| Author | Message | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 2538 Registered: 5-2002 |
On Ebay. | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1197 Registered: 9-2003 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Kevin; it is a very nice guitar! | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1199 Registered: 9-2003 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
bill sell me the dark daion and use that for this? | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1229 Registered: 9-2003 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Auction ended @ $4500, but the reserve was not met. | ||
| ron_l
New Username: ron_l Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2005 |
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 |
Hi Ron; thanks for the info! | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1257 Registered: 9-2003 |
Is the Tiger medallion OEM Alembic or is it aftermarket? | ||
| ron_l
New Username: ron_l Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2005 |
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 |
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 |
Who made the medallion? |
