Author Topic: San Fran Christmas 2011 (Read 1065 times)

afrobeat_fool · « **on:** December 20, 2011, 08:55:12 AM »

Hi fella's. I got into town last night and I am looking to see if anyone want's to get together for a mini gathering. Bill, Wolf and Harry have all expressed interest. I will send all 3 of you my # so we can get in touch.

lbpesq · « **Reply #1 on:** December 20, 2011, 05:12:47 PM »

Actually, this will be in the East Bay, in Alameda. We're looking at Thursday evening. Anyone?

Bill, tgo

sonicus · « **Reply #2 on:** December 21, 2011, 09:49:26 AM »

HI , I have recently come down with a bad cold and I have a work related meeting on Thursday evening near the Oakland Airport. I don't know how long it will be .I might be able to show up after the meeting. Sorry guys . Go ahead and have a nice gathering , we are fortunate that Bill is hosting .

lbpesq · « **Reply #3 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:25:09 AM »

Nick, Harry, and Wolf all came by last night. Harry brought his double-neck beast, and Nick brought his beautiful old Series II and a surprise he brought back with him from his visit that day to the mothership - the Oceanburst Skylark that had been hanging in the showroom! What a gorgeous guitar. And it sounded great plugged into my 1966 Bandmaster! We jammed for a couple of hours. Man, can those guys play! And multi-instrumentalists to boot! Harry and Wolf took turns on drums while Harry and Nick each took the Skylark for a spin. I played Woody, my Ferlembic, and Old #10. My wife, who is no pushover, told me we sounded great, like we had been playing together for years. It really was a blast. Pictures were taken and I suspect they'll be posted shortly.

A Jerry Christmas, a Hempy Hanukkah. and a Crazy Kwanza to everyone! (And a Freaky Festivus for the rest of us!)

Bill, tgo

(Message edited by lbpesq on December 23, 2011)

artswork99 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 23, 2011, 07:40:10 AM »

Sounds like it was a really cool mini gathering! Glad you were able to arrange this and that all were able to attend. Looking forward to seeing those pictures

sonicus · « **Reply #5 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:11:10 AM »

I had fun and got to play the drums . It was great to meet Nick and enjoyed hearing his fine intonation on Harry's unlined fretless neck on his swell Alembic double neck. I got to play Nick's AC 405 Series II short scale and I really have to say that is an AWSOME BASS ! . I really enjoyed playing that instrument Nick! Thanks ____ It's always fun to jam with Bill , the music flows with him and Harry can always follow his natural musical intuition and sound great.. Thanks to Bill for hosting , it was a nice way to top off my day.

Wolf

hieronymous · « **Reply #6 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:17:52 AM »

Last night was a lot of fun! Special thanks to Bill for hosting and to Nick for making the trip and bringing the Series II. Was glad that Wolf made it too.

Here's the picture that I HAD to take - I've been trying to get a shot of Bill's 12 string and my doubleneck at the past two gatherings and it never happened - now we have another knobby added to the fold!

811952 · « **Reply #7 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:30:47 AM »

Ha! Just saw that pic on Facebook! Nice!

John

hieronymous · « **Reply #8 on:** December 23, 2011, 08:35:50 AM »

Here's a shot of Nick playing my doubleneck - I like how you can see the backs of the necks in the mirror:

And here is Nick playing his beautiful '76 Series II (I think I got the details right):

hieronymous · « **Reply #9 on:** December 23, 2011, 10:35:28 AM »

Here's Bill's old #10:

Nick and Wolf conversing with the knobby triumvirate in the background:

pauldo · « **Reply #10 on:** December 23, 2011, 10:41:21 AM »

Harry -
Those are some very nice pictures.
Thanks for sharing.

rustyg61 · « **Reply #11 on:** December 23, 2011, 11:16:36 AM »

Great pictures! Always nice to see you Wolf!

sonicus · « **Reply #12 on:** December 23, 2011, 11:19:43 AM »

HI Rusty , I wish you and your family a wonderful holiday season!

rustyg61 · « **Reply #13 on:** December 23, 2011, 11:28:36 AM »

Hey Wolf! I hope you have a great Christmas & a very happy & prosporous 2012! May all your notes be on pitch & all your tones be pleasing!

afrobeat_fool · « **Reply #14 on:** December 23, 2011, 05:00:29 PM »

Thanks Bill, Wolf and Harry for the wonderful evening last night. You cats can play! Wow. Bill, Thanks for letting my play 'ol' #10. What a beauty. Plus the secret suprise at the end of the night. I have never put my hands on a strat that felt so good! Pic's and movies I took will have to wait till I get home. The cable to load into the computer is at home

Author Topic: San Fran Christmas 2011 (Read 1065 times)

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