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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: hankster on July 16, 2004, 08:10:51 PM

Title: The Big Mistake
Post by: hankster on July 16, 2004, 08:10:51 PM

Hey all, as of a couple of hours ago I am the owner-in-waiting of a '97 Stanley Clarke Signature Standard (by way of eBay auction)- my first alembic.  Last time I played one of these was in about 1980, and I can still remember it like it was yesterday.
 
I should get it next Wednesday or Thursday - just in time for a weekend of gigs at the toronto beaches international jazz festival.
 
I can hardly wait!
 
Rick B.

Title: The Big Mistake
Post by: bassman10096 on July 16, 2004, 08:43:24 PM

Congratulations.  Go easy on yourself - we all make mistakes...LOL
 
Bill

Title: The Big Mistake
Post by: kungfusheriff on July 17, 2004, 12:33:11 AM

Huh!
Be prepared...your new bass is better at what it does than you are at what you do; no disrespect, it's a fact. While I've definitely slipped in recent years, my Alembic is still kicking my butt after almost a month.
Better bring a backup (grin).

Title: The Big Mistake
Post by: keavin on July 17, 2004, 04:37:39 AM

whats the big mistake?,,,,what the fact that someone's (the bass)loss and your gain?

Title: The Big Mistake
Post by: hankster on July 17, 2004, 04:42:36 AM

Keavin,
 
No, the bass will be great; I just have a sense that this could be the beginning of an obsession.
 
R.

Title: The Big Mistake
Post by: lowlife on July 17, 2004, 04:58:12 AM

Where do obsessions go at the end of a show, when they're looking for a bite to eat? (LOL)
Congrats, and enjoy your bass.
 
Ellery (Lowlife)

Title: The Big Mistake
Post by: jazzyvee on July 17, 2004, 02:37:08 PM

I got mine about 2 years ago now, and I know my bass playing has improved significantly. Probably because I love playing it so much and practice more than i did with my other bass I love the sound I can make with my SC.  
 
I've been looking for a 5 string bass for a while now and have not found anything that I really like the sound of . So  it means I have to save my pennies till the pounds add up to another alembic.
 
Once you have one of these basses there is no looking back.

Title: The Big Mistake
Post by: somatic on July 17, 2004, 06:39:13 PM

Congrats. May it bring you many years of enjoyment.
I have a Stanley Clarke Signature Deluxe, and a Series 1 short scale and I love them. Best instruments I've ever played.

Title: The Big Mistake
Post by: spliffy on July 20, 2004, 06:30:31 AM

Congrats Hankster, may you be have many years of incredible tone!
When and where are you playing this weekend? What is your band's name. I will be down at the beaches trying to make my way through the crowds, so I will try be there when you play.... to see your new bass of course :-)

Title: The Big Mistake
Post by: hankster on July 20, 2004, 02:52:56 PM

I'm in two bands at the beaches - the Advocats (a 20 piece swing band) and the Tokyo Giants (an 11 piece R&B/funk band).  Advocats are Thursday evening, Giants Friday and Saturday, both at the corner of Queen and Bellefair right by the church.  The Advocats play facing Queen St.;  the Giants play on the steps of the church facing into Bellefair to create some dancing space.  Both start at 7:00 PM or thereabouts.  I hope the bass arrives in time!  See you there!