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Alembic products => Alembic Basses & Guitars => Topic started by: senmen on April 07, 2007, 09:09:58 AM

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: senmen on April 07, 2007, 09:09:58 AM

Well Guys,
after having brainstormed a bit with Speicky at the Frankfurt Music Fair I think we should think about a european Alembic meeting.
Just an idea for the moment but as the american gatherings are really great I think we should do some equal here in Europe.
I am thinking of doing a meeting maybe in Germany so that all the other surrounded countries like the Netherlands and Belgium and so on could easily join.
What do you think? Every input is welcome.
It is just an idea but it would be great to have as many european Alembicians together at a meeting with numerous Alembic basses and guitars beeing around.
What do you think?
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: mint_bass on April 07, 2007, 10:47:43 AM

sounds cool
 
i would relly like to give this a go. traveling in europe is cheapish and people from the uk could come.
 
andrew

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: Bradley Young on April 07, 2007, 03:00:10 PM

Please include me in any correspondence.  I'd be interested.

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: jacko on April 08, 2007, 12:11:09 PM

Sounds like a good idea Oliver, Keep me posted.
 
Graeme

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: 2400wattman on April 08, 2007, 12:18:19 PM

Hey, anyway I could get one of you guys in Germany to send me some Parkbrau Bier(of course I would be more than happy to pay for it)? I stayed with some family in Pirmasens and that's where I tried that wonderful brew(particularly the weizen). My family no longer lives there(back in the states) otherwise I would ask them. Thanks.  
P.S. I would love to join you guys for this one as I loved the countryside and the people there. I never enjoyed myself better.

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: FC Bass on April 08, 2007, 07:11:08 PM

I'll try to be there, keep us posted :-)

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: dubalbal on April 08, 2007, 10:54:28 PM

Hi Oliver ,  
 
I'm in !!! Great idea !!! Please send me informations as soon as you have some...of course !!!  
 
Alain - Belgium

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: palembic on April 09, 2007, 08:01:41 AM

An one EUlembic player ovehee!
Keep me posted!
 
Paul TBO

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: adriaan on April 10, 2007, 01:25:58 AM

Would love to join - let's discuss locations and dates.

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: reinier on April 10, 2007, 08:27:23 AM

Eine sehr gute Idee! What date did you have in mind?

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: palmann on April 13, 2007, 03:49:59 PM

I'd also be interested.
 
Gruesse, Pablo

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: senmen on April 14, 2007, 03:20:11 AM

Guys,
I don?t have any specific date in mind yet.
I was just checking how your interest is.
I am thinking maybe in approaching also one or two Alembic dealers....
Oliver (Spyderman)

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: grateful on April 14, 2007, 05:38:36 AM

I too would be interested, though I'd vote for having it in the Netherlands as it's closer to the UK.
 
Mark

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: thebass on April 22, 2007, 01:05:35 AM

Hi Oliver, since I am not here every day I just saw this. Cool idea !

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: speicky on April 22, 2007, 01:30:03 AM

I already checked a few locations here in the Rhein-Main-area of Germany, but I do not have a clue where to meet yet. Please, folks, chime in and help making it happen, wherever, whenever, I'll try to be there !
 
Christian

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: thebass on April 24, 2007, 06:53:37 AM

 
 
(Message edited by TheBass on April 24, 2007)

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: thebass on April 24, 2007, 06:54:09 AM

May be there's a possibility to meet in the Netherlands or in Belgium ? This would be more convenient for the british club members. If my memory serves me correctly Edwin's shop is in Hilversum.

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: jacko on April 24, 2007, 08:09:29 AM

Hey Werner. Veering wildly off topic, my hometown - Blyth, Northumberland in England is twinned with yours and I've swum against your compatriots in the dim distant past.
back on topic, Amsterdam would be a good venue - handy for Edwin's and more importantly, Mrs j wants to visit ;-)
 
Graeme

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: senmen on April 24, 2007, 01:52:30 PM

Guys,
many thanks for this great response. I was just checking for interest and it seems that you all are really intersted....
Let me think further on this. I would like to plan something spectacular, not just a sit together.
I was also thinking already in doing it maybe in the Netherlands as it could be a good location for all (sorry Speicky...)
I will talk to Edwin soon about this to ask him for support.
Maybe we can get also support from Susan and Mica......  
(I had organised two watch collectors meetings some years ago here in Germany and they have been really spectacular).
Let me think. Any suggestions are welcome. I don?t want to do a quick non-planned meeting but a great event....
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: speicky on April 24, 2007, 03:04:07 PM

Hah, no need to feel sorry, Oliver... I only thought of Rhein-Main, because it is easier for our Swiss and Italian members to go here. I have nothing against travelling myself, you should know ;-) Netherlands is absolutely fine.
 
If you need any support or suggestions, please let me know. I am really looking forward to see this gathering progressing ! ...and I think, Peggy, Bridget and Minnie are getting somewhat excited, too...
 
Christian

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: crazykiwi on April 26, 2007, 02:43:02 PM

if the location can be near an airport that gets cheap flights in, I'll be happy to show up with the Series 1 graphite.

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: the_mule on April 27, 2007, 07:36:09 AM

Providing it's somewhere in The Netherlands, I'm certainly interested!
 
Wilfred

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: palmann on April 29, 2007, 03:02:56 PM

If I can go there with someone near my place, I'd still be interested. *hint* *hint*  
 
BTW, I just realized in the studio today that I will never sell my Essence, ever.
 
I still use my Fenders in live situations and I do have a nice Rickenbacker 4000, which perfectly fits in a Folkrock style band, I joined last year, but this Alembic is definitly the best bass I ever played.
 
So, I'm looking forward to get to know your perfect sounding (and looking) basses.  
 
Gruesse, Pablo

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: bracheen on May 01, 2007, 08:30:54 AM

How about Western Ireland July 22 - July 27?
 
Sam

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: Martbass on June 16, 2007, 02:37:00 PM

Hey Oliver,
 
Why not combine an event like this with the European Bass day?  
I think it really is our sacred responsability to safe all those suffering bass players who haven't been alembicalized jet ;-).  
 
Whenever you plan it, if I can make it I will be there!

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: FC Bass on July 23, 2007, 03:14:21 AM

Any updates?

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: senmen on July 25, 2007, 11:18:43 AM

Guys,
no updates. We have to start again from scratch.
Very busy in my job and much trouble with our band finding a new
guitarplayer.
Again, any suggestions?
 
Oliver (Spyderman)

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: haddimudd on August 07, 2007, 05:51:36 AM

Hey Oliver and Everybody,
 
Appologies for not chiming in earlier, life can become extremely serious at times, which was the case for me during the last very months.
 
With things calming down now and having a new job, I can see light at the horizon again and of course I would try to be with you whenever you meet.  
 
However, time and costs would still be an issue for me at the moment, therefore closer to Munich (or Southern Germany in general) would definitely make things easier for me. Maybe in a few months it won't be such an issue anymore, hopefully.
 
In any case: Keep it up!
 
Hartmut

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: Martbass on August 07, 2007, 06:45:26 AM

The European bassday is due to take place December 9th. Location: Festhalle, Viersen, Germany. Wouldn't it be great to have an Alembic gathering over there?

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: FC Bass on August 07, 2007, 08:14:50 AM

If the people @ Alembic get a stand over there, we can bring the basses/guitars (http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/42805.gif)

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: Martbass on August 07, 2007, 08:20:29 AM

Yes, I already asked them that same question by e-mail a few days ago. That would be GREAT!!

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: olieoliver on August 07, 2007, 08:24:50 AM

If they need somebody to man the booth, I'll volunteer. Of course I'll need to catch a ride with somebody.

Title: European Alembic Meeting
Post by: 2400wattman on August 07, 2007, 10:02:29 AM

No Hogs on this trip man....bummer