Hyak Guitar Trade

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Author Message artswork99 New Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 6:56 pm:    Hello, I purchased this Hyak guitar thinking I would play it as much as my Hyak bass and I was wrong. Now I'm thinking of trading it for my first Alembic bass. The Q switches and 5 pin are not wired. Active EMG's with push-pull pots. Thanks, Art (Message edited by artswork99 on August 02, 2007) artswork99 New Username: artswork99 Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 7:23 pm:    Here are a few more pictures. Thanks for looking. Changed the nut to a brass nut. davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5377 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 8:24 pm:    Hi Art! Welcome to the board! Art is a good friend of mine here in Asheville. He's brought his Hyak bass out to the house, and I see him in town from time to time at Boudreau's where my band plays. He's been looking in on our site for a while, and watches the Alembic listings on Ebay. artswork99 New Username: artswork99 Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2007 - 8:30 pm:    Thanks Dave! lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2558 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 7:30 am:    Art: Being "Bill, the guitar one", I unfortunately have no Alembic bass to trade (I do have a Schecter, if you're interested - lol). However, I have a bunch of other stuff (guitars, amps, speaker cabs, pedal steel, howzabout a nice F2-B preamp?) or would be interested in an outright purchase if you were so inclined. Bill, tgo keavin Senior Member Username: keavin Post Number: 1269 Registered: 12-2002 Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 7:38 am:    that upper horn sure reminds me of a good'ol "krispy Kream doughnut",yum -yum! artswork99 New Username: artswork99 Post Number: 4 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Wednesday, August 01, 2007 - 8:44 am:    "Bill, the guitar one"... I sent you an email Keavin, your Alembic looks sweet too! Thanks for the posts so far. Thanks, Art (Message edited by artswork99 on August 01, 2007) eligilam Junior Username: eligilam Post Number: 49 Registered: 2-2006 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 9:15 am:    I'd like to see some pics of the Hyak bass, too, if it's handy...upper horn intricacies are very interesting in my opinion. Will southpaw Intermediate Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 182 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 9:53 am:    Welcome Art! Any friend of Dave is a friend of ours. Great looking guitar, I think Bill may have another one for his collection soon... Thanks Keavin, now you made me hungry with that picture! (the power of suggestion). Those doughnuts are dangerously addictive... artswork99 New Username: artswork99 Post Number: 5 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 9:53 am:    OK, so everyone is interested in the bass Here is a picture to enjoy artswork99 New Username: artswork99 Post Number: 6 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 9:55 am:    Thanks Paul! southpaw Intermediate Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 183 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 9:56 am:    Forgive me if this topic has been covered, but why are Hyak instruments identical to Alembics? Was Hyak a former craftsman at Alembic? Thanks artswork99 New Username: artswork99 Post Number: 7 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 9:58 am:    Yes they once worked for Alembic in the 70's. I believe that the company was only around for several years. I also have some very interesting literature (also in electronic format) if anyone cares to see it. (Message edited by artswork99 on August 02, 2007) southpaw Intermediate Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 184 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 10:13 am:    Thanks Art. Wow, they took everything except the kitchen sink when they left Alembic! Yes, please post the literature, I'm sure many here would be interested. artswork99 New Username: artswork99 Post Number: 8 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 11:19 am:    OK Hyak fans... Here is my literature. Enjoy the reading! the_8_string_king Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 652 Registered: 9-2005 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 11:19 am:    Just out of curiosity, do these have truss rods? I don't see any access point for adjustments... artswork99 New Username: artswork99 Post Number: 9 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 11:23 am:    No truss rods on Hyak instruments (they used graphite to stabilize) unless Alembic has put one in as they did on "Robert's bass". Please see thread on "Robert's Hyak Restoration" http://alembic.com/club/messages/631/9853.html BTW, I would trust NO ONE BUT ALEMBIC with a Hyak instrument. (Message edited by artswork99 on August 02, 2007) artswork99 New Username: artswork99 Post Number: 10 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, August 02, 2007 - 11:30 am:    You know that this thread has been very inspiring to me again in the way of Hyak... Back to where this all began I am sooooo ready for my first Alembic Bass. Is there anyone here interested in a trade for the Hyak guitar shown at the beginning of the post Thanks, Art (Message edited by artswork99 on August 04, 2007) artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 11 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 8:14 pm:    There's a glitch with images every so often... they are looking into it... Here is the Hyak literature again. (Message edited by artswork99 on August 06, 2007) artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 12 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 8:16 pm:    artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 13 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 8:17 pm:    artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 14 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 8:19 pm:    artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 15 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Monday, August 06, 2007 - 8:20 pm:    artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 16 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 7:27 am:    Please let me know if anyone has an Alembic bass they would like to trade for the Hyak guitar. Thanks, Art flaxattack Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1626 Registered: 4-2004 Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 9:56 am:    would an orion 5 interest you? artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 17 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 14, 2007 - 11:12 am:    I have emailed you Jeff, thanks! (Message edited by artswork99 on August 14, 2007) artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 18 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Wednesday, August 15, 2007 - 6:42 am:    I promise to give an Alembic a good home and play it daily And you may have this nice vintage Hyak guitar in return! (Message edited by artswork99 on August 16, 2007) artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 38 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 5:59 am:    Jeff (flaxattack), I sent you a couple of emails. Thanks. flaxattack Senior Member Username: flaxattack Post Number: 1631 Registered: 4-2004 Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 9:38 am:    gonna pass artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 41 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 9:43 am:    Thanks for the response Jeff. artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 42 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 9:50 am:    Can anyone here tell me what this Hyak guitar may be worth on a trade? I know that is a subjective question... I want to be as fair as possible to both another party and myself (I may have overpaid from feedback I have received). I can always make up the difference in a trade with some $$. Thanks, Art (Message edited by artswork99 on August 18, 2007) artswork99 Junior Username: artswork99 Post Number: 49 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Saturday, August 18, 2007 - 9:25 am:    Full description: Handmade guitar from Seattle based company (Hyak) in the late 70's. Cherry body, purpleheart top and back, 11 laminate neck through-purpleheart / graphite / maple / graphite / koa / purpleheart / koa / graphite / maple / graphite / purpleheart. Macassa ebony fingerboard with large abalone inlays, silver side dots. Handcut brass tailpiece / bridge with sustain block / pickup frames. Non original EMG pickups (single-humbucker) with push / pull pots. Original mini switches and 5 pin xlr are not connected and remaining original electronics are not included. The guitar is in good condition. the guitar has some dings-mostly around the edge of the body, one on the neck arround the 9th fret, as well some bigger scratches on the back of the body (all hard to show in pictures). Some of the gluelines along the veneers on the headstock / fingerboard are slightly open. The neck is straight as an arrow, the action is super low. The guitar sounds just amazing and plays like a dream. Comes with gigbag. (Message edited by artswork99 on August 18, 2007) artswork99 Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 54 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:37 am:    Some additional guitar pictures... artswork99 Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 55 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:39 am:    artswork99 Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 56 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:41 am:    artswork99 Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 57 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:42 am:    artswork99 Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 58 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:43 am:    artswork99 Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 59 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:45 am:    artswork99 Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 60 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Tuesday, August 21, 2007 - 10:47 am:    Screws are not on wood backplate as they were incorrect and not supplied to me. (Message edited by artswork99 on August 21, 2007) davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5440 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Saturday, August 25, 2007 - 1:21 pm:    Nice pics!! artswork99 Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 65 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Saturday, August 25, 2007 - 1:52 pm:    Thanks Dave! artswork99 Intermediate Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 101 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 5:54 am:    Bump to try again... Anyone interested in this guitar? Purchase or trade... make offer. Thanks, Art lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2617 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 7:16 am:    Art: I'm thinking about it. Bill, tgo staemius Member Username: staemius Post Number: 69 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, September 20, 2007 - 11:14 am:    Hey Art - I may be interested (and I'm in Asheville as well)- email me a quote please! Thanks, James artswork99 Intermediate Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 109 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 3:57 pm:    Guitar has been sold. Thanks everyone! Art the_8_string_king Senior Member Username: the_8_string_king Post Number: 838 Registered: 9-2005 Posted on Wednesday, September 26, 2007 - 6:27 pm:    Cool, Art! So, uh... what's the status of that ugly nonsense with Austin's stolen basses? Did you and the other fellow who bought his stolen brown bass get to the bottom of it, yet? I hope you guys didn't get screwed. I'd sure like to hear the story... if inclined you could email me privately if you're willing to share the story and update me -although I'm sure others are interested as well. Take care, Art, glad you sold it as you wanted, and hope it'll help you get an Alembic that's right for you. My new Signature Deluxe Balance K is absolutely amazing! staemius Member Username: staemius Post Number: 70 Registered: 12-2004 Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 6:34 am:    I'm the proud new owner! Art is a super nice guy with some sweet bass licks - that Hyak bass of his sounds as good as it looks. artswork99 Intermediate Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 111 Registered: 7-2007 Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 8:49 am:    James is another very nice guy! Enjoy that Hyak guitar! Do let me know when and where the band is playing so that I may attend. Thanks, Art lbpesq Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 2634 Registered: 7-2004 Posted on Thursday, September 27, 2007 - 11:03 am:    James: Congrats, it's a beautiful guitar. If the timing was different, I would have made a run at it myself. Should you ever be looking to sell or trade, let me know. Bill, tgo davehouck Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 5534 Registered: 5-2002 Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2007 - 6:45 pm:    Hi James! Congrats!!