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bassfingers
Advanced Member
Username: bassfingers

Post Number: 326
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 3:59 am:   Edit Post

Had this been Cherry burst I'd be tempted.

http://www.gbase.com/gear/alembic-steve-miller-clsg-1993-green
paexplorer
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Username: paexplorer

Post Number: 59
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 5:59 am:   Edit Post

That's been there for years. They won't come off the $3500 price and it's simply not worth it. Unless you have the irresistible urge to own something of Steves and don't mind over paying for the privilege.
bassfingers
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Username: bassfingers

Post Number: 327
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 9:03 am:   Edit Post

Can't say I'm a major fan of his,though I like what I've heard.I like the idea that they can be had for less than that price though.
bassfingers
Advanced Member
Username: bassfingers

Post Number: 328
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 9:06 am:   Edit Post



I'm a bass player but I'd be seriously tempted by this one.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 4315
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 2:35 pm:   Edit Post

Your prayers may have been answered. This one is on sale in Europe.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/281461311141?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 1602
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 3:01 pm:   Edit Post

Plz let me check it out for you :-) (guitar is in Holland, iirc he also has a nice Elan for sale)
bassfingers
Advanced Member
Username: bassfingers

Post Number: 329
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Sunday, November 30, 2014 - 4:51 pm:   Edit Post

Oh no!!!.I'm picking up a very special bass in two weeks time (details to follow).I shall bookmark the seller details and keep an eye on this one as I'll have to continue saving.Thanks for the heads up Jazzyvee.
paexplorer
Member
Username: paexplorer

Post Number: 60
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Tuesday, December 02, 2014 - 8:15 pm:   Edit Post

I wonder if that's a California special. Looks more like a vector body. Perhaps a custom electrum.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 4321
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2014 - 1:19 am:   Edit Post

I did wonder if the bridge was added after purchase by an owner as the vol knob is right up against the Khaler and also the jack socket is damn close too compared to the California at the top of the thread.
paexplorer
Member
Username: paexplorer

Post Number: 61
Registered: 8-2013
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2014 - 9:37 am:   Edit Post

Don't see a "CS" in the serial number, so it's definately not a California Special. Much sexier body lines too. Didn't do the research, but there's an "E" in the serial number, so my guess is it's technically an electrum electronics package with custom body. Agree that the jack and volume look too close for the Kahler to be stock.
bassfingers
Advanced Member
Username: bassfingers

Post Number: 331
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Wednesday, December 03, 2014 - 9:59 am:   Edit Post

The vol knob is almost prohibitively close to the bridge.For that reason I feel less aggrieved at not being able to afford it just now.I shall however be back in the Alembic fold in just over a week's time.I never thought it would happen but fate has smiled on me.

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