Alembic Guitars Club
Connecting => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: jazzyvee on December 12, 2007, 07:21:42 AM
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if you had to pass on only one of the alembics you currently possess to the next generation. Which would it be and why?
Alternatively, if you prefer not to pass one down, what would be the reason?
Jazzyvee
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Permanent display back to the mothership.
(Message edited by keavin on December 14, 2007)
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I've typed about seven different responses to this, and then deleted them because I don't have a friggin' clue how to answer this. Thanks, Jazzyvee, for making my brain hurt! ;P
Keavin's response is a good one though!
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I only have one Alembic at the mo so it has to be it!!!
If my kids club together and order me a custom series 1 (or 2..Im not fussy) I will promise to leave it to them
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They're all going to my 2 daughters, but if I had only one to pass down it would have to be my custom. Of course I'd like a chance to play it first.
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I will pass on these words of wisdom..
get a good job and buy yourself a nice Alembic like I did.
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.
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My second Alembic is my favorite but my first one made a great memory for my two boys and me. We sat around the computer as I won it on e-bay. When we got the confirmation e-mail they were even more excited than I was. I have two boys and currently two Alembics. I'll let them sort out who gets which one.
Rich
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When my father, God Forbid, passes on, he was put it in his will for me to get his Series I. Hopefully, I won't see this bass for a very long time.
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I'm gonna take mine with me.
Chuck
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When I get too old to play, or can't for some health reason in my old age, I plan to give them all away. My only criteria is that they go to serious musicians only. I'll post a notice in the Music departments of local Colleges and Universities. To qualify for the free Bass, candidates will have to show me proof (ex. College transcripts etc...) that they are in fact studying Music and prepare an audition for me to see that they can actually play.
No slappers or poppers welcome. No flashy trash either. My Basses must go to good worthy homes.
I can't take them with me, and at the point in my life when I'm ready to give them away I'd have no use for the money - since I'd be preparing for my grave!
Rami ;)
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Hey Rami, any....ahem...a pre mortem donations? I've been eyeing The General for some time and have been waiting for one similar to it to pop up for sale. I'm not a graduate of formal University to speak of but I am constant student of life!
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Hey Adam,
Any pre-mortem donations would involve family or close friends. Otherwise, a WHOLE lot of money! I'd hang on to my babies to the end, or at least the brink of the end. I always pictured myself as this super old dude handing out Basses to young up and coming musicians.
;)
(Message edited by rami on December 12, 2007)
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I once thought I would like to be interned with my MK but that is a silly thought..looks like my son will get all my gear to thrash in his rock band
Plus my vinyl and CD collection, my garage full of tools, etc etc etc
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I won't pass down any. I'll just live forever and keep them.
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I'm going to be cremated with my Distillate. The vase will be filled with cocobolo ashes and lots of brass parts bouncing around! (only kidding).
Like Rami, I will make sure my basses land in a good home.
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If one of my kids learns to play bass well enough to do a fake book gig, they get my Series I. Otherwise I have a few students or former students who would be candidates.
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fmm: wanna adopt me? I can do a fake book gig. And I can clean up after myself as well.
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I think I'm not gonna worry too much about where my bass goes when I'm gone. It will attach itself to someone appropriate, whether it be a virtuoso or someone needing the inspiration that bass provides.
There is a movie my little brother recommended to me some time ago called The Red Violin which chronicles the life of a gifted violin through the centuries. I would like to think that 811952 would live a similarly magical/tragic/inspirational/absurd life as it gifts its muse to many unexpected lucky souls.
Olie - I hope you have more years ahead of you than you have behind you, and that you enjoy your custom for a long, long time..
John
(Message edited by 811952 on December 13, 2007)
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The Red Violin is an interesting and enjoyable movie. Some really nice music throughout.
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I must say, this is quite a cool thread. Here, we are talking about how we can touch others with our instruments themselves. I would like to think that we all touch others with the music we make.
At some point we will be gone. However, an instrument, expertly crafted, well cared for, and lovingly passed to another heart and pair of hands, will live on to touch yet another generation.
Rich
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Yes, it's a fascinating idea that the instruments we play now will most likely outlive us and go on to (hopefully) inspire generations of players in the future. Quite a warming thought I feel. I wonder if I'll miss my basses when I'm gone?
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After I die, I want my Alembic shot through a fist-shaped double-thumbed cannon over the beautiful lanscape of Owl Farm in Woody Creek, CO.
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I've considered willing all my instruments to Alembic as I'm sure they'd find them all good homes... But, what would they do with my Fenders???
;)
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Rami,
Your Fenders would be in high demand in the rockstar world! Those could be the ones you hold auditions for.. ? Or you could do a Sothby's auction and have the proceeds sent to the mothership for the Alembics for Music Majors program...
John
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I've told my boy that if he gets serious about playing, he inherits my collection. If not, mom gets to sell it. I imagine I will probably leave some special guitars to some special people. However, I don't plan on this being relevant for a LONG time.
Will:
I was fortunate enough to attend a bar-b-que at Owl Farm last June where I got to jam with Jimmy Ibbotson of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Tommy Chong. Hunter's widow, Anita, has retained everything unchanged. I felt honored peeing in Hunter's toilet! The place really has a very special vibe to it. I get to do it all over again next June!
Bill, tgo
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As fine as they all are, let the children play.
They have always found it odd that I should have
so many. Pehaps the chance to just play them at
will like I grown used to,the instruments will
stay in the family, a hand-me down if you will.
It just might be the start of a new family custom
at our house. And if I don't get the chance, have
a happy and safe holiday. NLP
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Bill,
Your Owl Farm anecdote was great. As an HST affecianado, consider me very envious of your time over there!
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Will:
I am speaking at the annual NORML Legal Seminar in Apsen next June. (NORML = National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws). This is a 2 day seminar open to both attorneys and civilians (those that attend are usually anti cannabis prohibition activists). About 100-150 people total. On the afternoon of the second day, Anita invites us all out to the farm for a big bar-b-que and party. If you (or anyone else on this site) are interested in attending, email me and I'll get you some more info.
Bill, tgo
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I think my SJ would have to go to my buddy Jim. He gave up fretted basses years ago, and only has fretless basses in his house. I'd welcome the opportunity to give him a fretted bass that is worthy of the species.
Rick
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So far the only bass that goes to anyone definitively is the Dragon Spoiler to my friend Joe. He was the one who set op the purchase for me and has been my friend since 1982. If he goes first he wants me to have all his electronics. Boards,Vdrums, amps etc. Whoever does handle my stuff when I go will have a bit of work to do.20 basses, 10 guitars, protools, macs, amp stacks, pa gear, etc. So much for Zen! I do think that I will be buried with one Alembic. But the fact that some other folk will get my stuff bothers me on so many levels. I can imagine some young skull full of mush ripping out the guts and putting in basslines! All because some guy in My Chemical Romance says they are the bomb.
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Hey Rami, instead of a bass, how about a cookie recipe for this Holiday season? Last years recipe was.....um inspiring.
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It was too funny! It deserves another try;
As Christmas is almost upon us here is one of my favorite cookie recipes.
Enjoy.
Christmas Cookie Recipe
1 cup of water
1 tsp. baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp. salt
1 cup of brown sugar
lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup nuts
2 cups of dried fruit
1 bottle Crown Royal (Whiskey)
1- Sample the Crown Royal to check quality.
2- Take a large bowl, check the Crown Royal again, to be sure it is of the highest quality, pour one level cup and drink.
3- Turn on the electric mixer...Beat one cup of butter in a large fluffy bowl.
4- Add one teaspoon of sugar...Beat again.
At this point it's best to make sure the Crown Royal is still OK, try another cup.. just in case.
5- Turn off the mixer thingy.
6- Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.
7- Pick the frigging fruit off floor...
8- Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers just pry it loose with a dewscriver.
Sample the Crown Royal to check for tonsisticity.
9- Next, sift two cups of salt, or something.... who giveshz a heet.
10- Check the Crown Royal.
11- Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
12- Add one table.
13- Add a spoon of ar, or somefink.... whatever you can find.
14- Greash the oven.
15- Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don't forget to beat off the turner.
16- Finally, throw the bowl through the window.
17- Finish the bottle of Crown Royal.
18- Make sure to put the stove in the dishwasher.
Cherry Mistmas
Rami
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Hicup....hiiicuup.......buuuurrrpp...ooohhh, ya that's the one!
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Rami,
That's a classic. I hope someone remembers to ask about it every Christmas.
Rich
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Another wonderful cookie recipe
JUGG'S TEQUILA CHRISTMAS COOKIES
1 cup of water
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup of sugar
1 tsp salt
1 cup of brown sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 large eggs
1 cup of nuts
2 cups of
dried fruit
1 bottle of Tequila
Sample the Tequila in a large glass to check quality
Take a large bowl, and check the Tequila again, to be sure it is of the
highest quality. Pour one level cup and drink.
Turn on the electric mixer, beat one cup of butter in a large
fluffy bowl. Add one teaspoon of sugar. Beat again.
At this point, it's best to make sure the tequila is still ok, so try
another cup.
Turn off the mixerer thingy.
Break 2 leggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit.
Pick the frigging fruit and damm cup off the floor.
Mix on the turner. If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers, just
pry it loose with a drewscriver.
Sample the tequila to check for tonsisticity.
Next, sift two cups of salt, or something. Check the Tequila
Now shift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
Add one table.
Add a spoon of sugar, or somefink. Whatever you can find.
Greash the oven.
Turn the cake tin 360 degrees and try not to fall over. Don't forget to
beat off the turner
Put the bowl through the window, finish off the booze and make sure to
put the dirty stove in the dishwasher.
CHERRY MISTMAS TO ALL!