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chrishooksbass
Junior
Username: chrishooksbass

Post Number: 19
Registered: 2-2007
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 5:40 pm:   Edit Post

75 #145 near mint, bills rising, just wondering75 #145
alembic_doctor
Advanced Member
Username: alembic_doctor

Post Number: 271
Registered: 8-2002
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 5:47 pm:   Edit Post

I'll give you $1500 + a Stratocaster + an Alembic Essence Fretless. Seriously.
mkazaria
Junior
Username: mkazaria

Post Number: 15
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 5:50 pm:   Edit Post

I love it. How much????
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 1578
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 5:55 pm:   Edit Post

I wouldn't take less than $4K for that if you have the case, cable and blue box. A higher price wouldn't be out of the question. I can't be positive about the woods, but that almost looks like an "original" brown bass.
dwmark
Intermediate Member
Username: dwmark

Post Number: 151
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 6:50 pm:   Edit Post

Market is a bit soft right now, but I agree with Bob. 4 is the right number, more isn't beyond reason and less is a steal.

Doc isn't far off either, when you add it up.

dw
dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 793
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 7:48 pm:   Edit Post

Email sent.
attmann
New
Username: attmann

Post Number: 10
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 7:50 pm:   Edit Post

Like asked before, is the set complete including case, power supply and cable? Have you decided what you will be selling it for?
room037
Intermediate Member
Username: room037

Post Number: 167
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Wednesday, May 09, 2007 - 8:23 pm:   Edit Post

I know the original price at Guitar Center 2 years ago.
My opinion is added $1000 to the original price.
I am very interested.
But I bought another bass on eBay last month.
If you permit, I can trade my 20th Anniversary bass + $1000.

Eiji
chrishooksbass
Junior
Username: chrishooksbass

Post Number: 20
Registered: 2-2007
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post

thanks for the quick responses guys
i dont need to sell at this moment
and i appreciate the input .
attmann
Junior
Username: attmann

Post Number: 11
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Thursday, May 10, 2007 - 4:07 pm:   Edit Post

thanks for teasing everybody...
extraterrestrial
New
Username: extraterrestrial

Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2007
Posted on Friday, May 11, 2007 - 4:11 am:   Edit Post

that bass looks like it's been sittin in its Case for the past 32yrs..........
chrishooksbass
Junior
Username: chrishooksbass

Post Number: 21
Registered: 2-2007
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 9:14 am:   Edit Post

not trying to tease
i just wanted to see what the board thought it's worth.
i have a heap o cash in it and frankly it's in such nice shape that i am afraid to take it out live, it has virtually no wear and that's hard to replace and i don't want to spill a jaeger bomb on it. if it does go up for sale dela217 has 1st dibs .
again thanks for all the info and interest!

(Message edited by chrishooksbass on May 12, 2007)
attmann
Junior
Username: attmann

Post Number: 12
Registered: 4-2006
Posted on Saturday, May 12, 2007 - 4:20 pm:   Edit Post

In my opinion, being used to the appeal of a well played beat up Fender: a couple of spilt Jaegermeisters could only help to add some more spice to an overmint clean Alembic. Plus they make you stick to the groove a little more...
keavin
Senior Member
Username: keavin

Post Number: 1174
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 3:43 am:   Edit Post

Yeah with an alembic you Better know how to play in the pocket,or the sound will tell on you!
chrishooksbass
Junior
Username: chrishooksbass

Post Number: 22
Registered: 2-2007
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 8:40 am:   Edit Post

i love a broken in bass here's a 76 ray i've spilled a few on76 ray
chrishooksbass
Junior
Username: chrishooksbass

Post Number: 23
Registered: 2-2007
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 8:42 am:   Edit Post

76 ray back
keavin
Senior Member
Username: keavin

Post Number: 1177
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 8:48 am:   Edit Post

hey this bass reminds me of my beatup 1972 seriesI alembic!.....Basses were made for playin & this one tells one hellova story!
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 497
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 9:41 am:   Edit Post

My '83 Spoiler also shows signs of her age, you can see she's been played a lot. I'ts my favorite, beats the '87 both on playability and sounds. (Though I wouldn't say the '87 is bad )
Here are some pictures of her "Beautymarks":



On the last picture you can see a "severe damaged area" on the bottom. Still puzzles me what could have caused that... There's also some "wood erosion" around the pickups.
keavin
Senior Member
Username: keavin

Post Number: 1178
Registered: 12-2002
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 11:23 am:   Edit Post

Fc Spoiler, by the looks of the back of your neck you stay in the 'LOW ZONE'!
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 1580
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 11:47 am:   Edit Post

I would guess that damage was caused by a strap falling off the button and left hand holding the neck by the nut as the bass swung down to graze the floor. Maybe a concrete basement floor at that. Just a guess based on that pic...
fc_spoiler
Senior Member
Username: fc_spoiler

Post Number: 498
Registered: 5-2006
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post


I bought this bass a year ago, pretty much in the same state as she is in now. I bought the Fender new in '92 and as you can see I tend to play in the upper regions instead...


(I guess practicing Cliff Burton's solo for years is responsible for that finish wear @ the 12th fret position...)
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 1324
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 4:08 pm:   Edit Post

If you play it, they will come.

(The scuffs and dings that is)

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