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Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: lbpesq on June 28, 2010, 12:02:56 PM: There have been some rumblings about organizing a fourth annual Northern California gathering. Is there enough interest to put one together this year?

Bill, tgo
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: kenbass4 on June 28, 2010, 12:45:51 PM: I'd like to, provided my wife continues to improve
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Post by: kimberly on June 28, 2010, 03:17:25 PM: I'm interested and depending on a bunch of different things, possibly doable.

I'll be 'watching' to see how things go....

Best Regards,

Kimberly
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Post by: oddmetersam on June 29, 2010, 11:30:37 AM: I had the time of my life, last year. My bass was brand new (Happy B'day to her on June 25!) and it was intoxicating to hear those unreal tones from all the instruments that day. And what a great bunch of folks, too.

Count me in!

-Sam
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Post by: mica on June 29, 2010, 05:03:48 PM: For the traditional location, we better wait until October for the weather to cool. There were many overheated folks last year.
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Post by: jazzyvee on June 29, 2010, 11:50:40 PM: Mica, are you sure it wasn't all those desirable alembic bodies in the same place that caused people to overheat with desire?

Jazzyvee
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Post by: hieronymous on June 30, 2010, 09:56:22 PM: I'm in!

As wonderful as the weather here in the San Francisco Bay Area is, you never know when you're going to be hit with a scorcher! Well, by other places' standards it might not be that hot, but so many places don't have air conditioning since you only need it for a few days a year...
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Post by: dannyj on July 12, 2010, 10:30:42 PM: Count me in too !

(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/82611.jpg)
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: lbpesq on July 13, 2010, 07:07:29 AM: Dan:

What's the serial number of the old one? It looks like the bass twin to Old #10 (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8379).

Bill, tgo
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Post by: kenbass4 on July 13, 2010, 01:23:57 PM: I bekieve it's the bass HERE http://club.alembic.com/Images/411/704.html (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=8616),
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Post by: dannyj on July 13, 2010, 02:19:55 PM: Hi Bill, serial is #14

Dan
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Post by: osoloco69 on September 11, 2010, 07:51:32 PM: When's it goin down?
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Post by: hieronymous on September 12, 2010, 03:52:24 PM: October's right around the corner...
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: lbpesq on September 12, 2010, 04:59:16 PM: If there's enough interest, but not too many people, I can host in Alameda. I have a studio downstairs with P.A., drums, a bass rig, several guitar amps, and a keyboard amp. Any more than 10-12 people, though, and we'd better be real friendly.

Bill, tgo
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: hieronymous on September 12, 2010, 09:21:51 PM: How would Saturday October 2 work people? That might be the only Saturday I have free that month, that or Oct. 30.
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Post by: oddmetersam on September 12, 2010, 11:30:11 PM: October 2, the 30th, or any other day works for me. I wouldn't miss this for anything.

-Sam
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Post by: David Houck on September 14, 2010, 05:35:04 PM: You guys in Northern California have to have an annual gathering. I looked it up in the rule book; it's required.
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Post by: kenbass4 on September 15, 2010, 07:12:07 AM: Bill,

By using the word Basement, I guess that means my bringing the full SVT rig will be out. I could do either date. So the place in Canyon isn't going to work this year? That's too bad, you guys had a nice setup there.

Keep us posted, and as Dave said, this IS a requirement!
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: kenbass4 on October 18, 2010, 03:33:41 PM: Bump!
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Post by: osoloco69 on October 22, 2010, 04:40:05 PM: Any word yet?
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Post by: hieronymous on October 22, 2010, 05:13:28 PM: Oct. 30 still works for me - I assume tomorrow is too short notice? ;)
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Post by: mica on October 22, 2010, 07:06:33 PM: We can host at the showroom/factory in either early December or early January. It's not as spacious as the Canyon location as far as a stage area, but it's nice and dusty!
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: kenbass4 on October 25, 2010, 07:13:44 AM: I can bring the SVT there...that'll clear the dust!
:-)

Either of those times would be fine with me. Keep us posted.
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Post by: hieronymous on November 05, 2010, 11:17:35 AM: Sorry not to respond sooner - I'm busy the first weekend in December, but the second or third Saturday is fine for me, or 2nd or 4th Sat in January are all clear too! That sounds like fun! I'll bring my Glockenklang amp, we can have bass duets through Ken and my rigs!
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Post by: oddmetersam on November 11, 2010, 06:34:42 PM: Wow! Bass duets would be really cool. Having two bass amps would present intriguing possibilities. Series 1, 2, Signature, etc. owners could pair off and compare tone settings, techniques, philosophical approaches, whatever.

Or maybe we could have a main area with one amp where folks who already know oldie Dead and other cover songs can play and jam on those (like last time) while the rest of us can enjoy a smaller area set aside with the other amp to compare musical notes more quietly and intimately.

Of course, folks could freely wander back and forth between the two areas.

My 2 cents. Just yesterday my bass asked me when she could rub elbows again with all the beautiful instruments she saw last year....

-Sam
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: oddmetersam on December 10, 2010, 08:08:40 PM: I hope everyone is having a wonderful Holiday Season with family, friends and other loved ones...but I heard my bass crying in her case the other night cuz' she's still waiting for info on the next Nor Cal Gathering....

Any news?
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Post by: kenbass4 on January 25, 2011, 08:06:20 AM: Just a quick bump to see if there is an update to this? February or March?

Ken (TEO)
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Post by: kenbass4 on February 17, 2011, 01:52:31 PM: Another Bump. March or April maybe??
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Post by: hieronymous on February 17, 2011, 03:01:44 PM: Hi Ken! How about April 16?
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: kenbass4 on February 17, 2011, 03:11:00 PM: Fine with me. Anyone else??

Mica???

Bill???

Bueller???
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Post by: oddmetersam on February 18, 2011, 12:42:26 AM: I'm game, too!
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: kenbass4 on February 18, 2011, 06:58:19 AM: Ok, let's keep this going. We've got Sam, Harry and myself. Anyone else?
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: lbpesq on February 18, 2011, 09:02:51 AM: If Alembic can get Old #10 finished in time, I can do the 16th. Depending upon the size of the gathering, I might be able to host.

Bill, tgo
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Post by: kenbass4 on February 18, 2011, 10:40:10 AM: Ok, we're up to four now! I was hoping it could be at the mothership, but if it's only us four, Alameda would probably work well.

Mica?
Danny?
Eric?
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Post by: alemberic on February 19, 2011, 12:40:14 AM: April 16th is okay with me at this point.

Eric
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Post by: alemberic on February 22, 2011, 03:15:55 PM: Unfortunately, now April 16th is not okay with me--I was informed by senior management that a family event has just been scheduled for that day. Sorry for any confusion. I'm pretty sure you guys will somehow survive without me if the 16th is finalized as the event date :>)

Eric

(Message edited by alemberic on February 22, 2011)
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: kenbass4 on February 23, 2011, 01:00:38 PM: Well Eric, don't count yourself out just yet. Right now it's just Sam, Harry, Bill and I. I'm pretty open schedule wise, just give me enough notice.

Anyone else?
Mica?
Danny?
Wolf?
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: mica on February 23, 2011, 01:22:30 PM: Coordinating with Will on ranch availability. Looking like a 16 or 23 of April now, and I'll keep you posted when an actual date is set.
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Post by: lbpesq on February 23, 2011, 02:03:29 PM: Alas, if it's April 23rd I will have to pass as I will be in Denver that weekend attending the annual NORML national conference. Accordingly, I'd vote for the 16th or another date in May, perhaps. And that gives the Motherhip more time to finish Old #10 so I can bring the guitar for everyone to check out.

Bill, tgo
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Post by: kenbass4 on February 23, 2011, 02:24:49 PM: May is fine with me, except for the second weekend.
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Post by: mica on February 23, 2011, 02:26:54 PM: Pencil it in for the 16th, pending confirmations from the rest of the family on availability.

Gee Bill, would you like to bring #10 to the Gathering? ;)
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Post by: sonicus on February 23, 2011, 04:06:18 PM: Sometimes I have to Fly by the seat of my pants, line of sight like a bird ; schedule wise .I can try to coordinate accordingly , I might make it. I would like to.
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: lbpesq on February 23, 2011, 08:49:09 PM: Mica:

Of course you could bring #10 along too. Either way works for me! lol

Bill, tgo
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Post by: dannyj on February 28, 2011, 04:21:04 PM: 16th works for me !
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: oddmetersam on March 01, 2011, 12:19:53 AM: The 16th works for me, too.
-Sam
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: kenbass4 on March 01, 2011, 07:06:39 AM: 16th works here, too!
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: hieronymous on March 01, 2011, 08:18:09 AM: 16th still works for me too - I'm going to try and keep from scheduling anything that day as long as I can...
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Post by: mica on March 01, 2011, 02:09:35 PM: The 16th it is unless I hear about any scheduling conflicts with Will. Looking forward to having lots of fun!
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Post by: sonicus on March 01, 2011, 06:57:38 PM: Where is the location ?
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Post by: xlrogue6 on March 08, 2011, 10:27:02 AM: To quote Bullwinkle: this time for sure!. I'll be there with my Rogues, a coupla other fun basses that are going to my gig with me that night, and at least one of the guitar amps I build so you guitar guys can really hear what your Alembics sound like.
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: lbpesq on March 08, 2011, 11:40:19 AM: The ranch is in Canyon, just over the Oakland hills. Does anyone have a copy of the directions I sent out in previous years? I can't find them on my computer.

Bill, tgo
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: David Houck on March 16, 2011, 04:07:25 PM: Through the generosity of my brother, who had some frequent flier miles available, I am booked for the gathering.
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Post by: sonicus on March 16, 2011, 04:48:02 PM: That is really cool !
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Post by: David Houck on March 16, 2011, 04:57:48 PM: Yeah, I thought so too; he's a good brother.
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Post by: hieronymous on March 16, 2011, 06:12:15 PM: Wow - that is great news! I am still struggling to keep April 16 free - so far so good!
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Post by: mica on March 16, 2011, 07:36:10 PM: So email to me with gathering in the subject line for 1-2 updates on the event. The first announcement of course is that our Dave will attend.
Title: Northern California IV anyone?
Post by: lbpesq on March 17, 2011, 09:30:30 AM: Moder Dave's comin' to the coast? FAR FREAKIN' OUT!!!! This is gonna be BIG fun!

Bill, tgo
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Post by: jalevinemd on March 23, 2011, 08:02:09 PM: And miss the chance to see William G. Panzer, Esq. and Moder-Dave?

I'm going to Cali, baby!!!!!

Got the ticket today...See you all in a couple of weeks!!!
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Post by: lbpesq on March 24, 2011, 09:20:19 AM: And the Doctor's gonna be in the house? This may be the baddest Alembic gathering since Chicago!

Dan: I sure hope you're bringing #14 as a little elf told me #10 will be emerging from its cocoon with electronics up and working in time for the gathering. Let's get these long lost twins together again. Yee-haaa!

Bill, tgo
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Post by: dannyj on March 24, 2011, 10:57:27 PM: Hi Bill, Yes # 14 and the rest of my Alembic's !

Can't wait to meet everyone!

Dan
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Post by: kimberly on March 28, 2011, 01:06:24 PM: Hi Guys,

This is looking like it's becoming more and more doable for me!

The next week will tell the tale.

Til then.

Best Regards,

Kimberly
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Post by: lbpesq on March 28, 2011, 04:42:01 PM: Kimberly:

Hope you can make it!

Bill, tgo
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Post by: cje on March 29, 2011, 03:56:15 PM: Man - One more reason to be jealous of all you left-coasters!!
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Post by: mica on April 08, 2011, 01:15:46 PM: Countdown: 8 days!
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Post by: jalevinemd on April 08, 2011, 01:30:27 PM: Question: What do you get when you cross a Little Darling guitar, a Jan Al flight case and a round trip ticket to San Francisco?

Answer: The chance to jam with Moder Dave and William G. Panzer, Esquire!!!
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Post by: xlrogue6 on April 09, 2011, 10:21:46 AM: My Rogues and I will be there, and I'll be bringing the latest version of the Super Prince amp I build. Haven't heard an Alembic guitar through it yet--can't wait!
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Post by: lbpesq on April 12, 2011, 05:41:26 PM: I'm considering selling or trading the '95 Epic 5 Fretless I recently restored. I'll be bringing it to the gathering, if anyone is interested. I've posted a thread in the for sale or trade section that has a link to pics. FOUR DAYS AND COUNTING!!!!

Bill, tgo
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Post by: artswork99 on April 14, 2011, 07:03:50 PM: Have a great time everyone!!!
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Post by: rustyg61 on April 14, 2011, 07:09:43 PM: I'll be moving my son to Hollywood in June, wish I was going to be out there for the gathering Saturday! I do plan to visit the Mothership while I'm out there though! Have fun, can't wait to see the pictures! Someone shoot some video & post it on You Tube!
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Post by: sonicus on April 14, 2011, 07:53:02 PM: How is the Cell Phone reception over there ? I have Nextel / Sprint.
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Post by: kenbass4 on April 15, 2011, 07:09:36 AM: Wolf, the cell reception is, to be kind, periodic. If you stand in the right spot, facing the right direction, you might be able to hear 1 out of every 3 words in the conversation.

Rusty,

A common mis conception about California: Hollywood is about a 6+ hour drive to the SF bay area. Throw in the traffic near the metroploitan areas and you talking a long drive day between them. You may have already known this, but I just thought you should plan accordingly.

Looking forward to tomorrow!

Ken
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Post by: sonicus on April 15, 2011, 07:46:04 AM: Thanks Ken.
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Post by: lbpesq on April 15, 2011, 08:25:54 AM: Verizon is a little better out there.

I have a bunch of guitar stands from when I exhibit at the 2x a year World Guitar Show, so I'll have a few extra in the car in case anyone needs a stand. See y'all tomorrow!

Bill, tgo
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Post by: rustyg61 on April 15, 2011, 09:07:44 AM: Thanks Ken! Yes, I knew the drive was going to be a long one. We plan to make it an overnight trip from Hollywood. We will spend the night in San Francisco, hopefully do an early tour the next day of the Mothership, then head back to Hollywood. We will be out there around 10 days, so I wanted to take the time to see the factory while I'm in the neighborhood. Compared to Texas, Hollywood is in the neighborhood of Santa Rosa! Have fun tomorrow!
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Post by: lbpesq on April 15, 2011, 10:34:42 AM: Rusty:

Hit me up when you are nearing your trip and I can give you some suggestions for scenic drives, places to stop, etc. You can easily spend the whole day coming up the coast or even overnight it, if you have the time. If you are in a rush either way, you can shoot straight down I5 and easily do the S.F./L.A. leg in 6 hours or less. Boring, straight road the whole way, but fast.

Bill, tgo
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Post by: sonicus on April 15, 2011, 11:21:06 AM: I remember when I picked up my Distillate in Mission Viejo, Ca. I drove 421 miles from Oakland one way and back again on the same day. (yes 842 miles !) but I would not do that again! I used I-5 most of the way. LOL______ I am proud to say that I used no chemical enhancements to do so; just the pure joy of realizing what I was about to acquire was all that was necessary.I needed to be back for work and pick up my Wife from the Airport who was visiting family out of State. I found that I was still in practice driving long routes from driving a long bobtail truck from Florida to California in 5 Days a few years earlier. It took almost 2 days to get across the great state of Texas @ the speed limit.

Wolf

(Message edited by sonicus on April 15, 2011)
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Post by: rustyg61 on April 15, 2011, 11:50:10 AM: Thanks Bill! I will do that! At this point it looks like my visit to the factory will be June 22 if they are still doing tours on Wednesdays. Wolf, you are right about the drive across Texas! I live in the Houston area & it takes all day to get to El Paso, & I'm starting about in the middle of the state! Texas is definitely a big state! They are talking about raising the speed limit in parts of the state to 85, so that will help with the long drive to Hollywood. Although I will be doing it in a U Haul, so I don't know if it will do 85! LOL!
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Post by: sonicus on April 15, 2011, 12:06:20 PM: Rusty When you make your trip to Northern California , let me know and perhaps we can all have a local lunch meeting or the such , if it works out schedule wise for me.
Wolf
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Post by: lbpesq on April 15, 2011, 12:12:43 PM: Rusty:

Ssshhhhhh. Don't tell anyone else, but the factory tour schedule at Alembic is usually EXTREMELY flexible. Just give them a head's up and I suspect you can drop by almost any day, even if it's not a Wednesday!!!! But let's keep this between you and me, O.K? hehehehe

And I'll try to make a lunch too.

Bill, tgo
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Post by: kenbass4 on April 15, 2011, 12:50:19 PM: We drove from the bay area to San Antonio in 2 days. It's pretty bad when you think of El Paso being intersting, cause there is NOTHING between that and San Antonio! Interstate 5 to LA is much more scenic!

I would make sure to check in with Mica or Mary about your visit. There are times they can't accomodate.

So, what's for lunch?
:-)
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Post by: xlrogue6 on April 15, 2011, 01:36:22 PM: I'll also have my Mesa Walkabout Scout with me, as well as my Knutson Messenger EUB and my Peavey Cirrus as the basses and I will all be going to entertain the fine folks at the Italian American Social Club in SF afterwards. Oh, and I'll actually have 2 versions of the Super Prince with me too. If you're curious about just what the heck is a Super Prince, there's pics here:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Backstage-Service/155276881177779 (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Backstage-Service/155276881177779)
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Post by: sonicus on April 15, 2011, 01:45:52 PM: HI Ken , perhaps you will join us as well ? Well I am thinking of one of two local buffets in Berkeley . There is Bacheeso's ,( Mediterranean )and Mint Leaf , (Indian). Both places offer a very satisfying large quite tasty Bang for your Buck deal and an atmosphere for jubilant boisterous discussions . There are many good choices form Alameda to Santa Rosa. There is a great Mexican place in the City of Alameda as well.
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Post by: rustyg61 on April 15, 2011, 02:23:33 PM: Hey Wolf, that sounds like a great idea! I will let you know when it get's closer to the date. At this point it looks like we will be heading that way around June 17. It took us 3 days driving out there in January to get my son settled in school, but we could have done it in 2. I'm thinking it will take the full 3 days in a U Haul though. Lunch sounds like fun! I would love to meet some of the legends of the forum I have been reading! Bill, I will get with Mica & Mary when I know for sure what our plans are. It will probably be during the week of June 20 - 24, so I can do Wed. or any other day. We will have my son moved into his Apartment over the weekend, so I'll have the whole week to be a tourist! Ken, you are right, there is not much to see on I-10 in Texas from border to border!
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Post by: mica on April 15, 2011, 09:41:19 PM: Dave is here, car is packed up, and instruments are staged and ready to load up in the AM. Fun to come!
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Post by: dannyj on April 16, 2011, 09:37:32 AM: Getting ready to load the car and head east !
(http://club.alembic.com/Images/65124/102114.jpg)
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Post by: tbrannon on April 16, 2011, 09:42:16 AM: I'm jealous!! Lots of pictures folks- lots of pictures. Perhaps some video to go on YouTube for the rest of us?
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Post by: elwoodblue on April 16, 2011, 11:37:57 AM: I'm green too..and only a couple states away ,

looking forward to pics (and vids ?!)

Elwood
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Post by: hieronymous on April 16, 2011, 08:39:00 PM: Firsties!

I thought would start a new thread for the results - here it is: Northern California IV!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (http://club.alembic.com/index.php?topic=9815)
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Post by: pace on April 17, 2011, 10:02:57 AM: That graphite Small Standard is amazing!!!!! I love the original body template.... very deserving of a mustache tailpiece.

Harry, I never realized your 5'er had anniversary electronics.

I see my old Orion Baritone made it to the gathering!
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Post by: dela217 on April 17, 2011, 02:19:22 PM: Harry - Is that your graphite bass? I don't think I've seen that one before.

I love it!

Michael
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Post by: hieronymous on April 17, 2011, 09:48:58 PM: Yeah, that Small Standard was one of my faves this year - I wish it was mine! I can't remember the name of the guy it belongs to - he was gracious enough to let me play it through his rig - red LEDs, electronics a bit funky but still a joy to play!

I couldn't really get along with the original Signature electronics - I prefer a pickup selector - so I had Alembic put in Anniversary electronics - much better! (for me anyway) I especially love being able to turn it off with the pup selector!
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Post by: hieronymous on April 17, 2011, 10:03:19 PM: Looking back at the pictures in this thread, I noticed good ol' #14 & that beautiful Jazz-style bass, belonging to mr. dannyj - nice to meet you sir! I'm sorry I didn't get to talk to you more - definitely will do so next time!