| Author | Message | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1578 Registered: 1-2005 |
Wanted to get the VIII in the title! Hard to believe we've been doing this for so many years - thank you Mica and Alembic for the wonderful instruments and community! Here's a simply sky shot taken right before we left:  | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1712 Registered: 6-2002 |
mmmm....lots of overhead with a little filtering,nice  . Elwood (who waits stoically and hopes you didn't run out of film taking pictures of cool clouds) | ||
| carsbybigd
Junior Username: carsbybigd Post Number: 17 Registered: 8-2014 |
I posted a bunch of pics on Facebook's 2 Alembics pages [https://www.facebook.com/groups/alembicbass ] and [https://www.facebook.com/groups/131120133706251/] | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 11932 Registered: 5-2002 |
Apparently, neither of those facebook pages have been setup for public access. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6240 Registered: 7-2004 |
I should have videos posted on youtube later this week. Bill, tgo | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1579 Registered: 1-2005 |
I actually didn't get that many pictures, or at least not many good ones. But I did manage to do some recording - here is Nate playing his 5-string Scorpion Series II:  https://soundcloud.com/hieronymous-seven/alembic-scorpion-slap | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 11933 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Harry! That's a beautiful sounding, and looking, bass played by a great player! | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1580 Registered: 1-2005 |
I'm really glad that I took my Zoom H2n recorder - I'll keep posting clips - here's Dave playing the same bass (Nate's 5-string Series II Scorpion), again through my pseudo-stereo rig - each pickup through a different chain but mixed to mono through my GK MB112 II:  https://soundcloud.com/hieronymous-seven/alembic-scorpion-distortion Vocals courtesy of the Alembic Gathering Singers! | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1581 Registered: 1-2005 |
Alright, here are some pictures for those that can't view the Facebook pics (I think that you have to be registered with Facebook to be able to view?) Don's bass rig, which he was very nice to bring - it let us play with the drums:  And here it is in action with Dave's bass and Will on drums:  | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1582 Registered: 1-2005 |
A few more: Sam playing Dennis's Series I:  Jerry's awesome Alembicized Jazz:  Here's the only decent group shot I got - I forget his name but he brought his '79 Series I 5-string and Modulus 5-string with Alembic pickups; then Bill's 12-string Series I (his 6-string Series I guitar was in use); then my doubleneck & 5-string Stanley Clarke Signature Squared in the back:  | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4514 Registered: 5-2009 |
I showed up early and had to leave for a gig. I did however take a few pics while I was there. I am glad that I did show up and actually would have preferred not to leave early but I had made a commitment with a musical associate.   | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1583 Registered: 1-2005 |
Nice shots Wolf - we missed you for the second half! Here's another shot of the doubleneck and Wolf's '73:  And here's a nice group shot by Dave - I think he'll be posting soon!  | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4515 Registered: 5-2009 |
Those are Kool pics ! Thanks Harry & Dave | ||
| bobo
New Username: bobo Post Number: 5 Registered: 6-2008 |
More photos from 9/26/2015 NCAL Gathering... Gallery of Galactic Alembic Glory! | ||
| carsbybigd
Junior Username: carsbybigd Post Number: 18 Registered: 8-2014 |
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| bobo
New Username: bobo Post Number: 6 Registered: 6-2008 |
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| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4516 Registered: 5-2009 |
Great shot ! | ||
| bobo
New Username: bobo Post Number: 7 Registered: 6-2008 |
Bill TGO's Magnificent Kit...  (Message edited by davehouck on September 29, 2015) | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1584 Registered: 1-2005 |
I love the way the forest of instruments eveloves over time! Post more please Dennis & Dave! And anyone else who's got any! | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 8636 Registered: 6-2000 |
Lots of great fun! It did get a little hot toward the middle of the afternoon, but nothing like that one we did in July - uff! The view from the parking area:  The view at the entrance part way through:  Some Alembics, gathering:  Ken and Don:  Just Don:  Don, Will, and Bill:  Harry!  Stephen enjoying a quiet moment under the trees:  Sam was eyeing Dennis' bass all day:  Nate took her for a spin too:  It felt like I took more pictures, oh well! | ||
| rustyg61
Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1736 Registered: 2-2011 |
Great pictures everyone! I love the shot of Stephen playing the Alembic acoustic, that's not something you see every day! | ||
| bobo
New Username: bobo Post Number: 8 Registered: 6-2008 |
Alembic Splendor "Amongst Da Stumps", with extreme recognition and gratitude to the world's trees for making these finely crafted instruments possible...  | ||
| bobo
New Username: bobo Post Number: 9 Registered: 6-2008 |
Ancient and Religimous... Solemn and Prodigimous...  (Message edited by davehouck on September 29, 2015) | ||
| bobo
New Username: bobo Post Number: 10 Registered: 6-2008 |
Ladies and Gentlemen.... The REAL Sam & Dave!!!   (Message edited by davehouck on September 29, 2015) | ||
| bobo
Junior Username: bobo Post Number: 11 Registered: 6-2008 |
Heavenly Traffic Jam...  | ||
| bobo
Junior Username: bobo Post Number: 12 Registered: 6-2008 |
I rest my case! Let the festivities begin!  | ||
| bobo
Junior Username: bobo Post Number: 13 Registered: 6-2008 |
Showtime! In attempt to warm up the massive audience, Will opens the show with a classic standup bass comedy routine, leaving the crowd in stitches and rolling in the ailes with laughter. You can begin to feel the electricity in the air as Will begins, "So, a drummer walks into a bar with a horse, a duck and an Alembic Series II bass under his arm, and says, "Hey, Bartender...""  | ||
| bobo
Junior Username: bobo Post Number: 14 Registered: 6-2008 |
Sam and Will lay down the groove while exploring a tasty and exotic 11/8 time signature...  | ||
| bobo
Junior Username: bobo Post Number: 15 Registered: 6-2008 |
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Nate demonstrates some intergalactic bass virtuosity as he helps break in a very special brand spanking new exotic newborn baby, graciously hand carried by Mica straight from the Mothership to its very first gathering. Welcome to the world, beautiful Custom Buckeye Burl Essence 5 with matching continous ramp, blue LEDs, and a plethora of gorgeous amenities... and the sound... out of this world!      | ||
| rv_bass
New Username: rv_bass Post Number: 5 Registered: 8-2014 |
Great photos, looks like fun! Thanks for sharing! | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 2284 Registered: 2-2005 |
The Buckeye Burl Essence caught my eye in the group shots. I'm happy to see some closeups. I really like the way the racing stripe carries through the pickups. Keith | ||
| moongerm
Advanced Member Username: moongerm Post Number: 288 Registered: 8-2013 |
Great photos, thanks for sharing and wish I could have been there. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 11944 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks for all the pics; much appreciated!! And yes, the pickup shells on that beautiful Essence are very cool! | ||
| growlypants
Intermediate Member Username: growlypants Post Number: 146 Registered: 3-2011 |
Wow - thanks for the pics! Looks like a great time was had by all. (AGAIN!!) By the way, who was that woman in the pics? (Just kidding, MICA RULES!) | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1585 Registered: 1-2005 |
Here's video of Nate putting the Essence through its paces! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYIQpkAg7rA  | ||
| oddmetersam
Advanced Member Username: oddmetersam Post Number: 378 Registered: 7-2008 |
Great pics! I'll put up one or two as soon as my sick computer is feeling better.... | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 11947 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hope your computer gets to feeling better soon. | ||
| bobo
Junior Username: bobo Post Number: 16 Registered: 6-2008 |
Body front detail of the gorgeous Custom Essence 5 with Ebony Neck... (with my apologies for the soft focus!)  | ||
| bobo
Junior Username: bobo Post Number: 17 Registered: 6-2008 |
Further reading and Mica's Build Record for this magnificent instrument here... http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/210682.html?1443581548 | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6241 Registered: 7-2004 |
Here's the first video from the Gathering. Surprisingly, I was the only guitar player who showed! Then there were some technical difficulties in setting up the P.A. and we had a failure with Ken's bass amp. As a result, there wasn't as much jamming as usually takes place at this annual event. But I did get to record a few things. Here's #1. More to follow. Bill, tgo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=969qsEvRbxU&feature=youtu.be | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6242 Registered: 7-2004 |
#2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6ALVKbZ0bU&feature=youtu.be | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6243 Registered: 7-2004 |
#3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqYeBkLT6po&feature=youtu.be | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6245 Registered: 7-2004 |
#4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=124HmVLYvv4&feature=youtu.be And, last but certainly not least (I'm not playing on this one - lol): #5 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEQJA3KxQRU&feature=youtu.be Enjoy! Bill, tgo | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4524 Registered: 5-2009 |
Thanks Bill , I will check them all out . Wolf | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6246 Registered: 7-2004 |
By the way, I LOVE the burl Essence pictured above. Normally, I'm not really a "burl" guy, but this one looks like lots of little skulls. Made for a Deadhead! Bill, tgo | ||
| rv_bass
New Username: rv_bass Post Number: 9 Registered: 8-2014 |
Wolf, I just love that '73 bass! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 11954 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Bill! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4525 Registered: 5-2009 |
Thanks Robert. I feel blessed to have her (73-32 ) in my life. She is a dreamy mystical lady indeed. Wolf | ||
| toddharris
Senior Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 407 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hi Wolf - gorgeous bass there - 33 is missing her! | ||
| carsbybigd
Junior Username: carsbybigd Post Number: 19 Registered: 8-2014 |
That Burl Essence was so awesome in person. Even though it was a medium scale,the "B" string still sounded great. Nate was playing all sorts of Stanley licks with my 80 series 1,he said it just made him play them. Sam dug it also,and really appreciated me letting him play it.....watching him and Nate go back and forth on it made my day ! | ||
| carsbybigd
Junior Username: carsbybigd Post Number: 23 Registered: 8-2014 |
Harry ,after playing /hearing your GK 112,I had to get 1 and it arrived last Thurs. Sounds as good as yours. Thanks. | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1602 Registered: 1-2005 |
Awesome! I've always been tempted to pick up the powered extension cabinet but never had the need. I've also been tempted to get one of the newer Fender Rumble series amps, the single 15" one, for a more old school sound, but again, haven't had the need yet. Would love to hear how you use yours - practice? With a band? | ||
| musashi
Advanced Member Username: musashi Post Number: 264 Registered: 5-2004 |
Curious as to whether Alembic built an acoustic guitar for Janis Ian... I'm pretty sure I saw her playing one with an Alembic logo on the headstock on a talk show some years ago.... | ||
| musashi
Advanced Member Username: musashi Post Number: 265 Registered: 5-2004 |
Curious as to whether Alembic built an acoustic guitar for Janis Ian... I'm pretty sure I saw her playing one with an Alembic logo on the headstock on a talk show some years ago.... | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1769 Registered: 6-2002 |
The logo has a similar shape .It looks like her name is above the logo- http://media.al.com/birmingham-news-stories/photo/10881389-large.jpeg http://images.cdbaby.name/j/a/janisian8.jpg | ||
| jalevinemd
Senior Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 1063 Registered: 12-2003 |
Her guitars are made by Santa Cruz. | ||
| musashi
Advanced Member Username: musashi Post Number: 266 Registered: 5-2004 |
Thanks, guys. So what is the story on the Alembic acoustic guitar, and are there any acoustic bass guitars..... | ||
| carsbybigd
Junior Username: carsbybigd Post Number: 24 Registered: 8-2014 |
Harry ,mostly practice at home ,but have used it at rehearsal with this fusion/progressive band I joined. Mostly using my Modulus Q5 as I need a 5 string.But my series 1 sounds great through it as well. |
