username: the_mule Post Number: 13 Registered: 1-2004 |
Hello Sam, I love it! It was in a terrible state when I bought it, but I put some money and a 'whole lotta love' & time in it and it's become absolutely fabulous. If you want to take a look: http://community.webshots.com/user/themuleguitars (Message edited by the mule on January 29, 2004) | ||
| groovelines
Intermediate Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 149 Registered: 4-2003 |
Former possessions: "PX Special" - you'd need to be in the service or have been a brat to get that one. 83 Rickenbacker 4001 86 Charvel replacement when the above was stolen, used it to buy... 98 American Jazz - still miss it, used to finance... 02 Orion 5, LEDs, Europa electronics Also own an autographed Geddy Lee Jazz, yes, the real thing, Geddy's scribble on the upper horn. | ||
| eastcoastepic
Junior Username: eastcoastepic Post Number: 34 Registered: 10-2003 |
Michael, As the son of a 'brat', and the grandson of a navy veteran, do you have any idea of the builder of your PX special? Just curious, as I have not seen one in person...also, as Geddy was one of my early influences, HOW did you come upon an autographed Jazz??? There must be an interesting story here...... Chris | ||
| groovelines
Intermediate Member Username: groovelines Post Number: 150 Registered: 4-2003 |
Chris, I have no idea who made the infamous PX Special, no label, no brand, no stamp...way back in '79, I think it cost around $80. Built like a tank and sounded alright with rotosounds on it. Basic sunburst finsh, fender-like peg head, huge tuners, weighed a ton. It took a beating and went through a number of looks whilst I was in the midst of my art school days. I wish there were an interesting story to go along with the Geddy Jazz. Mars Music was running a promotion - re-issue of the his signature model timed with the release of "My Favorite Headache". I thought what the hey and entered an on-line contest to win an autographed bass and promptly forgot about it. I thought it was an ugly piece of wood, needless to say the promoter's phone call was well recieved and I've changed my mind, it looks grand. There is only one other like it. I don't play it and my wife won't let me sell it. It's fun to have. I wish it could be one of those "I stood in line for hours at the studio back door and tackled Geddy as he ran to his getaway car..., but nothing of the sort. Geddy rocks, one of my earliest influences, along with Squire and JPJ. Mike | ||
| ajdover
Junior Username: ajdover Post Number: 26 Registered: 11-2003 |
Dannobasso (Daniel) I'd be willing to part with one of my Rippers. Email me. Alan | ||
| beatlejuice
New Username: beatlejuice Post Number: 9 Registered: 3-2003 |
This is my current herd '83 Alembic Spoiler (Koa) only Alembic....so far Steinberger XL2, XM2A,XM3ALF, XP Modulus Graphite Flight 4 (Prototype) 64 Rick 4001 73 Rick 4001S convert 62 Fender Jazz..The real thing, all orig 63 Fender P Bass 63 Fender Bass VI 68 Fender Tele Bass 72 Fender Bass V 77 Musicmaster...just had to have one 70's SD Curlee Butcher Bass Newer EB MM Stingray 89 G & L SB 2 88 G & L L5000 Danelectro Longhorn (see Musicmaster) Used to have: Hofner Beatle Bass, EB3, BC Rich Eagle, 70's Jazz & PBass, I guess there's always room for one more The Juice | ||
| lbanks
New Username: lbanks Post Number: 6 Registered: 7-2003 |
Alembic Orion 4 CIJ '75 Fender Jazz RI MIJ '84 Fender Jazz Bass Special 'Crouching Kitty' Wishbass '74 Gibson Ripper 'Ebay' Lightwave Classica 5 Cort Curbow Fretless 4 '70's Curlee Galveston 12ver Conklin GT-7 Copley 5 MIM Fender Jazz Kramer 'The Duke" and Fender Stratocaster Washburn 'Blues Man' guitar (Message edited by lbanks on February 23, 2004) | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1076 Registered: 9-2002 |
Brothers Bill and Larry, both collections are really my kind of thing. Very nice and versatile. To my pleasure and surprise both of you have "Curlee" basses. I have very good memories at those basses dating from my first trial and error buyings. I didn't got one but bought a Fender Tele instead. Brother Larry : teel me about the Conklin GT7. That's a 7 string no. How is that working? Is it very puzzling to play? Paul the bad one | ||
| mdrdvp
Member Username: mdrdvp Post Number: 97 Registered: 7-2002 |
Hey Paul, Two weeks ago somebody came to my house and he brought his Conklin 7 string Bill Dickins, or something like that, signature with him. The neck was very wide but so slim that it was easy to play. It really amazed me. It was a purpleheart fingerboard (I think they used the whole tree for it). Compared to my small body bass it was huge. Nice bass, only not for me, pretty cheap though. I prefer the tone of an Alembic more. Manfred | ||
| rami
Advanced Member Username: rami Post Number: 297 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi Bill, Any chance of posting a picture of your '62 Jazz Bass? I'm still a huge fan of the Jazz Bass - I think all Bass players have a special place in their hearts for it. P.S. My oldest is a '68 - Block inlays, Egg tuners and all! I'll try to post a picture soon. Rami | ||
| 811952
Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 92 Registered: 10-2003 |
Paul, I had a Conklin GT7. Great bass, except it really made my tendonitis flare up in the worst way. I liked to refer to it as "The Tendonitis Machine" and "The Fretted Piano" because it was, well, simply way too much instrument for me to get my brain around. It had the American Bartolini pickups and electronics, and the craftsmanship was very good. I think it was from Korea. Good grief, maybe I AM an expert on Korean basses after all. John | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1079 Registered: 9-2002 |
Hum ...Rami ...now you say it ...my first bass -worth that name- was as I said a Tele with ...Egg-shape tuners. Brother John. I'm REALLY sorry but ..."what is tendonitis"???? Someone told me that a 7 string would be something for me because the very economical way you can keep the groove goin' on it. I am definitely NOT the fingerstyle chords playing harmonising dude. Yes I KNOW (since my contacts with Steve Bailey -thanks Brother Paul the Fake one) that there are other ways to "use" a 6 or 7 string. So once I defintely going to try one ...when I'm a grown up ...of course!!!! Paul the bad one | ||
| davehouck
Advanced Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 394 Registered: 5-2002 |
Paul; tendonitis is inflammation of a tendon. | ||
| adriaan
Intermediate Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 130 Registered: 6-2002 |
Or in Dutch/Flemish: peesontsteking. It can happen when you play too much, especially when you try to stretch your fingers too much. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1081 Registered: 9-2002 |
Brother Adriaan ...thanks ...I was just about to ask "ok ...and what's a tendon??" I am gonna buy a "on board" dictionary I think. Paul the bad one | ||
| davehouck
Advanced Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 397 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Adriaan; I did for a few minutes try to find a translation, but was unsuccessful. Sorry Paul; I should have tried harder! | ||
| adriaan
Intermediate Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 131 Registered: 6-2002 |
Dave, don't try too hard, you might get ... | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1083 Registered: 9-2002 |
In the case I should have the money to spend (yeah ...right) I think I would definitely think about an Alembic 7 string with 36" neck ...wouldn't that be something? Paul the bad one | ||
| lbanks
New Username: lbanks Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hello Palembic, The GT7 is actually fairly easy to play, but is heavy as heck. The neck, though wide is thin. The only complaint I have, other than weight, is that the fingerboard is very flat. I'd like a little arch. I've not used it often, in public. I've found that the Orion and Jazz Bass make guitar players less nervous. | ||
| palembic
Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 1088 Registered: 9-2002 |
Brother Larry!!!!You-hou ...I LOVE to make guitarplayers nervous. You know ...even Bonnie has that effect already on those!!!! | ||
| 811952
Member Username: 811952 Post Number: 94 Registered: 10-2003 |
I used the 7- a lot for a year or so. I particularly enjoyed making guitar players nervous. Mostly, though, I used it with a carribean band consisting of 2 steel drums, drum set and sometimes keys and congas (and no guitar). When I did use it with a guitarist, I stayed off the first 2 strings out of professional courtesy. In truth, I really didn't enjoy playing high notes at all... except occasionally a little slide with a beer bottle... but I digress... I never really noticed the weight, because it's nicely balanced and I'm used to the Series I weight. Reaching for the bass notes was a chore for me though.. John | ||
| kipknee
Member Username: kipknee Post Number: 54 Registered: 10-2002 |
1983 Alembic Spoiler 1976 Alembic Series I 199? Alembic Essence Custom Jazz Bass with Lindy Fralins and J-Retro The Spoiler was my first "real" bass, purchased used in 1984 for $500. Still my go-to bass after 20 years. I acquired the Series I a couple of years ago. Beautiful instrument. I love it, but afraid to take it on some gigs. I need to get over that paranoia 'cuz it definitely deserves to get played more. The custom Jazz bass is nice when you just need that kinda tone. The Essence is still a question mark. I got it a couple of months ago and it's just not working for me. The body feels too small and it just doesn't fit me for some reason. I'm probably going to end up selling it. | ||
| beatlejuice
New Username: beatlejuice Post Number: 10 Registered: 3-2003 |
Rami, I'm not sure if I can post pics using webtv. If I can figure out how to do it, I will. Might take a while. If I can't do it through webtv, I'll have a friend with a puter do it for me. Might take a litle longer, so be patient. And yes there is soft place in my heart for that old Jazz. I still pull it out once in a while. Sounds like a kazillion bucks. Paul, back in the 70's, I worked in a music store. We carried the SD Curlee line, but I made so little money, I couldn't even afford to pay attention, much less buy a Curlee. After the store went under, I spent the next 20 years trying to find one. When the one I have came up on eBay with a BIN, the wait was over. They do have some interesting characteristics (neck bolting on about 2/3 of the way into the body with the pu's attached to it, and the PBass Dimarzios with one reversed stagger). They used to be referred to as a poor mans Alembic. Now that I have one of each, I can say..."not". And I like the Curlee, but it just isn't in the same league as an Alembic. If I ever get around to the pics, I'll try to put both of them with the Jazz. The Juice | ||
| poor_nigel
Junior Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 46 Registered: 7-2003 |
84 Series II that is always the first bass I pick up. 89 20th Anniversary that I love the neck on and use when I want a very bright tone. SN #635 Tobias Signature five-string with an omega cut. The asymmetrical neck is truly great. I have been wanting to play an Alembic five to compare necks. I am not happy with the electronics, as they just don't cut it. It is being sent off to Martin Simms in two months to have a complete LED job done, side and front. After that, I want to play an Alembic Mark King or better five string and then I will either replace the Barts & preamp on it with Alembic gutz, or I will sell it and find an Alembic to replace it with. Everyone should have a Steinberger XL-2. This is a given. I have a 69 Gibson Les Paul, which is actually a 70, as all these are actually 70's, just like the one I bought brand new back in 70. It weighs as much as both my Alembic together and has incredible sustain and a good E on it. The electronics are actually very good, and they are low impedance. I have this funky history of the bass book that calls it a 69 (Every one does . . .) and says it was just made because Gibson made a bass model to every guitar model them made then. Well, this is probably true, but it is an excellent bass, and I really like it - though the neck feels very Mickey Mouse. I used to play it through an Acoustic 371, double-bottomed rig, and it sounded great, even indoors - because of the short scale, probably. I have a 65 EB-0 that I bought to cannibalize for the Les Paul. It sits in the corner and I have not touched it in years. I consider these awful basses, but some people like em, and to each their own. I used to have 27 basses back in 75. From old P basses to Thunderbirds. I think I am done yakking, so . . . . Hold on thar. That bass book goes into Alembic's history and being started out with a strange connection to Osley (Spelling? You know, Mr. LSD) in SF through the Grateful Dead, blah, blah . . . . The next time I feel like immolating a sexretary, I will type it up and post it for everyone's amusement. True or false, it is interesting. |
