Author Topic: Hi There! (Read 342 times)

qualloyd · « **on:** September 21, 2008, 09:28:17 PM »

After years of surfing this site I decided to finally join. I'm a retired Bricklayer, disabled due to a bad back...go figure! I'll be 50 next year. I started out playing drums when I was around 17. I played out in a few bands but the setting up and tearing down of the drums got to be a major hassle. That, plus the fact that I seemed to have a good ear for music, made me decide to try bass. I picked up a Peavey T-40 bass when they were first introduced. I used to think I was pretty good...until I saw all of the YouTube vids of bassists! WOW! I used to play out, back in the '80's, but now I just jam for the fun of it. I own an '82 Exploiter 8-String and an '86 Spoiler, both bought new. THE OX (R.I.P.) has been a major influence, obviously. I always knew I had something special with my Alembics. It wasn't until I read through these forums that I realized just how special! Knowing the same people that worked on my bass are the same as worked with John is truly an honor...and many are still there today!

I didn't mean to ramble,
Thanks for your time,
Lloyd

kimberly · « **Reply #1 on:** September 21, 2008, 10:02:42 PM »

Hi Lloyd,

Welcome to the 'family' and the best discussion board on the net.

Best Regards,

Kimberly

hieronymous · « **Reply #2 on:** September 21, 2008, 11:22:36 PM »

Love that profile pic!

garethnh · « **Reply #3 on:** September 21, 2008, 11:35:17 PM »

Welcome Lloyd.
What wood is the 8 string? Walnut? Whatever it is, it is an outstanding piece...just beautiful. The offer of a good home still stands ;-)
Gareth.

qualloyd · « **Reply #4 on:** September 22, 2008, 12:17:07 AM »

I never got a Birth Certificate with the Exploiter, as I did with the Spoiler. I purchased them both from a reputable dealer on Chicago's South Side. The serial number is 82DXXXXUSA. I seem to remember trying to register both basses on Alembic.com many years ago, but I don't remember getting a reply as to it's spec's. She's been babied ALL of her life. I have no intention of letting her go. Perhaps I'll enter the serial in the proper thread to see if I get a response. I'm also curious as to how my Spoiler ever left the factory missing a side fret marker? It doesn't even have the hole drilled for it!

Thanks for the post,
Lloyd

rushfan · « **Reply #5 on:** September 22, 2008, 01:46:07 PM »

that is a odd phenomena, no side fret marker. nice basses though. ive never seen a walnut exploiter.

bracheen · « **Reply #6 on:** September 23, 2008, 03:14:23 AM »

Good morning Lloyd nice to meet you. I can live without fretboard inlays but I need my side markers. Of course those are the types of things that happen when something is hand crafted.

Sam

qualloyd · « **Reply #7 on:** September 23, 2008, 05:26:38 AM »

Hi There,

If anyone is interested, I've posted pics of my Ex in Showcase - Distillate basses - '82 Exploiter 8-String.

Later,
Lloyd

qualloyd · « **Reply #8 on:** September 23, 2008, 05:28:49 AM »

...By the way, Nice to meet all of you! Thanks for the warm welcome.

Lloyd

bracheen · « **Reply #9 on:** September 23, 2008, 12:14:32 PM »

You've posted pics of your Ex? Please tell me you mean your Exploiter.

qualloyd · « **Reply #10 on:** September 23, 2008, 01:49:12 PM »

N'yuk, n'yuk, n'yuk!

If I was to get a third Alembic then MY WIFE would be my Ex! We've been married over 21 years...5 of the happiest years of my life!

With tongue planted firmly in cheek,
Lloyd

richbass939 · « **Reply #11 on:** September 26, 2008, 11:31:27 AM »

Lloyd,
Welcome to the board.
Rich

qualloyd · « **Reply #12 on:** September 26, 2008, 01:03:32 PM »

Thanks for the Rich Welcome!

Lloyd