Author Topic: The Big Mistake (Read 233 times)

hankster · « **on:** July 16, 2004, 08:10:51 PM »

Hey all, as of a couple of hours ago I am the owner-in-waiting of a '97 Stanley Clarke Signature Standard (by way of eBay auction)- my first alembic. Last time I played one of these was in about 1980, and I can still remember it like it was yesterday.

I should get it next Wednesday or Thursday - just in time for a weekend of gigs at the toronto beaches international jazz festival.

I can hardly wait!

Rick B.

bassman10096 · « **Reply #1 on:** July 16, 2004, 08:43:24 PM »

Congratulations. Go easy on yourself - we all make mistakes...LOL

Bill

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #2 on:** July 17, 2004, 12:33:11 AM »

Huh!
Be prepared...your new bass is better at what it does than you are at what you do; no disrespect, it's a fact. While I've definitely slipped in recent years, my Alembic is still kicking my butt after almost a month.
Better bring a backup (grin).

keavin · « **Reply #3 on:** July 17, 2004, 04:37:39 AM »

whats the big mistake?,,,,what the fact that someone's (the bass)loss and your gain?

hankster · « **Reply #4 on:** July 17, 2004, 04:42:36 AM »

Keavin,

No, the bass will be great; I just have a sense that this could be the beginning of an obsession.

R.

lowlife · « **Reply #5 on:** July 17, 2004, 04:58:12 AM »

Where do obsessions go at the end of a show, when they're looking for a bite to eat? (LOL)
Congrats, and enjoy your bass.

Ellery (Lowlife)

jazzyvee · « **Reply #6 on:** July 17, 2004, 02:37:08 PM »

I got mine about 2 years ago now, and I know my bass playing has improved significantly. Probably because I love playing it so much and practice more than i did with my other bass I love the sound I can make with my SC.

I've been looking for a 5 string bass for a while now and have not found anything that I really like the sound of . So it means I have to save my pennies till the pounds add up to another alembic.

Once you have one of these basses there is no looking back.

somatic · « **Reply #7 on:** July 17, 2004, 06:39:13 PM »

Congrats. May it bring you many years of enjoyment.
I have a Stanley Clarke Signature Deluxe, and a Series 1 short scale and I love them. Best instruments I've ever played.

spliffy · « **Reply #8 on:** July 20, 2004, 06:30:31 AM »

Congrats Hankster, may you be have many years of incredible tone!
When and where are you playing this weekend? What is your band's name. I will be down at the beaches trying to make my way through the crowds, so I will try be there when you play.... to see your new bass of course :-)

hankster · « **Reply #9 on:** July 20, 2004, 02:52:56 PM »

I'm in two bands at the beaches - the Advocats (a 20 piece swing band) and the Tokyo Giants (an 11 piece R&B/funk band). Advocats are Thursday evening, Giants Friday and Saturday, both at the corner of Queen and Bellefair right by the church. The Advocats play facing Queen St.; the Giants play on the steps of the church facing into Bellefair to create some dancing space. Both start at 7:00 PM or thereabouts. I hope the bass arrives in time! See you there!