| Author | Message | ||
| aquaman
Member Username: aquaman Post Number: 52 Registered: 9-2006 |
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 |
Wow- beautiful flame on that bass. Signature setup too! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6510 Registered: 5-2002 |
Very nice feature set. | ||
| kenonbass
New Username: kenonbass Post Number: 5 Registered: 4-2008 |
Any guesses on what it will go for? I want it! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6511 Registered: 5-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Very nice, and additionally it has the long Spyder headstock.... Oliver (spyderman) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6520 Registered: 5-2002 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
Congrats Gareth!!! | ||
| aquaman
Member Username: aquaman Post Number: 54 Registered: 9-2006 |
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 |
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 |
congrats from me also, Gareth, and welcome to the club (again)  Christian | ||
| garethnh
New Username: garethnh Post Number: 3 Registered: 5-2008 |
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: (Message edited by davehouck on May 10, 2008) | ||
| garethnh
New Username: garethnh Post Number: 4 Registered: 5-2008 |
update on the phone number - 5164336969 |
