Author Topic: Swedish Alembicians? (Read 160 times)

albrecht · « **on:** August 21, 2005, 01:07:39 AM »

Being a new happy owner of a 6str fretted Epic I?ve become interested in Alembics history in Sweden. I know of three bassplayers that use/have used Alembics. Do you know of any more? Pics posted are of Tomas Netzler (of Kebnekaise), from their horrible 1978-album (but the bassound is good, off course!). This must be an early "Model

". His still using it!

The front coverart by artist "Lojsa" (part shown) is quite interesting too, she?s caught some nice details! (Message edited by davehouck on August 21, 2005)

richbass939 · « **Reply #1 on:** August 21, 2005, 06:23:38 AM »

Kristjan, welcome to the club and congrats on getting your Alembic.
Rich

57basstra · « **Reply #2 on:** August 21, 2005, 04:43:57 PM »

Hi, Kristjan. I can't add to the history, but will enjoy reading more when it comes.

albrecht · « **Reply #3 on:** August 23, 2005, 03:42:28 AM »

Hi folks/ i will try to gather as much info as possible on swedish alembicians...and post it here. thanx for responses!

smokin_dave · « **Reply #4 on:** August 23, 2005, 09:30:59 AM »

Speaking of Swede's,I want to try to get the fastest Swede I know,Kenny Brack,to try an Alembic guitar sometime.I think he would enjoy a California Special since he mostly plays Fender guitars and an occasional Gibson Les Paul.

albrecht · « **Reply #5 on:** August 23, 2005, 11:15:21 PM »

He-he-he....we?got better & faster guitar players, that prob would notice the difference, too...Like the other Kenny (Hakansson) who plays with Tomas Netzler (alembician above!). Kenny?s is one of the worlds most original guitar players...Then we have Jojje Wadenius (former Chicago), Ulf Wakenius (famous jazzguitarist), &c, &c, &c....

kmh364 · « **Reply #6 on:** August 24, 2005, 07:29:03 AM »

Don't forget Stockholm's (Goteborg's?) favorite son: Yngwie Johann Malmsteen (nee' Lannerback). He's an egomaniac, and his music is dated neo-classical shred metal, but his playing is spectacular!

Don't forget the hair metal duo from Europe: John Norum and Kee Marcello!

Cheers,

Kevin

kmh364 · « **Reply #7 on:** August 24, 2005, 07:32:50 AM »

The guy from that late '80's to early '90's metal band 220 Volt was also good, but his name escapes me at the moment.

Another Swedish Hair Band Moment brought to you by KMH, LOL!

albrecht · « **Reply #8 on:** August 24, 2005, 07:41:14 AM »

yeeeessss, there?s few of?em! on YNGWIE MALMSTEN;the saying goes that you?ll never become a prophet in your own country. applies here = very much! but his?s a great character, isn?t he!

kmh364 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 24, 2005, 07:54:12 AM »

There's no one quite like Yngwie, although some have tried. He's quite bitter that he never acheived the superstardom he thinks he deserves, but his music never did and never will appeal to the masses. Shame, because he really is a brilliant player, and his classical forays (i.e., his symphonic compositions) were quite well received by fans and classical music buffs alike.

Personally, I dig him, and the egomania just furthers his infamy, LOL!