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[lowlife]

Truly stunning.  I am in awe!  I have no doubt that it sounds as amazing as it looks.  I wish I could hear it. Heck I wish I could play it!
 
Ellery (Lowlife)

[dela217]

Very nice bass indeed.  I used to own one myself.  I really liked it a lot, but I just couldn't get along with it's size and the fact that it was not a small standard!    I am just sooo used to that small body style.
 
I know what you mean.  It is really difficult to express emotion with words on the web.  A while back I posted something that offended someone.  I really did not mean for that to happen either, and I upset the wrong person.  When you read my posts, it is dificult to detect sarcasm and a smile.  That is something that writers do.  I just play music.  I am sure we all are much better musicians than writers.

[bassman10096]

Here, here, Dela.  I try to write carefully because I know the limitations of Email, etc.  I also know I can be misunderstood more easily than I like in person.  But I value my participation in this community, so it is well worth a little extra care (and I hope that's working).  
 
The fun of this community is being able to be spontaneous.  But that also carries  the risk of running straight through your own blindspots and communicating in a way that causes regrets.  
 
My two cents...
 
Bill

[rraymond]

It's a cryin' shame that one the best forms of humor, sarcasm, is one of the hardest to get across on this popular form of communication. I've worked in technology for twenty years now, and I can't count the number of times I've seen someone become offended on a newsgroup or bulletin board, when the intent really wasn't there. With the global reach of a group such as ours, misunderstandings will occassionally  occur. I've been a member of this group nearly two years, and I can't recount an instance of a member berating or poking at another member. We are all drawn here by our love for these amazing works of art, that just happen to double as musical instruments, and our desire to share that love - and amazement! To be perfectly honest, I read Keavin's post, scrolled back to the picture in question, and howled with laughter. I got it. I think the instrument and case in question are beautiful, and, that case certainly provides maximum protection for the work of art inside.  
 
BTW, if anyone is offended, or just doesn't understand my humor or my point of view, understand that I worshipped the humor of Monty Python, Firesign Theater and George Carlin in my formative years. I'm just a tool, a student like you, and if I've offended anyone, I'll just run away! Oh, the weather forecast tonight calls for, dark, with partly scattered light in the early morning hours. Laugh-on everybody, please! And now, for something completely different..
 
Reid

[keavin]

Alembic is not only a family ,it's a love,,,!.

[poor_nigel]

Sooner or later in everyone's life, they have to sit down and eat what they have sown.  I have been back awhile and have avoided this thread because of bad memories and a feeling of humiliation for losing my cool over issues that should not have mattered.  A death in the family forced me to fly to California and take care of business I wanted no part of.  I should have focused my frustration and aggression where it was deserved.  My Shirley McClain, plop crystals on old men's bellies and howl like a cat fight to psychically heal them sister, and my emotionless, bitter, I hate everyone for one reason or another brother.  I was just getting ready to book the flight when I read Keavin?s remark that popped the damn inside and he paid the price.  I sincerely apologize.
 
Needless to say, while back in my hometown, I walked out when the vultures swooped to strip the corpse, so no custom Alembic for me this year.  I am obviously over this event enough to be sarcastic, myself, about this, so . . .  My thanks and apologizes to all parties involved, and especially a sincere thank you to Bob and Susan. Please excuse me now.  The timer went off for my before bedtime Prozac.  Ya'll have fun and take care, and know that being stuck here in the wasteland pre-punishes me for much of the trouble I get myself into, and cause for others.  Yo, pass the moose burger . . .
 
New Rule Added - Never order an ATA case with an interior named after a cocktail (Champange).  Next case ordered will be a dark, velvety maroon inside.  More of a cathouse appeal . . .
 
And Michael, next time you are forced to accept another of those ugly playing, long-scale basses, I will gladly accept it and not hold a grudge, I promise.

[bob]

It's okay now, Nigel (Trevor, Thomas, whatever).
 
My guess is that many of us here suspected that some difficult things were going on in your life, but as you so eloquently pointed out - it's all part of being a family, and to some extent, that's sort of what this group is about.
 
As you say, sooner or later we all go through things like this. Hopefully, we do the best we can; with luck and a bit of attention, we learn some things in the process - and if we can pass along those insights to others, that's even better, so thanks.
 
But, uhm, try to stay on the Prozac schedule, okay? :-) I'm pretty sure you don't want to hear how messed up my family is/was (swooping vultures were involved, among other things).
 
Besides, we're supposed to be talking about basses (well, okay, maybe the occasional guitar... give 'em time, they'll eventually come around).
 
Nice to have you back.
-Bob
 
(and I must say, that is still one of the most classically beautiful Alembics ever - long may it live)

[palembic]

Brother Nigel,
 
it's sooooo good to have you back!
Reading your posts always make me grab a dictionary where -of course- you cannot find the words you afre using.
Is eloquently the good word?
And I am also happy that you US-people don't start talkin' there dialect.
I had the Boston round which I could hardly follow.
Now this Main lingo.
Do they speak also another lingo in California??
 
Paul the bad one

[dadabass2001]

Thomas - My condolences for your loss, and what weird turns life can hand us. I never had siblings, so I missed that particular level of hell. I also am glad you've come back.
 
Paul, dude!
Totally, like, fer sure! But the lingo is bitchin' once ya hang, bro.
 
(for reference, see Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure, Clueless, and The Big Lebowski)
Mike
(My apologies to S.I. Hayakawa and the spirits of Tony Randall and Robert Heinlein)

[palembic]

Ohmawgod ...
I don't have the faintest clue what and who you're talkin' about.
 
Paul the bad one
 
and hush-hush ...quiet ...beware ...Brother Ken the Elfish one can pop up in any minute now and when HE starts talkin ...o-o!

[dadabass2001]

Paul,
My three references were to theatrical films of the last 10-15 years where SoCal (Southern California) speak is heavily featured. Rent them at a video store at your own risk! (LOL)
 
Mike

[kenbass4]

Huhhh...uhhh...Whaaa???
 
Somebody called me???
:-)
Nigel,
 
I'm one of 6 children in my family, so take your situation and double it. Although, in reality my family really isn't that bad, the few times we all get together, it's...well...stressful to say the least. It's been my feeling that the members of this club are both very patient AND very forgiving, as can be seen through this thread.
 
BTW, Very beautiful bass.
 
Ken (TEO)

[hollis]

Glad to have you back!
 
I have 1 brother and 1 sister, we all get along great.....  guess that's why I moved 1900 miles away from them.....

[kenbass4]

Don't you mean ...because I moved 1900 miles away...?
:-)

[hollis]

Ouch!
 
You got it!