hi all,just joined yesterday.im jeff from england.been playing since i was 14,im 42 now.wanted an alembic ever since the first time i played one at tha bass centre at wapping in london years and years ago!i have two now,a mark king standard i got about 5 /6 years ago and my favourite,a stanley clarke deluxe i got 2 years ago as a treat for myself on turning 40!love 'em to bits...the dogs balls as far as im concerned