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Connecting => Introductions => Topic started by: theneighbor on November 30, 2016, 07:46:05 PM

Title: Taking the leap.
Post by: theneighbor on November 30, 2016, 07:46:05 PM

Good Evening.

I'm new to the community. Owning an Alembic has always been a dream of mine and it looks like that it is finally coming true. Saw a 1989 Distillate in great condition and couldn't pass it up. Taking the leap and needless to say, I'm quite excited. Hope to be posting pictures soon. I mostly play for my own enjoyment, non-professional, but on occasion get together with some other casual players and make a night of it at the local watering hole.

Title: Re: Taking the leap.
Post by: jazzyvee on December 01, 2016, 04:36:27 AM

Welcome to the club and to alembic ownership. I'm extremely confident you will produce some great tones with your new bass.
Please let us know how you get on when you gig with it. And yes we love pictures here. :-)

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Post by: mario_farufyno on December 01, 2016, 04:04:38 PM

Playing an Alembic is a revelation, you will be amazed. Take sometime to get used to the different logic about using low pass filters. There are some valuable knowledge around the club, look for the Must Reads and FAQ and... welcome to the club!

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Post by: edwin on December 01, 2016, 08:54:58 PM

Welcome aboard! Looking forward to seeing some pics, and maybe some clips?

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Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 02, 2016, 04:54:23 AM

Welcome New Neighbor.  :)

That's how it starts... my first Alembic experience was a Distillate too, and it was unforgettable.

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Post by: rv_bass on December 02, 2016, 05:02:10 PM

Welcome and congrats on your new Alembic, enjoy! 

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Post by: pauldo on December 03, 2016, 03:32:51 AM

My Distillate and I have a very special relationship.  You will discover through time that the tonal variation available to you, the comfort and ease of playing and the physical beauty of the instrument will turn it from an instrument to a keepsake.

Title: Re: Taking the leap.
Post by: theneighbor on December 06, 2016, 08:33:23 AM

Taking delivery today.

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Post by: rjmsteel on December 06, 2016, 10:18:40 AM

That is a VERY Sweet Distillate!

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Post by: theneighbor on December 06, 2016, 02:34:19 PM

Thanks. I'm very excited about it. I'm a big fan of birdseye and when I saw the top on this one, I knew I couldn't pass on it.

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Post by: edwardofhuncote on December 06, 2016, 02:46:32 PM

Congratulations & Compliments!  ;)

After you get acquainted with your new bass, post us some pictures over here in the Distillate Showcase thread. http://club.alembic.com/index.php?board=700.0

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Post by: theneighbor on December 06, 2016, 03:14:58 PM

I have added photos to the Distillate Showcase thread.

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Post by: mtjam on December 06, 2016, 03:56:40 PM

Welcome to the club, Neighbor! I also started with a Distillate; you will love it. Have fun!

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Post by: StephenR on December 06, 2016, 04:50:40 PM

A Distillate was my first Alembic, too. Enjoy your sonic journey!

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Post by: theneighbor on December 08, 2016, 04:37:00 PM

A few pictures taken upon arrival. (cell phone wasn't cooperating)

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Post by: artswork99 on December 08, 2016, 06:15:28 PM

Very, very nice!  Congratulations!

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Post by: mario_farufyno on December 15, 2016, 06:05:06 AM

congratulations, this is a fine looking distillate

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Post by: dead_head on December 15, 2016, 06:35:52 PM

Welcome, Neighbor, and congratulations on your beautiful Distillate! Play it in good health!

Rob 

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Post by: theneighbor on December 16, 2016, 05:20:45 PM

Situational Irony: Last day before taking personal vacation (and having time to really enjoy playing) and I get asked to help in another department's project at work, and I break one of my fingers, spending half the day in the ER. Looks like playing is going to be off the list for a few weeks.  :'( At least I have time for rest and recovery. And the medical staff that helped me out, including resetting my finger, did a wonderful job.

Title: Re: Taking the leap.
Post by: theneighbor on December 24, 2016, 06:58:25 PM

I was able to spend some time with it today, despite the broken finger and play a little. I can't wait until I'm fully healed and can spend more time with it. Such a beautiful and superb instrument.

I'm hooked.

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Post by: tbrannon on December 24, 2016, 08:05:10 PM

Ouch.   Sorry about the finger.   Congratulations on the bass....

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Post by: edwin on December 24, 2016, 08:24:10 PM

Man, timing is everything....