NorCal Social/Mini-Gathering Sunday 3/6

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Author Message lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6366 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 11:25 am:    With our brother Edwin and family in town next weekend, we thought it might be nice to get together for a little socializing - and if an instrument or two gets played, so much the better. I've volunteered to host at our place at the top of the East Bay Hills, next to Tilden Park. Many of you have been here before as we hosted the NorCal Alembic Gathering two years ago. For those who haven't, we have a fully equipped studio, including a couple of bass rigs. So, who is interested and what times would people prefer? Bill, tgo stephenr Intermediate Member Username: stephenr Post Number: 180 Registered: 9-2014 Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 2:30 pm:    Sounds like fun Bill. Have you run the time thing by Edwin to see when he is available? Seems like the best starting point. edwin Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 2221 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 7:07 pm:    I'd love to do this. I'm thinking starting around mid afternoon. hieronymous Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1634 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 8:44 pm:    Afternoon works for me! I probably won't be able to get there until 3 or 4 - will do my best to get there! edwin Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 2222 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 9:26 pm:    Sounds perfect! lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6367 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Saturday, February 27, 2016 - 9:27 pm:    Warriors at Lakers is on at noon, so 3 or 4 works great for me. Bill, tgo stephenr Intermediate Member Username: stephenr Post Number: 181 Registered: 9-2014 Posted on Sunday, February 28, 2016 - 9:42 am:    3 or 4 works for me, too. edwin Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 2224 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, February 29, 2016 - 9:28 am:    Sounds perfect! lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6369 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Monday, February 29, 2016 - 10:01 am:    Let's call it 3 then. So, who's coming and who needs directions? Bill, tgo jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3739 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Friday, March 04, 2016 - 6:27 am:    I need plane tickets Bill :-) Graeme edwin Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 2228 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Friday, March 04, 2016 - 11:00 am:    Skype? :-) stephenr Intermediate Member Username: stephenr Post Number: 186 Registered: 9-2014 Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2016 - 3:19 pm:    Hey Bill I need directions. I sent an email to the address in your profile, if that address is still good you could reply to that. Looking forward to seeing whoever shows up tomorrow. Thanks! Stephen lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6370 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2016 - 5:01 pm:    Stephen and Edwin: Email with directions sent. Anyone else? Bill, tgo stephenr Intermediate Member Username: stephenr Post Number: 187 Registered: 9-2014 Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2016 - 5:22 pm:    Got em... thanks Bill! sonicus Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 4803 Registered: 5-2009 Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2016 - 5:40 pm:    Hello friends & Edwin . My apologies ; as previous engagements and agreements and family issues prevent me from participating in this event. Sincerely , Wolf hieronymous Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1635 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Saturday, March 05, 2016 - 10:27 pm:    Bummer, I was hoping you would be there Wolf. I still hope to attend - there is a chance that the rain might slow down my return from Visalia, but hopefully that won't be the case! edwin Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 2231 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, March 08, 2016 - 10:33 am:    Thanks so much to Bill for hosting us! We had a wonderful time. It was great to meet everyone (and see old friends) and play some really fantastic instruments! It has inspired me to try to make it out for the big gathering in May, if I can get a cheap ticket and find some accommodations. lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 6372 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Tuesday, March 08, 2016 - 2:48 pm:    It was great having a few Alembic nuts over. Some very cool instruments, but I think little Xander stole the show! As for the big one in May, we've got a futon in the living room, Edwin. It may not be the fanciest, but the price is right. Bill, tgo edwin Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 2232 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, March 08, 2016 - 3:52 pm:    I'll keep that in mind, the view cannot be beat! Neither can the company. stephenr Intermediate Member Username: stephenr Post Number: 191 Registered: 9-2014 Posted on Tuesday, March 08, 2016 - 4:10 pm:    Enjoyed the Sunday mini-gathering and finally getting to meet Edwin and his family. Two Alembicized Starfires to check out was not too shabby either and it was nice to meet Steve and see Harry again. Thanks again Bill! Hope you can make it in May Edwin. We have dinner plans in Napa that night or I would offer to put you up in our spare bedroom. We will be part of the early shift at the Canyon gathering so still may see you again there. hieronymous Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1637 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2016 - 10:35 am:    Wanted to thank Bill for hosting - it was a nice mini-gathering - it's been over 20 years since I saw Edwin in person! Nice to reconnect with Stephen too. Finally getting a chance to put a few pics together - here's one with pretty much everybody: Here's a closeup of Edwin and myself: And here's the bass! And one final one with three of the instruments and their caretakers: edwin Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 2238 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Wednesday, March 09, 2016 - 10:53 am:    I have to say that Stephen and Harry's instruments are exceptionally fine. I think the fretless neck on Harry's might be the most perfect sounding fretless I've ever played. The filters really bring out all the great tonal possibilities. The 6 string neck is interesting. Very cool tones, but if I were to design such a bass, I'd put it on the bottom. And maybe radius the fingerboard a bit. It's kind of wide, so chording is troublesome. Chording on Stephen's 5 string, on the other hand, is a breeze. It plays so nicely and the tone is spectacular. Very rich and crisp. I'm guessing this sounds ferocious through a big PA. Thanks for posting the pictures! The next time the Starfire makes an appearance, I'm hoping I'll have the master volume done and the hum canceler up front where it belongs. davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 12071 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Friday, March 11, 2016 - 8:47 pm:    Thanks for the pics! rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1799 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Friday, March 11, 2016 - 11:43 pm:    Hey, there's my Alaska buddy Stephen! Hi Stephen! stephenr Intermediate Member Username: stephenr Post Number: 197 Registered: 9-2014 Posted on Monday, March 14, 2016 - 11:53 am:    Hi Rusty! Still reveling in our wedding trip to Seward last summer. Hope to see you again next time we head up that way... or perhaps at one of the gatherings. rustyg61 Senior Member Username: rustyg61 Post Number: 1803 Registered: 2-2011 Posted on Monday, March 14, 2016 - 12:31 pm:    Hi Stephen! We will be back in Seward 4th of July week. Our son is coming up this time so we may do the Cane's Head hike where you got married! I was hoping to come the the California Gathering this year but I'm playing Friday & Saturday that weekend. Take care! Rusty mtjam Advanced Member Username: mtjam Post Number: 360 Registered: 11-2011 Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 - 6:08 pm:    Looks like a lot of fun!