Alembic Guitars Club
Connecting => Community => Gatherings => Topic started by: lbpesq on August 25, 2023, 05:33:56 PM
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The East Bay Alembic contingent (Sonicus, Heironymous, StephenR, and your's truly) will be hosting our brother from across the pond, Jazzyvee, on Monday night, August 28th. If any other Alembicians will be in town, you are most welcome to join us! Let me know and I'll get you the info.
Bill, tgo
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Umm, on my calendar August 25 falls on a Friday this year... just saying.... ;)
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Here in Asheville it's been the 25th for most of this afternoon and at least part of this morning.
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My timing is a bit off. I’m passing through the Bay Area Monday on my way to Mexico on the Harley. Would have liked to meet you Vince.
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I mis-typed, above. It is Monday the 28th. (Fixed above)
In the immortal words of Mr. Simpson, “ddddooooooohhhhhhhh!”
Gary, it you can time it right, you could come to dinner with us. Also, if you are passing through earlier in the day, you might be able to meet Jazzyvee on the way. I believe he will be driving up 101 from Socal.
Bill, tgo
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I'm too far away to join you but consider me there in spirit! I hope you all have a great time.
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and I'm ridin' my Hog to Mexico...🎶
The form is there but... it... it just lacks... poetry. 😄
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Thanks for the update. I'm kinda on a tight schedule at this time. Ill be starting off Monday in Yreka, CA and need to be in Bakersfield by nightfall. I need to be in Mexico Wednesday morning. Too bad it's not Thursday in Mexico. Riding in the desert, you have to time your day by the heat.
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A Gathering was gathered!
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/53150765337_9fe224bdfb_z.jpg)
First time seeing jazzyvee in-person over here since 2012!
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Who are those old guys???!!! hehehehe
Had a great time hanging with Alembic brethren. Of course the far more attractive group were the four lovely members of senior management behind the camera! This morning I gave the Jazzyvees some hints on avoiding traffic and sent them on their way North to the Mothership.
Bill, tgo
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We had a great day being shown round by Bob and Mary and got to see some incredible instruments.
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Oh nice! So great to see you all together!
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Well gathered! 8)
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Thanks for sharing the pictures!
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Way to go!
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Nice pics of the new Alembic facility Jazzy! I have yet to visit.
Due to crossed signals I missed the mini-gathering on Monday but have tentative plans to stop by Bill's tonight with my wife to meet Vince and his wife. I was not in the Alembic club the last time he visited the Bay Area.
Vince, I was going to ask if you wanted to check out my Balance K-Series II five-string while you are in the area but since you played one at the Mothership I was wondering if you would like to see my 1978 Series five-string? When I posted a picture of it in the showcase section (pics are no longer there) you were one of the members who said they may be interested if I decide to sell it. I suspected at the time it was not the bass for you but since it is an example of a very early five-string you may want to at least see it.
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The figuring on the short scale is stunning.
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Alembic makes acoustic sixes? How have I never known this?
Jazzy - I hope you're making the most of the breaks from touring (looks like it) and enjoy the overall experience.
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Alembic made a prototype. As far as I know they have yet to offer acoustics for sale.
Bill, tgo
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The prototype acoustic was around for years, I thought a small number of them have been built.
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Alembic made a prototype. As far as I know they have yet to offer acoustics for sale.
Bill, tgo
Would have to ask Harry (or Mica) but I am pretty sure that the Alembic acoustic guitar on display at the International Pen Show was for sale. I also vaguely remember Mica saying they had a few on order but it was a while ago. She brought the prototype to one of the gatherings a number of years ago but the acoustic guitars have largely been "under the radar".
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Great meetup picture!! And some nice shots of some amazing instruments at the shop!
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Sorry I missed you, Vince! I was recovering from my pen show trip, and some kick-ass physical therapy. Long road ahead!
The acoustic you played was number 2 (it's already sold) - there are three finished acoustic guitars in addition to the protoype that I brought to the Alembic Gathering. There's another 7 under construction now, including a special African Blackwood back and sides for yours truly. I think you'll see the next ones at Eddie's Guitars and Northern Lights Music.
So glad you got a chance to see the new facility, and to check out some of the works in progress. Looks like the mini-gathering was great fun. Miss you guys!
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Hi Mica, sad we didn't get to meet but it is completely understandable. We had a good time looking around and chatting. It is easy to see how a visit can end in a new order as looking at the basses in production is seductive.
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This might not be the correct thread to post this but……I’m on Another Harley Road Trip and I find myself passing the Mothership October 12th (a Thursday) on my way to Ukiah for the night. I’m hoping for a Tour of the new facility (Mica) and dreading the idea of buying something! Was also inquiring if any fellow club members are playing in the area around that time? My lodging reservations are not in stone at this time so I can make adjustments to catch a gig.
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You'll be able to get a tour even if I'm not there - but I sure hope to be! Actually I'm heading on for a short while today to see how it goes.
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Dead Enough, (Sonicus and I are both in the band), has a gig on Saturday, 10/14, in Crockett, part of the Bay Area. It’s part of a Grateful Dead weekend with two bands each night at two different venues.
Bill, tgo
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Totally understand your schedule / recovery Mica….I just wanted to give a heads up that I would like to visit the new digs. Vince posted some photos of amazing works-in-progress and I’d like to see what’s in the works.
As far as gigs go, I’d have to hang around for 2 days to catch the Saturday gigs. I’m not pressed for time …… but need to check to see if I brought enough prescription meds to hang for that long! HA!
Oh…..to be young again…..
Met you and Wolf at the 2017 Gathering and would like to see youse guys again! Hey, it’s been 6 YEARS since the last Gathering.
I’m almost ashamed to admit that I have never played a Series bass. And I’ve owned Alembics for 30 years!
What would be a good time to visit? I’m starting out in Modesto in the AM…..looks to be about a 2 hour ride to Rohnert Park.
Oh…..to own all 3 versions of the Spyder……alas, the 4 strings are sold out.
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Just a bump of this thread. I’m currently in Lathrop, CA and that makes me about 2 hours from the mothership! I’ll be there Thursday 10/12. What would be a good time to arrive? I’m only heading to Ukiah for the night so plenty of time to see “the Alembic” sights.
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Almost there!
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I got to check these forums more often. I would have loved to have gone there.
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'Twas a fine and concentrated melding of interests and humanity . Glad to be present whilst within mine resident vicinity .