1985 Alembic Distillate 8 String Bass...

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Author Message gtrguy Senior Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 446 Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 11:38 am:    Saw this ad on EBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1985-Alembic-Distillate-8-String-Bass-Guitar-/160753926647?pt=Guitar&hash=item256dae41f7 I don't know if it's a good price or not. pas Advanced Member Username: pas Post Number: 269 Registered: 3-2003 Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 1:57 pm:    It's been sitting out there for months. I believe the seller originally had it listed for $5500, so it's come down somewhat. hieronymous Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1056 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 3:24 pm:    Here's an earlier thread on it - much more reasonable price now! If I had the money I'd be tempted, but alas... Actually, I've been thinking about what basses I could sell to afford it, but haven't got past the thinking stage. pauldo Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 799 Registered: 6-2006 Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 5:02 pm:    Yes - the price now is rather reasonable. To me the condition of the case says that it hasn't been out much (read = slightly used condition). Indicating that the seller is very honest. Worth making an offer on. I'm buying a lottery ticket tomorrow! :-D Paul TDO pace Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 837 Registered: 4-2004 Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 5:12 pm:    I saw the seller's latest listing (flamed Koa SII), and wondered if this one ever sold... Same make, same price, waaayyy different features..... Nice to see a more realistic price~ very tempting to pull the trigger and put my current 8 on the block! hieronymous Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1057 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 6:48 pm:    Part of me wonders if this is the guy that used to have Godzilla figures in his auctions? rraymond Advanced Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 385 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 8:16 pm:    I don't know if it's the same guy, but I loved his auctions, too! The Cast The Heist Now, what? gtrguy Senior Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 447 Registered: 9-2004 Posted on Tuesday, March 27, 2012 - 10:47 pm:    Everybody knows you can't play bass with three claws on each paw, what were they thinking? rraymond Advanced Member Username: rraymond Post Number: 386 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 - 11:18 am:    Maybe they are double-bass players looking to get into electric? I'm sure they have monster chops! longhorncat Senior Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 440 Registered: 8-2005 Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 - 4:19 pm:    The seller's name is Chris Harris and he seemed to be a nice guy. He bought a Mark King from me last year. Said it was for his brother, but I saw it sell on eBay two weeks later for $1500 more that I was asking. wookie Member Username: wookie Post Number: 85 Registered: 8-2010 Posted on Sunday, April 01, 2012 - 4:42 pm:    Well maybe his "brother" didn't dig it. Though it would make me question the usage of the term "nice" to describe someone after that, especially with a $1500 motive. I think I'd be more apt to use terms like "opportunistic" or more commonly from my vernacular at least a slight "douche bag". But that's just me. hieronymous Senior Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 1065 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2012 - 5:46 pm:    Looks like it sold for around $3500...