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trebor

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« on: September 21, 2004, 10:00:49 AM »
Just wanted to do a quick introduction to the club.  I'm currently awaiting delivery of the Zebrawood Skylark that was in the store until yesterday.  I've been aware of Alembic since the mid 70's but never had an inkling that I would ever own one.  It was always a desire just to touch one, to see one in the flesh, dare I say to play one.  I've dropped in on Alembic web site every now and again just to fantasize until something snapped this past weekend, and I had to try to buy one.  My problem was solved Monday morning around 4:30 when I woke up with a solution.  Needless to say, I ordered the Skylark, and a few hours later Susan called me and told me it would be delivered today.  I'm now waiting for UPS to deliver......I must say, reading the entries here, especially those from Hollis, has made me even more anxious to become an owner.  I'll try to get pics when it arrives since that, apparently, is a requirement.  
 
You know that feeling, when you're 6 or 7 and its Christmas Eve?  And the one when you're about to have an interview for a new job?  Put those two together and thats been my mindset for the past 29 hours.....

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« Reply #1 on: September 21, 2004, 10:27:44 AM »
Brother Robert,
 
(I hope one doesn't call you Bob or this will get any messy as the Paul story - but that it is a looooooong and complicated one).
 
WELCOME TO THE CLUB!
 
And yes ...we all members just reaching puberty know EXCATLY what you mean with that X-mas thing.
 
Now you knew that you actually can SMELL those guitars in your house??
No?
Ask zebrawood instrument owners!
HA!
 
You're right about brother Hollis, he is one of our six string popes from the other side of the tonal spectrum.  
 
Anyway ...enjoy your purchase.
Ho ...is that thet doorbell ringing?
Ah no ...he rang twice ...that must be the postman ;-)
 
 
Paul the bad one

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« Reply #2 on: September 21, 2004, 10:37:27 AM »
>Thanks for the welcome, Paul. I do go by Bob, but since there are Bobs here already, I'll defer to Robert. I had read that you could smell those zebrawood guitars, and actually, was looking forward to that experience. Might just be a great way to find it during those foggy moments...working from home just to be here for the delivery has its benefits as well...lots of time to peruse the club messagees. > > regards, robert (formerly a Bob)

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« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2004, 10:52:25 AM »
Congratulations Robert (FAB), and welcome from another upper registerian. I too am awaiting the delivery of a Skylark (http://club.alembic.com/Images/631/12295.html?1095720772). I expect it to arrive on Thursday and I'll be working from home that day also. This has got to be one of the longest weeks of my life. =)  
 
Enjoy your guitar! It's a beauty.
 
Tom

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« Reply #4 on: September 21, 2004, 11:01:57 AM »
>Tom, thanks for the welcome, and you have yourself one beautiful guitar heading your way. I saw the messages about your guitar today and could not believe how absolutely stunning it is. Your inlay of the ghost crow struck a chord with me, I would love to have something like that to remind me of a family pet I lost more then a decade ago...maybe for my next purchase I'll go the full custom route......I think I'm starting to catch that disease I've read about here.....

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« Reply #5 on: September 21, 2004, 12:02:58 PM »
Robert; congratulations and welcome!
 
Paul; my Zebrawood Alembic does not emit any odor, and you are welcome to come visit and smell for yourself!

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« Reply #6 on: September 21, 2004, 12:07:31 PM »
Robert, I was admiring that guitar on the showroom page for the last few weeks, trying to think of an excuse to buy it. ;-)  Glad you did!
 
Question: did you go direct with Alembic or did you get a discount through a dealer?
 
I am sure you will love it, in both appearance and sound. Great, great style in that Skylark model!
 
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« Reply #7 on: September 21, 2004, 12:07:46 PM »
Welcome Aboard Robert (formerly a Bob)...always great to see another friendly face...uh...I mean hear a friendly voice...no...actually I mean read a friendly word.
 
Well...did she arrive yet?
 
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« Reply #8 on: September 21, 2004, 12:12:17 PM »
Thanks for the welcome folks, this is such a friendly place.  effclef, I went direct with Alembic since there was no place locally open at 5 something in the morning.  Still sitting watching out the window for that brown truck to arrive....

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« Reply #9 on: September 21, 2004, 12:50:21 PM »
Awe shucks guys.....
 
Welcome Robert! Your Skylark is beautiful....  The accent is such a cool touch.  
 
Enjoy.. (I know you will)
 
And, don't forget to breathe...

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« Reply #10 on: September 21, 2004, 01:11:58 PM »
Well hello FAB Robert.  
 
I checked out your guitar when I stopped by the showroom a week and a half ago.  (One of the many advantages of living in the Bay Area.  I can easily go directly to the source.  dealers?  I don't need no stinkin' dealers!) I think you are going to be VERY HAPPY!  It's nice to have another six-stringer aboard.  We may be in the minority around here, but we're cool.  You'll also find that the bass players  who populate this site are good, friendly people.  Of course if Alembic starts making drums, we may all be in trouble.  Enjoy your new baby.  As Jerry sang: nothin' left to do but smile, smile, smile
 
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« Reply #11 on: September 21, 2004, 01:35:14 PM »
>Thank you Bill. I probably should have made a drive up to see the folks and all the finery in the showroom, one of these first Wednesdays I'd love to take the tour. > > Big Brown truck just pulled up....ahhhh no more waiting.....I may or may not be back shortly!

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« Reply #12 on: September 21, 2004, 01:53:05 PM »
Ahh Zebrawood, you can't beat it. It seems to be popping up quite a bit around here lately.
Congratulations, Robert. As excited as you are now, triple that feeling when you actually hold it in your hands and caress the neck and body.
 
Man, I've got to quit listening to Paul, it's contagious.
 
FAB Robert, very clever, Bill.
 
Sam

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« Reply #13 on: September 21, 2004, 03:46:59 PM »
Okie doke, here are the first pics, I hope

 

 

 

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« Reply #14 on: September 21, 2004, 03:59:30 PM »
Do tell!  Sure is pretty.  How's it feel?