KFS; the early small standard belongs to John Clontz.  I didn't hear the whole story, so hopefully if Kim sees this he can fill in and correct, or maybe one of the other guys heard the whole story, but I'm thinking John said that he built it, or modified it, and had a friend of his put together the electronics.  Sorry, there was just so much to take in.
 
Kim; thanks for filling in the names!
 
Alan's just being modest and gracious; I heard him do a number of things that put a big smile on my face.  And again, I regret that we never got around to some organized playing where everyone could play together, or as Chuck put it, where we could actually play some songs.

Looks like you guys had a really cool time. Wish I could have been there.
 
Graeme

what a showcase!....great time, great people. Look forward to another gathering. Thanks Kim and to all of my new-found Alembic friends!
 
Ryan

I'm with KFS - anymore shots of the Small Std. with creme pickups?  Any pics of the inlays?  Looks to be a medium scale.  Yum!
 
Oops - didn't see the one above - what a bass - please post more if you have them.
 
(Message edited by lidon2001 on July 23, 2007)

Yeah- It was a great time. I felt like a fat kid in a candy store (or a fat guy in a room full of Alembics!) Chuck, Alan, Dave, Ryan, Kim, John, and Christopher are all great guys. Especially Dave. He gave me a 10% discount for paying my Advanced Member dues to him in cash!
Seriously, it was a well-spent Saturday. I would drive 100 miles to see 21 Alembics any day.
Mike
 
(Message edited by Precarius on July 24, 2007)

I will try to Photoshop a solo picture of the small standard Series 1. It had a lot of electronic modifications including a switch for a Wah-wah bass setting. It also had a nut that was made of quartz!
Mike

Here's just the small standard.

 

Incredible. Thanks, Mike!

When and where is the next North Carolina gathering?  I would love to be a part of it!
 
What a beautiful collection of instruments!

Art.  
Anytime any place.
I would suggest that we have one or more drummers and guitar players,also make it an all day affair so every one gets to do their own thing.
And maybe a vocalist or two.
My place is an option however it is a bit of drive for those living out west{40 miles north of Durham}.
Its possiable Kim may wish to host another one but I'll let him chime in with his thoughts on this.
 
Chuck

Thanks Chuck, I will certainly stay in tune with the forum so that I don't miss another NC meet!
 
Art

I'll be glad to be the host. Anytime
 
Please look at my website.  
shomakerguitars.com
 
Thank, Kim Shomaker

Wonder how much the plane ticket is from UK to North Carolina..what a lovely sight.
Some outstanding basses & guitars and of course you have to wear your alembic T as I did when I visited the factory in 2000.

Where there also tables with first full and than empty bottles to bang on with
Great brothers!
 
PTBO

Outstanding!!  Thanks for posting the photos.  It's nice to put faces & Alembics with some of the names here.  Wish I could have been there.
 
Dean