Hal; I just wanted to add that personally I do feel empathy for you, I do understand that you feel you are being singled out, and I really do wish that it were otherwise.  It is as frustrating for me as it is for you, because I really do want everyone to be happy here.  Everyone.
 
The October 18 email was pretty clear on why this picture was inappropriate; but even without the email, it should be apparent to you why Alembic might not want you posting these pictures on their site.  Because of this, the moderators felt that you were quite possibly deliberately pushing the boundaries.  One would hope that such was not the case; but again, it should be apparent to you why these pictures shouldn't be posted on Alembic's site.  Personally, I hope that, rather than deliberately pushing boundaries, that perhaps in your zeal for this project maybe you didn't quite think this through.
 
Please read the email again.  I think it clearly explains why Alembic does not want such pictures on their site.
 
Again; please email me if you want to discuss this further.

My concept was heading back toward an Alembic solution, for I was leaving the adjustable solution, heading back to a fix pickup. I was considering Alembic electronics.
 
You guys shot my concept down before I was ready to speak to Mica or Susan on my options.
 
My goodness, that's wrong!
 
Alemebic does not make endorsements with musical artist is fair, but if I feel the same way, I get deleted. You can't have it both ways. I supported Alembic, and before I seek aid from the leaders, I get deleted by a moderator on a concept?  
 
That's good for business?
 
I leave you in Peace, with Love,
Please delete my account.
 
Hal-

Well maybe you should have went ahead and called instead of contiuously posting pictures without letting anyone know ahead of time of what your intensions were
 
~Taylor

My father taught me: there are no excuses for failure  
 
(think on this...)
 
I wish you success, with music and your pursuits before you. May you someday make your dream bass, Alembic or a combination, and may you accept no excuses, on tasks designed for you to solve in life.
 
I am no longer an Alembic purest anymore. I can't. There are other sounds, I want now.  
 
 
Peace and Love always,
 
Hal-
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on October 23, 2010)

happy end for ordinary madness & .... no comment.

Just be happy Pierre...
 
Because when you shine, we shine.
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

maybe it's your grammar, hal.
 
 
(sorry, mods.)

Peace to you my brother, for we all have limits and limitations, and fortunately for me, grammar is something that, could be improved unlimited-ly.  
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on October 24, 2010)

hal. this section of the forum specifically has the following subtext...
to get input when dreaming of your next Alembic creation.
 
on Sept 7th, you clearly posted this...
After thinking about the Jester bass for 9 months, I had come to the conclusion that this project will not be an Alembic project after all.  
 
You said nothing after that to suggest that you were reconsidering an Alembic build so it's only right that the mods removed your post. i don't believe they're treating you any less fairly than they do the rest of us.
 
re the coloured strings, we're all talking about putting them on Alembic instruments. (and the thread is in the miscellaneous section anyway).
 
graeme

You don't have all the facts, nor is this issue open.
 
Lastly, I am sure your loyalty, is a great feeling from where you stand.
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-
 
(Message edited by toma_hawk01 on October 25, 2010)

Guess even the truth can be ignored by some regardless of how obvious it is.....
 
~Taylor

As for the strings, I wouldn't (shouldn't) care if someone said: Hey, I tried using these pickups with Series electronics, and they're great!
 
With my current sentiments on the the situation, I wouldn't (shouldn't) read this as an alarming situation especially, when people have rights to use whatever fits them, and express their views as this forum was designed. I always held high regards for Alembic, but their moderators focus too much on content and less on context.
 
I have an open mind when it comes to different things. Life's engine is about change, and adapting to  them positively is an art in its self, and it requires patience, and understanding.    
 
However, if I were to make such statements, on using another brand of pickups on my Alembic, I would bet a million dollars, it would be a discussion of ridicule, heckled to the point all substance would had been lost.    
 
My outlook on life, is always positive.  
 
The Jester is still on the draft table, and I will say no more than this... But regardless how terrible someone thinks a design is, I believe Alembic should never delete a concept whether it's preconceived to be an Alembic, or something else with exception to something being out-right offensive.  
 
It's amazing how fast people get bent-up over a simple concept.  
 
A bass with funny looking pickups, was offensive?
 
I am out.
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-

Hal, the moderators are doing their JOB, as me and Graeme both said, this is the ALEMBIC CLUB and that's what this section is meant for
 
But regardless how terrible someone thinks a design is, I believe Alembic should never delete a concept..... are you suggesting that moderators just deleted the pictures because they thought it was dumb? because that is seriously incorrect
 
and no one said the bass was offensive, where did that idea even come from?
 
it's a non-Alembic build under the dreaming section meant for Alembics, if you wanted to keep posting about this you should have at least moved it to the Miscellaneous section
 
~Taylor

Hal,
what's hapended in your life between January 30, 2010 - 1:10 pm: AND Friday, August 20, 2010 - 3:03 pm ?  
7 month without post.... It's a great mystery for me regarding your usual hyperactivity in your project.
Not a judgment (??), just a question.
If I'm out of the issue (?) of this thread, please moderator delete this post.

I looked in the closet one day, and found out I didn't have a BADDDASSS fretless bass to slam some JAZZ recordings. (Everything else is immaterial, and don't mean a damn thing...)
 
That's what happened...LOL!
 
Peace and Love,
 
Hal-