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| gerarddem
New Username: gerarddem Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2009 |
Hi... I would like to find out everything I can about my circa 1980 Alembic bubinga 6-string guitar (serial # 80 1607). Other than the electronics plate having belt-buckle scratches in it, it is in brand-new condition (only played for a few months then put away in case and storage). I intend on selling it and would really like to know: The exact model it is: How much did I originally pay for it: A ball-park price that I may fetch for it: Anything else of significance about the instrument: Thank you for any help you can offer! g (Message edited by gerarddem on December 06, 2009) (Message edited by gerarddem on December 06, 2009) | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 940 Registered: 7-2003 |
HI Gerard, welcome to the forum. Would you mind posting some pictures of your guitar and especially of your doubleneck for all the Alembic nuts in here? Thank you! Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| gerarddem
New Username: gerarddem Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2009 |
Spyderman! Thank you for replying so quickly... Question: how did you even know about my doubleneck?? I still have it but not interested in parting with it just yet. I'm about to complete work on my first Christian Fiction novel and intend on putting it up for auction at Sotherby's after I've become a best-selling author! 9-) Anyway, here are the photos of my bubinga guitar... please, help me find out all I can about its model and anything else ... and would really like to sell it ASAP.  | ||
| gerarddem
New Username: gerarddem Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2009 |
...that's right... I said I had it in my profile...<sigh> age does terrible things to one's mind, doesn't it... Anyway... I will definitely post photos of "Leviathon" as soon as I hire a forklift to lift the roadcase from my special storage area in my garage (it only weighs about 200lbs)... lol It is a killer instrument ... complete with my initials "G de M" in mother of pearl on the headstock! (Message edited by gerarddem on December 06, 2009) | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1449 Registered: 2-2005 |
Gerard, I suspect Oliver looked at your profile where you list the double neck. It would be nice to see some pictures of the double neck as they are not common. You could create a thread under either one of the Custom headers in the Showcase section. Nice grain on the guitar. Keith | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 915 Registered: 6-2002 |
Welcome Gerard, Wow...gorgeous guitar! In your profile you list the double neck, that's a rarebird for sure. I haven't seen any in that configuration. When you get a chance you should start a thread in the Showcase section ( with lots of closeups ) : ) That's a beautiful top, you should also post this in the For Sale section for best exposure. cheers | ||
| senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen Post Number: 942 Registered: 7-2003 |
Gerard, yes I did look at your profile and there I read about the doubleneck. Wow, the guitar looks gorgeous. Am eager to see that double neck. Oliver (Spyderman) | ||
| gerarddem
New Username: gerarddem Post Number: 4 Registered: 12-2009 |
Thank you guys... will do! I don't think Alembic ever built another 4-string base, 6-string guitar. Mine is zebra and it's a behemoth... I'm not a tall guy... I think I have photos of my playing it on stage ...if I can find one... I'll post it with the photos of the axe itself ... so you can see Leviathon in use, with just lots of hair behind it. 9-) I'm hoping I can get some of my questions answered about my guitar though, before posting it for sale: The exact model it is: How much did I originally pay for it: A ball-park price that I may fetch for it: Anything else of significance about the instrument: | ||
| gerarddem
New Username: gerarddem Post Number: 5 Registered: 12-2009 |
okay... I think I pulled most of the muscles in my back... but I got to the double neck and took some photos of it... you guys inspired me! I will post the photos where you told me to... hope you like it! p.s. anyone that can tell me anything about my bubinga guitar... please do... much appreciated... have to sell it and will post it there now. Peace, g | ||
| room037
Advanced Member Username: room037 Post Number: 303 Registered: 9-2003 |
Hello, wellcome to the club. Wow, missing link is found ! I found this photo in the history section. This is yours, isn't it ?  Eiji | ||
| gerarddem
New Username: gerarddem Post Number: 7 Registered: 12-2009 |
Thats it!!! Excellent Eiji... thank you! Did you work on it? I just posted pics of it in the Series I custom section! | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 916 Registered: 6-2002 |
Other than being a series one guitar, the wood recipe would be the most important info to list.... Does it have bubinga on the back? ...and what kind of wood is used for the neck (maple and ? ) Also is the power supply (blue box) and original case included ? Mica can be busy so it can take a while to pull the build card. My guess the value would be in the $2500-3000 range...that's just a guess though. With such a nice top you might get more. | ||
| gerarddem
New Username: gerarddem Post Number: 8 Registered: 12-2009 |
Thanks Elwood... It's a Bubinga back .. not sure about the neck. Original case (case has just a touch of wear on the outside) but no blue box (I'll look for it again but I may not have the blue box - question: can I still ask the $2,500 - $3,000 range without the blue box? I'm going to post all the pics of it now in the for sale area and will add info to the post as I get it. Thanks again for help! | ||
| gerarddem
New Username: gerarddem Post Number: 9 Registered: 12-2009 |
Thanks Elwood... It's a Bubinga back .. not sure about the neck. Original case (case has just a touch of wear on the outside) but no blue box (I'll look for it again but I may not have the blue box - question: can I still ask the $2,500 - $3,000 range without the blue box? I'm going to post all the pics of it now in the for sale area and will add info to the post as I get it. Here are some more photos of it... in case you can tell more about it from them. Thanks again for help!    | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 918 Registered: 6-2002 |
I'll let others who have bought and sold Alembic guitars recently chime in for a value in todays market...I would guess the blue box would add a couple hundred to the selling price. I bet you'll be getting some good info as folks notice her in the for sale section. I sure wish I could swing a purchase , I'd have to thin my heard which isn't always fast. | ||
| gerarddem
Junior Username: gerarddem Post Number: 12 Registered: 12-2009 |
Thanks for all of your help and interest Kris! Much Appreciated, g | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4185 Registered: 7-2004 |
Given that a new power supply is $550 and the 5-pin cable is $190, the lack thereof would knock more than $200 off the price, IMHO. This looks to be a medium scale guitar is very nice shape. $2400 - $3000 is probably where it would end up on eBay, though prices seem to have come down a little recently in view of the economy. With the blue box and cable, I wouldn't be surprised to see this go for a little north of $3000. Bill, the guitar one | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 6669 Registered: 6-2000 |
Hi Gerard, Here's the details from the file: MSG-I Series I 6-string guitar top: Bubinga body: Mahogany back: Bubinga neck: Maple and Purpleheart scale: 24.625" medium fingerboard: Ebony inlays: Mother of Pearl peghead veneers: Vermilion machine heads: Schaller originally made for: Yamaha Musical Instruments birthday: May 21, 1980 Your guitar shares a birthday with... me! I was 10 years old when we finished this instrument. It was immediately sent back for a minor fret repair. | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 544 Registered: 5-2002 |
Beautiful top and back! It's like looking underwater through ripples. (Message edited by edwin on March 25, 2010) |
