May 16th sneaked up on me this year... it just so turns out, the
Fireweed fellas wanted to have a jam-night this evening, so as soon as this thunderstorm rolls through, I'm loading up the Custom fretless for an 8th birthday evening of some loud clangin' and bangin'. I've never taken the fretless Alembic down there, usually the old Series I. Lately it's been an early Tobias Basic 4. They couldn't care less what bass I play.
We'll go slick-board on the guys this evening. Maybe some pictures at breaktime. This picture is from the first gig I ever played with it... 8 years and about 90 lbs ago. I may have even been an inch or so taller.
I always like to take a minute and thank the various Club Members who contributed to my dream bass here. The ones that are still around know who you are. Especially to the Alembic family and staff that turned it from an idea and some boards to art. I'm inspired every single time this bass goes over my shoulder.
*posted a couple pics from the practice studio last night... I split the evening between my two favorite 5-strings.
