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aquaman
Member Username: aquaman
Post Number: 52 Registered: 9-2006
| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 4:42 pm: | |
Looks like this will be a long bid period with a $2.25 current bid. The bass is a beaut! link (Message edited by davehouck on May 02, 2008) |
tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 734 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 5:06 pm: | |
Wow- beautiful flame on that bass. Signature setup too! |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6510 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 6:02 pm: | |
Very nice feature set. |
kenonbass
New Username: kenonbass
Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2008
| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 6:07 pm: | |
Any guesses on what it will go for? I want it! |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6511 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, May 01, 2008 - 6:27 pm: | |
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
Intermediate Member Username: jbybj
Post Number: 162 Registered: 6-2006
| Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 9:48 am: | |
according to the listing the bass comes with "psuedo envelope filters". I gotta get me some of them! |
bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee
Post Number: 1951 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 9:54 am: | |
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
New Username: kenonbass
Post Number: 8 Registered: 4-2008
| Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 10:02 am: | |
The seller replied to my email...unfortunately (and strange) that the case is not included. They don't have it. -Ken |
senmen
Senior Member Username: senmen
Post Number: 753 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 10:13 am: | |
Very nice, and additionally it has the long Spyder headstock.... Oliver (spyderman) |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6520 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Friday, May 02, 2008 - 7:11 pm: | |
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
Member Username: aquaman
Post Number: 53 Registered: 9-2006
| Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 3:44 pm: | |
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
Senior Member Username: bsee
Post Number: 1952 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Wednesday, May 07, 2008 - 9:53 pm: | |
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
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 1763 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 4:42 am: | |
Interesting that the 'K' serial no makes it an essence. Wonder how many of the original essence features have been retained. Graeme |
bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee
Post Number: 1953 Registered: 3-2004
| Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 8:11 am: | |
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
New Username: garethnh
Post Number: 2 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 3:44 pm: | |
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
Advanced Member Username: hieronymous
Post Number: 307 Registered: 1-2005
| Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 4:28 pm: | |
Wow! Congratulations from a fellow Exploiter owner! (even if only a Spoiler - yours looks sweet!) |
tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon
Post Number: 740 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 4:29 pm: | |
Big congratulations- it's a lovely bass and we'll hold you to the promise for pictures! |
davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck
Post Number: 6533 Registered: 5-2002
| Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 6:22 pm: | |
Congrats Gareth!!! |
aquaman
Member Username: aquaman
Post Number: 54 Registered: 9-2006
| Posted on Thursday, May 08, 2008 - 8:55 pm: | |
Gareth, Congrats on the acquisition. Shrewd purchase. You will love this bass! From a fellow Exploiter owener too. Welcome to the family! |
jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko
Post Number: 1766 Registered: 10-2002
| Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 1:02 am: | |
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
Advanced Member Username: speicky
Post Number: 282 Registered: 3-2005
| Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 1:18 am: | |
congrats from me also, Gareth, and welcome to the club (again) Christian |
garethnh
New Username: garethnh
Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 7:31 am: | |
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
New Username: garethnh
Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2008
| Posted on Friday, May 09, 2008 - 4:41 pm: | |
update on the phone number - 5164336969 |