Phil Lesh's Alembic Modified Guild Starfire "The Godfather"

[Googe Endeveronte]

from Terrapin Station Concert Alpine Valley Ampitheatre:
 

[Donald Pasewark]

Here is a pic of Phil and this bass. Circa 9/2/78

[Donald Pasewark]

Heres another photo from my files . . . .

[Donald Pasewark (pasewark)]

By the way, the triangular blue sticker is the Apollo 8 mission insignia.
 
I'd love to know what all the knobs do.  This is a Quadraphonic bass, right?
 
(Message edited by pasewark on April 04, 2003)

[keavin]

now thats a real alembic!!!!!

[bassman10096]

No kidding, Keavin!  I saw the Godfather at the pictured Alpine Valley event.  It was SORELY in need of a cleaning and other TLC!!  Sad, for a bass that sounds so magnificent.
 
Bill

[keavin]

phil,s ritch,what does care! i wonder does he still own the god father?, it resembles mine alot #12, w/all those knobs,(i caLL mine the god mother),because of the sweet sound, and the big butt!

[keavin]

phil,s ritch,what does care! i wonder does he still own the god father?, it resembles mine alot #12, w/all those knobs,(i caLL mine the god mother),because of the sweet sound, and the big butt!

[bassman10096]

I assumed Phil still owns it, since the event the picture was taken at was a Dead Show.  Plus it was exhibited along with other Dead stage memorabilia (including many items I assume were designed and or built by Alembic in the day).  It was pretty obvious the poor puppy hadn't been played in some time, though.  

[bassman10096]

I assumed Phil still owns it, since the event the picture was taken at was a Dead Show.  Plus it was exhibited along with other Dead stage memorabilia (including many items I assume were designed and or built by Alembic in the day).  It was pretty obvious the poor puppy hadn't been played with in some time, though.  

[edwin]

It seems that there might be a chance for us mortals to play this bass. From Phil's website:
 
Hopefully, that will happen in early October, when I'm planning a special Phil Lesh University (PLU) Wolf benefit. We are looking to have classes on improvisation and jam sessions with participants playing with me and the band. PLU will be open to all musicians including bass players. I am having my old bass Big Brown tuned up especially for PLU. There will also be tickets available for people who want to watch the classes, enjoy a BBQ with the band and watch the evening performance by Phil Lesh & Friends and Family. Check back later for more info.
 
 
 
Good luck!
Edwin

[dubstar]

He played it last night...sick show
 
 
 
http://www.philzone.org/discus/messages/2/246959.jpg
 
 
 
(Message edited by dubstar on November 23, 2005)
 
(Message edited by dubstar on November 23, 2005)
 
(Message edited by dubstar on November 23, 2005)

[David Houck]

Thanks for the news; and welcome to the group!
 that works a little better.
There are several pictures of the bass in the thread.

[flaxattack]

apparently phil needs help remembering what does what

i think there is a close up somewhere on the www

[keavin]

Poor Phil, He Looks Totally Lost with all those knobs..............Just play the freakin Bass line!