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mack_sanders · « **on:** December 25, 2011, 11:55:35 AM »

I purchased #1045 new in 1978, after reading an article in Rolling Stone in the early 70s. My dream came true. I had originally placed an order for a series 2 guitar in walnut/maple. When this one was offered due to an order cancellation, I accepted without question. I had no way to imagine how good an instrument could be. It is resonant and responsive like nothing else. To this day, this instrument is the only one that surprises me with every note. It is truly a lightning rod for passion.

rustyg61 · « **Reply #1 on:** December 25, 2011, 12:06:58 PM »

Welcome to the Club Mark! You have a beautiful guitar! It looks like my Stanley Clarke Signature Deluxe!

mack_sanders · « **Reply #2 on:** December 25, 2011, 12:59:11 PM »

Thanks Rustyg61. As fate would have it, this guitar has been a constant companion through all these years. My connection to it borders on a peaceful kind of madness. I have always struggled to describe what it actually does in a musical mix...until i broke a D string on this gig and picked up the red Strat behind me. My brother David with the LP, said he wondered if the Alembic had been too low in the mix all night...till I put it down and a huge wall of sound fell down out of the mix. Best description I've heard. The Strat with all due respect, felt like a toy in my hands.

rustyg61 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 25, 2011, 01:05:46 PM »

There is a definite difference in the sound & clarity of Alembics VS mortal guitars & basses! The 1st gig I did with my Alembic, my drummer commented that he heard notes from me that he had never heard before even though I was playing the same exact parts I always play! The Alembic just cuts through the mix like nothing else!

mack_sanders · « **Reply #4 on:** December 25, 2011, 02:09:48 PM »

Agreed Rusty, it seems to me that all other instruments revolve around the lone Alembic in a mix.

rustyg61 · « **Reply #5 on:** December 25, 2011, 03:18:25 PM »

Nice shot of the sideways Alembic Buckle! I wear my belt like that too!

mack_sanders · « **Reply #6 on:** December 25, 2011, 03:38:13 PM »

Yes Rusty, i also cut the rivets out of my jeans on the right side.. Disciplines become rituals for the sake of playing of this guitar.

rustyg61 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 25, 2011, 03:45:54 PM »

You've taken amazing care of your instrument, it still looks brand new!

mack_sanders · « **Reply #8 on:** December 25, 2011, 04:19:33 PM »

Thank you Rusty. Great pride in the keeping of this instrument. The frets are like jewelry. Besides for an early issue with back bow, which was solved, it has had no failures of any kind.

mack_sanders · « **Reply #9 on:** December 25, 2011, 07:05:30 PM »

Uncle Bob's Rock Shop, left to right. Steve Reel, Mark Rewis, Bob Dibble, David & Mack Sanders

artswork99 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 25, 2011, 07:36:48 PM »

Mack, Welcome to the forum. Absolutely beautiful guitar! The Band looks like a lot of fun. Let me know if you get up to the Asheville, NC area (seems to be a popular stop here with folks from Charleston, vica-versa too). Play it Healthy! Art

mack_sanders · « **Reply #11 on:** December 26, 2011, 09:11:54 AM »

Thanks Arts,
Living every note.

sonicus · « **Reply #12 on:** December 26, 2011, 09:17:29 AM »

Welcome ,
Great instrument and pics!

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 26, 2011, 09:37:05 AM »

The band sounds great, Mack. Welcome to the club.
Mike

mack_sanders · « **Reply #14 on:** December 26, 2011, 09:42:15 AM »

Sonicus, Mike, thank you,
It's a pleasure to meet you.