| Author | Message | ||
| johnbob
New Username: johnbob Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2004 |
Hi.....first of all sorry for my (bad) English. I'm from Maastricht, that's the main city from Limburg.....(the Netherlands). Second....HELLO, my name is John My question.... I'm thinking of buing a Alembic custom spoiler Body: mahogany with bocate top neck: maple, ebben large standard body 1987 Price is € 1.990,- (euro's) I don't have the serialnr. at the moment...sorry This is a pic. the instrument is in excelent shape.... Also a picture of my Headless Slapper graphite 5-string. Can you tell my anything about the Alembic bass, it's history, is the price correct etc etc. many greatings from holland, John  | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 1052 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi John; welcome to the group. That's a very nice looking bass! One of our European members should be able to give you an idea about the price. | ||
| jogi
Junior Username: jogi Post Number: 17 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hiya John, I´ve seen that one advertised at Rikkers. I´ve got one of these Spoiler / Original Body basses and love the shape and the sound. I think his price is a bit high, maybe he would be open for suggestions? Regular bodied spoilers tend to sell for about 1100,- but I think 1500,- wouldn´t be unreasonable. Tot ziens, Jogi | ||
| senmen
Advanced Member Username: senmen Post Number: 398 Registered: 7-2003 |
Hi Jogi, welcome to the Alembic board. I am happy to see that you joined. BTW the Vintage Show was again real good. I also play two Alembics, a Spyder4 and a Spyder8. Many greetings, also to Jörn. Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| johnbob
New Username: johnbob Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2004 |
thanks...I agree, the price is a bit high. But it's very hard to find a alembic in holland. Maybe someone knows a nice one that's for sale, for a good price?! I know Edwin van Huik, but he is selling them for an even higher price and in worst shape. Well...it's late here in europe...I just could not resist and had to check this forum ;-) leas let me know if there's someone out there who can help me find a bass for a better price...meanwile I will try to reason wit Rikkers...who know's !!!!!! a second try to upload my slapper bass.... Good night....  | ||
| joram
Junior Username: joram Post Number: 20 Registered: 5-2004 |
Hallo John, You're right that the price is a bit high, maybe. Contacting Ferdinand (Rikkers) isn't a bad idea, he's a really nice guy. I plan to pay him a visit too, soon. For me it's easy, only 20 minutes by bike. I can imagine 4 hours of driving will be a bit too much for you, though. Maybe you can take a plane from Aken to Eelde ;-) Joram. ps. Good night to you, too. | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 1058 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hey there puppy dog! | ||
| johnbob
New Username: johnbob Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2004 |
Hi... Her name is Semmie she's 1 jear old now (the dog)The only way to get her relaxed is when I play my bass.... Joram, are you interested in a rikkers bass then? 20 minutes...dat is even wat anders dan vanuit maastricht rijden. Rikkers will be in Vierssen next sunday look at www.european-bassday.com The serial number of the alembic is 87S4519 well that's all for now | ||
| joram
Junior Username: joram Post Number: 21 Registered: 5-2004 |
John, I'm not interested in a Rikkers bass (well, I would be if someone would give me 2200 euro's). I just like the guy, and I haven't been there for quite a while. | ||
| corny
Junior Username: corny Post Number: 14 Registered: 9-2004 |
Haai Jonnieboy, Two things I like about this Spoiler as opposed to a regular one, are the peghead and the fact that it has space between the front pickup and the neck, so that you can pick the g-string more easily. Inderdaad best duur. Waarom niet gewoon een oproepje 'Spoiler gevraagd' op marktplaats.nl? Groeten, Cor. | ||
| mattheus
Intermediate Member Username: mattheus Post Number: 114 Registered: 5-2003 |
Hi there, I've played this Spoiler once when I visited mister Rikkers and it's indeed a fine bass. I've even considered buying it as a second bass for my other Spoiler. It has a very nice piece of facing wood and it plays very well. The only thing I could find what wasn't that nice is the laquer; it's doesn't 'shine' so nice. I haven't inspected the bass very well so I don't know if anything else is wrong with it, but it sure is a nice bass!! If I were in your shoes I would try to do someting about the price and go for it. Good luck. (Nice Slapper bass BTW. Are they still making these basses?? I haven't from these basses for a while...) | ||
| mdrdvp
Intermediate Member Username: mdrdvp Post Number: 147 Registered: 7-2002 |
There is a spoiler on marktplaats, 5 string. Also a Series I and Wilfred's Elan is on gitaarnet, or gitaarmarkt but have a look at ebay. There is a real fine, nice, beautiful 5 string EVH signature. If you like 5 strings, this is a wonderful bass. I was the previous owner and I sold it because I prefer 4 string basses. Here's a link. If you like I can mail you some extra pictures which I still have. It has signature electronics. Another plus, you can trust the current owner. http://cgi.ebay.nl/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=87492&item=3765704971&rd=1 Manfred | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 341 Registered: 1-2004 |
Hallo John, welkom bij de club! Because this isn't the right forum I only say this about my Elan: (click) http://muziek.2dehands.nl/markt/muz_instr/gitaren-bas/7152065.html?start=15 For more info you can always PM me off course, also via the Basgitaarforum... The Spoiler at Rikkers Gitaarbouw has been for sale a LONG time, and it just isn't a great deal when you take the price into consideration. The aesthetic appeal is another thing, but I'd better not comment on that, as it is a very personal. Good luck with your 'quest'! Wilfred (Message edited by the_mule on November 29, 2004) | ||
| corny
Junior Username: corny Post Number: 15 Registered: 9-2004 |
Hee lui, Only 1 hour and 15 minutes have passed since my last post in this forum and already 3 postings since. Doesn't anybody on this forum have to WORK during the day? Cor. | ||
| mint_bass
Advanced Member Username: mint_bass Post Number: 230 Registered: 1-2004 |
Hi Corny Have not heard from you in a while hope you are well i am at university working on an essay but i am trying to put it off. talk to you soon MB | ||
| mdrdvp
Intermediate Member Username: mdrdvp Post Number: 148 Registered: 7-2002 |
Cor, You are so right, we should work instead of visiting this forum. But don't think we spend all day on this forum, we also need some time for coffee breaks. So these two together makes about 8 hours. Have a nice weekend, it's only four days from now. I have to quit because I'm going home. Finally, I need some rest. Manfred | ||
| johnbob
New Username: johnbob Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2004 |
thanks for your reactions. I thought about buying this bass at rikker's for a long time now. But I've desided not to do so. Don't shoot me, but I've ordered a new Jaydee series III with a deep red transparant laquer finish. Seperate string angors (as the GA24). I pay for this bass 2135 euro's that's a liitle more than the Alembic but she's new. I asked John Diggins to sign my bass when ready underneath the laquer on the backside....this gives it just that little bit extra ;-) Again thanks for your reactions and I hope I can still be member of this site... gr John | ||
| the_mule
Advanced Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 351 Registered: 1-2004 |
Hi John, you won't have to be afraid, there's a really positive attitude towards JayDee basses around here. You will find that pictures of non-Alembics are almost as welcome as pictures of Alembics (just wanted you to know before we start yelling for them). Maybe the best place to post them is in the Misc. section though... Wilfred (PICTURES, PICTURES!) |
