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aquaman
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Username: aquaman

Post Number: 52
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 4:42 pm:   Edit Post

Looks like this will be a long bid period with a $2.25 current bid. The bass is a beaut!

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(Message edited by davehouck on May 02, 2008)
tbrannon
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Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 734
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 5:06 pm:   Edit Post

Wow- beautiful flame on that bass. Signature setup too!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6510
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 6:02 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice feature set.
kenonbass
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Post Number: 5
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 6:07 pm:   Edit Post

Any guesses on what it will go for? I want it!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6511
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 6:27 pm:   Edit Post

The electronics, back body laminate, Purpleheart neck lams, Purpleheart body lams; this is a very nice Exploiter. The selling price will depend on how many people are in the market right now for a very nice Exploiter. My wild guess is $2,500 - 3,500. I didn't see mention of a case, which for this bass is significant; so interested bidders should ask.
jbybj
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Username: jbybj

Post Number: 162
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 9:48 am:   Edit Post

according to the listing the bass comes with "psuedo envelope filters". I gotta get me some of them!
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 1951
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 9:54 am:   Edit Post

I saw this one when it first appeared. Should be at least that, Dave. Exploiter/Spoilers have been going for $2500. We'll see, but I think $3500 is a pretty good deal for that one. The wood is great, it's 15-20 years newer than most Exploiters out there and there's purpleheart in the neck. The thing has to really thunder. I wondered if it was a 32" or 34"? Looks 34" to me.

-bob
kenonbass
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Post Number: 8
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 10:02 am:   Edit Post

The seller replied to my email...unfortunately (and strange) that the case is not included. They don't have it.

-Ken
senmen
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Username: senmen

Post Number: 753
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 10:13 am:   Edit Post

Very nice, and additionally it has the long Spyder headstock....

Oliver (spyderman)
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6520
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 7:11 pm:   Edit Post

They've added that it's a 34". With no case, bidders should communicate with the seller and feel really comfortable about the shipping. And I agree, it does seem just a little strange.

Bob, I couldn't remember how much Exploiter/Spoilers had been trading for; so you're probably right that my guess will be low. It's already at $1,850 with a little less than six days to go.
aquaman
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Username: aquaman

Post Number: 53
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 3:44 pm:   Edit Post

Bid is currently $3,550 and still a day to go. Very curious to see what the winning bid will be. Any guess how high it will go?
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 1952
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 9:53 pm:   Edit Post

How high it will or how high it should? If it were a straight Signature Deluxe, I'd say anywhere between where it is and $4K. As an Exploiter, you never know.
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 1763
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 4:42 am:   Edit Post

Interesting that the 'K' serial no makes it an essence. Wonder how many of the original essence features have been retained.

Graeme
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 1953
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 8:11 am:   Edit Post

Well, Graeme, it seems like it still has a mahogany body core...

Seriously, though, in that timeframe, the price list was a bit screwed up and you could add features to an Essence until it turned into a Signature or even Series I bass in everything but name and save a few hundred dollars. Bass Central ordered an awful lot of Essence basses that looked like SC Signature models, though usually with Europa electronics.

Technically, this one probably would have been better off with a "C" serial number for "Custom".
garethnh
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Username: garethnh

Post Number: 2
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 3:44 pm:   Edit Post

YES! YES! YES! I got it! $3550! The bass has a walnut core and upgraded Signature electronics with two Q switches. When I spoke to Alembic, they were at a loss as to why it had the 'K' in the serial number, as very little of the Essence is evidence; as bsee suggests a 'C' would be a better description. I've wanted an 'Exploiter' since seeing John play one on Baba O'Riley/WGFA in 'The Kids Are Alright' and now I've got it! It's coming to the U.K (in a hard case I hasten to add) and I'll post some pics when it arrives. YES!(Sorry, I'm a bit excited!)
hieronymous
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Username: hieronymous

Post Number: 307
Registered: 1-2005
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 4:28 pm:   Edit Post

Wow! Congratulations from a fellow Exploiter owner! (even if only a Spoiler - yours looks sweet!)
tbrannon
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Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 740
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 4:29 pm:   Edit Post

Big congratulations- it's a lovely bass and we'll hold you to the promise for pictures!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6533
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 6:22 pm:   Edit Post

Congrats Gareth!!!
aquaman
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Username: aquaman

Post Number: 54
Registered: 9-2006
Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 8:55 pm:   Edit Post

Gareth,

Congrats on the acquisition. Shrewd purchase. You will love this bass! From a fellow Exploiter owener too. Welcome to the family!
jacko
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Username: jacko

Post Number: 1766
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 1:02 am:   Edit Post

That's a good deal Gareth. There can't be many exploiters over here and I'd love to play one. If you're anywhere near edinburgh let me know and we can arrange another Alembic get together.

Graeme
speicky
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Username: speicky

Post Number: 282
Registered: 3-2005
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 1:18 am:   Edit Post

congrats from me also, Gareth, and welcome to the club (again) :-)

Christian
garethnh
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Username: garethnh

Post Number: 3
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 7:31 am:   Edit Post

Sorry to do this but you're going to be jealous! The Exploiter is brand new! The seller bought out a warehouse which contained the bass and because he isn't an Alembic dealer he put it on ebay. It has never been played! I have spoken to him and he has more Alembics which he hasn't put on yet; he is a good guy called Irwin and his shop is in NY. tel: 516043306969 5164336969 or check his site www.allmusicinc.com . There are no Alembics on there at the moment, but it shows he is the real thing.

(Message edited by davehouck on May 10, 2008)
garethnh
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Username: garethnh

Post Number: 4
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 4:41 pm:   Edit Post

update on the phone number - 5164336969

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