Guys and Gals there is going to be a bass gathering in New Jersey in early March as of this writing. It will be hosted by Phil Jones Bass. Phil Jones himself will be there to answer all of your questions. Some more sorted details under miscellaneous section under combos. Warning some Fodera folk will be there. I think it would be a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate our Alembics for those lost souls. Show them what a bass is supposed to sound,feel and look like. Perhaps we can drag them from the dark side into the light. Shouldn't be that hard once they experience Alembic. As these things go, there is most likely going to be show specials etc. so bring some shekels, pet your dog twice and be kind to the misses. As more details come in I will post them. BTW for those of you who don't know Phil was gracious enough to send some of his great sounding products to the first ever New Jersey Alembic gathering. If I click my heels three times he may come to our next NJ gathering (Harold where are you?) with some of his gear in tow. Who would like that to happen?

Harold is out here, and will try to be IN when you set the date!

Frank is out here, too, and will try to be there, drummer in tow... if you all are game!
Of course, we might be playing so please try to come up with several choices of dates, if possible...
 
Peace;)
 
Frank

Ugh - I wish my guitar was done, so I can play with y'all!

Where and when? I'll do my best to make it this time. How many should I bring?

Danno is an Alembic Gathering unto himself!  
 
Bill, tgo

How did you know I was dieting?  
I'm gonna need a bigger ride. My HHR can only hold so many.  
BTW Mike Albronda is a heck of a nice guy and monster plater so even if you are not a Joisey boy and can come out it will be well worth the trip.

Danno, you should bring them all.  Rent a trailer.  The bragging rights alone should cover the cost.

Yes, Mike A is a great player- Barry, Mike and I did a 3 way (get your damn minds out of the gutters!) 6 string jam that was really fun.  Oh, and Pace was on drums.  To coin a phrase from Barry, I think we crammed our low B's right down everyone's throat, more than a few times, LOL.  Too bad it didn't get recorded, but there was just no way for them to record everything...

Otis, man I'm starting to worry about you! Ok it's official Backstage studios in Patterson New Jersey on Saturday MAY 1ST 12noon till 6pm. Accessible from either route 80 west or route 46 west. Google/mapquest please for accurate directions. New Yorkers it's approx less than 30 minutes out of the Lincoln tunnel traffic willing.
Lincoln tunnel to 495 to rt 3 west which blends into rt 46 west. It's after Montclair and right after a huge strip mall look for the smoke stacks. There's a banjo center at the top of the hill if you need strings, batteries or a good laugh. There's a very reasonable,clean Holiday Inn within two seconds of the place with a bar and breakfast nook. That's right.. pancakes and beer for breakfast(careful Otis) Gas stations etc. Plenty to do at night. Lost souls from Spector may also be there. C'mon guys let's show them what basses are supposed to sound,feel and look like. Now I have a favor to ask... help me to help you lol! Harold,Otis/Pace Danno and the rest, undoubtedly you have been on the Phil Jones website. I know that you must have looked at the bigger 24B loaded with all those Piranna speakers and thought whewweee! I wouldn't mind spanking that. Well here's your chance they will be there 18B and 24B etc. Here's the favor.. the 24B weighs in at 234lbs we are on the second floor and there's no elevator. I know it sounds like a math problem in a Polish joke book.(no offense intended,I'm Polish myself and own several joke books) We can get the cabs to the gig but we can't get them up the stairs without help. Who wants to sing the higher harmonies? We got time to decide and many hands make for light work. Just ask yourself when is the next time you will get to hear these beasts. Guys, I so very much look forward to seeing all of you at this gig and the renewal our friendships and the new friends we haven't made yet. Harold you gotta bring some more of those killer cookies!(Ah... see me before the gig ok?)

The showcase room? Perhaps we could all join in the labors. I mean I'd be pressed to make too many trips to the car and ferrying basses up those stairs and down the halls. I began going there after the old Broccoli Rabe studios in Fairfield changed over to Vinny and then to Patterson. My how quickly the time flys! And why is a rare thing in northern Joisey to have a rehearsal place on the GRound floor?

And why is a rare thing in northern Joisey to have a rehearsal place on the GRound floor?
 
Maybe it has to do with musicians being to cheap to pay for the first floor. ;-)
Keith

gives new meaning to the phrase walking bass lines
 
Mike (regularly threatens to take up the piccolo)

danno and keith I think it's because bass rattles the foundations. The building owners are afraid of building collaspe. Bass is the foundation of the band......blah,blah LOL!
 Hay you guys in or what?
Spoke with Phil earlier. We may save our backs a bit. It might be 2X 12B's in tandem instead of one massive 24B. Might be a little more flexible maybe we can stack'em OR spread them in stereo to hear what that sounds like.Might have some recognizable names showing up as well.There is also going to be some fantastic deals so bring that lawn mowing money and break the kids piggy banks. C'mon tell your bass player friends let's pack the joint!!

Been in touch with Phil too.  Not in regard to the gathering but rather help with a Briefcase amp. They are superb with customer relations and have taken care of the issue.  Their gear is so unique and NICE! Lets continue with the great support for them.  The Roadcase 800 (talked about in another thread) looks quite nice and I may even be tempted to get one of those.  Sorry I can't make this one - have fun at the gathering! Regards from NC, Art