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Title: Alembic at DNC
Post by: mele_aloha on September 06, 2012, 02:20:50 PM

Hi Friends,
I don't know if any of you noticed just now but James Taylor just played at the Democratic National Convention and there was a beautiful Alembic bass being played right next to him.
Not sure who it was but it was nice!!!
 
Aloha, Paul da Plumma

Title: Alembic at DNC
Post by: jseitang on September 06, 2012, 02:22:52 PM

probably Flim's bass!

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Post by: tubeperson on September 06, 2012, 02:25:41 PM

Of course it was Jimmie Johnson.  Too bad the rain shortened their set.

Title: Alembic at DNC
Post by: artswork99 on September 06, 2012, 03:53:50 PM

Hi Paul!  Hope you are well, I saw the last few minutes of their set this afternoon too, go Jimmy! Regards, Art

Title: Alembic at DNC
Post by: wfmandmusic on September 06, 2012, 05:23:50 PM

I dream of playing with JT. I have had this dream for 30 years.
Did I say that out loud?
Go Jimmie!

Title: Alembic at DNC
Post by: oujeebass on September 06, 2012, 06:27:22 PM

Politics aside

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Post by: cje on September 07, 2012, 07:38:12 AM

Some proof...
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/138883.jpg)

Title: Alembic at DNC
Post by: hifiguy on September 07, 2012, 07:59:50 AM

Sweet!
 
Rock on, Jimmy and James!

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Post by: sonicus on September 07, 2012, 04:16:13 PM

Awesome !

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Post by: JimmyJ on September 07, 2012, 04:47:39 PM

Nice spotting my friends.  There was a 3-second passing shot during the broadcast which I've grabbed a still from below.  The camera operators and directors cannot resist the power of our LEDs.  HA!!
Jimmy J
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/393/138907.jpg)

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Post by: brianclarkebert on September 07, 2012, 05:03:54 PM

Nice Close-up,  Darryl Jones doesn't even get close-ups like that=)   B.

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Post by: bigredbass on September 07, 2012, 10:37:26 PM

I've always deeply admired 'Carolina in my Mind', what a terrific co-incidence. Always top shelf as usual.
 
J o e y

Title: Alembic at DNC
Post by: dfung60 on September 08, 2012, 10:46:36 AM

We've were seeing a flash of JT and Jimmy on the local news yesterday.  In a wrap up of both conventions, there was a quick sequence about Clint Eastwood (his routine had the highest recognition factor of any of the RNC speakers), followed by James Taylor making a joke - he walks up to a chair and says Don't worry folks, I'm just going to sit on this.
 
On a more serious note, wow, it looks like Jimmy's bass has really narrow string spacing in this picture.

Title: Alembic at DNC
Post by: JimmyJ on September 08, 2012, 12:36:51 PM

David, it's a steep camera angle but yes, 1-7/8 nut means it's close to 5 strings on a 4-string neck.  Too tight for most guys but it's what I'm used to after all these years.
Jimmy J

Title: Alembic at DNC
Post by: tubeperson on September 08, 2012, 02:54:41 PM

As many things in life we like, a tight fit can be very good.  Personally, I suspect it may force one to be more accurate when articulating notes, since there is less room between the strings.  More precise fingering of the notes would be required. As far as feel, I have 34 inch scales bassss that I prefer with the comfort taper with a nut width of 1.625 inch, except for my Pedullas and Jazz basses at 1.5 inch width at the nut, yet for my Stanley, which is a 30 inch scale I prefer the standard Precision or 1.75 inch nut width.  More room for my stubby chubby digits. Go figure.  Go figure! I wil not comment on a 32 inch scale, at least not yet.