| Author | Message | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1700 Registered: 6-2002 |
Boy this hurts... but the economy finally beat me down. I'm selling my 1981 Distllate with factory HSC. I bought it used about 12 years ago at a local GC. The top is flame koa, the body is mahogany and the neck is maple with purpleheart lams. The wood by the input jack is cracked, but hasn't worsened since I bought it. The filter circuit is touchy (will "bark" if rotated rapidly) but slow moves don't bother it.    It was a "working man's" (doofus') bass and has seen some rough use in the past from the previous owner. There's a hologram eye glued to the headstock and the brass backplate had a little piece cut to allow the power leads to come out (since returned to normal battery operation). I've installed blue FretFX leds, which can be removed.    The bass is equipped with straplocks and a wide black Alembic strap.  I'll include a spare set of Tomastic Infeld Jazz Flats and the original strap pins. I'd prefer to sell locally (Chicagoland), or else the buyer must pay for packing and shipping. I'm asking $1500 obo. Also must sell my 1973 Guild Starfire II bass in natural mahogany with a rosewood fingerboard.    I ordered this wired in stereo from the Guild factory in 1972, and will include two y-cords (1/4' rts - 2 standard 1/4"). I also had the frets removed in 2000 and replaced with maple ghost frets. The original case is in very rough shape, held together with black duct tape. Again, I'd prefer to sell locally, or else the buyer must pay for packing and shipping. I'm asking $1500 obo. My email is maddymansr@gmail.com. Thanks for looking, Mike (Message edited by davehouck on January 14, 2013) | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Senior Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 489 Registered: 7-2009 |
e-mail sent | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1701 Registered: 6-2002 |
and answered...  | ||
| pauldo
Senior Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 919 Registered: 6-2006 |
Mike - sad to hear that you are in this position. Sending positive thoughts your way. (Message edited by pauldo on January 13, 2013) | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1702 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Pauldo, I guess it's time for some lemonade... Here are some additional pics of the Guild and it's case.         R.E. the cat is not for sale, he just wanted a photo op. MIke | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Senior Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 490 Registered: 7-2009 |
I think I got to have this. So much for 'no more basses!' | ||
| hammer
Advanced Member Username: hammer Post Number: 305 Registered: 9-2009 |
Looks like Nick's got first dibs. If the sale doesn't go through let me know. | ||
| flpete1uw
Intermediate Member Username: flpete1uw Post Number: 147 Registered: 11-2011 |
Oh Man, we were just conversing on the Fret LED's. So sorry about the tough times you’re having. Tough enough to sell these beauties. If it's any consolation I know if Nick gets one it will be in good hands. Hoping you find peace Pete | ||
| edwin
Senior Member Username: edwin Post Number: 1396 Registered: 5-2002 |
Which one are you going for, Nick? The Starfire sure is pretty, so I'm guessing that's the one. Amazing wood grain and it looks like it's in excellent shape. I had one like this that I put Bartolini triple coil pickups in that sounded really cool. Sold the bass, kept the pickups, but they are somewhere in a box these days. Later I went into a used instrument shop here in Boulder and the bass was sitting there completely trashed, inlays fallen out, all beat up and the price tag was astronomical. I never went into that shop again. It's so sad to see that happen, like running into a friend who's become homeless with an expensive drug habit. | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Senior Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 491 Registered: 7-2009 |
What do you want for those p-up's Edwin? Yes, I am going for the Starfire. I would love to bend your ear for a while on this bass. I would like to replace and save the old p-ups due to the fact they are not bisonic or Dark Stars. I have 2 stratblasters and the SF-2. I think I can get a good sound out of this one. The plus is that it is already wired for stereo! My brother will be picking it up this weekend,for me, if all goes well. I would love any advice about setting up the SF-2 for this bass from anyone! | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1704 Registered: 6-2002 |
Nick beat me to the announcement of the impending sale. Anybody interested in the Distillate? Mike | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1540 Registered: 11-2004 |
Good luck with the sale, Mike. If the timing was different, I'd take that Distillate off your hands in a heartbeat. (Message edited by Tbrannon on January 14, 2013) | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1303 Registered: 7-2003 |
Sorry to hear about the tough times, Mike. You're not alone. I've always like that SF a lot - sounds like it'll get a good home. Now the Distillate -- I've heard that bass live and it rocks!! It's a killer deal for whoever is thinking about it. If timing were different I'd take it myself. It won't last long at that price. | ||
| colonel_sanders
New Username: colonel_sanders Post Number: 6 Registered: 12-2012 |
Email sent regarding the Distillate | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 3315 Registered: 10-2002 |
Good luck with the sale mike. I'm really sorry to hear about your problems. hopefully things will sort themselves out Graeme | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1708 Registered: 6-2002 |
Here are some additional shots of the Distillate: The "infamous" eye, glued on tightly, headstock will probably need a refinish when removed (that's why I left it).  The crack in the top runs from behind the volume control to either side of the input jack. It has not worsened since I bought the bass (I'm careful with my input cord, it loops through my strap at the bottom).   I removed the bridge and tailpiece and had them polished by a jeweler about a year ago. When the previous owner tried to externalize the power, they gouged a gap in the electronics cavity and filed a space in the brass backplate.   Note the backplate is only held on with 3 screws, the other two are sheared off in their holes. The case is in good condition, I ordered it from the mothership after I bought the bass.    You can remove the FretFX pack and LED strip without damage to the bass if you desire. I installed Straplocks on the bass as well.    I have audio samples of the bass being used in recordings and live shows, if desired. Mike | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1710 Registered: 6-2002 |
The Starfire is sold. The Distillate is still available as of today. Mike | ||
| bigbadbill
Senior Member Username: bigbadbill Post Number: 536 Registered: 10-2003 |
Even with the issues, that is such a lovely bass. I've never tried a Distillate and was wondering how it balances and what the weight is? | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1716 Registered: 6-2002 |
The Distillate weighs 10 lbs. It used to neck dive, but I bought a wide Alembic strap and that fixed the issue for me. She now hangs at 3 and pretty much stays there. Mike | ||
| navymike
Junior Username: navymike Post Number: 11 Registered: 5-2004 |
E-mail sent. | ||
| avatarmusic
New Username: avatarmusic Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2013 |
I'm interested in purchasing the distillate, is $1500 a firm price? | ||
| avatarmusic
New Username: avatarmusic Post Number: 2 Registered: 3-2013 |
Interested in purchasing your distillate, is $1500 a firm price? | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1717 Registered: 6-2002 |
The price is $1500 or best offer, and buyer must pay for all packing and shipping or pick up locally (Chicagoland). Mike | ||
| avatarmusic
New Username: avatarmusic Post Number: 3 Registered: 3-2013 |
Mike would you take $1150? not including shipping? Daniel | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1719 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Daniel, but I've had offers above that. Mike | ||
| dadabass2001
Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 1730 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hi, fellow club mates. I'm relisting the Distillate, plus a lot of other gear as well, trying to stay afloat in this econmy until I hit retirement. I'm listing a bunch of equipment, but won't be selling it all because I need to thin the herd and raise some cash. so here goes. If things don't move here, I'll be trying to move them through Ebay next: Musical Items for sale: 1. Behringer Europower PMX-2000 10 ch (1 aux) 250 w / ch stereo (500 w bridged mono) mixer w/ digital FX w/ manual, like new 2. Shure Access AXR4G Diversity wireless receiver and AXB1G guitar/bass body pac transmitter VG cond 3. SWR Goliath Jr 2-10 & HF tweeter cabinet (8 ohms), VG cond 4. Crate B-115 cabinet (8 ohms) on casters, Good cond 5. Crate BHX-220 bass amp: 160w@8 ohms; 220w@4 ohms, Good cond 6. Ampeg B2R bass amp: 200w@8 ohms; 350w@4 ohms in 2 RU SKB rack, Fair cond 7. GK Backline 110 combo bass amp: 70w@8 ohms 8. Alembic 1998 Epic 4 st bass: 34" scale, walnut top, ebony board, red Fret FX LEDs installed, Fair cond, 1400 obo 9. Alembic 1981 Distillate 4 st bass: 32" scale, koa top, ebony board, blue Fret FX LEDs installed, Fair cond, 1500 obo 10. SKB 6 RU Roto rack w/ Furman M-8L power conditioner Alembic F-1X preamp, Sabine RT-1601 rack tuner, DBX 16XL 2ch Compressor/Gate QSC PLX 1602 stereo amp; 300w/ch@8 ohms, 500w/ch@4 ohms, 1600w/bridged@4 ohms 11. 2 Acme Low B2 cabinets (4 ohms ea.) 3-way: 2-10" LF; 1-5" Mid; 1-2" dome tweeter; flat to 30 Hz w/ OnStage stands, Good cond Buyer will need to pay any packing, shipping charges unless picked up in the Chicagoland area. (Message edited by dadabass2001 on May 03, 2013) |
