Author Topic: I have walked into the promise land (Read 563 times)

johnnygum · « **on:** July 05, 2009, 01:02:46 PM »

Greetings to all. I have just purchased an 87 Alembic Spoiler in MINT condition. I have been playing bass since I was 13 years old (I'm 43) and I always seen the ALEMBIC ads in Bass Publications when I was younger but I never dreamed that I would own a beautiful instrument like this. This is the best bass I ever put my hands on. I can't put it down. WOW. It's great to be in a forum with other Alembic owners. Any info or input from any of you is appreciated...

David Houck · « **Reply #1 on:** July 05, 2009, 01:17:19 PM »

Hi John; welcome to the board and congrats on the Spoiler! Check out the sections for lots of useful info. And if you like, post some pics of your Spoiler in the Showcase section.

johnnygum · « **Reply #2 on:** July 05, 2009, 03:32:59 PM »

Hey Dave.........Thanks. I will do that. I appreciate the info. Im on it now.

pauldo · « **Reply #3 on:** July 05, 2009, 03:42:02 PM »

Johnny, Johnny, Johnny...
You think you walked into the Promise Land by just owning an Alembic (or Olympic for those who aren't quite in touch)...

Let me tell ya something buddy - you just wait until next year when we have the 2nd Annual Chicago Alembic/ Bag End Gathering (I see you are from the Windy City). Your life will never be the same again. It's good, it's all good :-)
See all of those basses (and guitars)- for an afternoon of your time you could play each and everyone of them - oh yes - even serial #12 in the top center of the photo.

Welcome aboard!

johnnygum · « **Reply #4 on:** July 05, 2009, 03:48:24 PM »

Pauldo.....WOW............thats it.I thought I was in the promise land but I think that this picture shows the ultimate in heavenly ALEMBIC basses. On That day the Windy City will get even Windier when we start plugging in to all of those Alembics. Thanks Buddy.

artswork99 · « **Reply #5 on:** July 05, 2009, 05:30:17 PM »

John,
Welcome to the Alembic forum. Enjoy that mint Spoiler

What's it look like?
The forum will give you a plethora of information, actually an amazing community.
Play it Healthy!
Art

olieoliver · « **Reply #6 on:** July 05, 2009, 06:23:30 PM »

Welcome to club John. You're in good company in Chicago, some great owners (and players) of Alembics up there.

OO

johnnygum · « **Reply #7 on:** July 05, 2009, 07:04:11 PM »

Thanks for all your input Olio and Arts. I am looking forward to comminicating to all of you. I will upload some pictures soon so you can see my beloved Alembic Spoiler.

gregduboc · « **Reply #8 on:** July 05, 2009, 08:09:34 PM »

John, welcome!!
Yes, post some pictures... You will find out that here, members love pictures. We are all very curious to see each other Alembics...!
If you would be kind enough, you can give us something to look at!!
Again, welcome and hopefully you will enjoy it here. You can always learn something new (at least, I have learned a LOT just reading this forum).

Greg

Enzo · « **Reply #9 on:** July 05, 2009, 09:24:49 PM »

Johnny Johnny ! Do we know each other ?

In that picture you can see your Spoiler ( first row, second from left ) and myself snapping a pic ( on the very far right ). I still have goose bump thinking at that get together !

PS: stop text messaging Fred about this Alembic, you own it now !!!

johnnygum · « **Reply #10 on:** July 05, 2009, 09:34:18 PM »

Thanks Enzo your the Best. Yes we do know each other........... I picked you and the 87 Spoiler as soon as Pauldo posted that Picture. I knew that was you. Cant wait for the upcoming 2nd annual Alembic/Bag End gathering in Chi-town.

PS....I cant stop texting him about the Alembic because he's excited too and he's the Guitarist in the band.
Johnny (Giovanni)

bracheen · « **Reply #11 on:** July 06, 2009, 03:30:52 AM »

Good morning Johnny, congratulations on an excellent bass and welcome to the group. I'm transplanted from N. Illinois myself now in Florida

Sam

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #12 on:** July 06, 2009, 07:13:53 AM »

Hello Johnny,
and welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy your Spoiler for years to come.
Mike

dlbydgtl · « **Reply #13 on:** July 06, 2009, 11:26:56 AM »

Johnny, From a fellow Alembic owner in Peoria, welcome to the club. John

johnnygum · « **Reply #14 on:** July 07, 2009, 04:26:01 AM »

Bracheen, dadabass, dlbydgtl and Gregduboc, thanks for the kind words. Great to be here. I will post some pictures soon.