| Author | Message | ||
| electiceddy
New Username: electiceddy Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2007 |
1978 Series 1 #2001 Long Scale. Face - Brazilian Zebra Wood. Core - Mahogany. Back - Black Walnut. Neck - Purple Heart. Good Condition. Original Owner. Hard Case & Road Case. $2000 Call Only. Ed 415-531-6966  | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 493 Registered: 11-2004 |
OH MY GOSH.... I don't think you'll be waiting long- lovely bass and I love the neck laminate layout. Wish I had the funds to pull the trigger. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1658 Registered: 3-2004 |
If nothing is broken/wrong with that bass, your price is awfully low. (Message edited by bsee on June 29, 2007) | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 494 Registered: 11-2004 |
Bob, I just sent him an email saying the exact same thing- your idea of posting it here is a good idea and I just reread his post to see "calls only" Good deals are good to find, but you're right about that price being awfully low for a healthy Series I. Toby | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1659 Registered: 3-2004 |
Yep - I appreciate a good deal as much as the next guy, but $2K for a nice Series is almost theft. $3K would still be a good price that should net a prompt sale. Beautiful neck wood, too! | ||
| juggernaught
Member Username: juggernaught Post Number: 67 Registered: 3-2007 |
Jeebus. That's a once in a lifetime deal right there. Don't jinx it for me guys! :P | ||
| room037
Intermediate Member Username: room037 Post Number: 177 Registered: 9-2003 |
Hi Ed, The neck construction is so nice ! It seems like Medium scale for me. But serial No. #2001 is not in the range of 1978. Maybe it was born late 1981 or early 1982. Please look fingerbord end and head. 1981 or 82's has the serial No. on fingerbord, 1978's serial is on head. Eiji | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5199 Registered: 5-2002 |
Previous thread here. So how did this not sell the first time around? I just spoke with him. Sounds like a nice guy. He's received a few calls; and he's hoping to sell at a better price than the one listed above. No power supply; so that is a factor. But the road case may add to the value for some folks. He doesn't know the scale length, and he doesn't have the bass with him at the moment; so you'll have to wait on that. | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 1021 Registered: 7-2002 |
(Message edited by valvil on June 29, 2007) | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 1022 Registered: 7-2002 |
I've played that bass and I know where it is. Been there for close to a year. I told the guys in the store where it's consigned that the serial number was off. The nut is weird as well, not brass and quite large, possbily ceramic. I've checked for signs of a different serial number but could not find any. The store is going back to being an internet only business so I can't go there and check it out some more, as they closed doors a few weeks ago. I have to say that through the 1/4 inch jack there was quite a bit of noise; can't say how quiet or noisy it would be through the power supply, so a trip to Santa Rosa may be needed. Nice sound otherwise. Valentino | ||
| j_gary
Advanced Member Username: j_gary Post Number: 251 Registered: 6-2005 |
Hmmmmmmm........thank you Alembic CSI. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1663 Registered: 3-2004 |
With Valentino's report, maybe $2K isn't such a steal after all. Factor in $300-500 for a used power supply and cable and $1500 for a noise control upgrade. Suddenly $2000 is closer to $4000 for the buyer. | ||
| longhorncat
Intermediate Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 155 Registered: 8-2005 |
How much does a new power supply and cable cost? | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 544 Registered: 5-2006 |
Alembic pricelist  | ||
| longhorncat
Intermediate Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 156 Registered: 8-2005 |
I just found it a few minutes after I posted: $550 - DS-5R, power supply for Series I/II $190 - 5-pin cable, 20 foot 5-pin cable for Series I/II | ||
| longhorncat
Intermediate Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 157 Registered: 8-2005 |
What does a used Alembic Road Case usually sell for? They are $650+ new. (Message edited by longhorncat on June 30, 2007) (Message edited by longhorncat on June 30, 2007) | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1664 Registered: 3-2004 |
They don't. Two reasons. First, Alembics come in so many shapes and sizes that they typically stay with the bass for which they are built. Second, I am not sure how long the foam is good for. By the time someone is willing to sell, it may not be so protective. If this is a 30 year old road case, it may need to be redone. What's it worth? Depends on condition and if you need it. If you don't need it, it isn't worth the cost of shipping and storage. If you do, it could easily be worth $400 or so. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2499 Registered: 7-2004 |
Valentino: Is the store E Guitars? Bill, tgo | ||
| precarius
Intermediate Member Username: precarius Post Number: 161 Registered: 11-2005 |
Longhorncat- If you decide to get the bass, I have a 5-pin cable you can have. I bought a new one from Butch at Bayou Cables. I got a 15 ft. for $68.00 including 3 day shipping. They are great! You are welcome to the original cable. | ||
| valvil
Moderator Username: valvil Post Number: 1023 Registered: 7-2002 |
Yes Bill, it is. I knew you had seen it as well. Valentino | ||
| longhorncat
Intermediate Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 158 Registered: 8-2005 |
Well, this bass is on it's way to Austin. Full report and pictures when it arrives. Thank you Ed. Mike, thank you for offering the cord, but I see that you sold it with your bass on eBay. I've need to order some wired up controls from Butch; I'll get a cable at the same time. PS Are you a Panther fan? | ||
| olieoliver
Senior Member Username: olieoliver Post Number: 1452 Registered: 2-2006 |
Very cool Bill, congrats! | ||
| precarius
Advanced Member Username: precarius Post Number: 211 Registered: 11-2005 |
longhorncat- It depends on which Panthers show up- the aggressive Panthers or the passive Panthers. What am I saying! I love the Panther regardless. If you had posted about the cord 3 hours ago, you could have had it, but it's all boxed up now ready to go to Italy. Congrats on your new bass. Mike | ||
| longhorncat
Intermediate Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 159 Registered: 8-2005 |
My father works for them. That's the "cat" part of my forum name. It's a nice perk to be able to get tickets to any NFL game any time you want. I'm glad your eBay sale worked well. I just sold a Rickenbacker 4001V63 to pay for this Series I. (Message edited by longhorncat on July 06, 2007) | ||
| precarius
Advanced Member Username: precarius Post Number: 213 Registered: 11-2005 |
"It's a nice perk to be able to get tickets to any NFL game any time you want." That is probably the biggest understatement I have ever heard. What does your Dad do with the Panthers? Can he get Will Witherspoon back and dump Dan Morgan? Mike | ||
| longhorncat
Intermediate Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 160 Registered: 8-2005 |
He's Mr. Richardson's finance manager. He does get to work with some of the top players on their investments, but Marty is the hire/fire guy. I thought they should have kept Spoon, then franchise Morgan and trade him to Miami for a 1st rounder. Enough football, want to talk NASCAR? ;) | ||
| precarius
Advanced Member Username: precarius Post Number: 215 Registered: 11-2005 |
Nah- I hate NASCAR. I must have been adopted! :-( | ||
| longhorncat
Intermediate Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 161 Registered: 8-2005 |
Hey, I've shipped two basses to Italy and had one shipped from there to me. All three were damaged. It took 8 months for the Italian post to pay the insurance claim. Make sure the bass is wedged real tight in the case and the case doesn't move inside the box. | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1546 Registered: 6-2002 |
Something about Italy and organizing stuff - the two don't mix terribly well. | ||
| precarius
Advanced Member Username: precarius Post Number: 217 Registered: 11-2005 |
The last bass I sold -a musicman bongo- shipped to Italy and it was alot easier than shipping to Germany. It only took 5 days with USPS and everything worked out well. Of course every transaction is different, but I'm hoping for the best. Mike | ||
| longhorncat
Intermediate Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 167 Registered: 8-2005 |
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! | ||
| longhorncat
Intermediate Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 172 Registered: 8-2005 |
 Showcase Thread (Message edited by longhorncat on July 17, 2007) | ||
| precarius
Advanced Member Username: precarius Post Number: 225 Registered: 11-2005 |
Beautiful bass! |
