Author Topic: F2B FS @ GC Southfield Michigan (Read 847 times)

wookie · « **Reply #15 on:** March 19, 2012, 03:38:17 PM »

How did you find a Europa 5er?!? Whenever I even try to ask a question about one that pops-up its already sold! I don't know if there are pics of my Europa here. I just got a 6 that is so new (to me) that I don't have it yet! Once it gets here ill post pics but until then guys here's my Alembic stuff I have my Elan 5 (trans red, pj chrome), spoiler 4 (natural, maple top, chrome), Europa 4 (black, maple, black hardware, signature electronics, red LEDs) and the new one Europa 6 (maple top, natural finish,gold hardware) that I totally am going to refinish into an ocean burst! I've been in love with that burst since I started playing and the 6 is my dream bass, so it's going to happen! Also one more thing since there are 3 other people that play Alembics in Michigan tell me what band(s) you play in i'll go see your band! I used to play my Alembic at Harpos when I was a kid lol(looking back I realize how stupid that was)! Also what kind of amps and stuff are you guys using?

billostech · « **Reply #16 on:** March 19, 2012, 04:31:33 PM »

Lloyd,
I could not believe my eyes when I saw the CL post. The previous owner is a guitarist and sound engineer who said he barely played the bass. I had been looking for one for over a year.

The band I play with is called the Surgeon Generals. Here?s a post about the experience so far.
http://club.alembic.com/Images/394/123928.html?1331247978
We plan on playing at the Timber Wolf's open mike on the 20th of April.

I use a small portable rig: MarkBass combo 210 and a 115 for the bottom. Easy to transport and can handle small to medium venues.
Please post pictures of your nice Alembics collection when you get a chance. I can't wait to see the ocean burst Europa 6 when its finished.

wookie · « **Reply #17 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:06:07 PM »

Bill, I read your link, super cool! I'm going to make some time to drive like 2 hours to see you guys! I'm pumped. When I was speaking to Joe (the guy I just got the 6st from) I told him there's no Alembic dealer in Michigan and I don't even know anyone that has 1 Alembic. He said there's gotta be someone in detroit that has something still if you have 2 and I'm about have 4 plus malthumb has 2(?) I think, that's 8 in the whole state! I'll be bold enough to say we are elite snobs lol! But does anyone have a series bass?

I've never been in the same room with one of those..... Maybe someday I'll have S2 6 with the MK body style : )

wookie · « **Reply #18 on:** March 19, 2012, 07:18:41 PM »

Also Bill I don't know where the timber wolf is. I'd be coming from 94 west I'd guess. You dont play through a processor or pedal(s)? And I'm so excited to get this Europa 6 I'll post pics (assuming I can figure it out) of that before and after the dye job, along with my other 3 Alembic babies as well : )

gtrguy · « **Reply #19 on:** March 19, 2012, 10:56:56 PM »

Well, the F2B is no longer on GCs website, someone must have bought it!

billostech · « **Reply #20 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:21:53 AM »

Lloyd,
It would be awesome if you could make it to the open mike. Here's a link to their site: http://www.timberwolftavern.com/

I ran across this video yesterday on the Detroit Bass Player's Site.
It is an interview with a local bass player who owns a 6 string Alembic. It looks likes an Epic: http://detroitbassplayers.com/forum/index.php?topic=18.0

If you get a chance to make it, bring one of your basses and sit in on a jam session.

BTW, I have not been playing long enough(less than 2 years) to appreciate proceessors and pedals.

(Message edited by billostech on March 20, 2012)

wookie · « **Reply #21 on:** March 20, 2012, 11:39:32 AM »

I watched that DBP thing that's pretty cool. there was one with Shawn may! I met that guy when i was like 20 I bet at the same store he works at! He tried to sell me one of his basses then. He mentions you in that video too btw! I'll come to your show is there a particular bass you'd like me to bring for you to see if you haven't seen them all by now? You can use it if you want, I'm not a jerk about my stuff.

wookie · « **Reply #22 on:** March 20, 2012, 11:44:53 AM »

Bill that link to timber wolf doesn't work. Can you give me the address? I guess we could email instead of using this public thing as a medium for talking lol! Everyone on this site come to Bills show!

billostech · « **Reply #23 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:47:07 PM »

This should work: http://businessfinder.mlive.com/1321218/Timber-Wolf-Tavern-Redford-MI
Shawn told me that he dropped my name. I have one of his basses: http://alembic.com/club/messages/449/114944.html?1324838247
Shawn is real nice guy.

billostech · « **Reply #24 on:** March 20, 2012, 01:53:22 PM »

Lloyd,
Bring any one of them. The open mike starts at 9:30 pm.
I am panning on bringing my Europa 5ver. I think we just jacked this post....sorry

wookie · « **Reply #25 on:** March 20, 2012, 04:55:51 PM »

Lol yea it hasn't been about the f2b in a while. It's gone anyway! I did get the Europa 6er today! I gotta say I was worried about how the B string would sound .... It rules. Yea I'm going to your show Bill I'm trying to get a buddy to go so I don't get jumped alone in Detriot.... I'll have a friend lol! And Bill if you want to be cool you could bring your other bass too I'm such a gear freak... I think I have like 12 basses or something.... Us that necessary? .... I think so.

billostech · « **Reply #26 on:** March 20, 2012, 05:34:41 PM »

LOL...Here we go...big bad Detroit... Bring your body guard and the 6 string.
Email me.

malthumb · « **Reply #27 on:** March 20, 2012, 08:58:17 PM »

Bill, you are not the only guy that plays Alembics through MarkBass combos in Farmington. My band, Stroller Goat, plays at the Basement Burger Bar in Farmington. I usually use a MarkBass 102P combo and a MarkBass 102P extension cabinet.

To be totally honest, I don't ALWAYS play Alembic at that particular gig, but I do sometimes.

And Wookie.....I started a thread here when that Europa went up for sale.

malthumb · « **Reply #28 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:14:43 PM »

Ha! Found evidence! But then again, this photo wasn't taken in Farmington. It was at Cheli's on Hayes Rd.

But Alembic meets MarkBass for the win!

malthumb · « **Reply #29 on:** March 20, 2012, 09:21:24 PM »

Wookie,

I do have two and they are both Series basses. A 4-string Series I and a 5-string Mark King with Series II electronics. This picture was taken almost 12 years ago (yikes!) on the day I received the 5-string and the t-shirt. Ironically, only two or three days after I received the 4 string. What a week!