| Author | Message | ||
| hammer
Intermediate Member Username: hammer Post Number: 136 Registered: 9-2009 |
Both a Brown Bass and what appears to be a very nice Maple Distillate are being offered in Port Richie, FL at very reasonable prices. Are they worth a look or is this another scam? Something seems a bit amiss to me. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2501 Registered: 5-2009 |
Well _________, I checked Craigslist and eBay and I do not see these. Where are they listed ? You did not provide a link . If you provide a link we can share our opinion. | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 60 Registered: 5-2012 |
From what I've seen (I cruise the used market quite a bit), 3500 OBO for the Brown with LED's seems to be a great deal! And, it appears to be in really great shape. The "OBO" makes it even better.... | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2502 Registered: 5-2009 |
Ok, I found them both; http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/msg/3065113400.html http://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/msg/3066794760.html For this Distillate , For $1800.00 , I would grab it for my self (immediately) after doing a serial number scan to make sure that it is NOT stolen merchandise . In fact I have just contacted the lister . I think we have seen this one for sale not that long ago on this board. | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 61 Registered: 5-2012 |
I also have contacted the lister early this morning. Yet to hear from him. Hopefully, this will be my very first Alembic. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2505 Registered: 5-2009 |
Yoga, Are you interested in the Brown Bass ? it's nice, I have not had a reply from the lister either yet . | ||
| hammer
Intermediate Member Username: hammer Post Number: 137 Registered: 9-2009 |
Sorry for forgetting to include the link. I'm going back and forth on the brown bass myself. It's that or a build. The brown would be close to what I want but...the question is whether I want to wait 9 months and spend the dollars to get what I REALLY want or and am I willing to make do with something that is close. Yoga..I posted primarily because I knew you were looking for a Distillate. Good luck with contacting the seller and let's hope that this results in a sale.. Wolf, if you're interested in the Brown go for it. I'm still going back and forth with Mica and Will Gunn to see what a new build would cost me so I'm not ready to pull the trigger in the next day or so (although a Brown bass in good condition for $3500 is a good deal given that I've seen Distillates and Spoilers going for close to that on EBay). | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2506 Registered: 5-2009 |
Brian , I noticed the Distillate might be one that I have considered purchasing a while back . Yoga, if you want the Distillate ,go for it . This might be one that has had a much higher asking price previously. If you acquire it , I congratulate you on your first Alembic ! I like Distillates as well for many reasons. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2507 Registered: 5-2009 |
Brian , "no sweat " about the link , LOL __ | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 2508 Registered: 5-2009 |
Yoga, ___My Distillate in hard-shell case fits just fine on the back seat of a standard Sedan __ lol __! | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 62 Registered: 5-2012 |
@ sonicus.....I'm interested in the Distillate. This is muy first choice for my first Alembic. The Dis scale is longer (compared to the Brown), which appeals to me as well. I'm used to larger bodies (basses only here...lol), and the smaller body and shorter scale of the Brown is somewhat of a "double negative". I have chatted via email with a delightful gentleman in regard to a Dis (it's dead nuts exactly what I'm after), but I'm dealing with Euros and I'm looking at nearly $3900 given the cxurrent exchange rate with shipping. For that, I've found a quite nice Series I (32"), should I wish to purchase. However, I'm looking at a pwr supply issue with the Series. I've still yet to hear from the Fl. Craigslist Distillate (and Brown) individual. Although I'm not an avid fisherman, I've done enough to know that if I miss one I just keep casting and, eventually, I'll hook a keeper  ) @ hammer.....thanks much for the post! I rarely (but have in the past) cruised CL, but became weary of the continuous searches city-by-city to find the Holy Grail. Is there a way to search nationally on the main CL site? Meanwhile, in regard to the Dis + car --- YES! Ahhhh, the thrill of the chase! Btw, question.....Bass Central has a slew of Stanley's, but none have the multi pin...just a quarter inch. What's the deal??? | ||
| hammer
Intermediate Member Username: hammer Post Number: 138 Registered: 9-2009 |
Yoga: I use the JAXED MASH instrument site that searches all Cl listings. See URL below. It will provide both CL, Gear Base, and Ebay listings. If its a CL listing you'll need click on the "Craiggers link" or copy and paste the original link that's also provided. The site works well at the current time but there was a recent interruption in the service because of a hassle between the JAXed provided CL and Ebay,so who knows how long this will last. http://instrument.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/music.cgi?cat=msg&itm=alembic&fil= | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 63 Registered: 5-2012 |
@ hammer.....tons of thanks! Btw, I just spoke with Craig (Dis and Brown owner in Fl.). Nice guy, owns several Alembics. I bought the Dis. I'll email you his number, should you wish to talk to him about the Brown. Cool! | ||
| hammer
Intermediate Member Username: hammer Post Number: 139 Registered: 9-2009 |
Jay Michael: Congratulations! You have officially joined the ranks. It looks like a VERY nice example of a Distillate and that was a great price (about $500-700 less than I've seen them be sold for on EBay). I love my Distillate and it's nice to know that if my wife makes me put my Distillate up for sale in order to purchase a new bass, there's one less person out there who will want to buy it so I won't have to over price it quite as high to make sure than no one purchases it.(haha) | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 64 Registered: 5-2012 |
@ hammer.....thanks so much! Logistically, it couldn't have worked out better (one reason I knew it was to be). I have a brother living just south of New Port Richey (in Dunedin). ---call seller and give him my brother's # ---said brother picks it up and pays ---said brother takes to UPS and ships to Casa de Jay. ---oh yeh....don't forget to pay brother back! My 60 years of hanging out has (finally) taught me to not count my chicks before they hatch. But, looks like the gestation period is about over. Pics, etc. will surely be posted. Stand by ~~~ --- | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 65 Registered: 5-2012 |
@ hammer.....thanks so much! Logistically, it couldn't have worked out better (one reason I knew it was to be). I have a brother living just south of New Port Richey (in Dunedin). ---call seller and give him my brother's # ---said brother picks it up and pays ---said brother takes to UPS and ships to Casa de Jay. ---oh yeh....don't forget to pay brother back! My 60 years of hanging out has (finally) taught me to not count my chicks before they hatch. But, looks like the gestation period is about over. Pics, etc. will surely be posted. Stand by ~~~ --- | ||
| hammer
Intermediate Member Username: hammer Post Number: 140 Registered: 9-2009 |
I guess the only part of the plan I don't understand is were you indicate: "don't forget to pay brother back!" Given the distance between OH & FL, I'd be tempted to say, "Receive bass, play bass, keep forgetting to pay brother back (at least until the next family reunion). Unless of course we are referring to a big brother in a way that has nothing to do with age. On another note, did your brother get a chance to look at the Brown Bass when he picked yours up? Now that I know the guy is legit, I guess I really need to think hard as to whether a Brown bass is close enough to a Flame Koa SC Signature Deluxe with a maple/purpleheart/ebony neck for me ditch the idea of a new bass and save a lot of money with a slightly used version. Oh yeah...and would he pick up the Brown Bass for me and let me pay him later? Haha | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 66 Registered: 5-2012 |
@ hammer.....in regard to "don't forget to pay brother back"----believe me, I won't FORGET to pay him back. I just WON'T. lol Assurance Policy: Although I'm the youngest of the four boys, I'm also the biggest. (had they known I would grow to these proportions, they would've been a bit kinder during our formative years)! Seriously, we all get along just great. With regard to my brother checking out the Brown, no good. He's not a "bass guy" at all, and would be no reference in the bassdom world. I spoke this a.m. to Craig (Dis and Brown owner) and he is thinking about pulling the Brown listing. Not sure of his logic as to why. Meanwhile, there is a dead nuts beautiful Stanley on gbase. It's in the NYC area, a decent asking price and cocobolo. Part of me wanted to buy it sinply because it's so gorgeous. | ||
| eligilam
Advanced Member Username: eligilam Post Number: 380 Registered: 2-2006 |
"Bass Central has a slew of Stanley's, but none have the multi pin...just a quarter inch. What's the deal???" The Stanleys they have are all presumably Signature models with Sig electronics---not small-bodied Series I's (like Stanley is usually seen playing). | ||
| bassman8416
Junior Username: bassman8416 Post Number: 12 Registered: 5-2012 |
Once again i am a day late and a dollar short...well $1800 short...which i actually had, so I am a day late. I am relatively new here folks....but if anyone comes across another Distillate...I will be eternally grateful. Enjoy that sweet bass yogalembic!!!! | ||
| sjhoffma
Advanced Member Username: sjhoffma Post Number: 240 Registered: 5-2008 |
BOUT TIME YOGA!!! Your first is always the most memorable! Congrats, I was hoping this one would work out for you! | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 852 Registered: 4-2004 |
Yeah Yoga!!!! Congrats are due!!!! | ||
| yogalembic
Member Username: yogalembic Post Number: 67 Registered: 5-2012 |
@ sj, pace, hammer (did I forget anyone?)....Thanks you SO much! She'll be here on Thursday (the day following seeing the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary concert at Blossom in Cleveland....belated birhday gift from my youngest daughter and son-n-law) I assured the seller that she'll be truly and duly loved. More deets after she arrives.... @ bassman....you couldn't have joined a better bunch of folks than this bunch! Major MOJO going on here! Like you, I'm a newbie and let my desires and request be made known. Within 24 hours I was contacted by two different individuals with instruments to sell. While those weren't precisely what I was seeking (too picky...?), I stayed with it and checked in here several times a day. 33 days after joining, Distillate enroute! (Thanks for the CL lead, hammer!) So, stay aggressive, positive and check in often. Btw, Welcome! Glad to have you. Lastly, I did find a gorgeous (burl walnut)Distillate while searching the vintageandrare.com site. The store is Bass Collection in the Netherlands, and the gentleman's name is Edwin. Great guy! I was dealing with the Euro/Dollar exchange rate and I didn't want to go that high. Although he lowered his selling price, it came to $3900 US, shipping included and, if money were not an object, I'd have the bass. Lovely instrument, with the extended upper horn. Anyway, now that we know your wish, we'll do our best to help you realize it! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 10741 Registered: 5-2002 |
Congrats Jay! |
