| Author | Message | ||
| tdukes
Junior Username: tdukes Post Number: 22 Registered: 4-2008 |
link Does anybody remember how much this guy was asking last time? It is a little too high to not be exactly what I want, but the wood looks nice. The electronics look very simple. Todd. | ||
| artswork99
Advanced Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 378 Registered: 7-2007 |
HERE is the previous thread with the link to an older auction. | ||
| tdukes
Junior Username: tdukes Post Number: 23 Registered: 4-2008 |
Previously $6285 opening bid with $6985 buy it now. There was another previous listing, but it is gone now. Now there is just a $5298 buy it now. Thanks, Todd. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 1980 Registered: 3-2004 |
I am always bothered when someone throws out a lot of rhetoric with their guitar. Private stock? 10-top? Exhibition grade? These are phrases used by PRS and some other manufacturers out there. I can't say I've ever heard those words used by Alembic. It's an Alembic made with beautifully figured woods. Nothing more really needs to be said... It's a fantastic guitar that any of us would love to own, but most would hate to have to pay for. I wonder what it would cost to build one just like it? | ||
| artswork99
Advanced Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 379 Registered: 7-2007 |
This beautiful guitar (as all Alembics have beauty) and its eBay history. This listing on eBay starting bid $5985 and BIN for $6085 - relisted BIN for $5885 - relisted to the one that started this thread. (Message edited by artswork99 on July 07, 2008) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6775 Registered: 5-2002 |
Looks like it's been purchased. | ||
| tdukes
Junior Username: tdukes Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2008 |
It was not me.  I am looking at this spoiler now. And I don't even play bass. Todd. | ||
| artswork99
Advanced Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 380 Registered: 7-2007 |
So glad this guitar has found a new home! Wish it were here, but it's not. That Spoiler is cool... looks to be the decal logo. Good luck Todd. (Message edited by artswork99 on July 08, 2008) | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 1914 Registered: 6-2002 |
An 82 with the decal on the peghead, solid koa body wings, and the neck pickup very close to the end of the fretboard - yep, it's an early Spoiler. AFAIK, they all had Schaller tuners in those days. | ||
| sqidboatcommander
New Username: sqidboatcommander Post Number: 1 Registered: 7-2008 |
Howdy all, I am new here and just saw this thread. I wanted to post because I am the one who just bought this guitar! I also have a 1975 series I short scale that I just love, so I can't wait to get my hands on this beauty. Unlike the original owner, I will be playing this guitar. I am a recording artist and will record with it in my private studio. I know it will look lovely, but I can't wait to hear how it sounds! Cheers! | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3159 Registered: 7-2004 |
Jeff: Welcome aboard and congrats on an absolutely stunningly beautiful guitar. It's always nice to have another 6 stringer around this decidedly bottom heavy neighborhood. (I have a '76 Series I, '77 Series I 12 string, and a Custom Further along with several Alembic electronics equipped guitars). Please post some pics and give us a review of this beauty when you get a chance. Bill, the guitar one | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 6780 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Jeff; congrats and welcome to the board! | ||
| artswork99
Advanced Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 381 Registered: 7-2007 |
Hey Jeff, Congtratulations on your new guitar. Enjoy that beauty. Play it Healthy! Art | ||
| sqidboatcommander
New Username: sqidboatcommander Post Number: 2 Registered: 7-2008 |
Thanks, everyone! I am very excited, as you might imagine. I am definitely more of a 6 stringer, as my 1975 series I 4 string is my only bass (always sounds great, don't feel like I need another). I will try to take some pics and post a review, maybe even a sound sample when I get the new one. Hey Bill, how is that series I 12 string? I bet it is sick. I have a sweet rick 12 string, which sounds like you would imagine, but it is a bear to play by the headstock, where the neck is so narrow. . . the alembic 12 strings don't seem to come up on ebay, at least that I have seen. I will have to keep my eye out, though. thanks, and take care, -jeff | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3164 Registered: 7-2004 |
Jeff: I had a Ric 360 12. Beautiful guitar, great classic "jangle" tone, but, as you noted, the neck was just too narrow. (Same neck as the regular 6). I could chord o.k., but forget about clean arpeggios near the first three frets. I got my 12 on ebay last year (the only one I've ever seen on ebay). Here's a link to my Showcase post for Big Irv. I also have a Fender Strat 12 with Alembic pickups that I'll probably sell when I get around to it as I haven't played it much since I got the Alembic. Bill, tgo (Message edited by lbpesq on July 09, 2008) (Message edited by lbpesq on July 09, 2008) | ||
| sqidboatcommander
New Username: sqidboatcommander Post Number: 3 Registered: 7-2008 |
Wow Bill, that is a sweet looking 12 string, to be sure! great score. I won't sell the Ric, but I will have to watch ebay for something like what you found. . . -jeff |
