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Post by: hieronymous on April 22, 2012, 08:35:32 PM: Post 'em if you got 'em! Tahoe wants to see pictures of pretty guitars and basses!

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129421.jpg)

original thread here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=9802)
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Post by: hieronymous on April 22, 2012, 09:54:52 PM: Ken playing the doubleneck:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129427.jpg)

It was great to hear him say he didn't think it was that heavy!
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Post by: rustyg61 on April 22, 2012, 10:06:47 PM: Come on Harry.....it's not nice to tease us with just one picture! That's like laying one Lays potato chip out & everyone knows that No one can eat just one! Feed my jealousy!!! :-)
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Post by: sonicus on April 22, 2012, 10:58:19 PM: The first thing that I saw when I showed up were nice folks hanging out with Lizards! (Western Fence Swift)(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129432.jpg)
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Post by: rustyg61 on April 22, 2012, 11:19:06 PM: Cool pic Wolf! Was that a pet or one of the local residents?
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Post by: sonicus on April 22, 2012, 11:22:11 PM: A Local resident Lizard hanging out to see what was going on !
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Post by: hieronymous on April 22, 2012, 11:24:15 PM: Here's the most complete shot I got:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129436.jpg)
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Post by: sonicus on April 22, 2012, 11:26:51 PM: Next , these two Gentleman greeted me(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129439.jpg)
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Post by: rustyg61 on April 23, 2012, 01:13:08 AM: Looks like a very nice cross section of offspring from the Mothership along with a couple of aliens! I don't see a 4 string SCSD, so I wish I could have contributed mine to this amazing mix......maybe next year!
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Post by: rustyg61 on April 23, 2012, 01:14:33 AM: Wolf, it looks like you were in VERY good company!
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Post by: oddmetersam on April 23, 2012, 04:45:56 AM: Just created a gallery of pics on facebook.

If you're not one of my facebook friends, here's a public link to the pics:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2968506372070.2118237.1244010328&type=1&l=528a10268d (https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.2968506372070.2118237.1244010328&type=1&l=528a10268d)

If you see your instrument and want to add info, please feel free. Ditto if you are in one of the photos and I didn't mention your name (I apologize in advance).

I had a total blast. Wonderful players, instruments, music, hospitality and conversation. Thanks to the Wickershams and our gracious hosts in Canyon.

Hope to see you all again, next year!

(http://alembic.com/club/messages/65124/129461.jpg)
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Post by: David Houck on April 23, 2012, 06:11:25 AM: Great pics Sam; I was thinking of you guys all day yesterday.
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Post by: kenbass4 on April 23, 2012, 07:00:31 AM: Just a quick shout out to say that it was once again a spectacular time, and I will try to get my pics up this week, but my week is really slammed, so it may BE a week...
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Post by: artswork99 on April 23, 2012, 07:29:20 AM: Great shots, thanks for sharing!
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Post by: pauldo on April 23, 2012, 10:46:47 AM: Sam - Love the picture shown here.
Who was taking the picture of the headstocks from the same perspective?
Can they please post it?
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Post by: oddmetersam on April 23, 2012, 11:53:36 AM: Hey, Pauldo!
Check out Jazzyvee's photos on Notstrictlyjazz, his facebook page. Jazzy, can you post the link here for the Club to check out?
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Post by: jazzyvee on April 23, 2012, 12:22:57 PM: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150742240174192.418284.547129191&type=1
My pages are not public but if you send a friend request I will add you so you can check them out. When I get home I will put them on my web site. So if you give me a few days to get over jet lag you can check them out there.
Jazzyvee
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Post by: eligilam on April 23, 2012, 12:45:04 PM: Whose is that red one? That thing is pretty sweeeet.
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Post by: hieronymous on April 23, 2012, 05:35:24 PM: Wolf, I missed the lizards this year!

Here's a shot of Wolf's Series I on the left, Dave's red bass in front (which sounded AMAZING as usual), my doubleneck Series I and Stanley Clarke 5-string lurking behind:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129513.jpg)
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Post by: hieronymous on April 23, 2012, 05:42:16 PM: And by the way, there's a Gathering related thread here (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8275) - with video!
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Post by: hieronymous on April 23, 2012, 05:49:48 PM: Another detail from the group shot:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129516.jpg)
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Post by: mica on April 23, 2012, 07:05:13 PM: I didn't take too many pictures, but here's a few:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129539.jpg)
First jam.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129540.jpg)
Bill playing his Activatored Fernandes
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129541.jpg)
Matt playing his 1975 Series I
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129542.jpg)
Wolf playing his Series I Bubinga beauty
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129543.jpg)
Kimberly takes the stage. She wasn't looking, but jaws were dropping all around the room.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129544.jpg)
Dave joined this jam.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129545.jpg)
Erik enjoying the show.
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129546.jpg)
Dave rockin' out
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129547.jpg)
Audience perspective
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129548.jpg)
Erik really enjoying the show. Hey, mommies like to post pictures of their kids!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129549.jpg)
Ken and please help me remember this awesome keyboardists name!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129550.jpg)
Nate playing Harrys bass that we dubbed "AlFemBic." Hmmm.
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Post by: David Houck on April 23, 2012, 07:16:29 PM: Great pics Mica! Almost like being there.
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Post by: hieronymous on April 23, 2012, 08:40:09 PM: Ah yes, the newly dubbed AlFemBic! I was psyched that Nate, Victor & Kimberly played it!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129557.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129558.jpg)
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Post by: jacko on April 24, 2012, 04:24:29 AM: Jealous as Hell just about sums up how I'm feeling looking at these photos. I'm really glad you all had such a good time. And as for Bill's t'shirt, I hope he means in reverse order - Ringo was by far the coolest beatle :-)
Graeme
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Post by: dadabass2001 on April 24, 2012, 07:31:17 AM: Mmmm.... M&Ms and trail mix...

It looks like you folks had another excellent time. That is definitely a cool room, with the look of a ski or hunting lodge.

Jacko hit it straight-on - jealous as hell

I'll just keep thumpin' away here in the Chicago-land.

Mike
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Post by: lbpesq on April 24, 2012, 08:14:22 AM: Graeme:

The back of the shirt reads keepringohealthy.com.

Mike:

You should try and come out for the next one. It was a blast.

Bill, tgo
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Post by: cje on April 24, 2012, 09:08:51 AM: Ah, another reason to contemplate relocating from one coast to the other... What great pictures! Happy to see so many 6'ers in the family photo!
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Post by: keith_h on April 24, 2012, 02:57:47 PM: Happy to see so many 6'ers in the family photo!

I think Bill has cornered the west coast market for those instruments with the really thin strings. ;-)

Keith
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Post by: hieronymous on April 24, 2012, 05:51:25 PM: Here's a shot of Nate's Scorpion:

This one really caught my attention! It has a knobby headstock too!!!
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Post by: wishbass on April 24, 2012, 06:15:37 PM: There needs to be more pics of that Scorpion, from all angles! Gorgeous!
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Post by: hieronymous on April 24, 2012, 06:18:51 PM: Agreed! Crazy thing is, look at the group shot up near the top of this thread - this bass is nestled in the BACK ROW third from the left!
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Post by: wishbass on April 24, 2012, 06:28:44 PM: I wonder how many gems never make it to the Club site.Wouldn't it be great if there was a site w/every Alembic ever made?At least the more special customs that aren't COTM.
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Post by: hieronymous on April 24, 2012, 06:30:05 PM: Video of Nate playing the AlFemBic (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_T2h00DR5Q target=_blank)
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Post by: serialnumber12 on April 24, 2012, 06:42:17 PM: like.
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Post by: afrobeat_fool on April 24, 2012, 07:39:14 PM: Hey, all! I finally got around to posting some pic's. Here are some I took a quick look at. I am really enjoying this thread. Thanks for all the good times. Bill, you are the MAN! The jams were awesome. You are all great players. Kimberly, screw the theory, just keep doing what you are doing. Enjoy!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129664.jpg)
Victor looks like he wants something, but the choices!
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129665.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129666.jpg)
Headies!!!!
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Post by: kimberly on April 25, 2012, 09:14:06 AM: Hi Guys!

That's what I'm talking about, a great time! So nice to see the 'Family' getting together again for another gathering!

Great people, players, instruments, music, location, host's and hospitality! Doesn't get much better than that!

Not to mention how nice it was to have met new people and just visiting with everyone there. Just too cool!

Thanks to everyone involved for making this come together and happen!

I had a blast and I'm already looking forward to next year!

See you there!

Best Regards,

Kimberly
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Post by: hieronymous on April 27, 2012, 10:10:15 AM: This thread can't be toast already?!!!

Here's a pic to get it jumpstarted again:

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/129861.jpg)
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Post by: cntrabssn on April 29, 2012, 12:29:35 AM: Hey Everyone, I'm finally getting around to posting... I also wanted to say that it was great getting to hang out with you all at the gathering. This was my second one, and I'm really looking forward to the next one too! Harry, the AlFemBic is one sweet bass. I just might have to work on something like that myself. Here are more more pictures:
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/130003.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/130004.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/130005.jpg)

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/130006.jpg)
Thanks, -nate.
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Post by: slawie on May 02, 2012, 03:10:09 PM: Major envy going on here

slawie
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Post by: jalevinemd on May 02, 2012, 06:02:25 PM: Don't be envious. I've been to a couple. They're not all they're cracked up to be.

Hahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!

Next year for sure.
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Post by: rustyg61 on May 02, 2012, 07:50:17 PM: Slawie, we'll save you a spot at the Texas Gathering!
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Post by: sonicus on May 02, 2012, 08:00:03 PM: Slawie , perhaps you will join us for Northern California VI ?
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Post by: rustyg61 on May 03, 2012, 12:32:21 AM: Wolf, I want to join you for Northern California VI! But for now it looks like we may have a Texas Gathering in July. We would love to have any & all from around the country & all over the world if you happen to be in Dallas this summer.
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Post by: sonicus on May 03, 2012, 03:29:19 AM: Rusty , Yes come on over to Northern California VI , I would love to go to the Texas Gathering as I have some family in Austin however I am anticipating that I will have my hands full with a vocational commitment this summer.
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Post by: rustyg61 on May 03, 2012, 09:18:47 AM: We still haven't set a date yet, but it's looking like sometime in July. I'll give you the date as soon as we firm it up. You are always welcome to stay at my house in Pasadena if you ever come to Texas!
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Post by: jazzyvee on July 05, 2012, 06:45:19 AM: A video slideshow from my factory tour and the California V meet in April 2012.
Loads of faces and basses

Enjoy.

http://youtu.be/6WPnpyGAeY0 (http://youtu.be/6WPnpyGAeY0)

Jazzyvee
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Post by: David Houck on July 05, 2012, 07:29:42 AM: Nice video Jazzyvee; thanks for sharing!
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Post by: lbpesq on July 06, 2012, 12:01:33 PM: Very cool! My couch is on youtube! The gathering was indeed a blast - I'm ready to do it all over again! Thanks for sharing, Jazzyvee.

Bill, tgo
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Post by: sonicus on July 06, 2012, 04:04:12 PM: I like it too. A nice video . I am looking forward to the next gathering as well. Thanks !!
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Post by: wishbass on July 06, 2012, 07:18:03 PM: Awesome show Jazzy!
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Post by: slawie on July 15, 2012, 06:37:32 PM: Getting ready for NorCal VI. Saving up my pennies.

slawie
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Post by: kimberly on July 28, 2012, 01:37:07 PM: Nice video and with thinking back and walking down memory lane, what a great time that was!

Thanks!

Kimberly
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Post by: aeijae on September 27, 2012, 07:18:03 PM: I am a San Francisco native currently serving in the Military. I will be home on leave for 3 weeks from my deployment during the Christmas/ New years holiday. I have a Custom bass being built right now that should be done by the time I get home. If any of you long time Alembic players would like to get together, I would really appreciate some pointers.

regards,

Lieutenant A.J. Weissmiller
US Army Field Artillery
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Post by: that_sustain on September 28, 2012, 09:39:48 AM: I'd love to hear that fretless Series that Ken's playing on. Bet it's smooth a silk.

The newer Alembic's are flashier, but there's something cool about the old Alembic basses.
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Post by: hieronymous on September 28, 2012, 04:48:38 PM: A.J., I'm always up for a gather! We'll figure something out when the date gets closer.

BTW, congrats on your upcoming Alembic!!!
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Post by: aeijae on November 25, 2012, 03:58:45 AM: (Message edited by aeijae on November 25, 2012)
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Post by: aeijae on November 25, 2012, 03:59:53 AM: Hieronymous, I will be back in town in the SF area on 20 Dec - 7 Jan I wanted to know if you or anybody else on this thread would be up to put together a gathering.

The days 28 or 29 of Dec look good for me. Nevertheless, my days are flexible

Anybody interested?

Once we get confirmations, we'll decide on the logistics that will be most convenient for participants.
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Post by: hieronymous on January 30, 2013, 04:47:44 PM: A.J. - I'm sorry I never got back to you on this - I ended up being super-busy at the end of the year.
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Post by: hieronymous on January 30, 2013, 04:55:27 PM: Which reminds me - isn't it time to think about Northern California VI???
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Post by: mica on January 30, 2013, 07:01:08 PM: It is. I will start the ball a-rollin' and report back with some possible dates.
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Post by: hieronymous on January 30, 2013, 07:17:34 PM: Thank you Mica!!!
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Post by: rustyg61 on January 30, 2013, 07:23:25 PM: My Coco will be 2 years old next month & I'm still waiting for my first Texas Gathering! Sigh......
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Post by: aeijae on February 01, 2013, 01:01:17 AM: I'll be back in the states mid June, I hope to make it.
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Post by: mica on February 01, 2013, 09:14:26 AM: It's looking like May 11, but I'll firm things up shortly.
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Post by: hieronymous on February 01, 2013, 12:53:34 PM: Darn, May 11 doesn't look good for me - there's a 95% chance I will be performing a wedding that afternoon/evening. But, if that's the only date, then I'll just have to attend in the morning! If I make it in the morning, that will be a first!
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Post by: lbpesq on February 01, 2013, 08:26:05 PM: We gotta have Harry there!
(And his double neck too!)

Bill, tgo
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Post by: kimberly on February 04, 2013, 10:50:17 AM: Hi Guys!

I was hoping to make it down again, but I'm gigging on the 11th. If the 11th ends up not working I'm pretty much open.

Regards,

Kimberly
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Post by: mica on February 04, 2013, 01:13:19 PM: What about the 12th?
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Post by: hieronymous on February 04, 2013, 02:52:53 PM: May 12 works great for me! The wedding was confirmed for May 11, but I could still make it in the morning. I've never been to one of these things for the whole day, but it would be nice to be there closer to the end rather than miss the end - especially as I'm usually one of the last to leave! ;)
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Post by: kimberly on February 04, 2013, 06:29:51 PM: Hi Mica!

Sorry to say that unfortunately the 12th wouldn't work either. A week earlier or a week later for my scheduling would be good. :|

Next time.

Bestest,

Kimberly
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Post by: moonliner on February 04, 2013, 10:22:20 PM: I've never been to one of these wonderful events. It looks like it would be a blast, and so far my schedule is open on the 11th. If the Starfire is ready by then it would make for an EXTREMELY fun and exciting way to pick it up :-)
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Post by: kenbass4 on February 05, 2013, 02:30:44 PM: Isn't May 12th Mother's Day?

(Second Sunday of May, so it should be...)

I can't on that day, my wife would take issue