if you had to pass on only one of  the alembics you currently possess to the next generation. Which would it be and why?
 
Alternatively, if you prefer not to pass one down, what would be the reason?
 
 
Jazzyvee

Permanent display back to the mothership.
 
(Message edited by keavin on December 14, 2007)

I've typed about seven different responses to this, and then deleted them because I don't have a friggin' clue how to answer this.  Thanks, Jazzyvee, for making my brain hurt!  ;P
 
Keavin's response is a good one though!

I only have one Alembic at the mo so it has to be it!!!
 
If my kids club together and order me a custom series 1 (or 2..Im not fussy) I will promise to leave it to them

They're all going to my 2 daughters, but if I had only one to pass down it would have to be my custom. Of course I'd like a chance to play it first.

I will pass on these words of wisdom..
 
get a good job and buy yourself a nice Alembic like I did.
 
Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach him how to fish and he will eat for a lifetime.

My second Alembic is my favorite but my first one made a great memory for my two boys and me.  We sat around the computer as I won it on e-bay.  When we got the confirmation e-mail they were even more excited than I was.  I have two boys and currently two Alembics.  I'll let them sort out who gets which one.
Rich

When my father, God Forbid, passes on, he was put it in his will for me to get his Series I.  Hopefully, I won't see this bass for a very long time.

I'm gonna take mine with me.
 
Chuck

When I get too old to play, or can't for some health reason in my old age, I plan to give them all away.  My only criteria is that they go to serious musicians only.  I'll post a notice in the Music departments of local Colleges and Universities.  To qualify for the free Bass, candidates will have to show me proof (ex. College transcripts etc...) that they are in fact studying Music and prepare an audition for me to see that they can actually play.
No slappers or poppers welcome.  No flashy trash either.  My Basses must go to good worthy homes.
 
I can't take them with me, and at the point in my life when I'm ready to give them away I'd have no use for the money - since I'd be preparing for my grave!
 
Rami  

Hey Rami, any....ahem...a pre mortem donations? I've been eyeing The General for some time and have been waiting for one similar to it to pop up for sale. I'm not a graduate of formal University to speak of but I am constant student of life!

Hey Adam,
 
Any pre-mortem donations would involve family or close friends.  Otherwise, a WHOLE lot of money!  I'd hang on to my babies to the end, or at least the brink of the end.  I always pictured myself as this super old dude handing out Basses to young up and coming musicians.  
 

 
(Message edited by rami on December 12, 2007)

I once thought I would like to be interned with my MK but that is a silly thought..looks like my son will get all my gear to thrash in his rock band
Plus my vinyl and CD collection, my garage full of tools, etc etc etc

I won't pass down any. I'll just live forever and keep them.

I'm going to be cremated with my Distillate. The vase will be filled with cocobolo ashes and lots of brass parts bouncing around!  (only kidding).
Like Rami, I will make sure my basses land in a good home.