Phil Lesh and his medium scale Series II 6-string bass

[edwin]

And it's up on archive with a bit better audio quality:
 
https://archive.org/details/plq2014-09-21.km184

[jazzyvee]

I wonder if this is going to result in a Phil Lesh Signature style bass being developed?
 
Jazzyvee

[bigredbass]

I would definitely suggest they keep those patterns.  This looks (in the pics, anyway) as one of the few human-sized six-string basses I've seen.  Most of them with those diving-board width necks just don't look liveable.  
 
No wonder that the almighty himself, Anthony Jackson, has to play that monstrous 36 scale signature guitar sitting down.  I've read his thoughts about the evolution of his design, and understand them completely, but even at six-foot and 44-long, I could not imagine trying to navigate that beast.  Phil's axe, it just looks perfect if I were diving off into a six.
 
J o e y

[5a_quilt_top]

And what better team than Phil and Alembic to successfully navigate through those logistical hurdles and devise an ELEGANT solution to the manageable 6-string bass puzzle.
 
I'll confess, I wasn't interested in one those for the same reasons Joey mentions above (jeeez...a 5-string can be a bit of a load for me), but this bad boy has me interested.

[flaxattack]

Gongrats Wickershams. The nice part is the same type of bass they make for us.  
I'm curious as to the string spacing.  
Looks like Wolf?
http://www3.alembic.com/img/inst/13470_bodyfrontL.jpg
 
i often wondered why phils  sound was so muddy live on audience tapes but clear on sbds....
next up ? a six string godfather?
i love a crisp sound. right billy?

[flaxattack]

Gongrats Wickershams. The nice part is that its the same type of bass they make for us.  
I'm curious as to the string spacing.  
Looks like Wolf?
http://www3.alembic.com/img/inst/13470_bodyfrontL.jpg
 
i often wondered why phils  sound was so muddy live on audience tapes but clear on sbds....
next up ? a six string godfather?
i love a crisp sound. right billy?

[mica]

Thanks, Flax - it's .50 between strings at the bridge. You would love the neck!  
 
Yeah, it's not super crazy custom, but the neck recipe, scale length and string spacing are a tad unusual for a 6-string bass.

[flaxattack]

holy jerry Garcia
thats real close to my neck.32 scale with 1/2 spacing  
i think i am 1/2 inch at the 24th fret.  
. the shallow C shape is what tony made for me on wolf
gee wouldn't it be neat if i could sneak wolf in when he plays the capital. sure he can try it out

[echo008]

Does anyone know the weight?
Thanks
T

[mica]

Cool show from last weekend at TXR:
 
http://youtu.be/-l4-CbYH7tk?list=UUdksSRVYuocSzyGucMNKvWg
 
Phil Lesh, Stanley Jordan, John Kadlecik, Jeff Chimenti, Tony Leone, Alex Koford
 
I didn't get to attend, but I've been enjoying this video!

[David Houck]

I watched this show this afternoon; it's absolutely wonderful!
 
First - there are two Alembics on stage, and in addition to looking beautiful, they both sound great.
 
Second - I'm assuming from some of Phil's remarks that this is the first time Jordan has played with the Friends; and this lineup was just wonderful together.  To quote one remark from Phil during the show, Wow! Stanley Jordan!
 
The vocals were great as well.  John sang most of the leads, while Phil sang some as well.  It may just be me, but it seems to me that Phil's singing is getting better and better.  The three part harmonies were great.
 
And the set list was great as well.
 
Just a wonderful show!

[sonicus]

Thanks for posting this Mica .

[jazzyvee]

Great I'll watch it on on surround sound later.

[pace]

Two Alembics and a Viger guitar.... You don't see too many of those around....

[wfmandmusic]

Yes thanks for posting Mica. It was a beautiful way to wake up this morning. OMG his bass sounds fantastic!