| Author | Message | ||
| 82daion
Intermediate Member Username: 82daion Post Number: 172 Registered: 5-2005 |
[moderator's edit: Chris has asked that I edit his original post (time to edit had expired) to reflect that the instrument is no longer available for sale or trade as he has decided to keep it.] I really enjoy this bass, and it plays very, very nicely, but I've got the 5/6 string bug really badly, and so I'm tentatively putting it up for trade. http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/43601.html?1214017024 I'd love to find a 5-string Europa or something similar, although my interests aren't necessarily limited to Alembics. If you've got something interesting from another maker, I'd consider it. If the bass has 5 or 6 strings, that's the only requirement, really. I prefer 17mm string spacing. I'm looking to trade for a bass of roughly equivalent value, which I guess would be in the $3000 to $3500 range. Basses of lesser value plus cash are cool too. Thanks for looking. I have perfect feedback on EBay and Talkbass if you're looking for references. (Message edited by 82Daion on July 16, 2008) (Message edited by davehouck on August 22, 2008) | ||
| kungfusheriff
Senior Member Username: kungfusheriff Post Number: 708 Registered: 8-2003 |
There's a five-string Rogue on eBay, currently at $1525 with the auction ending soon. Keep the Series, man. | ||
| longhorncat
Advanced Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 259 Registered: 8-2005 |
That Rogue 5 on eBay is the 8th most watched bass auction right now. There is going to be some serious sniper action on that thing. | ||
| white_cloud
Senior Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 401 Registered: 11-2007 |
Trade plus cash? You are a gentleman sir! I would be surprised if you are not inundated with potential suiters! A great chance for someone here to get a classic series IMHO  John. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 826 Registered: 11-2004 |
I agree with KFS- keep the Series. Scratch and claw together some funds for a 5 or 6, but keep that Series bass. | ||
| 2400wattman
Senior Member Username: 2400wattman Post Number: 568 Registered: 11-2005 |
yooou'll regret it............ | ||
| 82daion
Intermediate Member Username: 82daion Post Number: 174 Registered: 5-2005 |
This is by no means a certain thing, and it would take a very special bass to separate me from this particular instrument. I would scrounge and save to try and add another bass to the arsenal, but as a student, I don't really have the means to do that. I'm not really an instant-gratification kind of guy, so if nothing comes up, I will be perfectly happy to hold on to this instrument and save what I can. I'd just like to be able to play some of the things that this bass doesn't allow me to due to range limitations. I'm sure that you, as musicians who play Alembics, can relate to wanting not to be limited by your tools. -Chris PS: The non-Alembics that would get my attention include Modulus TBX's, Ken Smiths (especially the BT and BMT variety), and Zon Legacies. (Message edited by 82Daion on July 17, 2008) | ||
| kungfusheriff
Senior Member Username: kungfusheriff Post Number: 709 Registered: 8-2003 |
That's good to hear. Trust me, you'd almost certainly never get a hold of another. When I was a poor college student a decade ago -- admittedly, during a much more prosperous time -- I managed to accumulate several world-class basses for short money through a lot of serious hunting and hard bargaining. E-mail me your budget, and I'll start feeding you tips when I come across a potentially good deal. | ||
| svlilioukalani
New Username: svlilioukalani Post Number: 5 Registered: 6-2008 |
I have a Tune Kingbass 5 string, with all of the electronics updated by Mike Lull, to Barts. I got cash also. If this bass interests you get back to me. | ||
| svlilioukalani
New Username: svlilioukalani Post Number: 6 Registered: 6-2008 |
I have a Tune Kingbass 5 string, with all of the electronics updated by Mike Lull, to Barts. I got cash also. If this bass interests you get back to me. | ||
| ulisalm
Junior Username: ulisalm Post Number: 36 Registered: 2-2005 |
Hi Chris, I can offer a 5-string Excel with a great cocobolo top plus cash or a Ken Smith BT Elite 5-string. I got it for $ 3500.- from Brian @ The Lowend some month ago. Regards from Germany Uli | ||
| hieronymous
Advanced Member Username: hieronymous Post Number: 335 Registered: 1-2005 |
Have you ever played a 5- or 6-string before? I have been playing 4-string basses for around 20 years, and got bit by the 6-string bug last year. I figured, hey, if I'm going to jump in, then maybe I should get the best bass I can, and started looking at Ken Smiths, Alembics, etc. But I finally picked up an Ibanez SR-506 for maybe around $600. Discovered that I just don't need that low-B! And even if I did decide to go for a high-end 6-string, I have a better idea now what I want. I think that an instrument's limitations are part of its charm. Whether it's a cheap instrument or only 4 strings or only 20 frets, those limitations can be a part of what makes that instrument unique. Just my 2 cents! (Well, more like 4 cents) Do what you need to do! | ||
| lmiwa
Junior Username: lmiwa Post Number: 22 Registered: 2-2008 |
When I ventured into the >4 string world some years back, I first purchased a very cheap (<$200) used Peavey 5-string just to see if I liked it. Turns out that I like (play and purchase) 4, 5, and 6-string basses. For me, each has it's strong points and appropriate uses. Before you sacrifice a BEAUTIFUL Alembic, I would strongly recommend that you spend some serious time playing a 5 or 6-string bass. Borrow a friend's or get a really cheap one. It would be a terrible thing to have gotten rid of your Series I only to find out that you don't really like playing a 5 or 6. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 828 Registered: 11-2004 |
I agree with what Loch has to say- I just sold him a 5 string Rogue because after playing 5's for the last 4 years I'm realizing that 4 stringers are really home for me. Get yourself a cheap 5 to play for awhile- you're active on Talkbass, you could easily pick up a used 5 there for cheap. | ||
| 82daion
Intermediate Member Username: 82daion Post Number: 175 Registered: 5-2005 |
To be absolutely clear-I am not 100% committed to trading this bass. I am seeing if there are other Alembics out there with which I might be happier. If such a bass surfaces, excellent-if not, I will have no qualms about keeping this bass. I understand completely the implications of trading or selling it, and since I have grown somewhat attached to it, I would not make such a decision lightly. Shawn, I appreciate your generous offer, especially since you seem to own the divining rod for bass deals. However, I have zero spare cash right now, so unless I were to sell this or my other basses, I cannot take advantage of it. I might be interested in the SII 6 if it's not to your tastes, however...;-) The Tune isn't really my thing. Uli, I appreciate your offer, but I'd like to stay domestic due to the cost of shipping on both ends. I'll probably leave this ad up for a couple weeks and see if anything surfaces. If not, as I have said before, I will not be disappointed. I didn't expect the Spanish Inquisition....;-) | ||
| kungfusheriff
Senior Member Username: kungfusheriff Post Number: 710 Registered: 8-2003 |
No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!!! Sorry, I had to. As I'm unlikely to be buying anything besides diapers and formula for the forseeable future, or at least until my wife earns her Master's, my offer to give the heads-up on any really great deals stands. You might be surprised what people will sell for almost nothing, and what you would be willing to forego to get them. ;) And of course, you're welcome to try out the Big 6. I actually expect to be in Ohio for a family reunion this summer, unless I misunderstood the plan. | ||
| lmiwa
Junior Username: lmiwa Post Number: 23 Registered: 2-2008 |
"No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!!!" Wow! Haven't seen that reference for a while! Chris, I wasn't trying to be "The Grand Inquisitor." It's just that I think we've all let an instrument go and then regretted it later. In this case you're considering getting rid of an instrument that would be difficult, if not impossible, to replace. If it was swapping your 4-string for another 4-string, that would be one thing. But I have heard from many people that have tried 5 and 6-string instruments and really not liked more than 4 strings. When I got my first cheap 5-string, I didn't even consider trading one of my 4-strings. I was just too cheap to spend a lot of money on a 5-string and then find I didn't like it! So our opinions are simply offering alternatives trying to help you avoid a SERIOUS case of buyer's remorse. Only trying to help - never judging others. Loch | ||
| 82daion
Intermediate Member Username: 82daion Post Number: 176 Registered: 5-2005 |
If someone has a Tyler bass that they would be willing to trade, I would strongly consider that as well. | ||
| kenonbass
Junior Username: kenonbass Post Number: 17 Registered: 4-2008 |
Sorry, no Tyler...how 'bout a Ric 4003 + cash? | ||
| 82daion
Intermediate Member Username: 82daion Post Number: 177 Registered: 5-2005 |
Rics aren't my thing-thanks for the offer, though. | ||
| svlilioukalani
Junior Username: svlilioukalani Post Number: 17 Registered: 6-2008 |
The Tune kingbass 5 string is In Seattle Wa, USA. A nice bass, and I got a hand full of cash. | ||
| thumbsup
Junior Username: thumbsup Post Number: 25 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hey Cris.......I have a very nice mint MTD (Tobias) 5 string one owner all paper work. I will consider a even swap. If interested e mail Steve@MyACHhome.com | ||
| 82daion
Intermediate Member Username: 82daion Post Number: 179 Registered: 5-2005 |
(never mind) (Message edited by 82Daion on July 27, 2008) | ||
| byoung
Senior Member Username: byoung Post Number: 1069 Registered: 12-2004 |
Saw that one coming. Bradley | ||
| ocwh
New Username: ocwh Post Number: 7 Registered: 5-2008 |
How would the sound of this beauty be compared to my 1997 Orion 5? http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/53682.html?1216749551 -And is trade across the atlantic any good? | ||
| chrishooksbass
Junior Username: chrishooksbass Post Number: 31 Registered: 2-2007 |
interested in a modulus Q5 ? | ||
| danny_bryant
Member Username: danny_bryant Post Number: 72 Registered: 9-2007 |
Whoever ends up with this bass is going to be 1 lucky person. That is one of the nicer series basses I have seen in a while. | ||
| 82daion
Intermediate Member Username: 82daion Post Number: 197 Registered: 5-2005 |
This bass is no longer on the market. Sorry to tempt everyone, but I had it repaired today, and it rectified all of the issues I was having with it. There's no way I'd sell or trade it now. |
