TEXAS in 2013

[oddmetersam]

Rusty, thanks for the heads-up on Fotosizer. Unfortunately, it's only for Windows and I have a Mac....

[olieoliver]

Rusty, my custom is actually a 34 as is my spalted maple. I think it feels shorter due the 3/4 body allows the neck to sit a little more centered to the player than a balance K or full suze omega.

[rustyg61]

I was misinformed Olie. Someone told me it was a 32. It was hard to tell with it up under my chin! LOL!! :-)

[sonicus]

I would like to check out a  Series I/II 3/4 body as well in a Standard Point or an Omega   , 34 or 32 .

[alembic76407]

Thanks to all my friends in Texas, lets do it next year for sure,
 
Still droolin
Sir David T

[rustyg61]

Wolf, the one thing I think that surprised me the most about attending my first gathering was that I didn't come away from it thinking that I had to get another Alembic. As truly amazing as all the other basses were, playing them re-enforced just how much I love my SCSD! I definitely made the right choice when I bought my SCSD, it is perfect for me! There was no Wood Envy on my part, just a sense of pride & honor that I got to meet some exceptional new friends & that they let me play their incredible instruments! If I ever have the means, I would love to have a custom built but for now I am completely happy with my SCSD.

[sonicus]

Rusty ,
           You do indeed have a wonderful Alembic. I have felt the same after our gatherings . The pride and honor of meeting exceptional new friends is a concept that I share with you in appreciation of our Alembic Brother and Sisterhood.  Upon leaving a Gathering during my exiting thoughts I already look forward towards ;
 Next Time .

[smuprof]

Wolf -  
 
You need to come join us next time.  Olie is the king of 3/4 bodies.  He has 2 (which I suspect is at least twice as many as anyone else).  
 
JT

[pauldo]

pardon the brief hi-jack . . .
I think there is a consensus, at least with Rusty, Wolf and I.
 
When it comes to wanting anything more than what I have (just a Distillate), it doesn't even cross my mind. Me and my girl have a special bond, I know every ding and dent on her. I can tell what sound will come out of her just by the position of the switches and knobs before I even touch her strings. We have sweated and fretted together in good and bad times (there are scars), but she is my forever bass.  
 
When the day comes that I can no longer play, she will be bestowed to my son, at which time his now infrequent relationship with her will become more intimate and the love will grow an go on and on and on . . .
 
Now back to the Tejas drooling. . .

[sonicus]

JT
         Thanks , perhaps if next time I can coordinate a visit in  Austin with some relatives it would be awesome to join you all.  
 
Pauldo , I can relate  to your words as well  
 
 
 Wolf

[that_sustain]

That was beautiful Paul.  Same here.

[rustyg61]

Right On Pauldo! There is no shame in Alembic monogamy!  
 
Wolf, I'm already looking forward to the next Gathering too, & their will always be a room for you at my house if you want to come to Houston & ride up with me!

[sonicus]

Rusty   ,Thanks . that is really a nice invitation. Thanks so much.,

[edwin]

This is just awesome! Looks like a great time was had by all. Here's to long, happy jams for the Alembicians of the Lone Star State!

[smuprof]

You made me smile, Rusty.  There is no shame in Alembic monogamy!
 
True, all of us have a favorite, but I would offer also Variety is the spice of Alembic life.
 
Otherwise no one would attend the gatherings.