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ernval
New
Username: ernval

Post Number: 1
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2008 - 8:46 pm:   Edit Post

Hello Alembic club! I have for sale a relatively new Mark King Five String. Purchased in June 2008 from Bass Central. I've had it professionally set up - new strings, intonation, etc. Original case included - this has a couple of white paint scuffs on it, but nothing major.

Bass is in perfect condition - no dings, scratches. Never played out, never left smoke free home.

Bass is just amazingly beautiful. However, after 15+ years of playing, I just cannot get used to a five string. So, I want to sell this one and purchase a MK in a four string version. My first ever Alembic and I've gotta now get a MK 4!

The down and dirty:
5A quilt top, 3A quilt top bottom
Red and amber LED's
Heart Omega cutout
Tummy contour

There's more to add, but I have the bass at my office. I'll update the post tomorrow. Serial number to follow - It's something like MK13xxx

Pains me to see her go, but I need a four string version of this!

Priced at $4750 shipped to the US only. Paypal preferred. Sorry, no international inquires please. Since I'm new to the board, you can check my ebay profile for a history (ernval).

I'd consider trades, but it would have to be for an immaculate MK 4 that's very similar to mine - omega cutaway, LED's, etc. (blue LED's would be awesome!)

I'll list it here until Labor Day, 9/1/08, then it's off to evilbay.

Pictures to follow and thanks for looking!

Ernest

Mark King 1
mark king 2
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mark king 4
mark king 5

(Message edited by davehouck on August 21, 2008)
robinc
Member
Username: robinc

Post Number: 76
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 1:20 am:   Edit Post

Very interested. Email sent. Beautiful bass!

-Robin
ernval
New
Username: ernval

Post Number: 2
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 5:55 am:   Edit Post

Hello again! Here's some additional info on the bass.

Also, price includes shipping via UPS insured, signature required to the lower 48 states.

Serial number - 07MK13765 (Mark King Deluxe)
Top and back laminate - Quilted Maple
Accent Wood - Purple Heart, Maple
Body Wood - Mahogany
Neck Woods - Maple, Purple Heart
Fingerboard - Ebony
Inlays - Golden Mother of Pearl
Electronics - Signature MK
Completed - 8/10/07

Also, here's the info from Bass Central (where I purchased this from):

Alembic Mark King 5 Deluxe, 5A Quilt Top, 3A Quilt Maple Back, Balance "K" Body w/Tummy And Elbow Contours, Heart Omega, Amber Side LED's, Red at 12th and 24th frets, Golden Abalone Inlays, Case.


Thanks!

Ernest
ampeglb100
Intermediate Member
Username: ampeglb100

Post Number: 173
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 9:36 am:   Edit Post

Email sent as well...

Thanks,

Andy

afort@pacifier.com
jedisan
Junior
Username: jedisan

Post Number: 26
Registered: 3-2008
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 6:23 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Ernest,

What is the scale length please? Thanks!

(Message edited by jedisan on August 21, 2008)
ernval
New
Username: ernval

Post Number: 3
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 6:46 pm:   Edit Post

Hi everyone! Bass on hold for payment.

For what it's worth, scale length is 34"

Thanks!

Ernest
ernval
New
Username: ernval

Post Number: 4
Registered: 8-2008
Posted on Friday, August 22, 2008 - 4:45 am:   Edit Post

Sold! Thanks for the interest everyone.
precarius
Advanced Member
Username: precarius

Post Number: 255
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:51 am:   Edit Post

Robinc- Congratulations on your new bass!
Mike
robinc
Member
Username: robinc

Post Number: 80
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 10:44 am:   Edit Post

Thanks! It should be here tomorrow... Arg! waiting sucks!
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 6955
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 11:28 am:   Edit Post

Congrats Robin!! Beautiful bass!!
dlbydgtl
Junior
Username: dlbydgtl

Post Number: 20
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:05 pm:   Edit Post

A beauty! Enjoy Robin! john. PS Your gonna love it.
dlbydgtl
Junior
Username: dlbydgtl

Post Number: 21
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 7:09 pm:   Edit Post

A beauty! Enjoy: your gonna love it!
robinc
Member
Username: robinc

Post Number: 83
Registered: 5-2008
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 2:29 pm:   Edit Post

Hey everyone,

This beauty was just delivered to my house by our friendly neighborhood fedex man. WOW! Its going to be days before I can wipe this slap-happy grin off my face!

I'll get around to posting more pics eventually (if I ever put this bass down, that is!) :-D

For the record, Ernest was a a great guy to deal with. Payment and shipping went off without a hitch, and the bass looks even better in real life than in those pictures above! Thanks, Ernest!

-Robin
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 445
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Wednesday, August 27, 2008 - 5:46 pm:   Edit Post

Oh, enjoy the moment(s) Robin!
Congratulations. Play it Healthy!
Art
bassman68
Member
Username: bassman68

Post Number: 51
Registered: 10-2007
Posted on Thursday, August 28, 2008 - 5:07 am:   Edit Post

Wow, what a beauty. Quilted maple, balance K & l.e.ds.
Enjoy her Robin,Hope the pair of you are happy together for a long time!

Steve

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