This appeared on my Facebook feed today, It appears you have an appreciation group on Facebook Jimmy.
https://www.facebook.com/jimmyflimjohnson/

Well . . . . then that would be the second one !
 
Joey

My understanding is Stanley goes into the Alembic preamps and these go into the effects or aux in of the Ampeg bypassing the tone circuitry. So basically he is just using the Ampeg as a power amp. When I saw him at an acoustic gig with Hiromi he had an Ampeg 4x10 and was using what at the time I assumed was a Fishman preamp. My guess after seeing this is it was the Microbass. And yes it is all in the fingers. I just wish mine would show a little more team work but somehow they always manage to get in each others way.  
 
Keith

OK my appreciation group is just plain weird.  I guess anybody can post anything...  But that's weird.  Ew.
 
Yeah Keith, that makes sense.  In Stanley's video I believe he's running the upper Ampeg head as a stereo power amp with the Alembic pres.  The lower Ampeg head is for the upright and, since he's plugged into the front of it, a second set of tone controls after the MicroBass.  Glad we figured that out!
 
Now don't encourage that Facebook guy.  Ew.
 
Jimmy J

Here's a 'rig rundown' for SC from PREMIER GUITAR from his 2011 campaign:
 
http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/Rig_Rundown_Stanley_Clarke
 
Only Stanley would run an upright thru an SVT !
 
Joey

Hi JImmy,
 
Thank you for tonight's very exciting or beautiful music at Osaka!
 
I could see closer to you than before so I could also see your right hand techniques well. But it's still like magic that your making many tones only with your fingers. BTW I was surprised at much more powerful sound of the band than I expected. So cool!
 
I hope you will come to Japan again sooner.
 
Toshiaki

Hey Toshiaki,
 
Thanks for the kind words.  Glad you enjoyed the music, some nice moments tonight from all the band members.  But sorry we didn't get the chance to chat.  Feels strange to do autograph sessions after these shows (!!) but all drummers must get Gadd's signature.  I understand.
 
Next time please introduce yourself.
 
Jimmy J

I want to apologize, because I may have committed a disservice to you by bringing up another musician. You are unique, and I regret inadvertently implying comparison..
 
I had the honor of playing with Nokie Edwards of the Ventures, because the Foghorn and I went to a restaurant where he and his friends had been meeting since the 70s to have breakfast and play guitars. So we got to know each other over waffles and hash browns.
 
It was like a musical cocoon. Just to be there was an honor, because he has to endure the fame. The collectors, who happen to show up with stacks of albums for him to autograph. Or lunkheads bringing up other musicians and peppering him with questions about equipment. (Ahem.)
 
And that's not who he is at all. Nokie Edwards is plugged into the same place As Mozart and Django and Holdsworth.
 
And you.
 
Mark Twain said that the curse of fame is having complete strangers stop you and tell you what they think of you.  
 
The only reason I dragged Stanley Clarke into this is because I use this for my upright:
 

 
You can use all the outs at once (though I can't imagine why anyone would want to). The mute button is a godsend, especially with the way I play  
 
This thing is idiot proof, and I am both. I have it mounted on a mic stand exactly 42 inches to my left. Done. No more turning around to twiddle. Like you said, after that it's all in the hands.  
 
They stopped making them a long time ago, though. So finding something that will do the same thing - simply - for the Alembic is just my gear addiction talking. I'm afraid it's a symptom of the poor impulse control that comes with playing such a bombastic instrument.
 
I regret doing that guitar geek thing to you, especially here. I'll try to keep it under control.

I could give you only few words with my poor English at autograph session but I was very happy. I'll try to introduce myself better next time. See you again!
 
Toshiaki

Ed Zeppelin, I know I've been pushing this thing like crazy, but I just love it to death: The Grace Design Felix will do all that and more. It also sounds leagues better.  
 
 
OK, back to Facebook idol worship!  
 
Just kidding. I hate getting geysered as much as the next guy (as in You guys're ).

Hey no prob you guys, no offense taken.  I'm just in here to shoot the breeze with you all. I count Stanley on my short list of influential players from way back, so I'm a fan if his too. And all is fair in gear-talk mode, right?  Whatever!
 
I'm sure that you will find a combination of gear that works for you Forest.  I'm not licensed to operate an upright so I don't have much input (get it?) on the subject. But we're lucky that these days there are so many pro frontend pieces to choose from.  You'll find it.
 
Ah, Toshiaki.  Nice to meet you ... but sorry I didn't realize it was you!  Next time please just say Alembic and I'll know.
 
Jimmy J

Hi Jimmy,
Wow, you are playing tonight and tomorrow at Tokyo !?
Unfortunately, I can't join your gig at this time.
I wish to meet you next time with Toshiaki.
 
Eiji

Eiji-san,
Also sorry to miss YOU on this trip. At one point I was considering asking to rent your 5-string for this tour!  
 
I'm kidding, but someday I would love to try it and see how it sounds. I think I know how it feels ... but I'm curious!
 
Maybe next time.  
Thanks,
Jimmy J

Nice video with Jimmy & Steve Gadd band!!

Sounding wonderful as usual JimmyJ!