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12stringwilson
New Username: 12stringwilson
Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2008
| Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 1:44 pm: | |
As much as I love her, I got to let her go. She needs loving and play time, which I do not provide. I have no more need for a fretless. This bass does it all...but all of you guys already know that. http://www.elderly.com/vintage/items/55U-3408.htm This is the link from Elderly Instruments, with full pictures. I bought it from them approx. 2 years ago. I have played it a total of 15 times and it has never left my home. Well cared for. Please contact me if interested. wilson_brent@bellsouth.net |
811952
Senior Member Username: 811952
Post Number: 1573 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 2:19 pm: | |
How much $$$? John |
12stringwilson
New Username: 12stringwilson
Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2008
| Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 2:30 pm: | |
$5500 Not sure if you are aware, but it comes with the original pre-amp as well. |
byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung
Post Number: 1141 Registered: 12-2004
| Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 3:31 pm: | |
I'm curious about the electronics; they appear to be a non-standard configuration. Just curious-- not saying there's anything wrong with it. Do you have any additional information about the setup? Bradley |
pauldo
Member Username: pauldo
Post Number: 82 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 3:45 pm: | |
oh my god - Brent are you sure??? I regret getting rid of my Exploiter. Think man THINK! Yeah sure its hard times and everyone could use more cash- but fer jiminii crickets sake - that is a beautiful instrument, plus the vintage of it makes it even more valueable.... if not for yourself, maybe a son or daughter? My apologies for stepping out of line on this, I am certain that you thought long and hard about making this decision but my first thought when I laid eyes on that bass was - "I want it!" I can not afford it so then the next thought was, "If I had it, it would never leave me, until I passed and then my son would inherit it." be well - good luck |
mike1762
Advanced Member Username: mike1762
Post Number: 207 Registered: 1-2008
| Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 5:10 pm: | |
The add says "No longer available". Did you sell it or wise up??? LOL |
12stringwilson
New Username: 12stringwilson
Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2008
| Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 6:22 pm: | |
Regarding the electronics, I am unaware if they are non-standard. Mike1762 - That is the add from when it was listed 2 years ago. I bought it from Elderly Instruments. I copied the add for everyone's benefit as the pictures are quite good. I do know that I am the 3rd owner of the instrument. THe second owner, from who I bought her told me this is exactly how it was when he received it. pauldo - I have thought about this for a long time. I cannot justify keeping her when I do not play her. That, to me is disrespectful to the instrument and Alembic. These basses are meant to be more than just keep sakes in my mind. She needs a home where she can sing. |
12stringwilson
New Username: 12stringwilson
Post Number: 6 Registered: 12-2008
| Posted on Monday, December 29, 2008 - 6:22 pm: | |
Regarding the electronics, I am unaware if they are non-standard. Mike1762 - That is the add from when it was listed 2 years ago. I bought it from Elderly Instruments. I copied the add for everyone's benefit as the pictures are quite good. I do know that I am the 3rd owner of the instrument. THe second owner, from who I bought her told me this is exactly how it was when he received it. pauldo - I have thought about this for a long time. I cannot justify keeping her when I do not play her. That, to me is disrespectful to the instrument and Alembic. These basses are meant to be more than just keep sakes in my mind. She needs a home where she can sing. |
san_diego_bassplayer
New Username: san_diego_bassplayer
Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2008
| Posted on Friday, January 02, 2009 - 5:21 pm: | |
Hi I sent you a couple of emails previously. I'm very interested in the bass do you have a contact number I can reach you at ? and what time would be a good time to call you ? You can email that contact information at georgioartis@yahoo.com |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 7308 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Sunday, January 04, 2009 - 3:26 pm: | |
This bass was previously discussed here. The controls are probably a superfilter for each pickup. |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 7309 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Sunday, January 04, 2009 - 3:32 pm: | |
This bass has now been listed in the For Sale section. |