| Author | Message | ||
| tkotmk42
Junior Username: tkotmk42 Post Number: 45 Registered: 5-2002 |
It seems that I am too picky to do the straight up trade, and it looks like having cash to buy is better option, so I'm going to offer my bass for sale here. MK Dlx 4str (built in Oct 2002) Medium Scale 5A quilted maple front and back (from same slab) Deluxe purpleheart neck laminate Ebony Fingerboard w/ mother of pearl inlay Continuous wood truss rod and back plates Bookmatched headstock laminate Anniv Electronics Prep for Series II electronics (with 'dummy' dummy humcanceller) Older "2R" Truss rod cover (meaning neck pickup is closer to neck than current 'stock' position) Satin neck Recessed strap lock and yes, tail piece in DEAD CENTER  You can see the pictures here (I'll post more recent pictures either tonight or tomorrow. But these pics are still good, since nothing has changed since then) http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/2140.html?1117209090 Basically, I had it made to be clone of Mark King's medium scale quilted bass, minus the LED of course. Also, I wanted to do all the woodwork up front (as much as I could afford). This bass is basically 'built' like Series bass, it even have the Series bass serial number (no "MK" or "C" b/w year and serial#). Never been played outside, mint condition. No scratch, no mark. Brass hardware has the usual discoloration, it can be polished out. Have all the papers, wrench, strap locks, and also extra brass covers for all the wood covers. And of course, original Hard-shell from Alembic. Hard-shell case has rip in one spot. As an added bonus, largest piece of brass cover is autographed by Stanley Clarke himself.  (you can see him holding that plate) Now, last time I was trying to sell, it was a major let down to having to deal with international buyer, so please, US buyers only, and funds only in US dollar. I live in Nashville TN. I am willing to drive up to 5 hours to meet you or deliver it to you to save shipping cost and agony of taking chance with UPS/FedEx. I will put up more 'current' pictures once I get home tonight, or tomorrow depends on what time I get home. Selling for $4500. Email me @ sonoitakeo at bfusa.com Thank you. Takeo Sonoi | ||
| tkotmk42
Junior Username: tkotmk42 Post Number: 46 Registered: 5-2002 |
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| tkotmk42
Junior Username: tkotmk42 Post Number: 47 Registered: 5-2002 |
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| tkotmk42
Junior Username: tkotmk42 Post Number: 48 Registered: 5-2002 |
    Sorry for some out-of-focus shot. These pictures were taken with 6 year old Sony digital camera. (and the one behind the camera probably had everything to do with it >< ) Something I noticed while I was posting, there are some scratches on case that I didn't remember about. So the case is not in mint condition, but the bass is completely scratch/dent free. Thanks! Takeo Sonoi | ||
| juggernaught
Member Username: juggernaught Post Number: 57 Registered: 3-2007 |
Sweet Jeebus! | ||
| eligilam
Junior Username: eligilam Post Number: 39 Registered: 2-2006 |
Righteous, TS. I'd be all over it if it were walnut or cocobolo....good luck and keep in touch! The Willinator www.theglaive.com | ||
| wuuw
New Username: wuuw Post Number: 6 Registered: 3-2007 |
email sent | ||
| tkotmk42
Junior Username: tkotmk42 Post Number: 49 Registered: 5-2002 |
I forgot to mention: this bass has hollow body like Series basses. So this is not just any Signature bass with dummy humcanceller, it's the closest thing to the 'real' thing as far as construction. | ||
| tkotmk42
Junior Username: tkotmk42 Post Number: 50 Registered: 5-2002 |
Sold, pending finalizing transaction. Thanks. Takeo | ||
| tkotmk42
Member Username: tkotmk42 Post Number: 51 Registered: 5-2002 |
Sold, pending transaction. Thanks Takeo | ||
| the_mule
Senior Member Username: the_mule Post Number: 652 Registered: 1-2004 |
Fantastic bass, some lucky new owner! Wilfred | ||
| wuuw
Junior Username: wuuw Post Number: 11 Registered: 3-2007 |
Got it today !! Love the bass...I will post some more pictures after I done playing it :-) Takeo really did the perfect job taking care of this bass...I love it Wu | ||
| richbass939
Senior Member Username: richbass939 Post Number: 836 Registered: 11-2004 |
Wow!! What a beautiful instrument. Fantastic wood. The bookmatch on the headstock really jumps out at you too. Congrats. Rich | ||
| tkotmk42
Member Username: tkotmk42 Post Number: 54 Registered: 5-2002 |
I know this isn't ebay feedback area, but Wu was a very nice buyer. Very nice and fast response. Thanks and enjoy your new bass !! And thanks for Alembic for allowing me to own one of their creation for a while. Takeo |
