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spose
Advanced Member
Username: spose

Post Number: 355
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2015 - 7:23 am:   Edit Post

I have no connection to this guitar..saw it on LosAngeles-CL.
not sure if this one has been discussed
says it from Alembic employee


http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/msg/5068625374.html





PRICE $3,900


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1970's custom made by Alembic employee. Only one in this wood selection. Real abalone heart inlays! amazing sounding and playing, unique instrument. Uses standard cable. (Active preamp disconected)
will consider trade for motorcycle worth min. $5.5K or cash of $4,200.
will not ship (no case) gig bag included.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 6129
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2015 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post

It's a Hyak and the price is a little more than double its value. Still a sweet guitar, though.

Bill, tgo
room037
Senior Member
Username: room037

Post Number: 513
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2015 - 8:29 pm:   Edit Post

Nice Quilted maple top !

But PU selector(3way SW) is replaced parts and Q SWs are missing, so the guitar is needed repair work.
(I think it is passive, no active preamp.)

Eiji
dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 1160
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 5:38 am:   Edit Post

Yes, I bet that guitar has had it's electronics removed. Hopefully they are still with the instrument. They can be repaired. A friend of mine completely overhauled my Hyak's electronics. He said the electronics are no biggie, but some of the components are tough to get. He replaced them with similar valued components. If someone here snags this guitar, my buddy can make the electronics.

I am still on the lookout for a medium scale Hyak bass with this body style. It probably don't exist.
edwardofhuncote
Senior Member
Username: edwardofhuncote

Post Number: 428
Registered: 6-2014
Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2015 - 5:55 am:   Edit Post

I'd like to briefly hijack this thread to thank Eiji and Michael... the combined Alembic knowledge of these two rivals that of "She-who-run-da'-show". =)

Seriously, I really look forward to you guys weighing in on the vintage ones. Now back to the Hyak...

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