Author Topic: New Jersey Gathering in March (Read 1557 times)

bkbass · « **Reply #45 on:** April 22, 2010, 07:43:02 AM »

UPDATE: Cabinet models 6T,9B and 24B have already been sold. To make up the difference, we will have two Piranha cabs, the 16B and a 8T to listen to.It still is 24 Piranha's and acoustically coupled should have the same net effect as the 24B with slightly better projection due to the angled 8T. Don't forget there will be two 12B neopower cabs as well. So we will have the privilege of A/B tests between 24 Neos and 24 Piranhas. Got a peek at the useful gifts, and yep their useful alright. Special bass royality will be in the house I've been sworn to hush up.

gregduboc · « **Reply #46 on:** April 23, 2010, 02:39:31 PM »

I know this is only my opinion, but I'll let it out anyways.
I purchased a Phil Jones Combo. I had family in the US and they brought it for me. We don't have them here in Brazil, so I had no way of trying it, so it was basically a shot in the dark. And I hit the bullseye.
I absolutely loved it. Hands down. I loved it so much, I'm selling ALL my Ampeg stuff to replace it with Phil Jones.

That said, if you get the chance, go try those amps. Honestly, I bet you will fell surprised. You might end up like me!
Man I wish I could go to this gathering....

Greg

otis · « **Reply #47 on:** April 30, 2010, 05:18:17 PM »

Guys,

Due to circumstances beyond my control, I'm not going to be able to make it to the Phil Jones/Alembic Gathering, tomorrow. I wish I could, but I'm just not able.

Play some cool music for me, would you guys?

Hope to see you soon!

Peace All;)

Frank

artswork99 · « **Reply #48 on:** April 30, 2010, 07:39:28 PM »

Have fun tomorrow! Looking forward to some pictures.
Enjoy, Art

pace · « **Reply #49 on:** May 01, 2010, 06:02:18 PM »

I couldn't find the place..... My Garmin wouldn't accept West Paterson as a town, so I hit up every other Lackawana such and such before giving up and heading home.... I even tried looking for GC's close by, but ended up at what I'm guessing is their distribution warehouse in Hawthorne.... lol....

artswork99 · « **Reply #50 on:** May 03, 2010, 11:30:51 AM »

No feedback yet? Would love to hear how it went. Mike, what a drag you were close but couldn't locate it. I hope that others weren't in the same predicament.

bkbass · « **Reply #51 on:** May 04, 2010, 12:40:40 PM »

Actually only three people out of the 25 I invited showed up. The event was a complete success. Many bass royalty showed up.Also, Harvey Citron was there with some of his excellent instruments including the Steve Swallow models. You couldn't pry the fretless from my hands! Ned Steinberger was there with one of the original snow shovels and his new upright. Fodera was in the house as well as MTD both cheap and expensive models and their Jazz Bass versions. All the players were excellent and everybody shared. Not one Alembic in the house. I was so busy setting up and going food shopping I didn't have time to go home and bring some back. Pace, sorry man. There will a second chance to hear these amps(but not on a full stage rather in a suite)at the Parsippany Amp show in June. I don't know how much gear will be at this show but I'll keep everyone posted. In my opinion the Piranha's are a very potent speaker, more brass more aggressive nature where as the NEOPOWER have a more overall balanced sound. Hearing 24 of each with serious wattage to push them was an experience I'll not soon forget. A video was shot and will be on the Phil Jones Bass site with in the next few days. In my opinion, as lovely as some of these other instruments were, just one Alembic would have been a beacon of sonic truth. The amps would have made the Alembics all the better. Oh well...

gregduboc · « **Reply #52 on:** May 05, 2010, 10:57:10 AM »

Barry, do you have some pictures of the Piranha gear and the full stage set-up?
I would love to see them... If you do, could you send a couple of them to the email on my profile? I would really appreciate it!

Thanks,

Greg

pace · « **Reply #53 on:** May 07, 2010, 01:25:11 PM »

Yeah Art, it was a drag, but I blame my own stupidity.... I should've at least looked at the studio's set of directions. I got off of I-80 a couple of exits too soon, and the ridge to the south side of the highway blocks the view of the tell-tale smokestack. I was set to get there at 11:00 and help set up. I had to soundcheck Richard Marx back in town at 5:00, so I figured I had until 3:00.... But by 1:30 I still hadn't found the studio, so I decided to take the scenic route home.... I would've really have liked to meet Ned, I was actually thinking of the old Newburgh factory as I was crossing the Hudson.

artswork99 · « **Reply #54 on:** May 07, 2010, 07:50:44 PM »

We all make those, that's for sure. Hopefully the opportunity to meet up will come your way again soon Mike! Glad to hear it was a pleasant ride home.