Author Topic: North Carolina Alembic gathering. (Read 1710 times)

chuck · « **on:** July 21, 2007, 04:52:56 PM »

They were everywhere, About 21 guitars and basses.Alembic owners came out of knowhere with some beautiful and unique instruments. Wait a few days and pictures will be posted.Thanks to all who showed up.Just got back and im tired.Later.

Chuck

precarius · « **Reply #1 on:** July 21, 2007, 06:51:42 PM »

Here's a teaser.

(Message edited by Precarius on July 23, 2007)

David Houck · « **Reply #2 on:** July 21, 2007, 07:08:10 PM »

I just got in, and I'm tired too!

It's interesting. Although I had never met Alan, Chuck and Mike in person, I felt a kinship with all three of them. All three are great guys and it was very nice to be able to spend time with them. In fact, the day ended to soon; we spent so much time gawking at all the beautiful instruments, we didn't get to do any organized group playing; and I wish we could have spent more time together. I did get to hear Alan play, and he's a great player, as Mica had told me earlier. And I tried out a lot of the basses. I especially enjoyed the tone of Mike's Excel; and I now know why Rami and others love Excels with Ash bodies.

Also joining us was Ryan and his absolutely gorgeous Tribute. And a couple other Alembic owners came by with more beautiful guitars and basses. Another bass I enjoyed playing was Alan's SC; I think he was concerned I might take it home with me. Alan brought a lot of beautiful basses. For me, the most special bass there was Alan's red Essence, just for where it's been; it was nice just being there with that bass. And I finally got to hold a Dragon's Wing; and I played a Spyder! And there was a really nice Distillate, and a really nice Elan, and a really nice Europa; and I'm going to stop here; but no, before I stop I want to say that Kim was an excellent host, and a really nice person, and if your looking for an Alembic dealer in North Carolina, you might want to drop in and see him. He seemed to be having as good a time as we were having just looking at all the instruments. Did I mention the S1 guitars, and the ...

David Houck · « **Reply #3 on:** July 21, 2007, 07:12:24 PM »

Hah!!!

See, I told you I got to play a Spyder.

Thanks again guys; it was a great day!

kshoe · « **Reply #4 on:** July 21, 2007, 07:28:17 PM »

Thanks to all that came to Shomaker Guitars today. We had a great turn out. WOW! Nice Alembic Guitars and Basses. 21 of them. Count 'em 21. Great people and Great players! Kim Shomaker / Shomaker Guitars

hieronymous · « **Reply #5 on:** July 21, 2007, 10:07:00 PM »

That Spyder looks AWESOME!!! Sounds like you had a fun gathering. I'm still stoked from the NC (Northern California, not North Carolina!)/San Francisco Bay Area one. No Spyder there though!

keith_h · « **Reply #6 on:** July 22, 2007, 06:20:40 AM »

Looks like I missed good time. I was out of town on business last week and didn't get in until late Friday night. Not only was I tired but also felt it best to stay home with the wife before we are both back off to work on Monday.

I second Dave's comments about great people. After having been guests in a couple of your homes or meeting somewhere else you have been some of the nicest folks I've met.

Keith

David Houck · « **Reply #7 on:** July 22, 2007, 10:44:13 AM »

Alan sent the following pictures. I've edited some of them to get the size down, and some to adjust light.

David Houck · « **Reply #8 on:** July 22, 2007, 10:57:11 AM »

That's Mike on the far left, then Chuck, Alan, I can't remember this guy's name but he's a long time Alembic owner since I think '75 and brought several instruments, then Ryan, and then I can't remember this guy's name either and I don't have all the stories straight but his S1 guitar was bought new by his father. Four pictures up, Kim, our host, is behind and to the left of Mike. My apologies; if I don't write stuff down, I don't remember it. Hopefully, someone can fill in the missing names.

kungfusheriff · « **Reply #9 on:** July 22, 2007, 06:18:41 PM »

Whose early Small Standard bass was that? It's gorgeous.

kshoe · « **Reply #10 on:** July 22, 2007, 06:30:01 PM »

That's John Clontz with the black and white shirt and Christopher Clontz with the 75 S1. Christopher is the son of the late great Alan Clontz

precarius · « **Reply #11 on:** July 23, 2007, 12:31:09 AM »

Here are a few more.

bigyouth · « **Reply #12 on:** July 23, 2007, 02:26:51 AM »

les photos sont MAGNIFIQUE!
GREAT PICTURE and GREAT BASS&bass player

dela217 · « **Reply #13 on:** July 23, 2007, 05:17:28 AM »

I would love to see more pics of that zebrawood guitar. That thing is downright juicy.

ajdover · « **Reply #14 on:** July 23, 2007, 08:00:45 AM »

I too must chime in and say what a great time it was. Everyone I met was just a great person. Special kudos go to Kim Shomaker who graciously allowed us to hold this event at his fine establishment.

I must say Dave is one hell of a player. He certainly played circles around me, that's for sure. In any event, I consider the gathering a complete success if for only one reason - we got pictures of Dave playing a Spyder!

Dave, Mike, John, Chuck, Kim, and everyone ... thanks for making this such a great day for me personally and for all concerned.

Alan