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flaxattack
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Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 75
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2004 - 8:59 am:   Edit Post

Since i am beginning to work with mica on a custom rogue; i called the dealer that sold me this lovely orion 5. When he offered me half of what i paid just 4 months ago??? i said nut-huh
i can find another dealer to place the new order through........
flaxattack
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Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 77
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2004 - 9:07 am:   Edit Post

its a 2000 production, but i am the first owner
flaxattack
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Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 78
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2004 - 9:12 am:   Edit Post

bsee
Intermediate Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 127
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2004 - 12:24 pm:   Edit Post

Well, the first question will be: What did you pay for it? Your dealer may already have stuck it to you if you paid above the market price on your first purchase, and what he's offering now could be a pretty good deal.

Let's look at some data.

An Orion 5 currently lists for $3700. That was probably a few hundred less in 2000 since Alembic has had a price increase since that bass was built. As such, a great deal on it new would have been in the vicinity of $2000, and a likely price under $2500.

Epics are much more common than Orions, and are pretty similar in features. If we look at eBay numbers, most Epics sell on the used market closer to $1000 than to $1500. In fact, the current eBay history shows no Epic with a bid over $1000. Personally, I like the Orion shape and balance a bit more and would pay a slightly higher price for one, but I am not in the market.

Regardless of how much you personally value your instrument, I would suspect that you can get about $1000 for it on a quick sale. You might get as much as $1500 from the right buyer if you're not in a hurry, and anything over $1200 would seem to be a pretty good price. At least that's my opinion based on what I see. Half of what you paid for it new is probably not awful considering the price they seem to be selling for.

Good luck!
-Bob
jazzyvee
Intermediate Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 130
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 7:45 am:   Edit Post

This is a lovely looking instrument, Is this standard scale lengh 34"
flaxattack
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Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 85
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Monday, June 28, 2004 - 5:17 pm:   Edit Post

YES STD 34 inch
bubinga
dr hi beams
jazzyvee
Intermediate Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 131
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, July 03, 2004 - 10:16 am:   Edit Post

Hey Flaxattack, i've sent you some emails with a few questions. Could you get back to me on them.
Cheers.
Jazzyvee.
jazzyvee
Intermediate Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 132
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, July 03, 2004 - 10:22 am:   Edit Post

Maybe some owners here can enlighten me.
I own an SC and wondered if anyone here owns both an SC with signature electronics and also an orion.

If so what is the difference in the sounds produced by both basses. If indeed it can be described....

Maybe you could let me know how the orion would compare to other high end basses.

Jazzyvee
88persuader
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Username: 88persuader

Post Number: 65
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 12:26 am:   Edit Post

I own a Stanley Clark Standard, a Persuader and an Epic 5 which has the same electronics and set neck design as the Orion. (I believe it's more or less the same bass)I think the Epic has a nice sound but in MY OPINION you can't compair them. Two totally different kinds of basses. I think of the Epic (which again is almost the same bass as an Orion) is a real nice "normal" bass. REAL NICE! When you get into SC's and higher you're playing a different animal. Again just my opinion ... someone else may totally disagree with me. And don't get me wrong ... my Epic is a real nice high quality bass. (AS I assume Orion's are) But when you get into Alembic's more expensive neck through basses you've entered a different level of WOW. ....... Again only my opinion!
the_mule
Intermediate Member
Username: the_mule

Post Number: 149
Registered: 1-2004
Posted on Sunday, July 04, 2004 - 1:01 am:   Edit Post

I agree with Raymond. My first Alembic was (and is) an Orion and every time I play it I really enjoy it, BUT my EVH (with mono Series I electronics) and my recently purchased Series I are definitely a few steps up the ladder to tonal heaven, at least to me. But on the other hand the Orion gives me some natural, very useful 'traditional' sounds that I haven't been able to find on the other two.

Wilfred
flaxattack
Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 93
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Monday, July 05, 2004 - 2:25 pm:   Edit Post

have replied back to you jazzy
i was away on a business trip/....
i think you should have all ya need

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