Author Topic: New member, new owner (Read 1126 times)

guineapig · « **on:** September 03, 2005, 02:10:30 PM »

Hello guys! Bought a Spoiler today at a really good price. This thing was never sold (so they tell me, and I believe them because it really is 'mint'), it was part of the stock of some shop over here that doesn't exist anymore. Another shop took over the stock and, of course, the spoiler. I think this was the bass-deal of my life. I play it through an Eden WT-600 (with 410XLT or 210XLT) and the sound is amazing! This really is the bass I was looking for! I'm so happy and enthousiastic about it, that I think I won't be able to sleep tonight! This is it:

I already registered the bass and I'll be looking at this forum regularly from now on.
About me: I live in Belgium, I play bass since 16 years. Currently, I play in a metal/hardcore band but I won't be using the alembic for that (I need a 5-string bass for this band). I play lots of other styles at home and after owning this bass for only a day, I already know that this is gonna be my main 4-string.

Cheers!

(Message edited by guineapig on September 03, 2005)

the_mule · « **Reply #1 on:** September 03, 2005, 11:47:23 PM »

Congratulations Tom, a very nice Spoiler, I love the swirling grain on the top! Welcome to the Club from a Northern neighbour. Enjoy!

Wilfred

bracheen · « **Reply #2 on:** September 04, 2005, 05:57:37 AM »

Welcome and congratulations Tom. That is a beautiful bass indead. I know you'll enjoy it.
Watch out for some of the other Belgians here. Often the discussions turn to beer. Paul TBO should be showing up soon to say hello.

Sam

richbass939 · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2005, 01:02:43 PM »

Welcome to the club and congrats on a beautiful bass.
Rich

series_iii · « **Reply #4 on:** September 05, 2005, 09:04:48 PM »

Awesome bass!

hasadari · « **Reply #5 on:** September 05, 2005, 09:13:42 PM »

Great bass. Welcome.

guineapig · « **Reply #6 on:** September 06, 2005, 03:13:31 PM »

@bracheen: I checked Paul's profile. Turns out he lives within a 10 km range from where my parents live and where I grew up! Small world...

And about the discussions on beer. You're not going to tell me that beer is not a worthy subject for a good discussion, are you? As long as you don't forget drinking it while discussing, you're fine. And of course, we are quite spoiled when it comes to beer here in Belgium! We do not only have some of the best beers in the world, we also have quite a lot of the best beer drinkers in the world! :-)

dadabass2001 · « **Reply #7 on:** September 07, 2005, 05:21:11 AM »

Welcome. This is another beautiful instrument. Play her in good health and enjoy yourself!

Mike

bracheen · « **Reply #8 on:** September 07, 2005, 09:09:21 AM »

Tom,
I never said beer wasn't worthy. I've heard great things about the beers of Belgium.
One of the things I enjoy most about this community is the diversity of cultures and backgrounds. Sometimes online humor gets lost in the translation when one can't hear inflections or see expressions but generally speaking it can be very interesting, educational, and a lot of fun.

If you do decide to gig with the Spoiler please put up some photos of it in action.

Sam

guineapig · « **Reply #9 on:** September 08, 2005, 02:18:04 AM »

Lol, I did see the humor in your first remark about beer and I wanted to reply accordingly. But you're right of course about humor sometimes getting lost...

A gig with the spoiler is unlikely at the moment. I need a 5-string for the band I'm in now. But I like the spoiler so much that I think I'm going to look out for a decently priced used Alembic 5-string to replace my current Ibanez K5.

guineapig · « **Reply #10 on:** September 18, 2005, 10:32:34 AM »

So, I liked the spoiler so much (love at first sight, isn't that beautifull) that I went looking for a second alembic on the web. A 5 string this time. I just made a deal with another club member on a Spoiler 5, also with a maple top! They'll make a great pair! Can't wait 'till it gets here!

palembic · « **Reply #11 on:** September 18, 2005, 01:01:00 PM »

Y'see ...it's THAT simple to get your instruments together!
Isn't this a good club with all healthy addicts spoiling each other with spoilers.
Now ...about that beer thing?
Another round on this table, we're about a 1100 I guess!

Paul TOBO

Oh ...euh ...you're paying Tom!!!!

guineapig · « **Reply #12 on:** September 19, 2005, 01:18:07 AM »

Ah, well... How many club members in Belgium?

adriaan · « **Reply #13 on:** September 19, 2005, 01:35:10 AM »

Awel, zunne - about as many as members in the Netherlands, I think. I think Dave Houck posted some membership statistics a few months back, though it may have been just about the number of posts. Also, not all members have entered their location ...

guineapig · « **Reply #14 on:** September 19, 2005, 02:44:27 AM »

Huh, wat heb ik nou aan mijn fiets hangen? I have to pay for the Dutch members too? Why doesn't that surprise me? :-)

Author Topic: New member, new owner (Read 1126 times)

series_iii