Hey, Guys!
Two things, first: Harold, thanks for resizing the pics and posting them, for me. And on his day off, yet! What a great friend!
Pace, thanks and hope to see/hear you soon!
Guys, for some reason, I can't stop smiling- it really started when I saw Shawn sitting there, on the flight case, in the rest stop we met at, and it hasn't stopped, since. I think Shawn was a little surprised when he saw me grinning, like that- maybe a little unnerved, even, but through the whole ordeal, he's been patient, kind, and generous. He's a great guy!
I wrote a song (which I recorded, tonight, but it's been years since I've played it!) that sums up my feelings on this dream realized perfectly- Euphoria.
Thanks for the kind words! I just finished a marathon recording session (10 tunes, plus 2 long montages), but I'm checking in, now, finally. Yes, those are the tell-tale smudges of my fingers on the front of the bass. For some strange reason, I can't stop playing it! This has been a quest, 15 years in the making, and it's finally come to pass. Ever since I purchased my Series I 4 string (1977) 15 years ago, I've been searching for one of these beasts! I never thought a Series Six, much less a Series II Six would be a dream realized, then I started talking to Shawn (kungfusheriff) and we realized after some talking (and soul searching on both sides) that he needed $ to fund a new truck, and I needed a S2 Six, so I sold my other 2 Alembic 6's after about a frantic week of scrambling.
I drove a little over 6 hours, this past Friday night with my Dad (my wife and my mom insisted that I take him because I'd be driving late at night, and through the night) and met up with Shawn C. in a little place called Hannacroix, NY, at the New Brighton (I think!) Rest Stop.
I'm sure it was a more than surreal picture- Shawn bringing a coffin sized flight case and gig bag in, and my father and I meeting up, at around 1 am in the morning. Then Shawn opened the case, and I knew my long search was at last over. I've been playing it, non-stop, ever since (except on the drive back- I wasn't able to do much playing until we both arrived back home, safe and sound).
I was able to practice with it, this past Saturday, and one of the first things out of my drummer's mouth was, Wow. I can hear everything you're doing, especially your mistakes! I didn't realize you were so sloppy!
Neither did I, guys. Neither did I. The clarity is nothing short of amazing, even through my giant 2x15 Kustom stacks, Electroharmonix POG, Q-Tron, and Baseballs. It's amazing how clear it is, and how well it cuts through everything, even the effects!
This bass makes all the other basses I've ever had look like mere toys in comparison. I guess I'd better practice up, boys, or I'm going to look real stupid when I play my next gig!
I'll try to post the stuff I recorded, as soon as I get it mixed and mastered- hopefully tomorrow... I can't make any promises, I never know if I'm going to be able to resist the temptation of picking up this bass and just playing it, instead of attending to everything else!
For those of you familiar with The Lord of the Rings, here's a quote for you- It's mine. My own. My Precious.
Boy, who would've ever thought I'd compare myself to Gollum from LOTR, but here I am, grinning like an idiot and not caring!
Peace All;)
Frank
(Message edited by otis on November 11, 2009)
