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byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 859
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 3:13 pm: |  |
Well, I guess I'll just have to console myself with my new bass, even though Flaxman is claiming victory in the race.
I should be able to post photos Saturday am, same bat channel. Be here to see them. |
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 2770
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 4:24 pm: | |
Bradley:
Things aren't always as they appear. And you get to live in a MUCH cooler time zone!
Bill, tgo |
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 860
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 5:19 pm: | |
I know, but I'm sure someone will be posting photos of Jeff's bass shortly. |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 4974
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 6:50 pm: | |
We're looking forward to Bradley picking up his bass tomorrow afternoon, since it's done:
Even a preview tailpiece closeup:
Dad stayed late last night and worked today on the calibration. James stayed late tonight to finish up the final setup. The only thing left is final inspection, and Bradley's eager hands. |
bassjigga
Advanced Member
Username: bassjigga
Post Number: 273
Registered: 8-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 7:02 pm: | |
WOW! Beautiful Brad. Congrats! |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 1807
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 7:03 pm: | |
WHOLLY MOLLEY
THATS-----------------
WOW
you da man brad,.,,,,
i was a kidding with you.....
am hoping to be done when you show up tmrw
need photo of you - this and mine for posterity please,,,
also if mine is ready? knock yourself out for a test drive |
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 861
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 7:11 pm: | |
Mica,
I'm getting choked up. It is beautiful. |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 5797
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 7:12 pm: | |
Wow! Gorgeous! |
mele_aloha
Advanced Member
Username: mele_aloha
Post Number: 315
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 7:17 pm: | |
WOW X 2 to the tenth. The niciest one yet, honest!
Congradulations Bradley, I'm glad I met ya-
Very Very Nice, Paul |
mele_aloha
Advanced Member
Username: mele_aloha
Post Number: 316
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, December 13, 2007 - 7:23 pm: | |
Uh---
The tailpiece though, a little crooke-- haha
No no, just kidding. Actually that is the straightest of straight tailpieces!
Congrats again, Paul |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1524
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 12:53 am: | |
Now that is sweet Brad. Bet you can't wait to collect it. Be careful not to drop jeff's bass if you get to try it out;-)
Graeme |
bassman10096
Senior Member
Username: bassman10096
Post Number: 1035
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 5:27 am: | |
Very nice Brad. I love the figure and color. Enjoy it.
Bill |
mica
Moderator
Username: mica
Post Number: 4979
Registered: 6-2000
| | Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 6:51 pm: | |
The eagle has landed. |
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 862
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 9:33 pm: | |
She's home. Completely unbelievable, more later. |
mele_aloha
Advanced Member
Username: mele_aloha
Post Number: 318
Registered: 1-2007
| | Posted on Friday, December 14, 2007 - 9:46 pm: | |
Big Island to Mothership, that's a Big 10-4.
From Captain Paul and little Mikey-
God it's a beautiful Bass!!! Bradley, are you still alive?
Hope your happy with it in your hands. You well deserve it!
Aloha, Paul |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 5809
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 6:35 am: | |
Congrats!!! |
5stringho
Intermediate Member
Username: 5stringho
Post Number: 184
Registered: 11-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 8:47 am: | |
Bradley!
Are you breathing yet? DUUUDE, that is one MONSTER bass! In a month or 2, when you finally put her down for a few minutes, let us know what you think if her!
Congrats again and ENJOY! Mike, tho |
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 863
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 10:27 am: | |
Photographic evidence exists:
(Message edited by byoung on December 15, 2007) |
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 2777
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 10:45 am: | |
Bradley:
Congrats on both the bass and beating Flax!! hehehehehe
Did you get my message?
Bill, tgo |
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 865
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 12:21 pm: | |
I did. Thanks for the note; it put a smile on my face. |
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 866
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 12:26 pm: | |
Seems another bass showed up in this picture. |
lidon2001
Advanced Member
Username: lidon2001
Post Number: 370
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 1:16 pm: | |
Groupie's in mohair and everything! Looking good Bradley! |
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck
Post Number: 5810
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 4:21 pm: | |
Great pictures Bradley! |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 1814
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Saturday, December 15, 2007 - 10:51 pm: | |
well brad
only one thing i can say
YOURS IS DEFINITELY BIGGER! |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1528
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 4:01 am: | |
So was that last picture taken just before you dropped Scarlett? Just kidding;-) yet again I'm insanely jealous that you guys can visit the mothership. Nice looking bass bradley, looks like your boy has his eye on it already!
Graeme |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 1816
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 8:22 am: | |
brad you givin me the finger in the first photo? |
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 2780
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 12:01 pm: | |
Bradley's may be bigger, but guitarists know more positions! hehehehe
Bill, tgo |
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 868
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 7:56 pm: | |
As I told Mica, it'll be nice to have a normal size instrument again.
Bill, you aren't allowed to harass me, since it's a six string.
Jeff, my wife dresses me. That's a small price to pay for a wife that allowed an Alembic purchase. |
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 1817
Registered: 4-2004
| | Posted on Sunday, December 16, 2007 - 8:52 pm: | |
my wife approved 2
classico and scooter |
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 870
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 17, 2007 - 11:53 am: | |
Did anyone spot Erik? He's hiding in one of the pictures.
(Message edited by byoung on December 18, 2007) |
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung
Post Number: 871
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Monday, December 17, 2007 - 4:38 pm: | |
The one piece of early feedback that I have is that this bass definitely has "wow factor".
I've probably shown it to 50 people, and it never failed to elicit a sharp intake of breath and an ohh...
It plays beautifully, I finally had a chance to play through my rig last night, and even though I was exhausted from a whirlwind trip to the bay area, too little sleep, and 14 hours of driving, I had to play it for a half hour or so. It just sings. Deep, authoritative lows, and singing highs with nice articulation (chords in the upper register have tons of complexity).
I feel fortunate that a hack like myself would have an opportunity to own something so beautiful. |
jacko
Senior Member
Username: jacko
Post Number: 1529
Registered: 10-2002
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 12:52 am: | |
Pushchair in the right hand door way in the standing shot?
Glad you're enjoying her bradley...
"Deep, authoritative lows, and singing highs with nice articulation" Sounds awfully familiar ;-)
Graeme |
white_cloud
Intermediate Member
Username: white_cloud
Post Number: 127
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Tuesday, December 18, 2007 - 4:45 am: | |
Just wonderful, best of luck with your incredible new Alembic |
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