#77-621

[edwardofhuncote]

Just taking a minute to celebrate this bass on its 'Birthday'... according to the map, Sebastopol is just a few minutes from the new Alembic Shop in Rohnert Park, but that's where this one left, 44 years ago today. Where will she be in 44 more years? Still inspiring someone, I hope.

Thanks Again to Dave for making it happen. Experiencing the range only a Series bass provides has been every bit as enlightening as my first Alembic was several years ago. I can hardly wait for you to play it again. 

[jazzyvee]

Nice bass Greg. those vintage basses do have a certain charm don't they. 

[David Houck]

Will be nice when we can get together and play some again.

[rv_bass]

That is a nice one for sure! 

[edwardofhuncote]

She's 45 today. I enjoy thinking about what a time it must have been around the Alembic shop back when Mica's folks boxed this one up and (probably) drove it to somewhere. How and when it got to North Carolina, maybe we'll never know, but I won't forget how it ended up with me.   

I've had #77-621 set up with my favorite flats while her walnut sister #80-1684 has been away in California, but there's a brand-new set of TI Jazz Rounds in the old blue case going on soon. I plan to spend some quality plugged-in time this evening, just woodshedding, trying to stay sharp in the cold Winter months. 

[Slam]

What a beautiful bass. I need to come for a visit sometime.

[edwardofhuncote]

Forty-Six today. I was having a little jam here in the house to celebrate another year. This bass is just so perfect. Thank You Again, Dave... #77-621 longs to be back on a stage, as do I. It'll be ready when I am. 

[David Houck]

You're welcome!

[KR]

Looking good!

[edwardofhuncote]

Forty-seven. That was about when the wheels fell off my wagon. Hope a little better year is ahead for Ol' 621 and me... if there's any gas left in the tank at all when I get back home tonight, I'll plug in and play a while. Here was our return to the stage this past Fall, after another fusion surgery last Summer.

[lbpesq]

Well happy birthday Greg, from me and my '77 Series 12 String LSG!  47?  You're just a kid!  Best wishes for a happy and healthy year.

Bill, tgo

[edwardofhuncote]

🤣 Naah, not me Bill TGO... I'm staring down 55 this year, but Dave Houck's old Series I is 47 today. On top of just being a fantastic instrument, it's very special to me. 😊

[lbpesq]

Staring down 55?  You're still a kid, though you are getting closer to middle age which, IMHO, begins at 70.  (I'll be there in 14 months, at which time I reserve the right to reassess and may push MA back to 75).

Bill, tgo

[David Houck]

That's a great picture of you and the bass!

[edwardofhuncote]

🍰

Another year has passed for Ol' 621... and glad to say I've logged a lot more time playing music with it this year than the past couple put together.

I did find a set of these fabulous Kluson vintage-style strap buttons, jumbo-sized and in nickel finish. I haven't installed them yet, just put them in the pocket of the big blue case. Maybe a present for the 50th...? Only a couple more trips around to get there. (48 today...)

Haven't done any updated pictures, haven't made any updates for that matter... happy for now to just go play. 😊

Here was a picture of the old Series I in the practice studio a couple weeks back.