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Connecting => Introductions => Topic started by: bassilisk on April 29, 2009, 12:52:06 PM

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: bassilisk on April 29, 2009, 12:52:06 PM

Well, I thought I would finally stop in officially. A little background - I started palying bass in '68 and never stopped. It's the one hobby that I can't quit. I've been in my current band 16 years playing covers (50's-70's) and we've managed to average 100 gigs a year throughout that time. No complaints and still keep a day job.  
 
I keep a pretty broad selection of basses on hand. In 2000 I ordered a brand new MK Std from Evan over at BassNW, and got it that month with the free LED upgrade. Other than that it's plain vanilla, medium scale. It is still one of my very favorites and it comes out with regularity.
I'm hoping to finally add a cousin at some point relatively soon. Meanwhile I drool....
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/397/64588.jpg)

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: gregduboc on April 29, 2009, 01:04:39 PM

Welcome to the Club, Will!!
That is a nice bass you've got, congratulations!!
 
Greg

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: olieoliver on April 29, 2009, 01:15:45 PM

Nothin' plain vanilla about that top. Nce quilt!
Welcome to the club Will.
 
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(Message edited by olieoliver on April 29, 2009)

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: artswork99 on April 29, 2009, 01:54:05 PM

Will,  
Very nice quilt on that bass.
Welcome to the forum.
Play it Healthy!
Art

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: David Houck on April 29, 2009, 08:02:38 PM

Very nice top!
 
Congrats and welcome to the board!
100 shows a year!  Cool!!

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: bassilisk on May 01, 2009, 05:53:53 AM

Thanks all for the welome and the comments. I was very pleasantly surprised to find this top since this wasn't a special order and strictly off-the-shelf. I am very much looking forward to my next Alembic.
 
Will

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: peoplechipper on May 01, 2009, 11:34:52 PM

Will, welcome aboard! and again, nice bass!!!
Tony

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: richbass939 on May 03, 2009, 07:33:40 AM

Will, welcome to the board.  Beautiful bass.
Rich

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: charles_holmes on May 06, 2009, 07:17:35 PM

Gorgeous Axe!
Glad you joined! What kind of rig are you using?

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: bassilisk on May 11, 2009, 12:01:16 PM

Hiya Charles - thanks. The ONLY issue I have with this bass (and I'm sure it's no surprise) is that, since I'm not Mark King, this body style doesn't balance very well for me. I can make do with a 4 strap for one gig - 2 in a row and my back is really letting me know. It's very substantial -  a whole lotta wood for a little body, and trying to keep it in a more traditional position takes real effort. Extra Omega cuts were out of my reach($$)when I got it so it is what it is. I sure do love the neck and how it sounds though.  
 
My main rig for several years has been an Ashdown RPM-1 pre (John Entwistle Signature model though I'm sure I don't know what the difference is between it and the standard one) driving a QSC PLX2402 and a 4 ohm Aguilar 212 cabinet. When I don't feel like lugging the QSC to a smaller venue I use an old GK800RB (80's vintage). The MK loves them both! I've been thinking of getting an F-1X to check out, but recent circumstances have conspired against me. One day....

Title: New Member Saying Hi!
Post by: 57basstra on May 12, 2009, 02:42:05 PM

Welcome, Will. Nice MK.