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groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 324
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 1:32 pm:   Edit Post

is for sale at it's original home. Larry Morgan's Music and Sound, Garland, TX 972-864-8584.
Fingerboard needs a little oil, brass needs polish. No dents, dings or other visible signs of abuse, other than that it's in fine shape for a three year old.
I didn't have time to plug it in so I can't vouch for the electronics. Willing to check it out if anyone is interested.

Mike
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1971
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 12:03 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Mike,

Just for Sh*ts and Giggles: What's Marcus asking for that thing?

Cheers,

Kevin
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 326
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 1:30 pm:   Edit Post

It's a consignment sale, $3000. I would guess there is some wiggle room, depending on what the seller is asking to get from it. That's still more than I paid for a new 5 string Orion with Europa electronics and LEDs in '03.

As it happened, the seller showed up while I was playing it and we yacked for a bit. He's a die hard PBass player and according to him, the EMW was ultimately too much bass.

adios,
Mike
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1972
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 1:48 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks, Mike.

Some things never change: It was overpriced when new and it's overpriced used, LOL!

Wow! Troy is gonna be disappointed! He gave away his EMW (compared to that price), and his bass was closer to mine than the original EMW in spec (and MSRP).

Personally, you'd have to kill me and pry it from my cold, dead hands to get me to divest of my Alembics! LOL!

Cheers,

Kevin
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 327
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 2:00 pm:   Edit Post

Understand. I'm interested to see if this sells. A few years ago Fedora, Modulus, Ken Smith and Alembic out numbered the Fender, Ibanez, SGR stock they carried. Now it's almost entirely Fender. That's a shame. I'm not knocking Fender, it's the lack of variety that's disappointing.

I miss my Orion, that body felt soooooo nice and played like a dream. I'd like a few more just for grins, but as it is, my current Alembic is more than enough to meet my modest demands. Keep all of yours.
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1973
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 5:11 pm:   Edit Post

Just goes to show where the market (and the economy) is at. That and heavy mass-marketing. that's why Fenders will always be in demand, with or without quality, and the majority will still say "what's an Olympic?" LOL!
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1974
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Thursday, July 20, 2006 - 5:19 pm:   Edit Post

FWIW, if the buyer didn't bite, I'd have taken Troy's EMW. It was a steal, and despite the duplication, it'd be great to have a "spare" LOL!

The current owner is in a Sting/Police tribute band (think "Blue Turtles"-era) and that EMW should be perfect!

Personally, the Orion is like Buttah, but the thin SI neck is even better...makes the Orion seem like a club! It's all beer and skittles until you strap 'em on...The Orion is an easier reach to first position...the SI std. point is brutal (both 34" scale)! I'm a six-footer with long arms and a 50" chest (i.e., not a small guy) and I have trouble reaching.
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 328
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post

I might need to go by and plug the EMW up to something...Good thing it's not fretless: the prospect of finding a part time job doesn't thrill me.
LOL, I completely understand. I traded my Orion for the Anniversary bass. HUGE adjustment in weight and first position reach for me, I just ain't that big. But I instantly fell in love with the (classic taper) neck. If, IF, I ever order a custom it will have to have the same neck deminsions. This is a peculiar peeve and I don't know why it nags me so, but I wish the Europa didn't have the curved cutaways where it meets the neck thru. If only it had the one sweeping arc like it's cousin the Orion. Don't know why that bugs me so much.

have a great weekend
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 1982
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Friday, July 21, 2006 - 11:31 am:   Edit Post

The new owner of Troy's EMW just got his bass, and he's in love! He is having a little difficulty with string tension as he is used to a 30" scale. He has the same buddy that I do: Arthur, er, um, Arthur Itis, LOL!
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 2031
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 10:54 am:   Edit Post

Mike,

Did they ever sell that orig. EMW? I'd be interested in what it went for (again). I have another ulterior motive...I just picked-up the "Troy's Custom Orion" EMW from the guy who Troy sold it to. Apparently, I was in the right place at the right time as the price was too good to pass-up.

Cheers,

Kevin
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 367
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Monday, September 25, 2006 - 11:37 am:   Edit Post

Kevin,

It was there as of two weeks ago. The only people that play it are the guys that work there and me. I don't think there's been much serious interest. Lot of cash for a used instrument, regardless of it's capability and quality.

adios,
Mike
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 2035
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 5:04 am:   Edit Post

That's a shame...supply v. demand.

I will say that the EMW I just bought listed for almost TWICE what the original, it is exactly one year old, it is as new (i.e., mint, virtually unplayed), and I got it for considerably less than what LMM wants for the well-used '03 original EMW.

Even my guitar guy, who is not an Alembic fan, had a jaw drop when he heard what that I got a mint '05 $6K Alembic for less than what most people pay for a Lakland parts bass.
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 369
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 6:03 am:   Edit Post

Glad to hear it, that's quite a score. I wish that I was in a position to purchase this one. Then I'd have the frets pulled...can you imagine?

Lots of parents bring their kids thru the store. You can see how Dad would pass on by a $3K used bass when he can buy brand new Fender (something he recognizes) for less than a grand. "Hey, son. How 'bout this one?" Hmm, maybe that's why the EMW is hanging there, moves more of the LMM stock?
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 2038
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 6:18 am:   Edit Post

Yeah, It hough about the same thing. If Troy hadn't gone for the paua abalone oval FB inlays, I thought about the fretless route. A lined fretless might not be too bad, but the oval inlays would kill the sound. That would be sick, though...Matching fretless/fretted 5A Quilt/Ash/PH EMW's!

I wonder what it would cost for a fretless FB replacement? LED's could be added at that time too! Du'oh...now we're talking serious, bargain-defeating, very expensive mods.

As it is, I asked Mica for pricing to make a brass TRC to replace the black plastic one, and also what a chrome-plate job on the existing harware will cost. I'm not relishing tarnish nor am I looking forward to polishing it away. I just don't dig that none of the hardware quite matches on any Alembic that doesn't come with plated hardware.

I should just leave it alone, but I have that sickness that won't let me rest until I customize my own way.

We'll see. She's a mighty fine instrument as is. My problem is that I've seen the realm of Alembic possibilities, as well as having a fancier EMW as a template, so it's hard to be "satisfied" with anything less than your own vision of what can be.
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 372
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 8:50 am:   Edit Post

Usually my wallet dictates my situation. I don't know how many Alembic variants have danced through my mind.

FWIW. LEDs, oh man. Had them, loved them, miss them. This past Sunday a husband n wife team sang a Nat King Cole number during Church services. Tech team brought down the stage lights and left the band in the dark with only the small lights for our stands. I never needed LEDs so badly. Bb to G is a BIG stretch for me in the dark, lol.
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 751
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 9:12 am:   Edit Post

Make the stretch
From B flat to G
Done in the dark
B lost is me
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 373
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 11:07 am:   Edit Post

"B lost", that happened,too, lol. that didn't get me as much as coming in on the upbeat on "I Feel Good", that was a train wreck.
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 752
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, September 26, 2006 - 12:20 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Mike, just tell your worship leader like I do ours when I make a mistake, "dock me for it". LOL

(Message edited by olieoliver on September 26, 2006)
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 2040
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 4:11 am:   Edit Post

Amen!
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 380
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 8:42 am:   Edit Post

It's easier to ask the the soundman to send me through the "Holy Roller Anti-Fat Finger Filter".

Then agin, I guess I could have played Bb in the first positon, huh? Geez.

Kevin, have you called LMM?
olieoliver
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Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 765
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 8:58 am:   Edit Post

For one to Bb wouldn't one need to be in the lying position. Ba-dump-da
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 2042
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Thursday, September 28, 2006 - 9:03 am:   Edit Post

Mike:

No, I haven't.
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 385
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 9:58 am:   Edit Post

sold.
kmh364
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Username: kmh364

Post Number: 2043
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 3:30 pm:   Edit Post

DId you find out what it went for?
groovelines
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Username: groovelines

Post Number: 386
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Saturday, September 30, 2006 - 8:53 pm:   Edit Post

No. I asked, but the magneta-haired teeny bopper that was on the floor yesterday couldn't remember.
I doubt it went for whole the three grand. I would have offered 2.3 cash (if I had the money) and I think that is still being generous. There are a number of used Alembics I'd rather have in that price range.

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