Two fabulous guitars on the 'Bay

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Author Message the_mule Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 575 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 5:25 am:    1981 Series II 12-string: http://cgi.ebay.nl/Alembic-1981-Series-II-12-String-Guitar_W0QQitemZ7386090422QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem 1976 Series 6-string: http://cgi.ebay.nl/1976-ALEMBIC-SERIES-I-MSG-I-SIX-STRING-GUITAR-XLNT_W0QQitemZ7386493625QQcategoryZ2384QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Wilfred keavin Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 644 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 5:29 am:    why are people selling these beautiful alembics? the_mule Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 576 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 5:36 am:    More about the 12-string: http://www.bunnybass.com/guitars/alembic_seriesII_12%20string/alembic_seriesII_12%20string.shtml palembic Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 2253 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 6:10 am:    Love that six string! richbass939 Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 561 Registered: 11-2004 Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 8:24 pm:    Go, Bill. Go, Bill. Rich lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 928 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Monday, January 30, 2006 - 9:01 pm:    Actually I figure the 12 string reserve is too high. I traded emails with the seller before. They want top dollar and maybe then some - and it hasn't had the electronic upgrade, so add another $1500! The 6 string, on the other hand, I'm keeping a close eye on. It looks like there's no power supply and I doubt its had the upgrade either. Think I'll go email the seller. I'm playing that one much closer to the vest. LOL Bill, tgo the_mule Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 578 Registered: 1-2004 Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 12:31 am:    Bill, I personally thought that $4900 (see the Bunny Bass link) wasn't too high an asking price for a 12-string Series II. If I were a guitar player, or if there was a money tree growing in my backyard, I would be VERY tempted at that price. Amazing instrument... Wilfred joram Junior Username: joram Post Number: 31 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 4:01 am:    It's the 12-string's 25th birthday today! Hip hip... lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 929 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 7:01 am:    Wilfred: The 12 string has been on consignment at Bunny Bass for a while. The seller apparently lowered the price since I last checked,IIRC. Even at $4900, add the upgrade and it's $6,400. I think it's a beautiful instrument and I'd grab it in a minute if I won the lottery, but on the open market I don't think it gets anything close to $4900. I guess we will watch and see. Bill, tgo kmh364 Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1689 Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Tuesday, January 31, 2006 - 9:53 am:    I'd love to have 'em both, but not at those prices. precarius Member Username: precarius Post Number: 58 Registered: 11-2005 Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 8:03 pm:    Bill- Congratulations! lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 949 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 9:16 pm:    I just won the auction for the Series 1 six string guitar. Yee Ha!!!! (Thanks Mike). I've been lusting for one of the old series guitars for about 30 years since I played in a short-lived band called "Cripple Finger" with a guy named Keith who had one. Before the beer bottles start pounding on the tables in the taverns of Belgium, I promise I'll post pics upon receipt. Bill, tgo lidon2001 Member Username: lidon2001 Post Number: 94 Registered: 4-2005 Posted on Sunday, February 05, 2006 - 10:35 pm:    Congrats Bill! T jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 501 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 2:10 am:    Pictures please Bill. (and congratulations) Graeme mpisanek Intermediate Member Username: mpisanek Post Number: 145 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 2:16 am:    Bill, nice job!!!! palembic Senior Member Username: palembic Post Number: 2263 Registered: 9-2002 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 2:37 am:    Bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang ... The Pauls mpisanek Intermediate Member Username: mpisanek Post Number: 146 Registered: 1-2005 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 2:41 am:    I thought there was an earthquake!!!!!! kmh364 Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1707 Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 5:49 am:    Congrats Bill! Let us know what you think of it and post plenty of pix. $2400 doesn't seem too bad if the thing is in nice shape. That;s half of what they want for the 12-string! Does it need the electronic upgrade? Cheers, Kevin dadabass2001 Senior Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 524 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 6:50 am:    Okay, it's a slow morning... I count 96 bangs so far... not counting that one. bang-bang-bang Mike adriaan Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 746 Registered: 6-2002 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 6:53 am:    kmh364 said: "That;s half of what they want for the 12-string!" Well, it IS a 6-string after all ... Congrats to Bill - nice score (if one may use such a term in relation to such a fine specimen of luthiery)! kmh364 Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1710 Registered: 9-2003 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 6:58 am:    Yeah...I figured I'd get the "half as many strings" gag! BTW, Did the 12-string sell or was reserve not met? My Dutch/Flemish language skills are close to non-existent. davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3144 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:06 am:    Bang!!! Congrats!!! jalevinemd Advanced Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 321 Registered: 12-2003 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:07 am:    Bill, Congrats on that beauty! They don't come along often enough in that kind of shape. Nice piece of Alembic history. Regards, Jonathan jacko Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 502 Registered: 10-2002 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:09 am:    There's going to be a hole in that tabletop soon if you're not careful. And, all the beer will have spilled by now. Graeme davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3145 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:12 am:    Kevin; here is the English version of the 12 string listing; and yes it did sell. lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 950 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:26 am:    Thanks guys. Of course now I have to go to the post office, buy an EXPENSIVE money order, send it to L.A. (certified, return receipt, of course) and hold my breath. The seller has loads of positive feedback and has been very responsive through email, but this part is still downright scary. According to the seller, the guitar had the electronic mod at Alembic in 2002 and will come with paperwork to that effect. I'll be looking for a power supply for it (anybody got an extra one lying around?). The seller claimed it runs on batteries and they last for a year. That's contrary to what I've heard, but we'll see. It doesn't have LEDs (can you say "hotdotz"?) so maybe the battery lasts longer without 'em. An old Series 1 and my custom Further getting ever closer to completion. 2006 looks good! Bill, tgo davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3149 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:39 am:    Bill; call the guy and see if he'll meet you half way. How far is it; six hours? For that guitar I would drive the whole way. It would be a long day of driving, but worth it. And it's had the upgrade!! davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3150 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:42 am:    The listing says he'll take a cashiers check, which is probably free at your bank. tom_z Advanced Member Username: tom_z Post Number: 285 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 7:45 am:    Congrats Bill! tap tap tap on my coffee cup - after all it's not even 8AM here. Tonight there will be bottles banging in honor of your acquisition. Looking forward to the pix. =) Tom jalevinemd Advanced Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 323 Registered: 12-2003 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 8:41 am:    I'm with Dave on the driving idea. It would be a shame for that beautiful instrument to suffer some horrible fate at the hands of the delivery service du jour. lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 954 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 9:45 am:    I'd do it if I could, but I'm off tomorrow morning for NYC until Thurs night for family stuff (and a Wed. night jam with Jeff Flaxman) and that's about all the time I can take off this month. Knock on wood, I've never had a problem with a shipped guitar. The seller has good feedback on packing and shipping. He even requested that I send him an address label already filled out, so I know the address will be correct. Of course I'll breath easier once it arrives safe & sound. Bill, tgo rklisme Advanced Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 288 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Monday, February 06, 2006 - 6:27 pm:    Bill I just drove up from Los Angeles. I was visiting my daughter at UCLA had I only known. I had my Alembic with me as well doing some studio work with a friend. I could have brought yours back with me. Anyway congrats on your new Alembic invite me by sometime to hear it and your group! Rory jalevinemd Advanced Member Username: jalevinemd Post Number: 335 Registered: 12-2003 Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 12:00 pm:    Bill, Did the guitar arrive today? I'm living vicariously through you right now, brother. I really want a 70's Series I, but only in as good a condition as yours looks. I'm happy to have my Alembic collection grow with future models, but it'd be nice to have a prime example of their past as well. Jealous, Jonathan lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 977 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 2:19 pm:    IT'S HERE!!!!!!!! Oh, the joys of self-employment. My wife called this morning to tell me it had arrived. I had one client coming in for an appointment and then straight home. Opened the box, spilled styro peanuts all over the place, and VOILA! Even nicer than I could have possibly dreamed! This was my holy grail of guitars for the last 30+ years! The only object I've ever lusted after longer is a Jaguar E-Type (which I'll get one of these days). I'll have pics up in Showcase in a few minutes. WOW!!!!!! Now I can't wait for rehearsal on Thursday night. And, of course, this calls for a visit back home to Alembic in the very near future. Bill, tgo/ocn (on cloud nine) speicky Intermediate Member Username: speicky Post Number: 108 Registered: 3-2005 Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 2:37 pm:    Congrats, Bill ! I know what you feel right now, it's unbelievable... have fun with her ! ...and... no pics in the showcase yet !!??!? LOL Christian (the faker) davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3215 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 4:04 pm:    Glad it arrived ok!! rklisme Advanced Member Username: rklisme Post Number: 293 Registered: 5-2004 Posted on Monday, February 13, 2006 - 5:10 pm:    Bill I would be interested in hearing this guitar someday! I can only imagine what you are feeling right now. Enjoy it and remember to post pics! Rory