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Connecting => Introductions => Topic started by: qualloyd on September 21, 2008, 09:28:17 PM

Title: Hi There!
Post by: qualloyd on September 21, 2008, 09:28:17 PM

After years of surfing this site I decided to finally join. I'm a retired Bricklayer, disabled due to a bad back...go figure!  I'll be 50 next year.  I started out playing drums when I was around 17.  I played out in a few bands but the setting up and tearing down of the drums got to be a major hassle.  That, plus the fact that I seemed to have a good ear for music, made me decide to try bass.  I picked up a Peavey T-40 bass when they were first introduced.  I used to think I was pretty good...until I saw all of the YouTube vids of bassists!  WOW!  I used to play out, back in the '80's, but now I just jam for the fun of it.  I own an '82 Exploiter 8-String and an '86 Spoiler, both bought new.  THE OX (R.I.P.) has been a major influence, obviously.  I always knew I had something special with my Alembics.  It wasn't until I read through these forums that I realized just how special!  Knowing the same people that worked on my bass are the same as worked with John is truly an honor...and many are still there today!
 
I didn't mean to ramble,
Thanks for your time,
Lloyd

Title: Hi There!
Post by: kimberly on September 21, 2008, 10:02:42 PM

Hi Lloyd,  
 
Welcome to the 'family' and the best discussion board on the net.  
 
Best Regards,
 
Kimberly  

Title: Hi There!
Post by: hieronymous on September 21, 2008, 11:22:36 PM

Love that profile pic!

Title: Hi There!
Post by: garethnh on September 21, 2008, 11:35:17 PM

Welcome Lloyd.
What wood is the 8 string? Walnut? Whatever it is, it is an outstanding piece...just beautiful. The offer of a good home still stands ;-)
Gareth.

Title: Hi There!
Post by: qualloyd on September 22, 2008, 12:17:07 AM

I never got a Birth Certificate with the Exploiter, as I did with the Spoiler.  I purchased them both from a reputable dealer on Chicago's South Side.  The serial number is 82DXXXXUSA.  I seem to remember trying to register both basses on Alembic.com many years ago, but I don't remember getting a reply as to it's spec's.  She's been babied ALL of her life.  I have no intention of letting her go.  Perhaps I'll enter the serial in the proper thread to see if I get a response.  I'm also curious as to how my Spoiler ever left the factory missing a side fret marker?  It doesn't even have the hole drilled for it!
 
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/397/56457.jpg)
 
Thanks for the post,
Lloyd

Title: Hi There!
Post by: rushfan on September 22, 2008, 01:46:07 PM

that is a odd phenomena, no side fret marker. nice basses though. ive never seen a walnut exploiter.

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Post by: bracheen on September 23, 2008, 03:14:23 AM

Good morning Lloyd nice to meet you. I can live without fretboard inlays but I need my side markers.  Of course those are the types of things that happen when something is hand crafted.
 
Sam

Title: Hi There!
Post by: qualloyd on September 23, 2008, 05:26:38 AM

Hi There,
 
If anyone is interested, I've posted pics of my Ex in Showcase - Distillate basses - '82 Exploiter 8-String.
 
Later,
Lloyd

Title: Hi There!
Post by: qualloyd on September 23, 2008, 05:28:49 AM

...By the way, Nice to meet all of you!  Thanks for the warm welcome.
 
Lloyd

Title: Hi There!
Post by: bracheen on September 23, 2008, 12:14:32 PM

You've posted pics of your Ex?  Please tell me you mean your Exploiter.

Title: Hi There!
Post by: qualloyd on September 23, 2008, 01:49:12 PM

N'yuk, n'yuk, n'yuk!
 
If I was to get a third Alembic then MY WIFE would be my Ex!  We've been married over 21 years...5 of the happiest years of my life!
 
With tongue planted firmly in cheek,
Lloyd

Title: Hi There!
Post by: richbass939 on September 26, 2008, 11:31:27 AM

Lloyd,
Welcome to the board.
Rich

Title: Hi There!
Post by: qualloyd on September 26, 2008, 01:03:32 PM

Thanks for the Rich Welcome!
 
Lloyd