| Author | Message | ||
| series_ii5
New Username: series_ii5 Post Number: 1 Registered: 12-2006 |
So what is an 89 Series II 5 string worth? It is in good shape with Indian Rosewood front and back. It also has the extended length neck. It sounds amazing. My only other Alembic was an 84 Distillate and the Series II blows it away. Everyone that hears it says it's the best sounding bass they have ever heard. It has to be the bass, because it certainly isn't my playing. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1411 Registered: 3-2004 |
There are too many variables to guess at a price from your short description. You will need to post more details and a pic or two to get a reasonably accurate guess. | ||
| kungfusheriff
Senior Member Username: kungfusheriff Post Number: 571 Registered: 8-2003 |
Sight unseen, I'll give you $50 and ten pounds of the best homemade chili you've never had, frozen and shipped to your door.;) Welcome to the Club, and call this a second request for pics. | ||
| inthelows
Advanced Member Username: inthelows Post Number: 204 Registered: 11-2006 |
I third that and raise you some venison steak! Welcome!! NLP | ||
| dwmark
Intermediate Member Username: dwmark Post Number: 137 Registered: 1-2005 |
when i read "ten pounds," i thought this was getting interesting. pictures!!! | ||
| drjenney
Member Username: drjenney Post Number: 92 Registered: 11-2004 |
Actually, I think it is worth whatever I can pay for it! E-mail me and, yes, send pics! Dr. J | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1003 Registered: 2-2006 |
Mark, are you looking to sell this bass or just getiing an Idea of its value? | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 678 Registered: 6-2002 |
(Message edited by jazzyvee on December 17, 2006) | ||
| series_ii5
New Username: series_ii5 Post Number: 2 Registered: 12-2006 |
Wow, you guys are great. I had no idea this board was so active. We are getting ready to leave for Christmas break on Wednesday and the deadlines are deep so, I hope a video will suffice until I get back from vacation. This video was shot 7 years ago when I first got the bass. Their are 3 Alembics in the video. Mike, the guy featured in the video owned or sold all 3 basses at one time. He sold me the 86 Distillate, flamed koa, in 86. I sold it in 99 when I bought his 89 Series II 5 string. What the video doesn't show is the typical dings that come over 17 years of use. Like I said, I don't have time to take pictures and upload them before I leave for Christmas. There are probably about a dozen nics. Most are minor. The bigger ones are about the diameter of a BB or smaller. The ones that come to mind are one on the back of the neck, on the back of the body, a couple on the side, the mahogony core, below the knobs, one on the tail piece and the worst one is where the head comes to a point. That one looks like it is down to the wood. The others don't go that deep. I know you really need to see detailed pictures of what I have described, but until then, here's the video. http://tulsaweddingvideos.com/video/AlembicWeekend.wmv At this point I am considering selling because I don't play it any more. I gave up my last standing weekly gig in October. I don't have to sell it, but I would like to know how much I could expect to get if I do decide to sell. I know that a new one decked out like mine would be around $18,000. But that is brand new and mine is 17 years old. Thanks for your help and patience until I can get some pictures uploaded. Mark VL | ||
| tbrannon
Advanced Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 262 Registered: 11-2004 |
Wow- cool video of a very lovely bass. I only wish I had the cash to make an offer. A Series II 5 string would be a dream. Good luck- I'm sure you'll have quite a few guys interested after they see that video. | ||
| kungfusheriff
Senior Member Username: kungfusheriff Post Number: 572 Registered: 8-2003 |
Damn, that video is bass porn if I've ever seen it. I'd venture that bass should fetch at least three grand, maybe more. There's a forum member who has a similar five-string Series 2 he told me he would consider letting go of for $3,500 if that helps you any. | ||
| series_ii5
New Username: series_ii5 Post Number: 3 Registered: 12-2006 |
Thanks for the comments on the video and the pricing info. If the bass is worth $3000-3500 I'll keep it for a while. | ||
| flaxattack
Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1325 Registered: 4-2004 |
email me please and let me know if you still want to sell it jeff | ||
| edwin
Advanced Member Username: edwin Post Number: 206 Registered: 5-2002 |
Nice bass porn! What was the soundtrack? Make me want to put roundwounds back on my Series I! Edwin |
