| Author | Message | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 28 Registered: 6-2003 |
Alright! We have a date/time and location. Ater much consideration and debate: August 8th 11AM - 6PM The Blackbird Studio Parsippany, NJ http://www.theblackbirdstudio.com They are providing PA, amps (multiple guitar, bass and keys), drums, DIs, and an hour of recording at the end of the day. You can look at their website to see the particulars of which guitar amps and drums they have. They will be providing multiple Ampeg bass amps (hopefully 3). We need to bring instruments, stands, drum sticks, etc. If we need a basic keyboard, I can bring one if someone brings a keyboard player. If you have a preference for amplification, probably best to bring it. We now need a drummer or two (I hear that Keavin plays a mean drumset), guitar players (Bill, is it close enough for you?), keyboardists, AND A FIRM COUNT of how many Alembicians will be there! If someone needs help with transportation, we can surely arrange carpools. It seems that pickup at Newark International (airport code: EWR) for flights coming in by 10AM on that morning can be easily arranged. If anyone is north, someone driving in may be able to do that pickup. Same for south and west. (Anyone coming from east probably needs airport pickup...Oliver?, Rami?) Okay, yes...this is inspired by the Chgo group and long overdue. I admit it, there is a bit of competition also. :-) Can we get a ton of Alembics? Can we get a ton of players? Offer up the count. Reservations are not required, but are strongly encouraged. Otherwise, how can we put you in for the following door prizes: 1) a slightly used set of strings (G is broken) 2) a 2006 9-Volt Duracell battery 3) a ripped, white, COTTON Hanes T-shirt (cleaning cloth) | ||
| marco555
Junior Username: marco555 Post Number: 14 Registered: 5-2007 |
I'll be there, with Angel,(77-630)my Jazzembic, and possibly a buddy on drums. I'll confirm him so it will help out our arrangements. | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 1054 Registered: 3-2004 |
I should be there if not called to gig. I'm sure I could muster at least 7 or 8 Alembics, more if I can fit them. | ||
| xray1960
Junior Username: xray1960 Post Number: 18 Registered: 10-2008 |
Looks great so far! In case we can't scare up a drummer, it might be good to bring some jam track cd's. Drummers need to bring cymbals, since those at the studio are rentals and possibly lower end. | ||
| hieronymous
Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 619 Registered: 1-2005 |
Wish I could make it - have a great gathering!!! | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1198 Registered: 6-2002 |
Wishing you guys great vibes and cool tunes! Have fun Mike | ||
| jseitang
Advanced Member Username: jseitang Post Number: 265 Registered: 6-2002 |
any chance it could be in the city? | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 31 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hey Jimmy, The studio is already booked for the day. If you need a ride in from some public line, let us know. I am sure that there will be more than a few instruments for people that are coming in without their weapons. Harold | ||
| jseitang
Advanced Member Username: jseitang Post Number: 266 Registered: 6-2002 |
ok... i think this could be do-able for me. actually, what i wanted to present for this gathering was my alembic IN-2 module. anybody interested? | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 32 Registered: 6-2003 |
absolutely...we should have the opportunity to check it out as a DI also | ||
| jet_powers
Senior Member Username: jet_powers Post Number: 457 Registered: 2-2003 |
I don't yet know what my schedule will be, but I often find myself in and around Parsippany. I'm hoping to be in the area at the right time but will have other logistical concerns. I'm keeping my fingers crossed I'll be able to make it but I might have to leave the instruments at home... | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 2290 Registered: 4-2004 |
i think i would like to join in with my clan... scarlet direwolf who knows maybe the classico too | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 33 Registered: 6-2003 |
Jeff, we would like that. | ||
| toddharris
Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 68 Registered: 7-2008 |
I'll be there coming in from Long Island - if anyone needs a ride - bringing 1 or 2 early series 1 basses | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 34 Registered: 6-2003 |
Greetings Group: One month to go!!! Did we get a keyboardist? Guitarists? Drummerists? (w/cymbals?) Plenty of guitar stands? Popcorn? | ||
| xray1960
Junior Username: xray1960 Post Number: 19 Registered: 10-2008 |
I'm a guitar player. Hope to see more. | ||
| marco555
Junior Username: marco555 Post Number: 15 Registered: 5-2007 |
I'll ask about a drummer. | ||
| matthew90046
Member Username: matthew90046 Post Number: 69 Registered: 1-2005 |
I live in Jersey City and have room for one passenger with instruments. I would be happy to pick up a New Yorker at the Grove Street PATH station. I was also contemplating bringing an amp. F-1X with what I hope will be a new power amp and a SUNN 2x15. Good idea? | ||
| toddharris
Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 77 Registered: 7-2008 |
Haven't played through a 2-15 Sunn bottom in 30 years - sounds great!!! | ||
| keurosix
Senior Member Username: keurosix Post Number: 415 Registered: 10-2005 |
In the works: I am planning to bring my Europa 6 string bass, my Epic 5 string fretless, and my bass playing drummer friend Jim Luckey with some of his cymbals. Is there a fee for the room and/or free parking? | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 36 Registered: 6-2003 |
I believe that there is free parking. | ||
| todd
New Username: todd Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2007 |
I wish i could make it from upstate, but that is the start of my vacation. Hopefully, I'll be able to make the next one. Have a great time! | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 1062 Registered: 3-2004 |
I was just booked for an event on the 8th. I will have to see you all at the next one. | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 37 Registered: 6-2003 |
Todd, Danno, our loss! But, PRIORITIES, and it seems like you both got better offers! :-) | ||
| chalie_holmes
Intermediate Member Username: chalie_holmes Post Number: 116 Registered: 3-2009 |
I'm going to try and make that. My mom lives in Philly, so I can stop and visit with her too! If I can make it I'll bring my rig. You can check it out (Chalie's Distillate). I took the Superfilter out and put my other F-1X in and I just got another QSC 2450 to bookend my other QSC 2450. I'm now done buying any more amplification now. (except if I blow something out) Peace! | ||
| chalie_holmes
Intermediate Member Username: chalie_holmes Post Number: 118 Registered: 3-2009 |
#@%!&!&^@#(*&$%@&!@%!!!!!!) (Foul Language) I have a gig on the 8th (^$#@&*!!!)(more Foul Language) You guys are only 3.5 hrs from me too! !@#$^^&%E^%$@^@!!!!! (double Foul Language). | ||
| glocke
Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 606 Registered: 9-2002 |
I should be good to go. I can ask around and try to scare up a KB player and a drummer. | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 38 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hey Greg, glad to hear that you will be able to make it. Of course we can use multiple keyboardists and drummers. With the hours that we are looking at and the number of players we are supporting, it is always good to have more rather than fewer. Also, we get a cushion in case of cancellations. Darn Charlie...dangit! But the first responsibility of working musicians is to work... | ||
| xray1960
Junior Username: xray1960 Post Number: 20 Registered: 10-2008 |
Looks Good. We got a buzz. MK | ||
| bkbass
Advanced Member Username: bkbass Post Number: 208 Registered: 11-2003 |
Who would be up for some Phil Jones equipment to play through? If I get a strong enough response by COB Friday I will set the ball in motion. Please let me know asap. Thanks,B. | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 39 Registered: 6-2003 |
I would like to hear it. | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 40 Registered: 6-2003 |
Well, it is (less than) 2 weeks to go. Time to get serious with the plans here... We have a large rehearsal studio room with backline, PA, and lounging area. We should have 2 complete guitar rigs (Fender and Marshall) and 2-3 complete Ampeg mini-stack bass rigs. Pearl drums are included; cymbals are not. The studio supplies a keyboard amp and stand, but no keyboard. I can bring a Kurz PC88mx for any keyboardists that want to bang. For those interested in bringing a notebook computer and doing live postings, the studio has promised wireless Internet access. You can log on and upload the pics as it happens! We have contracted with the rehearsal studio to do one hour of ProTools recording. While we have the room (and run of the place) from 11A - 6P, we have arranged one hour of hard disk recording (16 channels) from 4P - 5P. (That gives us another hour to clean up stuff before we have to get out!) We should identify a few songs/progressions/jams that we would like to get recorded during that hour. If we get the other players (keys, drums, gtrs), we could possibly get a decent recording. It seems like we could max drums, dual keys, dual/triple gtrs, 2 or more vox, and maybe 3 - 5 basses handing off to each other. This probably represents the max simultaneous input for the room. Then we can switch and let the other team play... It would help a lot if we could identify 2 or 3 pieces that we can all listen to, easily learn, fake, and make stuff up with! That way it improves our chances dramatically of laying down some sonically pleasing bits... I (bass player in training or rehab, depending upon whom you argue with) plan to bring a couple of basses (S2 and Spoiler, both 4-strings) and a combo bass amp with DI out. I have a Fender TBP-1 I can bring out if someone wants to audition one of those and contrast it to an F-1X. Also, I shall be bringing an 88-key weighted kybd that I cannot play, but it will be there for any keyboardist that comes without. I know that many are bringing multiple instruments so for anyone coming without an axe, we should have something for you to play. I have seen in this thread and emails that some of you plan to bring more backline (Phil Jones, IN-2, Sunn Coliseum) and that is good. That helps to get multiple inputs to the recording/PA desk. Guitarists, it seems that 2 - 3 players could keep things going all day. Keyboardists, we need one more set of keys and then we could have 2 complete keyboard rigs. If we can get two keyers that would be great (of course, as always if 2 is good then 3 is better because of insurance and rest purposes). 2 - 3 drummers would mean that they could relieve one another. We only really need one set of cymbals though. Vox? Besides Todd, I don't know who you are. You know who you are! BTW - Parking is free and access to the room for setups will begin about 10:45 Following have confirmed via email or on this list. If you don't see your handle below, speak up! glocke (keyboardist?, drummer?) marco555 (with drummer) xray1960 (part time guitarist, full-time bassist) hg30904 tubeperson bkbass (with Phil Jones eqpt) jet_powers keurosix (with drummer) toddharris (vox) matthew90046 (bass amp rig) flaxattack jseitang (IN-2) byoung s_wood (drummer?) kilowatt kungfusheriff? (not sure) gyonni Looks like we could use another keyboardist and another guitarist or two? Alright guys and girls, let's pick some songs... (O yea, anything I forgot just chime in) Harold (Message edited by hg30904 on July 26, 2009) | ||
| toddharris
Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 78 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hi, Here is a short list of some songs and artists I can sing and or play bass on: lmost Cut My Hair CSNY Angel of Harlem U2 Born on the Bayou Credence Clearwater Come Together The Beatles Danni California Red Hot Chili Peppers Don't Get Me Wrong The Pretenders Don't Mess Around With My Little Sister Michelle Shocked Don't Take Me Alive Steely Dan Einstein On The Beach Counting Crows Found Out About You Gin Blossoms Hush Deep Purple It Don't Come Easy Ringo Starr Jenny Tommy TuTone Last Time The Rolling Stones Live it Up Sheryl Crow Long Train Running The Doobie Brothers Money 4 Nothing Dire Straits Mr Jones Counting Crows Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett My City Was Gone The Pretenders Red House Jimi Hendrix Saint Judas Natalie Merchant Skin Deep Melissa Etheridge Squeeze Box The Who Taking Care of Business Bachman Turner Overdrive The Letter Joe Cocker The Loner Neil Young Wonder Natalie Merchant You Can't Do That The Beatles You Know I'm No Good Amy Winehouse Ziggy Stardust David Bowie | ||
| toddharris
Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 79 Registered: 7-2008 |
I can bring a Yamaha synth with 88 weighted keys and my keyboardist is indicating he will be able to join us - I 'll confirm with him tomorrow night. I'll bring my 74 series I and my 78 Koa Eagle bass as well. Todd | ||
| glocke
Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 609 Registered: 9-2002 |
Cool...I'm planning on coming with my series II and SCSD. I can also bring an extra bass amp. Hopefully I'll know some songs that others know....There are a bunch of dead tunes I do know. Any other dead fans coming? | ||
| kilowatt
Intermediate Member Username: kilowatt Post Number: 106 Registered: 12-2004 |
Greg, Dead tunes are good by me. I hope my schedule remains clear for the 8th. I'm keeping my fingers crossed. Pete | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 41 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hey Greg, that is great about the amp and (of course) I look forward to getting a chance to see (and maybe play) that SII of yours. Are you still coming with keyboardist and drummer? | ||
| glocke
Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 610 Registered: 9-2002 |
Ive mentioned it to a KB player friend of mine, and he is interested, still working on the drummer part. | ||
| fran4001
New Username: fran4001 Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2009 |
Awww man! Would have loved this! Only 1.5 hours away, and in my old neighborhood. As it stands though, I have 2 gigs that day, 1-4 pm then a wedding from 6-11 pm. Great that I'm playing every weekend, but man, I miss alot of other cool stuff. | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 405 Registered: 4-2004 |
WOW... how did I miss this thread? Just ran this by senior mgmt, SO PLEASE COUNT ME IN!!!!! My guitar is still at the mothership, so I'll bring a few basses, and sticks/cymbals. | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 406 Registered: 4-2004 |
ps... can I bring my pedal steel? | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 44 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hey Pace, Of course you can bring it! So are you a drummer also? | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 407 Registered: 4-2004 |
Harold, at an event like this I'd be reluctant to spend too much time behind the kit, but if at any point we end up w/out a drummer, I'd be happy to play. -Mike | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 26 Registered: 10-2008 |
Hey, Guys! I'm hoping to make it out there, for the Gathering. I'm wondering if anyone is going to be passing through my area and the possibility of some kind of carpooling... I live in Erie, PA. There's also the possibility of my bringing my 2 Kustom rigs- 2 1200 Watt Kustom Groove Bass Heads and 2 4x10 1000 watt cabs. The only rub is that I have to be back in time to play a show with my band, OTiS, in Cleveland, at Peabodys, Sunday, August 9th. If I can't make it back by afternoon, I'd probably have to drive myself, which I'd rather avoid. If I do drive, I'm considering bringing my amps, anyways, but I'm not completely sure. I'm planning to leave Friday, sometime in the afternoon or early evening- it's a 6 1/2 hour drive one way, from here. If anyone would like to carpool, please let me know. Just respond to the e-mail in my profile, and I'll reply right away. Thanks! Frank | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 27 Registered: 10-2008 |
I'll also be bringing a few effects pedals, possibly my SF-2, and of course, my 2 Alembic 6s. Peace;) Frank | ||
| glocke
Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 612 Registered: 9-2002 |
hey all, I have one keyboard player confirmed for saturday. My friend Wayne will be able to stay from 11:00 to 6:00. Since there did not seem to be many guitar players coming, I invited a guitar player from the area to join us, (he will use my skylark). . If I get motivated enough I'll break down my rack mount rig that contains an SF2 and bring that also. | ||
| toddharris
Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 80 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hi Everyone! Very excited for next Saturday and to meet. As regards possible songs to play, while I have posted a list of songs I play and sing, I offer these thoughts for your consideration: Though I can teach some basic chord progressions to songs like Breakdown, Long Train Running, Heart of Gold and more, the easier way to develop the list would be to consult the guitarists and keyboadists because, in my view, it is easier for us as bass players to follow chord changes even when we don't know the song, than it is for guitarists and keys to play from root notes (inversions and variations). If it is not possible to consult ahead of time, I'm sure folks will have ideas when they are together and we could probably put 4 or more songs together for recording on the spot. As a vocalist (it doesn't matter to me if I play bass or not though I'd be happy to), I well cover much of the work of Sting, Elton John, Counting Crows, Eagles, CSNY, Neil Young, Steely Dan, Gin Blossoms and many more top 40 hits dating from the 60s. I'll have a wifi laptop with me so I can bring up song lyrics to any song people call out as long as I'm familiar with the melody. Wish I knew Terrapin Station for those of you who love the Dead, but am familiar with Trucking and Friend of the Devil. Spirits in the Night, Hurricane, Long Time Gone, Benny and the Jets, Mr. Soul, Border Song, Rocky Mountain Way, Ready for Love are all songs I can nail to give you an idea of what type of voice I have. Not Elvis or Sinatra - good stuff, but not within me! Open to trying anything vocally and have a great ability to harmonize - whatever is needed. Let me know what you think - see you Saturday! Todd | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 28 Registered: 10-2008 |
Hey, Everyone! I'm also very excited about next Saturday. Todd's idea about following the guitarists or keyboardists is a great idea- and from my experience, the way to go. We all know chords, and notes, if we just have the guitar player or keyboard player start the song, it would be far easier than having them try to follow us. Also, something else to consider- I've heard a lot about cover songs, but what about originals? Covers are fine, but I feel like sometimes, we're inundated with everyone else's music, and we don't play enough of our own... I have a lot of original songs that would very much lend themselves to having multiple bass players. And I know that a lot of you probably have originals, too. I would love to jam on some originals, personally, in addition to some covers. I mean, if we're going to have a studio, at our disposal, let's lay down some original jams, too! We're all creative individuals, let's make some magic! Just some thoughts to ponder. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone and doing some jamming, of whatever kind that happens! Peace;) Frank | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 29 Registered: 10-2008 |
Improvisation also rules;) | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 45 Registered: 6-2003 |
Phil Jones Pure Sound www.philjonespuresound.com Michael Albronda, NY/NJ rep for Phil Jones, has agreed to come loaded with a few demos. He plans to bring two combos and a head/cab combination. He will be able to answer questions about their entire product line, and have literature for us. Michael and Phil Jones equipment were arranged by club member bkbass. Thanks Barry! Harold | ||
| willie
Intermediate Member Username: willie Post Number: 137 Registered: 11-2003 |
I've been trying to figure out if I can make it to this. I would like to meet everyone and get to check out all the Alembic Basses and Guitars. But I'm still recovering from very seriois back injury. I don't feel like typing all of what I've been through but its in a thread where BigBadBill was asking about a meylogram. Its in the archives under misc. I'm also waiting for a chip Mica is sending me for my F1-X. If I do come I'll have one of my racks and a 1X15 and 1 4X10 cabinet and would need help moving them. It's only 3 pieces I would need help with. I also have a drum seat I can bring because I can't stand very long with a bass on my shoulders. It's been a year a and a half recovering so far but still along way to go. People in my family say I should definetly try to go and I know if I don't I'll regret missing it. I also haven't played with a band for over 1.5 years so my confidence and chops are not what they used to be. I know the people going to this are good musicans and most are currently plaing with bands and are very competent players. I would still like to meet other people who play Alembic instruments and appreciate their quality. Most people I talk to haven't even heard of them. I have a Europa and an Essence built more like a S.C. with Essence electronics and tunes as a tenor bass. I've never got to play that bass live because I couldn't get anyone in the band I was in to play the regular bass lines so I could play the tenor bass on top as a lead bass. The studio is only 1.5 to 2 hrs from where I live. But the question remains. Do I try to go despite the pain it wouild involve? Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks Will | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 31 Registered: 10-2008 |
Will, I definitely think you should come. I'll personally help you with your gear. You're too close to not come, and you'll have a blast! No one's chops are what they'd like them to be, except maybe Stan The Man, and at the risk of sounding sacreligious, he probably has his off days, too! The key here is your desire to come and your family's urging. Listen to your family, they know what's up! Besides, how can I meet you if you don't come? Oh, one other thing- there's going to be tons of amps, you probably don't need to bring your rig. But if you do, I promise to help you move it. Peace;) Frank | ||
| toddharris
Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 81 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hi Will, Please come - as much as anything, this is social and a chance for Alembic lovers to meet and share their instruments. You might want to leave your amp and speakers home - there will be plenty enough to go around and than you don't have to worry about re-injury. As for chops, I'm sure we are all over the place in terms of ability levels and this is in no way a competition, everyone has their own favorite bass lines and we can share without any thought of not measuring up. Very much hoping you can make it - I'm excited to meet others who have the Alembic "affliction"!!! Sincerely, Todd | ||
| marco555
Junior Username: marco555 Post Number: 16 Registered: 5-2007 |
Hey Will, What are you recovering from? A year and a half ago I first had a brain operation(growth on the pituitary-it doesn't completely work by itself), then a neck operation with 12 hours on the table, 3 verts in the front replaced, and 5 in the back fused, nerve issues, etc. Don't worry about where you're at, chops, etc. Many of us have been there, done that, etc. Come and have fun--it'll probably be good therapy for you. As Todd and Otis said you probably don't need all your gear, the studio should provide plenty. Crank it up, take a rest, crank it up again. It takes all types, just do it. Marc | ||
| serialnumber12
Senior Member Username: serialnumber12 Post Number: 502 Registered: 12-2004 |
  (Message edited by davehouck on August 07, 2009) | ||
| marco555
Junior Username: marco555 Post Number: 17 Registered: 5-2007 |
Hey Otis, I wanted to throw my two cents in about your view on kicking it off--I think it's the best way too! (re) following the keys or the guitar, whether it's a song or a jam. WE'RE BASS PLAYERS! It's what we do, so I really don't think we'll have any issues other than just breaking the ice with each other. | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 32 Registered: 10-2008 |
Hey, Marc! Good to hear from you. I feel like I know most of you, already, from the Club, and different threads, but I'm certainly excited to meet fellow Bass Players/Alembicians face to face. Networking via Cyberspace is all well and good, but nothing beats hanging out and jamming in person, right? Like I said, I have some music that should be up most bass players' alley, and probably wouldn't even require a guitar player (although I'd be intrigued to have one or more if they're up for it). It would be awesome to hear an original from each and every one there, but whatever happens, I'm quite convinced it will be very cool! See ya all Saturday!!! Peace;) Frank | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 46 Registered: 6-2003 |
So Kevin, you bringing #12? You bringing drumsticks? Pictures? We don't need no stinking pictures! Seriously, we plan to have plenty of pix of instruments and players ONCE WE GET THERE! But, I don't think that we will beat Chicago's number. :-( Harold | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 1080 Registered: 3-2004 |
Though I can't be there please say hello to Mike Albronda for me. He's a helluva player. Ask him to bring copies of his solo cd too. | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 33 Registered: 10-2008 |
Danno, I'm quite certain one of us will convey your Hello to Mike. Sorry you can't make it, I would've loved to meet you and check out your collection- I've heard its quite legendary. Peace;) Frank | ||
| bassilisk
Junior Username: bassilisk Post Number: 46 Registered: 4-2009 |
I held off posting because I wanted to see whether there was any way I could make over - practically my backyard (I'm in Queens). My schedule this weekend is jammed (gigs Friday and Saturday night with a family commitment Saturday afternoon). I thought I could finagle some time but it won't happen. I would've very much liked to meet and play with all you Alembicheads!! I know these things are difficult to arrange - but, maybe next time. Rats....!! | ||
| marco555
Junior Username: marco555 Post Number: 18 Registered: 5-2007 |
Hey bassilisk, Queens? I'm a Bayside/Whitestone boy, and I believe Todd is coming from Long Island. And, anyone from Queens that can "finagle" can make it on Sunday! Give it a try. Marc | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4032 Registered: 7-2004 |
Hey guys, as an old Yonkers boy (hometown), I would've loved to have made this one, but, with senior management's birthday on Sunday, I'll be staying on the West Coast this weekend. Have a GREAT time (I know you will), take lots of pics, bang some bottles on a table, and play a Dead song or two! Bill, tgo | ||
| willie
Intermediate Member Username: willie Post Number: 138 Registered: 11-2003 |
Put new strings on both Alembic's today and will try to set them up tomorrow night. But still no new replacement chip from the Mothership for tempermental F-1X which currently is heart of my main rack system. Could switch to using Sansamp RPM and run mono through through two Eden 4X10's or use my Sansamp RPM and Sansamp RB1 in a bi-amp setup with one preamp set for lows through a 1X15 cabinet and the other preamp set for highs through a 4X10 cabinet. Alot of remounting stuff from one rack to another and rewiring for that setup. Only problem is I only ever tried that setup for recording through headphones with each preamp output going to seperate channels in my Tascam 2488 MKII.Or I could leave the rack alone and hope the F-1X behaves itself. And than there is my back which kinda hurts. If I can make it up there I'll bring the latest set of X-rays and everyone will understand why it hurts. Looks like this trip will be like a Space Shuttle launch. You really want to go but there is always that last minute glitch that scrubs the mission. Hoping for that "Go Flight" on Saturday morning. Willie | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 48 Registered: 6-2003 |
Willie, leave the entire rack at home. Come on over, we'll have something to plug into. Harold | ||
| bkbass
Advanced Member Username: bkbass Post Number: 209 Registered: 11-2003 |
Harold for the sake of good order, should we see how many people divided by how many hours to produce a 10/15/20 minute window so that everyone has chance to play? I'm sure everyone is a gentleman/lady and everyone will be respectful but a loose framework to adhere to gives the scenario a backbone. Dannobasso I will certainly say hello to Mike for you. Sorry to have missed you, I hope we can meet up sometime soon. Do you know where the Defiant Brewery is in Pearl River? I think you do. Perhaps Piermont? Either way keep in touch. | ||
| marco555
Junior Username: marco555 Post Number: 19 Registered: 5-2007 |
HEY Willie, You don't need to go through all that effort. New strings sound like a perfect add-on. (What strings did you use?)Bring your films and a Motrin, and we can talk about aches and pains. If you want, we can start talking about Florida retirement homes and shuffleboard! Marc | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 49 Registered: 6-2003 |
Hi Barry, I think that we should have about 5 bass amp rigs minimum setup for playback at any given time. Looking at playing together (5 basses at a time), I think that we are looking at 3 rotations. This is the thinking for the recording hour (4P - 5P). That would work out to 15 - 20 mins for each rotation (3 songs?). For the rest of the day, I suspect that with people talking to each other in side conversations, inspecting the equipment of others, eating, smoking, etc...there should always be a free rig to plug into and play. Harold | ||
| bassilisk
Junior Username: bassilisk Post Number: 47 Registered: 4-2009 |
Hey Marc - always good to find another local! I'm in Astoria. Now I'm confused - you did say Sunday - or was that just a blip? I thought it was only Saturday. At any rate, even that wouldn't work - I got a Sunday afternoon thing at a beach club. Unfortunately I have exhausted my wiggle room and am bound to my commitments. I would love to come out even if I didn't play, just to perv on the gear. It's like an Alembic Expo! Oh well, better luck next time (I hope). Will | ||
| cje
Junior Username: cje Post Number: 21 Registered: 5-2009 |
Oh man... I hope to join you guys NEXT year, with my Further! | ||
| jx2638
Junior Username: jx2638 Post Number: 43 Registered: 2-2008 |
So great...have a blast. Will have to live it through the pics! | ||
| jet_powers
Senior Member Username: jet_powers Post Number: 464 Registered: 2-2003 |
This sucks! I am in Parsippany right this very moment and I have to be back in Massachusetts tomorrow night. I don't think I'll be in the mood to drive back to NJ on Saturday morning only to have to drive back to MA within the following 12 hours or so.... Take lots of pictures and bang a few bottles on the tables for me! | ||
| hg30904
Junior Username: hg30904 Post Number: 50 Registered: 6-2003 |
One of the great lines of all time was something to the effect of: "I like playing 5 strings because it allows me to suck 25% more." I really wanted to meet the one who came up with that. Come on back JP! | ||
| willie
Intermediate Member Username: willie Post Number: 139 Registered: 11-2003 |
Marc I used DR Highbeams on my Europa and Alembic strings on my Essence. I prefer the brightness of the stainless steel Highbeams but my Essence is a short scale, small standard body and tuned ADGC as a tenor bass. So finding strings for it isn't easy. I still have one more set of Alembic strings left for it and than I will contact DR about ordering custom sets- 85, 65, 45, 30. Motrin doesn't cut it. I'm on 3 different prescriptions and they barely help unless I double or triple up and pay attention to the little label on the bottle that says drink alot of alcohol with this medicine. Retirement, I doubt I'll make it that far but if I do I'll try shuffleboard in Florida. Never did get the part for the F-1X and actually don't expect to but thats another story I won't get into here. I believe it will be retired instead. I guess I will have to be switching to using my Sansamp preamps for my amplified sound and recording. And in light of that and how I feel physically, if I make it up there it will be just to meet everyone, listen to everyone play and admire all the Basses, oh and guitars too. So no 3000 watt system arriving with me. I'll save and use the new strings for recording at home. Besides, its a full moon and I should be Musky fishing today. Willie | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 408 Registered: 4-2004 |
Too early for a final roll call?!? | ||
| glocke
Senior Member Username: glocke Post Number: 622 Registered: 9-2002 |
Well, Im still in, and I still plan on bringing a KB player, and possibly a guitar player. I'll be bring a SCSD, a SII, and a skylark. Also a camera. If anyone has any extra stands they could bring that'd be great. Looking forward to it. | ||
| willie
Intermediate Member Username: willie Post Number: 140 Registered: 11-2003 |
Hey everybody Got great news. Heard back from Mica today and the part is on the way. So it looks like my F-1X will live on which is such a relief. I like the Sansamp preamps for adding some tone options, especially the overdrive for that Geddy Lee sound but I really prefer the system to built around the Alembic preamp. The people at Alembic are the best just like the works of art they produce so that we can play the best instruments available. So I'd like to apologize if my previous post sounded a little negative. Just having a really bad week pain wise. I won't have the part in time for the get together but thats O.K. I'm really only going to be able to participate as a spectator this year. But I will have my 2 Basses with me for the group picture and to show everyone. I hope to be able to play by next years event. But still looking forward to meeting everyone and hearing some great Bass playing and seeing everybody's Alembic's. I would also like to thank Mica for the time she spent helping me troubleshoot the problem over the phone and on getting the part on its way. I don't know of any other company that makes such great products and also stands behind them and gives you that kind of support if there is a problem. Thank you everyone at Alembic. See you all on Saturday Willie | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 38 Registered: 10-2008 |
Hey, All! I'm in Parsippany, right now! Just got here about a half hour ago. I'm going to hit NYC, tomorrow. Are there any members from NYC that would like to/are available to meet up? I'm leaving my basses, here, at the Hotel, but I haven't ever been to NYC, so I'm pretty excited about doing the grand tour... I'm at the Hampton Inn, in Parsippany, by the way. I'll check my email to see if anyone from NYC gets back to me. Either way, I'm all set for Saturday, and really looking forward to jamming and meeting everyone! Peace;) Frank | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 778 Registered: 7-2007 |
ENJOY!!! | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 40 Registered: 10-2008 |
I will do my level best! If you see a crazy guy with long hair on Letterman, tonight, that's probably me! | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 41 Registered: 10-2008 |
My bad, Letterman tapes on Thursdays, as I found to my chagrin. We got invited to a taping of a Comedy Central show with Saturday Night Live Comedians, but unfortunately had to pass as we were due back at the Hotel to meet with my wife's friend at a certain time... Ironically, when I got back to the hotel, lo and behold, there was a message from Harold, leaving his number, which I was going to go back and try to find in a previous e-mail, so he saved me all the trouble. And he said he was staying at the Hampton! I called Harold, and he said he was about a half hour away, and when he showed up, I was in the lobby, playing my Alembic. He had just called me, then he looked over, and saw me, and we both laughed, it was cool! Harold proceeded to introduce me to his wife, Debbie, who is very cool, as well. He allowed me the privilege of checking out his Series II 4 String, which was awesome- I'm more stoked for tomorrow, than ever! Rock On;) Frank | ||
| keurosix
Senior Member Username: keurosix Post Number: 417 Registered: 10-2005 |
Looks like I have to work tomorrow. Bummer! Just found out around 2PM today! Look guys, take lots of pictures! I will try my best to come next time around! Kris | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 42 Registered: 10-2008 |
Kris, Would've been cool, but, sometimes, work happens. We will take as many pictures as we can, in between playing and schmoozing... Peace Out;) Frank | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8498 Registered: 5-2002 |
Have a great gathering!! Looking forward to the reports and pics! | ||
| toddharris
Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 86 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hi Bassists and Alembicians! My daughter Zoe and I are just leaving the city and will be there by 11:00 - very excited to meet everyone. Todd | ||
| toddharris
Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 87 Registered: 7-2008 |
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| keurosix
Senior Member Username: keurosix Post Number: 418 Registered: 10-2005 |
Well,,,,, How did it go? Pictures?? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8527 Registered: 5-2002 |
Kris; over here. | ||
| otis
Junior Username: otis Post Number: 47 Registered: 10-2008 |
Matthew, hit me up on myspace, please! Frank www.myspace.com/otiserie | ||
| otis
Member Username: otis Post Number: 71 Registered: 10-2008 |
Hey, Barry, I tried e-mailing you, but it didn't go through. Can you please shoot me an e-mail? Thanks! Frank otisduo@yahoo.com |
