Brad - got me there, I was thinking Roger Dean/Yes/Firebird Suite, but I think that's Stravinsky....
 
cool Photoshop job.
 
Mike

Brad:
 
Want to meet down at the milkbar?  Me, Alex, and a few droogs thought we'd stop by after a bit of the old ultra violence with Billy Boy and his yarbles (if he has any yarbles).  Unless, of course, we decide to go HOME.  I thought we could jam, perhaps play Singin' in the Rain? Do I get the extra points?
 
Bill, tgo

Bill,
 
You get extra points.
 
I'm going to see if I can see the aforementioned bird week after next-- I'm headed to the mothership!
 
Brad

Brad:
 
Enjoy your visit, is it your first?  Also, what's a Rory Tribute ?  (from your profile)
 
Bill, tgo

This will be my second visit.  I'm bringing a digital camera, so I'm excited about getting to take some photos.
 
The Rory tribute is just how I started referring to my in-progress 6-string (bass) balance-K, since I basically copied Rory's bass (you can compare his and mine in the factory to customer section).
 
I guess it's a bit of a post-modern copy, since I did change a couple of things (bookmatch to center top, carved omega crown headstock, ebony laminates, altered tailpiece, SII electronics, and inlay (okay, that's more than a couple of things))
 
For those who are attempting to get senior management approval (a.k.a. The Colonel in my house ) for a trip to Alembic, just remember that Alembic is smack dab in the middle of the wine country, and there is a lot of great scenery and shopping (boutique clothing/furniture/etc.), as well as the wineries (of course), and some great spas and bed and breakfasts.
 
Brad

Thanks.E-mail on the way.

Brad:
 
Now I get it.  Rory brought his basses to my studio when he lent me a DS-5.  Very beautiful instruments.  Well chosen inspiration.
 
Bill, tgo

Wine growing seems to go well with building basses:
 
http://www.ritter-basses.com/ritter-basses-contact.htm
http://www.deidesheim.de/ (,,Rund um den Wein'')
 
Gruesse, Pablo

We will sell no bass before its time.
 
Brad

This was spotted across from another bass manufacturer recently.
 
 

This was spotted near another bass manufacturer recently.  Can you guess which one???
 
 

Northern california not only grows good grapes!,,,,,keep going north,and bring your little wooden boxes

I'm guessing Reverend.

My guess is Fender.