| Author | Message | ||
| indigo
Junior Username: indigo Post Number: 32 Registered: 6-2005 |
Hello everyone. I have two 2005 Orion four string basses for sale. A description of each follows. My playing (if you can call it that) doesn't deserve either of these fine instruments. Neither of them has been gigged with and they have only left the house to go with me on my lesson. They are both in mint condition and have been well taken care of (kept in their cases, fretboards have been lemon oiled every six months, etc.). Photos of each can be found here. The first is my coco bolo. It was purchased less than a year ago. Alembics original listing is here. It is an awesome bass with incredible tone...just as you'd expect from coco bolo. Mother of pearl inlays and red LEDs definitely set it apart. It has brand new Alembic strings on it. Retail was $5350 and am asking $2,800. The second bass is a custom based on Alembic's East Meets West. This bass is only 8 months old. The factory to customer thread is here. This bass has a stunning 5A quilted maple top, purple heart accent, and a beautiful ash body with "nearest neighbor" backplates. The fretboard has nicely figured abalone oval inlays. This is an incredible bass and definitely belongs in someone's hands that can really make it sing. Retail was right at $6000 and am will to let it go to a good home for $3,400. These basses are killer deals considering Alembic's price increases over the last year. As I said, these basses are in the same condition as the day I received them and have never been used in performance. I wanted to give you Alembicians the first crack at these. You know how nice these instruments are. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks for your time. Troy (Message edited by indigo on May 08, 2006) (Message edited by indigo on May 08, 2006) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 3799 Registered: 5-2002 |
A couple of really nice basses! | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 420 Registered: 6-2002 |
Very very very tempting, especially since I've been trying to get rid of a Musicman Sterling 4. Jazzyvee | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1883 Registered: 9-2003 |
Troy: Just my two cents... Sorry to see that you're divesting yourself of your new Alembics. While they can essentially be replaced in the future, are you sure you wanna let 'em go? The web pages here are full of "shouldn't of let it/them go" sob stories. I'm essentially a guitarist (and not a great one at that) who masquerades on bass, and I have a bunch of axes, so most go unplayed for long periods. Regardless, I love 'em all and am not interested in parting with them as some have been mine for more than a quarter of a century. They can be all replaced, but at a much greater cost. I got great deals on my Alembics, none of which will be repeated anytime soon. They are lifetime instruments that I can always go back to. Personally, and it's just my opinion, I'd keep 'em. Cheers, Kevin | ||
| indigo
Junior Username: indigo Post Number: 33 Registered: 6-2005 |
Hi Kevin, It is nice to hear from you. I agree, they can't be replaced but I really have no need for these incredible instruments. While they look and sound incredible (my bass instructor played it once and I couldn't believe it was the same instrument) they would be much better off set free to be played by a professional. If anyone else has any questions, please feel free to ask. Troy | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 889 Registered: 6-2002 |
Troy - you will become a better player, in your own right, when you have a better instrument to practice your craft on. Trust me, simpler instruments can hold you back. | ||
| 2400wattman
Intermediate Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 147 Registered: 11-2005 |
Excuse me, are these still for sale? | ||
| indigo
Junior Username: indigo Post Number: 34 Registered: 6-2005 |
Yes sir. They are still for sale. Any reasonable offer will be entertained. Troy | ||
| indigo
Junior Username: indigo Post Number: 35 Registered: 6-2005 |
Hey guys...price drops on each of these. Coco bolo...$2400 East Meets West...$2900 Troy | ||
| 2400wattman
Intermediate Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 180 Registered: 11-2005 |
Gentlemen, I nailed the coco Orion tonight, should be seeing it next Monday I suppose. This is really right up my alley as it is closer to the J bass styling that I'm used to. Can't wait to get my hands on her. Big thanks to Keith H(April COTM Dude!) his opinion and experience w/ his Orions really helped in my decision on getting this bass. This will be a cruisin' & groovin' machine! YeeeeeeHaaaaawww!!!! | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 481 Registered: 2-2005 |
Adam, Congratulations. I'm glad I was able to help. Keith | ||
| indigo
Junior Username: indigo Post Number: 36 Registered: 6-2005 |
Hey Adam....I'm glad it is going to a good home. Also, the East Meets West is no longer for sale. Thanks guys, Troy | ||
| kmh364
Senior Member Username: kmh364 Post Number: 1923 Registered: 9-2003 |
Does that mean you've decided to keep it? If so, good on ya! | ||
| 2400wattman
Intermediate Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 183 Registered: 11-2005 |
Troy, thanks for the deal and I hope you did decide to keep the EMW, it's a very beautiful bass. | ||
| 2400wattman
Intermediate Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 185 Registered: 11-2005 |
Got the coco today, and it was almost too beautiful to take out of the case! I'll get pics posted soon. | ||
| tom_z
Senior Member Username: tom_z Post Number: 416 Registered: 7-2004 |
Congrats Adam. I can vouch for your last post - I saw the bass just before Troy shipped it. I played it a little bit a few months ago and I would have to say it's an incredible instrument. I'm sorry that Troy let it go but glad it's in good hands. Enjoy! =D Peace Tom | ||
| indigo
Junior Username: indigo Post Number: 37 Registered: 6-2005 |
I take that back...the East Meets West is still for sale. The price has now been dropped to $2400. It is in the same pristine condition as the coco bolo that Adam just purchased. Troy | ||
| jhamill
New Username: jhamill Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2005 |
Hello Troy, I'd like to speak to you regarding the EMW. If it's still for sale I'd like to try and work something out with you. Thanks John | ||
| jhamill
New Username: jhamill Post Number: 2 Registered: 9-2005 |
Hello Everyone, I've just purchased Troy's EMW Orion. Can't wait to get it and use it in my new Sting/Police cover project ! Thanks to Troy for a great deal and a pleasant, easy purchase experience. Thanks John | ||
| ctjim
Member Username: ctjim Post Number: 61 Registered: 4-2005 |
Hey John, congrats on the new bass! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 4016 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi John, congrats! Oh, and you may have the record for most time between registering for the forum and making your first post <g>. Guess you were waiting until you had something really important to post about! | ||
| jhamill
New Username: jhamill Post Number: 4 Registered: 9-2005 |
Thanks Dave, Well, as you already know, timing is everything with us Alembicians. It will be great to add the Orion to the collection. John | ||
| jhamill
New Username: jhamill Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2005 |
Ok, the Orion is currently in Jersey. I'm offcially going bonkers waiting for it. Sting/Police line-up is now complete. We found an amazing sax player, Steling Baily, he's played with Miles, Peter Tosh, etc. It's a thrill to play this stuff. John |
