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Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: hieronymous on September 27, 2015, 12:58:57 PM: Wanted to get the VIII in the title! Hard to believe we've been doing this for so many years - thank you Mica and Alembic for the wonderful instruments and community!

Here's a simply sky shot taken right before we left:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217064.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: elwoodblue on September 27, 2015, 01:10:44 PM: mmmm....lots of overhead with a little filtering,nice .

Elwood (who waits stoically and hopes you didn't run out of film taking pictures of cool clouds)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: carsbybigd on September 27, 2015, 04:47:46 PM: I posted a bunch of pics on Facebook's 2 Alembics pages [https://www.facebook.com/groups/alembicbass (https://www.facebook.com/groups/alembicbass) ] and [https://www.facebook.com/groups/131120133706251/]
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: David Houck on September 27, 2015, 05:16:37 PM: Apparently, neither of those facebook pages have been setup for public access.
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: lbpesq on September 27, 2015, 06:08:31 PM: I should have videos posted on youtube later this week.

Bill, tgo
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: hieronymous on September 27, 2015, 10:14:06 PM: I actually didn't get that many pictures, or at least not many good ones. But I did manage to do some recording - here is Nate playing his 5-string Scorpion Series II:

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/65124/217172.jpg)

https://soundcloud.com/hieronymous-seven/alembic-scorpion-slap (https://soundcloud.com/hieronymous-seven/alembic-scorpion-slap target=_blank)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: David Houck on September 28, 2015, 01:54:34 PM: Thanks Harry! That's a beautiful sounding, and looking, bass played by a great player!
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: hieronymous on September 28, 2015, 03:15:48 PM: I'm really glad that I took my Zoom H2n recorder - I'll keep posting clips - here's Dave playing the same bass (Nate's 5-string Series II Scorpion), again through my pseudo-stereo rig - each pickup through a different chain but mixed to mono through my GK MB112 II:

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/65124/217403.jpg)

https://soundcloud.com/hieronymous-seven/alembic-scorpion-distortion (https://soundcloud.com/hieronymous-seven/alembic-scorpion-distortion target=_blank)

Vocals courtesy of the Alembic Gathering Singers!
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: hieronymous on September 28, 2015, 03:25:14 PM: Alright, here are some pictures for those that can't view the Facebook pics (I think that you have to be registered with Facebook to be able to view?) Don's bass rig, which he was very nice to bring - it let us play with the drums:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217408.jpg)
And here it is in action with Dave's bass and Will on drums:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217409.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: hieronymous on September 28, 2015, 03:35:56 PM: A few more: Sam playing Dennis's Series I:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217414.jpg)
Jerry's awesome Alembicized Jazz:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217415.jpg)
Here's the only decent group shot I got - I forget his name but he brought his '79 Series I 5-string and Modulus 5-string with Alembic pickups; then Bill's 12-string Series I (his 6-string Series I guitar was in use); then my doubleneck & 5-string Stanley Clarke Signature Squared in the back:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217416.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: sonicus on September 28, 2015, 04:36:07 PM: I showed up early and had to leave for a gig. I did however take a few pics while I was there. I am glad that I did show up and actually would have preferred not to leave early but I had made a commitment with a musical associate.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217439.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217440.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: hieronymous on September 28, 2015, 04:48:10 PM: Nice shots Wolf - we missed you for the second half! Here's another shot of the doubleneck and Wolf's '73:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217445.jpg)
And here's a nice group shot by Dave - I think he'll be posting soon!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217446.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: sonicus on September 28, 2015, 05:00:17 PM: Those are Kool pics !

Thanks Harry & Dave
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Post by: bobo on September 28, 2015, 05:01:34 PM: More photos from 9/26/2015 NCAL Gathering... Gallery of Galactic Alembic Glory!
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: carsbybigd on September 28, 2015, 05:04:10 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217454.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: bobo on September 28, 2015, 05:08:47 PM: (http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217457.jpg)
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Post by: sonicus on September 28, 2015, 05:13:52 PM: Great shot !
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Post by: bobo on September 28, 2015, 05:14:32 PM: Bill TGO's Magnificent Kit...
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217460.jpg)

(Message edited by davehouck on September 29, 2015)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: hieronymous on September 28, 2015, 05:40:51 PM: I love the way the forest of instruments eveloves over time!

Post more please Dennis & Dave! And anyone else who's got any!
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: mica on September 28, 2015, 05:49:46 PM: Lots of great fun! It did get a little hot toward the middle of the afternoon, but nothing like that one we did in July - uff! The view from the parking area:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217487.jpg)
The view at the entrance part way through:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217488.jpg)
Some Alembics, gathering:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217489.jpg)
Ken and Don:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217490.jpg)
Just Don:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217491.jpg)
Don, Will, and Bill:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217492.jpg)
Harry!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217493.jpg)
Stephen enjoying a quiet moment under the trees:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217494.jpg)
Sam was eyeing Dennis' bass all day:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217495.jpg)
Nate took her for a spin too:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217496.jpg)
It felt like I took more pictures, oh well!
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Post by: rustyg61 on September 28, 2015, 08:22:24 PM: Great pictures everyone! I love the shot of Stephen playing the Alembic acoustic, that's not something you see every day!
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Post by: bobo on September 28, 2015, 08:29:22 PM: Alembic Splendor Amongst Da Stumps, with extreme recognition and gratitude to the world's trees for making these finely crafted instruments possible... (http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217521.jpg)
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Post by: bobo on September 28, 2015, 08:52:45 PM: Ancient and Religimous... Solemn and Prodigimous...
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217531.jpg)

(Message edited by davehouck on September 29, 2015)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: bobo on September 28, 2015, 09:26:23 PM: Ladies and Gentlemen.... The REAL Sam & Dave!!!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217541.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217542.jpg)
(Message edited by davehouck on September 29, 2015)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: bobo on September 28, 2015, 10:21:14 PM: Heavenly Traffic Jam...
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217554.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: bobo on September 28, 2015, 10:59:23 PM: I rest my case! Let the festivities begin!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217571.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: bobo on September 28, 2015, 11:54:22 PM: Showtime! In attempt to warm up the massive audience, Will opens the show with a classic standup bass comedy routine, leaving the crowd in stitches and rolling in the ailes with laughter. You can begin to feel the electricity in the air as Will begins, So, a drummer walks into a bar with a horse, a duck and an Alembic Series II bass under his arm, and says, Hey, Bartender...
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217579.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: bobo on September 29, 2015, 12:54:44 AM: Sam and Will lay down the groove while exploring a tasty and exotic 11/8 time signature...
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217592.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: bobo on September 29, 2015, 01:48:16 AM: Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Nate demonstrates some intergalactic bass virtuosity as he helps break in a very special brand spanking new exotic newborn baby, graciously hand carried by Mica straight from the Mothership to its very first gathering. Welcome to the world, beautiful Custom Buckeye Burl Essence 5 with matching continous ramp, blue LEDs, and a plethora of gorgeous amenities... and the sound... out of this world!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217610.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217611.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217612.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217613.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217614.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: rv_bass on September 29, 2015, 03:52:29 AM: Great photos, looks like fun! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by: keith_h on September 29, 2015, 05:01:49 AM: The Buckeye Burl Essence caught my eye in the group shots. I'm happy to see some closeups. I really like the way the racing stripe carries through the pickups.

Keith
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Post by: moongerm on September 29, 2015, 06:01:47 AM: Great photos, thanks for sharing and wish I could have been there.
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Post by: David Houck on September 29, 2015, 07:30:44 AM: Thanks for all the pics; much appreciated!!

And yes, the pickup shells on that beautiful Essence are very cool!
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Post by: growlypants on September 29, 2015, 08:28:55 AM: Wow - thanks for the pics! Looks like a great time was had by all. (AGAIN!!) By the way, who was that woman in the pics? (Just kidding, MICA RULES!)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: hieronymous on September 29, 2015, 09:26:03 AM: Here's video of Nate putting the Essence through its paces!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYIQpkAg7rA (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYIQpkAg7rA target=_blank)

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/65124/217682.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: oddmetersam on September 29, 2015, 01:24:17 PM: Great pics! I'll put up one or two as soon as my sick computer is feeling better....
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Post by: David Houck on September 29, 2015, 03:17:16 PM: Hope your computer gets to feeling better soon.
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: bobo on September 29, 2015, 10:38:40 PM: Body front detail of the gorgeous Custom Essence 5 with Ebony Neck... (with my apologies for the soft focus!)
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/217823.jpg)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: bobo on September 29, 2015, 11:49:14 PM: Further reading and Mica's Build Record for this magnificent instrument here...
http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/210682.html?1443581548 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=7003)
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: lbpesq on October 01, 2015, 10:30:01 AM: Here's the first video from the Gathering. Surprisingly, I was the only guitar player who showed! Then there were some technical difficulties in setting up the P.A. and we had a failure with Ken's bass amp. As a result, there wasn't as much jamming as usually takes place at this annual event. But I did get to record a few things. Here's #1. More to follow.

Bill, tgo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=969qsEvRbxU&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=969qsEvRbxU&feature=youtu.be)
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Post by: lbpesq on October 01, 2015, 10:54:06 AM: #2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6ALVKbZ0bU&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6ALVKbZ0bU&feature=youtu.be)
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Post by: lbpesq on October 01, 2015, 11:07:39 AM: #3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqYeBkLT6po&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqYeBkLT6po&feature=youtu.be)
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Post by: lbpesq on October 01, 2015, 11:37:05 AM: #4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=124HmVLYvv4&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=124HmVLYvv4&feature=youtu.be)

And, last but certainly not least (I'm not playing on this one - lol):

#5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEQJA3KxQRU&feature=youtu.be (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LEQJA3KxQRU&feature=youtu.be)

Enjoy!

Bill, tgo
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Post by: sonicus on October 01, 2015, 11:44:27 AM: Thanks Bill , I will check them all out .

Wolf
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Post by: lbpesq on October 01, 2015, 01:43:03 PM: By the way, I LOVE the burl Essence pictured above. Normally, I'm not really a burl guy, but this one looks like lots of little skulls. Made for a Deadhead!

Bill, tgo
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: rv_bass on October 01, 2015, 02:41:52 PM: Wolf, I just love that '73 bass!
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Post by: David Houck on October 01, 2015, 03:12:26 PM: Thanks Bill!
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Post by: sonicus on October 01, 2015, 03:50:56 PM: Thanks Robert. I feel blessed to have her (73-32 ) in my life. She is a dreamy mystical lady indeed.

Wolf
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Post by: toddharris on October 06, 2015, 12:53:07 PM: Hi Wolf - gorgeous bass there - 33 is missing her!
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Post by: carsbybigd on October 14, 2015, 04:59:50 PM: That Burl Essence was so awesome in person. Even though it was a medium scale,the B string still sounded great. Nate was playing all sorts of Stanley licks with my 80 series 1,he said it just made him play them. Sam dug it also,and really appreciated me letting him play it.....watching him and Nate go back and forth on it made my day !
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Post by: carsbybigd on November 22, 2015, 09:34:41 AM: Harry ,after playing /hearing your GK 112,I had to get 1 and it arrived last Thurs. Sounds as good as yours. Thanks.
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Post by: hieronymous on November 22, 2015, 05:03:33 PM: Awesome! I've always been tempted to pick up the powered extension cabinet but never had the need. I've also been tempted to get one of the newer Fender Rumble series amps, the single 15 one, for a more old school sound, but again, haven't had the need yet.

Would love to hear how you use yours - practice? With a band?
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: musashi on November 22, 2015, 05:36:02 PM: Curious as to whether Alembic built an acoustic guitar for Janis Ian... I'm pretty sure I saw her playing one with an Alembic logo on the headstock on a talk show some years ago....
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: musashi on November 22, 2015, 05:36:16 PM: Curious as to whether Alembic built an acoustic guitar for Janis Ian... I'm pretty sure I saw her playing one with an Alembic logo on the headstock on a talk show some years ago....
Title: Northern California Gathering VIII - 9/26/15
Post by: elwoodblue on November 23, 2015, 04:46:38 AM: The logo has a similar shape .It looks like her name is above the logo-

http://media.al.com/birmingham-news-stories/photo/10881389-large.jpeg (http://media.al.com/birmingham-news-stories/photo/10881389-large.jpeg)

http://images.cdbaby.name/j/a/janisian8.jpg
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Post by: jalevinemd on November 23, 2015, 09:10:52 AM: Her guitars are made by Santa Cruz.
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Post by: musashi on November 23, 2015, 12:26:35 PM: Thanks, guys. So what is the story on the Alembic acoustic guitar, and are there any acoustic bass guitars.....
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Post by: carsbybigd on December 15, 2015, 04:38:07 PM: Harry ,mostly practice at home ,but have used it at rehearsal with this fusion/progressive band I joined. Mostly using my Modulus Q5 as I need a 5 string.But my series 1 sounds great through it as well.