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Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: serialnumber12 on January 03, 2006, 06:28:55 AM

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Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: richbass939 on January 03, 2006, 05:26:38 PM

Looks like one of our own is leading the charge at this one.  Good luck to you.
Rich

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: ajdover on January 09, 2006, 10:13:08 PM

This bass is mine.  I'm having it shipped here to Baghdad, and I'll get pics of it in front of the Palace when I can.  I imagine that will be a first - Alembic in Iraq.    Here are some pics from the Ebay auction.  This makes Alembic #6 (#5 is on the way), and my second Essence.  Alan
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/23990.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/395/23991.jpg)

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: palembic on January 09, 2006, 11:23:52 PM

NIce catch for a good bass-stew in Iraq!
 
Paul tbo

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: David Houck on January 10, 2006, 06:28:57 AM

Hi Alan; congrats!!

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: mpisanek on January 10, 2006, 06:34:02 AM

Alan:
 
After your own safety, I'd be worried about that bass!
 
Congrats!!!

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: ajdover on January 10, 2006, 10:05:40 AM

Thanks everyone.  I'm sure it's going to be as fun to play as my bird's eye Essence.
 
Michael,
 
    No need to worry about me, I'm quite safe where I am.  I am worried about the bass, though!
 
Alan

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: richbass939 on January 10, 2006, 03:50:54 PM

Congrats, Alan.
I always jump a little when it appears that a club member is in the lead on an auction.  I love seeing Alembics going where they will be appreciated.
Be safe over there.
Rich

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: bassfingers on January 10, 2006, 04:15:03 PM

Well done Alan!,
Beautiful bass,even more so in cherry.As Rich says,it's good to know it will be in appreciative hands.Enjoy in good health,and given this bass's destination,in safety.
Take care mate,
Simon.

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: ajdover on January 10, 2006, 10:21:04 PM

Thanks everyone for the kind words of concern.  I'll keep my head down.
 
Mica tells me it will most likely be the first Alembic in Iraq.  I'll get some pictures of me holding it in front of one of Hussein's former palaces here and post them to the club.
 
Alan

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: kmh364 on January 11, 2006, 07:38:31 AM

Congrats Alan and keep up the good work!  
 
Thanks for protecting our right to live (and play Alembic's) in a free country.  
 
Pix infront of one of G*ddamn Insane's, er, um, Saddam Hussein's Palaces would be great.
 
Just make sure you (and your cherry Alembic) get home safe and sound!
 
Cheers,
 
Kevin

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: lbpesq on January 11, 2006, 08:46:14 AM

Alan:
 
Enjoy her.  And I'm glad you bought the bass yourself rather than having the military get you a bass.  You undoubtedly would have wound up with a Hondo II supplied under government contract by Haliburton for the reasonable sum of only $75,000 charged to the taxpayers!  May you play your heart out and get yourself home in one piece ASAP.
 
Bill, tgo

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: rklisme on January 11, 2006, 08:55:06 AM

Alan
 
Nice bass but most importantly come back safe! Hopefully having your Alembic will bring home a little closer to you.
 
Rory

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: ajdover on January 11, 2006, 10:10:55 PM

Bill,
 
   KBR (a subsidiary of Halliburton) pretty much runs most of the logistics support in certain areas (e.g., food, laundry, etc.) and they do a fairly decent job all considered.  I read something the other day where KBR is losing their shirt over since the contract was bid way low - don't know if that's true, but they're here and provide most of what we need fairly efficiently.  
 
Now, the food they provide .... well, let's just say it's glorified cafeteria food.  Better than MREs to be sure, but like anything else one does over and over, it gets old very quickly.  Suffice to say I eat a lot of sandwiches.
 
Government basses - actually, when the government does things like that they do pretty well.  I've played Fenders at music centers on several posts.  Not an Alembic, but better than that Hondo II!   Now, how much they paid for it ... another matter entirely!
 
Kevin,
 
Will try to get some good pix when I get the bass here.  
 
All,
 
I'm quite safe all things considered, but I truly appreciate the support and concern.  No place is completely safe, but as things go I don't think I'll have any problems getting home in one piece if things continue as they are.  One never knows, but the prospects are promising.
 
Anyway, I'm truly looking forward to this one (and my Entwistle Series II custom I have on the way - my present to me for this tour).  I've been going nuts without anything to play here in the hours I am not working.  Can't wait to get it.
 
Best regards,
 
Alan

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: mpisanek on January 12, 2006, 01:30:26 AM

Alan:
 
Do you have an email address?
 
Michael.

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: ajdover on January 12, 2006, 02:51:42 AM

Michael,
 
   Actually, I have several.  I can be reached at dover@infionline.net (mailto:dover@infionline.net) if you care to correspond.  
 
Alan

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: bigredbass on January 13, 2006, 08:03:17 PM

AJD
 
You know, if you want to call this the 'LittleRedBass', it's fine by me!!
 
J o e y

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: ajdover on January 14, 2006, 06:36:40 AM

Joey,
 
    I've actually considered several names for this bass.  Such as:
 
    The Essence of Baghdad
    The Bass that Hussein Built
    The Mother of All Basses
    The JDAM (Joint Direct Alembic Munition)
    Baghdad Bob's Bass (I can tell you there are no Alembics in Baghdad!)
    Alembic Akhbar (Alembic is Great)
    Insh'Allah Alembic (God Willing, Alembic)
         
Anybody have other suggestions?
     
Alan

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: bigredbass on January 14, 2006, 09:54:46 AM

MajAJ:
 
I know you cats are out of the Cold War business, but I think
 
The Red Menace
 
just about suits this axe and its owner.
 
Be Safe,
 
J o e y

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: Bradley Young on January 14, 2006, 12:24:22 PM

AN/PB red, 1 each?
(Army-Navy Personal Bass)
 
Heavy, Expanded Mobility, Tactical bass (HMTB, pronounced hemtib)?
 
M-(insert serial number here)A1
 
Yes, I was in the US Army.
 
Brad

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: ajdover on January 22, 2006, 11:54:09 PM

The Essence arrived today, and it's beautiful.  It has some player wear, scratches, etc., but nothing major.  It plays wonderfully, though I think I'm going to have to tweak the action, truss rod adjustments, etc.  Not to worry, though - I do this with all my instruments from time to time.  Still waiting on some Flitz to arrive from the states as well as some Lemon Oil, fingerboard cleaner, etc. so I can clean her up nicely.  Overall she is yet another example of fine Alembic craftsmanship.
 
I'll get pictures of me with it in front of the Presidential Palace here when I get a chance.  It is now the first Alembic in Iraq to my knowledge.
 
One more thing.  I bought this through Good Guys Bass and Guitar Traders via Ebay (for those interested, their website is www.goodguysguitars.com (http://www.goodguysguitars.com)).  All I can say about these guys is that they really, really took care of me.  Not only did the bass arrive safe and sound (no mean feat given that the bass had to travel about 10,000 miles via the U.S. Postal service), Kebo at Good Guys all sent me 6 sets of bass strings, six sets of guitar strings for guitar players here, three bottles of polish, a cable, a Dean Markley Micro amp, three T-Shirts, and an electronic tuner.  He didn't have to do this, but he did.  Being where I am at present, I can state that we here truly appreciate everything our countrymen do to support us, and this is no exception.  Additionally, I've had several email conversations with Kebo, and they've been very informative and pleasant.  They've got other Alembics on their website (a Series 1 and a beautiful blue Elan), so you might want to check them out (they've also go some other really neat basses, to include a bunch of vintage Fenders and Gibsons for those interested).  In any event, I give Good Guys a ringing endorsement, and they have not only my deepest gratitude and sincere thanks, but highest recommendation as well.  In today's day and age and given the nature of Ebay at times, it's nice to know that there are Good Guys out there after all.
 
Alan
 
(Message edited by ajdover on January 22, 2006)

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: zn_bassman on January 23, 2006, 12:49:04 AM

Alan, congrats on your nice red Essence! Looking forward to your palace pix - yalla yalla, we want to see them!  ;-)
 
You're welcome to stop by here on your way back or on leave - I've got 2 Alembics you can play.

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: ajdover on January 23, 2006, 02:44:02 AM

Zvi,
 
    Don't know if I'll get to your neck of the woods or not - you never know where you'll end up courtesy of the US Air Force!  I do appreciate the offer, however.  Pix when I get them, of course.
 
Alan

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: zn_bassman on January 23, 2006, 03:10:41 AM

The USAF does business here, 60-90 minutes from my house. Our nat'l airport is
45 minutes from me. If you get the opportunity, our door's open!
 
Oh, and it would be REALLY cool to get a pic of you (in uniform) playing your
*Spyder* at the palace! You could title it The Spyder Hole.  ;-)

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: gare on January 25, 2006, 07:02:12 AM

Alan
Very nice bass
 
Thanks for helping protect our rights and freedoms.
Be safe !
 
About those pictures, dont put it on a leash, someone may try and bring you up on charges.    
Maybe a pix of you and the bass in front of a palace, both wearing flak jackets so we all know you're both safe.
I vote for Essence of Baghdad.
 
Gary

Title: Cherry Red Essence
Post by: ajdover on February 01, 2006, 10:43:24 AM

Guys,
 
   I've got the name for it - The Burkha King.  It's in honor of the veils some Muslim women wear here and throughout the Muslim world.  Thoughts?
 
Alan