| Author | Message | ||
| munkey
New Username: munkey Post Number: 1 Registered: 2-2006 |
Hello! I'm on the lookout for an used Skylark.... interested to see and hear what's out there. | ||
| munkey
New Username: munkey Post Number: 2 Registered: 2-2006 |
I live in the San Francisco Bay Area email: jay.dickinson@sbcglobal.net | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 958 Registered: 7-2004 |
Jason: Welcome to the club! I also live in the Bay Area (Montclair/Oakland), though at the moment I'm in NY. If you haven't played a Skylark before, my advice is head up 101 to the Hearn Ave. exit in Santa Rosa and go visit the factory. You'll get a chance to play a Skylark, as well as a few other instruments. The folks at Alembic are VERY friendly and helpful. Just give them a call and they can let you know what's hanging in the front room at the moment, give you directions, etc. I'd offer to let you play mine, but I don't have a Skylark. I have an '83 Electrum, a '76 Series 1 on the way from L.A., and a custom Further being built. If you decide on the Skylark, keep an eye on this site. Used ones come up every once in a while, and more often than on eBay. Bill, the guitar one | ||
| munkey
New Username: munkey Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2006 |
Thanks for response Bill! I have had the good fortune to play one briefly, awhile back. I was blown away. I've been a Les Paul guy up till now, but decided it's time to take the leap. Doesn't hurt that I'm a big Dead fan I suppose. I'll be watching for an used one. Oh, and I will most definately go up north to see what they have. Might just blow off a day at work next week even.... | ||
| honkylips
New Username: honkylips Post Number: 6 Registered: 8-2005 |
Not sure if you are familiar with Vintage Guitar magazine, but a dealer called "Lizard On a Leash Music" has run an ad for a used Skylark for the past several months. The ad reads as follows: Alembic Skylark, Sunburst. Active electronics. Jerry sound! Used - HSC. $2500.00. phone number is (310)306-3437, email at kbrown@mandkconsultant.com. I've been tempted to call on this several times as it appears from their ad they are willing to deal some. However, I'm not the biggest fan of sunburst and $2500 seems about $500 too high. If you are interested, you might want to give them a call. By the way, I had the pleasure of playing a Skylark for the first time about 4 months ago at a dealer in Northeast Ohio. It sounded and played better than any guitar I've ever had in my hands. Good luck!! | ||
| munkey
New Username: munkey Post Number: 4 Registered: 2-2006 |
Thanks! | ||
| hydrargyrum
Intermediate Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 179 Registered: 3-2004 |
I would agree with honky lips, 2500 is a bit steep. Maybe they will bargain. I also agree that sunbusrts is not my particular favorite. I sold one at ~2000 that was in mint shape not long ago, so you may wish to hold out. Orion's may be a bit more common, and should not be discounted for their comparatively "simple" electronics. They are sweet little guitars. | ||
| honkylips
New Username: honkylips Post Number: 8 Registered: 8-2005 |
The new Vintage Guitar Mag showed up in my mail Saturday. Lizard on a Leash Music has dropped the price of their Skylark to an even $2k. See contact info in my previous post. Thought I would pass that along as there seems to be tons of interest in used Skylarks lately (combined with a bunch of non-motivated eBay Skylark sellers). |
