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davehouck
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Post Number: 2538
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 7:46 am:   Edit Post

On Ebay.
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1197
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:14 am:   Edit Post

Did that ship from Alembic like that originally, or was it (i.e., the oval ebony compartment cover with tiger inlay) added later after the fact?
davehouck
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Post Number: 2539
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:32 am:   Edit Post

I don't know. It's similar to but not the same as the one on this guitar.
jalevinemd
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Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 254
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 9:16 am:   Edit Post

There is a company that sells exact Tiger inlay replicas, among other Jerry'esque guitar parts. Check out: www.jackofroses.com

Jonathan
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1198
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:11 am:   Edit Post

Since the oval basically interferes with one of the jacks I had a strong suspicion that it didn't ship from Alembic that way. IMHO, it devalues the market value of the guitar to have made that non- stock and non-reversible mod.

I still wouldn't mind a Tribute for $2500 anyway, Wink,Wink! LOL!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 2540
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:14 am:   Edit Post

The inlays pictured on that site are very close to, but still not the same as, the one in the listing.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 2541
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post

Kevin; it is a very nice guitar!
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1199
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:27 am:   Edit Post

Oh, I'm sure it is. Alembics are a tough sell (for premium prices) on the open market unless you're already addicted like those here on the site. Even still, I doubt Alembic Club members would pony up a premium for a modded piece like that. For the right (low) price, I imagine someone will jump on it. Like I said, anything is possible for the right price, LOL!
lbpesq
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Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 751
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:30 am:   Edit Post

I've been watching this one too. It's creeping up to the point where I'll lose interest, though. Currently at $3,264.00 with more than 4 days to go and the reserve not met. I suspect it will soon be out of my willingness to reach.

Bill, tgo
katana_6506
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Username: katana_6506

Post Number: 11
Registered: 7-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 4:09 pm:   Edit Post

I've never seen an oval-inlaid Tribute that had the inlay screwed onto the top.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 2544
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 4:30 pm:   Edit Post

Jeff; the one I referenced above is; scroll down to the bottom of the page for the picture. Makes for a convenient stash.
bob
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Username: bob

Post Number: 536
Registered: 11-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:50 pm:   Edit Post

Not that convenient - you need to be able to wield a small screwdriver, probably in dim lighting, and not scratch the thing up.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 2548
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 8:16 am:   Edit Post

Bob; now that you've pointed it out, you're right, it's not all that convenient!
flaxattack
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Post Number: 683
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 1:35 pm:   Edit Post

bill
sell me the dark daion and use that for this?
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1229
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 6:28 am:   Edit Post

Buffalo Bill is the hi-bidder! I guess you really want that bad-boy! Reserve still not met, though.
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1232
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Friday, November 11, 2005 - 10:37 am:   Edit Post

Bids are now up to $3801...sorry, Bill. Did anybody notice the non-stock JG-style tailpiece...it's finish doesn't quite match the Alembic bridge. Might be (another?) jack of roses piece.
tom_z
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Username: tom_z

Post Number: 211
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Friday, November 11, 2005 - 12:10 pm:   Edit Post

It's a little tough to tell from the photos, but the tailpiece appears to be brass and ebony and more refined than jack of roses. I suppose it could be a mod, but it looks Alembic to me.

Tom
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1236
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 11:07 pm:   Edit Post

Auction ended @ $4500, but the reserve was not met.
ron_l
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Username: ron_l

Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 6:00 am:   Edit Post

The guitar is mine -the tailpiece is Alembic. I sent it back to the factory 6 months into ownership. At that visit back home, the electronics were upgraded and the tailpiece was added at my request. It will be going back on ebay soon.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 2573
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 6:35 am:   Edit Post

Hi Ron; thanks for the info!
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1257
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 9:58 am:   Edit Post

Is the Tiger medallion OEM Alembic or is it aftermarket?
ron_l
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Username: ron_l

Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post

The Tiger is aftermarket made from drawings of Jerry's. It is mother of perl set in ebony
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1259
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 12:05 pm:   Edit Post

I'm assuming it's just a medallion...in other words, it's not a stash or electronics compartment cover, it's just a wooden medallion screwed to the top of the guitar.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 2591
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 1:03 pm:   Edit Post

Who made the medallion?

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