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hasadari
Intermediate Member
Username: hasadari

Post Number: 132
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 8:14 pm:   Edit Post

http://cgi.ebay.com/2002-ALEMBIC-STANLEY-CLARKE-BROWN-BASS-GUITAR-NR_W0QQitemZ7366950558QQcategoryZ4713QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
kungfusheriff
Senior Member
Username: kungfusheriff

Post Number: 416
Registered: 8-2003
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 10:17 pm:   Edit Post

That's one of us, I believe, or at least two of his basses--Bueller?
mdrdvp
Intermediate Member
Username: mdrdvp

Post Number: 178
Registered: 7-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 15, 2005 - 11:55 pm:   Edit Post

Here it is:

http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/8403.html?1077908440

Manfred
ctjim
Junior
Username: ctjim

Post Number: 16
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 12:43 am:   Edit Post

Manfred,
Thanks for the link/pics, what a difference.

Anyone know what a brown bass is going for???
thanks!
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 956
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 8:48 am:   Edit Post

Over the past year several used ones have been in the $3500ish area, usually with LEDs.

-bob
ctjim
Junior
Username: ctjim

Post Number: 19
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 11:15 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Bob,
I need to pay closer attention.
Well here goes the bank account.
phys49
Junior
Username: phys49

Post Number: 29
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 6:16 pm:   Edit Post

Does this one have LEDs?
Perry
keith_h
Advanced Member
Username: keith_h

Post Number: 254
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 6:53 pm:   Edit Post

No it does not appear to have LED's. The listing says anniversary electronics which would be 2 - volume, 2 - filters,
2 - Q switches and a stereo/mono switch. I also don't see a battery compartment for the LED's on the back.

Keith
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 958
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2005 - 7:10 pm:   Edit Post

It doesn't appear to have LEDs from the control layout, I was just adding that comment since just about every one I have seen sold in the past year did have them. A Brown with LEDs will usually have a second switch next to the output jack.

As useful as they can be to those who have had the opportunity to use them, LEDs are considered to be a no-value option to some buyers. I know this because I was once one of them, but I have now experienced their goodness.

I looked around at the common dealers and there are a couple out there going for about $1000 above what they were doing on the private market. In practical terms, these are a great buy for anyone that is considering springing for a new one at a price in the vicinity of $6000. Used Browns tend to be kept in good shape by their owners, so they can be a steal if you like the grain of the woods, the feel and the tone.

On the other hand, if you're just looking to try out the shorter scale length, SC standards and the hybrids that Bass Central was dealing are more economical options. For example, I have a small standard with Europa electronics and it was in the $2500 range on the used market last year.

One final note is that most used Alembic prices have been bumping upward over the past year, especially for more recent models.

Best of luck!
-Bob

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