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inthelows
Advanced Member
Username: inthelows

Post Number: 237
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Saturday, December 23, 2006 - 8:22 pm:   Edit Post

rklisme has a beauty going on ebay!
NLP
balance k six link
hifiguy
Member
Username: hifiguy

Post Number: 58
Registered: 10-2006
Posted on Sunday, December 24, 2006 - 4:06 pm:   Edit Post

What a gorgeous instrument. It has to sound absolutely mind blowing.

Maybe Santa will buy it and deliver it to me for Festivus!
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 458
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Sunday, December 24, 2006 - 4:52 pm:   Edit Post

It's a very fortunate thing that I'm immunized against GAS for that bass.

My wife would never forgive me.

Bradley
j_gary
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Username: j_gary

Post Number: 220
Registered: 6-2005
Posted on Sunday, December 24, 2006 - 10:16 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful piece of work. Many 6er's look out of proportion to me, this baby is perfect.

Good luck!
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 688
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, December 25, 2006 - 1:24 pm:   Edit Post

I agree J_Gary, that one does look very nice indeed.
Jazzyvee
pierreyves
Member
Username: pierreyves

Post Number: 51
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Monday, December 25, 2006 - 2:42 pm:   Edit Post

the meaning of this sale on e-bay is mysterious....
the guy answer only "I want to"....but ???
I'ts a really new one from november 06...maybe the weight is too in exess ? The guy don't know to play six strings ??
inthelows
Advanced Member
Username: inthelows

Post Number: 243
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Monday, December 25, 2006 - 5:45 pm:   Edit Post

pierreyves..
This might help..on another thread.
NLP
six string thread link
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 1935
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 - 5:41 pm:   Edit Post

Pierreyves:

Rory, the seller, is a long-time member of this forum and a neighbor of mine here in Oakland CA. We all watched along in the FTC section as this bass was constructed. I suspect if it was a series he wouldn't be selling.

Bill, tgo
flaxattack
Senior Member
Username: flaxattack

Post Number: 1338
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Tuesday, December 26, 2006 - 9:18 pm:   Edit Post

it's anniversary electronics with bass/treble boosts for each p/u

we will all vouge for the seller
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme

Post Number: 325
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2006 - 10:19 am:   Edit Post

Bill

You know me to well and could you please turn your amps down a little? My little house has been doing a lot or rocking and rolling lately! I knew I should have purchased earthquake insurance when you got your Series guitar! I still remember the sound of your Series guitar from visiting your studio, wow was it sweet. No mystery on the sale of my six string to most of you who know me but the most important thing is that it is a wonderful instrument that needs to be played and not shoved under my bed!

Rory
the_8_string_king
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Username: the_8_string_king

Post Number: 294
Registered: 9-2005
Posted on Saturday, December 30, 2006 - 9:13 pm:   Edit Post

I've seen quite a few stunning Balance K's, but this one really stands out as one of the most exceptional -between the stunning wood, the beveled peghead, and the extra cool custom electronics.

In fact, this bass specifically pushed me over the edge, into ordering my own Balance K.

If the neck was a little narrower, and there was ebony in it, I'd have been hoping I could meet your price. Regardless, it's too awesome to not sell.

Serieshead or not, I can't grasp how you could let such a masterpiece go... but good luck with it. I've not doubt that it'll make someone a very happy camper!
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme

Post Number: 326
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Monday, January 01, 2007 - 9:12 am:   Edit Post

Mark

Happy New Year! Just like you love ebony in your basses I love the Series electronics! They seem to speak to me like nothing else. You are right on about one thing though it is tough to let it go! What a beauty! The neck on this is totally amazing and it can be played in every position with no effort what so ever. I am sure there will be some regrets if someone meets my price but who knows maybe a custom Series could be in my future! By the way thanks for the compliments and may the time pass swiftly on the build of your new bass!

Rory
tubeperson
Junior
Username: tubeperson

Post Number: 33
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 8:33 am:   Edit Post

Hey Rory, why not just convert the 6 string to Series Electronics? After all, you waited long enough for it to arrive new. Also with a neck that fits, you must "commits". If the bass fits....... and on and on and on!

I wish you a Happy and Healthy New Year!
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 1043
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 8:43 am:   Edit Post

Body thickness would probably prevent conversion to Series electronics. This is what I was told by Mica when I inquired about upgrading my Burl Maple MK to series.
tubeperson
Junior
Username: tubeperson

Post Number: 34
Registered: 5-2005
Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 8:57 am:   Edit Post

Fat Boy pickups and a thin body? What a contradiction. It would be a shame for Rory to give up such a feel good/ good feel bass due to a lack of girth on the body. Hopefully Mica can confirm this as it would be a good thought for anyone who orders a Balance K to keep in mind. I share Rory's belief that once you have gone Series, there is no turning back. Not that Anniversary electronics are a bad thing mind you (better than most other wiring out there and I own Alembic basses with them also). Thanks Ollie! Still, if we can send Mars rovers into space, there should be some way to allow the conversion. If Alembic can make that conversion, I imagine they would find a way to do it. Perhaps an outbaord electronics center to go along with an SF-2 might work!
rklisme
Advanced Member
Username: rklisme

Post Number: 329
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 4:55 pm:   Edit Post

Steve

Very good to hear from you. I tried to change before the bass was complete but alas it was to late. The electronics won't fit kinda like the bloody glove! Anyway, my price was not met so it is back to the drawing board!

Rory
byoung
Senior Member
Username: byoung

Post Number: 467
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Tuesday, January 02, 2007 - 6:34 pm:   Edit Post

If the electronics won't fit, you must play it!

Bradley
inthelows
Advanced Member
Username: inthelows

Post Number: 255
Registered: 11-2006
Posted on Thursday, January 04, 2007 - 8:06 am:   Edit Post

I see that the reserve is met on the relisting.
Hopefully this will stimulate some healthy bidding for you!
Best of luck.
NLP
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the_8_string_king
Advanced Member
Username: the_8_string_king

Post Number: 338
Registered: 9-2005
Posted on Tuesday, January 09, 2007 - 6:11 pm:   Edit Post

Hey, thanks for the good wishes regarding my second custom, Rory!

Don't lose any money on that custom, whatever you do. It's so awesome, sooner or later someone will be very happy to meet your price.

Hey, what do the 4-position bass&treble switches do? Offer a greater boost option?

If it was in the description, I missed it.

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