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davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2538 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 7:46 am: | |
On Ebay. |
kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1197 Registered: 9-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:14 am: | |
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
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2539 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 8:32 am: | |
I don't know. It's similar to but not the same as the one on this guitar. |
jalevinemd
Advanced Member Username: jalevinemd
Post Number: 254 Registered: 12-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 9:16 am: | |
There is a company that sells exact Tiger inlay replicas, among other Jerry'esque guitar parts. Check out: www.jackofroses.com Jonathan |
kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1198 Registered: 9-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:11 am: | |
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
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2540 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:14 am: | |
The inlays pictured on that site are very close to, but still not the same as, the one in the listing. |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2541 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:17 am: | |
Kevin; it is a very nice guitar! |
kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1199 Registered: 9-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:27 am: | |
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
Senior Member Username: lbpesq
Post Number: 751 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:30 am: | |
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
Junior Username: katana_6506
Post Number: 11 Registered: 7-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 4:09 pm: | |
I've never seen an oval-inlaid Tribute that had the inlay screwed onto the top. |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2544 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 4:30 pm: | |
Jeff; the one I referenced above is; scroll down to the bottom of the page for the picture. Makes for a convenient stash. |
bob
Senior Member Username: bob
Post Number: 536 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, November 08, 2005 - 10:50 pm: | |
Not that convenient - you need to be able to wield a small screwdriver, probably in dim lighting, and not scratch the thing up. |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2548 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 8:16 am: | |
Bob; now that you've pointed it out, you're right, it's not all that convenient! |
flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack
Post Number: 683 Registered: 4-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, November 09, 2005 - 1:35 pm: | |
bill sell me the dark daion and use that for this? |
kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1229 Registered: 9-2003
| Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2005 - 6:28 am: | |
Buffalo Bill is the hi-bidder! I guess you really want that bad-boy! Reserve still not met, though. |
kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1232 Registered: 9-2003
| Posted on Friday, November 11, 2005 - 10:37 am: | |
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
Advanced Member Username: tom_z
Post Number: 211 Registered: 7-2004
| Posted on Friday, November 11, 2005 - 12:10 pm: | |
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
Senior Member Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1236 Registered: 9-2003
| Posted on Saturday, November 12, 2005 - 11:07 pm: | |
Auction ended @ $4500, but the reserve was not met. |
ron_l
New Username: ron_l
Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 6:00 am: | |
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
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2573 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 6:35 am: | |
Hi Ron; thanks for the info! |
kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1257 Registered: 9-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 9:58 am: | |
Is the Tiger medallion OEM Alembic or is it aftermarket? |
ron_l
New Username: ron_l
Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 11:42 am: | |
The Tiger is aftermarket made from drawings of Jerry's. It is mother of perl set in ebony |
kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364
Post Number: 1259 Registered: 9-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 12:05 pm: | |
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
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 2591 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 1:03 pm: | |
Who made the medallion? |