| Author | Message | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 824 Registered: 3-2004 |
Epic 5 birdseye maple w case, Vermillion Essence 5 no case but could pick up an skb, and Double P Exploiter (big bump on back and jack yanked but glued) w case. email for more pics if you have need of a Santa Rosa child dannobasso@verizon.net  (Message edited by dannobasso on August 30, 2008) | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 3228 Registered: 7-2004 |
Danno: Are you selling these just because they aren't black? Good luck. lol Bill, tgo | ||
| basstard
Intermediate Member Username: basstard Post Number: 199 Registered: 3-2003 |
Danno, check your mailbox :-) | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 825 Registered: 3-2004 |
I have another custom on order and these weren't made for me so sad choices have to be made. That will leave me with 14 Alembics when the 10 arrives. More than enough for anyone. Plus I have 7 geetars and 5 basses of non Alembic origin (5 of which are black btw). Heck, even my car is black......  | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2007 Registered: 3-2004 |
Are they all 34"? | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 826 Registered: 3-2004 |
Yes, all 34" the Essence is spoken for for now if all the details come together. The proceeds will be recycled back to Santa Rosa for the black excel 10. So its an almost "green" dare I say way to spread the Alembic culture around the mother earth that we love rumbling about on. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2008 Registered: 3-2004 |
Thanks, Danno, and good luck with the sales. If you want to divest yourself of any short or medium fivers, give me a shout... | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 827 Registered: 3-2004 |
The Exploiter is taken as of 9:00 p.m. , the Essence is to end up in Poland. Where will the Epic travel to I wonder? bsee, I only have 1 medium 5 a mint refinished Distillate in Walnut and it would be on the high side in price (about 3k). I got it from the mothership with Susan and Mica's blessings and I'm very partial to it right now but thanks for your kind wishes. I may be parting with a wide Elan Plus 6 in walnut in the future as the 10 is born. Perhaps someone is interested in an Epifani T310 with wheels and cover upgraded to dual neutrik? | ||
| daveski
Junior Username: daveski Post Number: 24 Registered: 10-2003 |
Hi Dannobasso, I don't suppose theres any chance of seeing a couple of shots of all your Alembics together.That really would be something!!! cheers Dave | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 828 Registered: 3-2004 |
I don't have enough room inside so I have to plan a safe outside shot. I'll wait until I get my refinished Essence back next week. | ||
| thumbsup
Member Username: thumbsup Post Number: 81 Registered: 7-2008 |
hey Danno,you wouldn't by chance have a fretless 5 fer cell would u? | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 829 Registered: 3-2004 |
Just my Custom Excel 5 but its not for sale. Thanks to everyone who responded so quickly. The Epic 5 with SKB case is still available. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2009 Registered: 3-2004 |
Danno, I was looking at an "old" family picture of yours with that Distillate in it and she's a beauty. I figured you'd have a black Spoiler 5 or two among your collection. I think the vicinity of $3K would be a very fair price for such a bass, but I'm more happy to hear that you're enjoying it than I would be to acquire it. I'm just looking for something short and decent that I can string EADGC to see how it might fit in with my current group. If I were sure that it would work, $3K would be a no-brainer. For those interested in Danno's basses, here's a link to a thread from a few years ago with a decent pic of the then-current family: http://alembic.com/club/messages/394/12182.html -bob | ||
| daveski
Junior Username: daveski Post Number: 25 Registered: 10-2003 |
Thanks for that Bob, Although maybe not up to date,great collection,amazing pictures! | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 831 Registered: 3-2004 |
The two basses will be going out this week. One to Mass., the other to Poland eventually. Thanks to all the members and especially the buyers for helping me make my new bass possible and of course enabling others to procure another instrument of their own. The Epic 5 is still available to someone who wants and needs it. PS, don't throw away your Alembic boxes! They come in handy! | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 202 Registered: 3-2003 |
Just... can't... wait... Several weeks. Damn several weeks of ship crossing the ocean. Patience... patience... patience... | ||
| white_cloud
Senior Member Username: white_cloud Post Number: 465 Registered: 11-2007 |
Congrats Jarek - looks like you have finally got yourself a nice piece of Alembic magic there!! The wait will be worth it  John. | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 206 Registered: 3-2003 |
Thanks John - I KNOW it'll be well worth it! Too bad it won't get here before I enter the studio with Night Rider Symphony... But I'll record the album on borrowed Alembics - a maple Essence 5 and an Epic 4 - so the bass will sound great anyway... Well, at least the sound will be good, too bad about the playing, lol :-D But hey, there will be some more recordings early next year... ;-) | ||
| hydrargyrum
Advanced Member Username: hydrargyrum Post Number: 356 Registered: 3-2004 |
Night Rider Symphony . . . Hmm I wonder if Alembic could build a talking artificial intelligence system into a guitar (I mean they've already got the red LED's happening, right?). I know it could only improve my playing . | ||
| jphilauren
Junior Username: jphilauren Post Number: 26 Registered: 5-2008 |
Hats off to Danno Exploiter arrived today. Great guy to deal with! | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 838 Registered: 3-2004 |
Glad to hear it arrived safe and you are enjoying it. Now to find homes for the Epic 5 and the Elan Plus 6, and an Esquire Scorpion gtr and a Ripper and an Epi T310 and an El Whappo Jr. ........... | ||
| fahrwestbass
New Username: fahrwestbass Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2008 |
I might be interested in an Elan 6... | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 845 Registered: 3-2004 |
email at my profile and I'll send you pics. Dropped my price to $2675 w/case plus shipping. Birdseye Maple Epic 5 is also available for $1250 w/skb case plus shipping. | ||
| samooray
New Username: samooray Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2008 |
Danno- please check your mailbox ;) | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 846 Registered: 3-2004 |
Western Union as with jphilauren. No problem waiting. A few folks are interested but no one has pulled the trigger yet. | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 848 Registered: 3-2004 |
Elan is spoken for. Thanks Eric | ||
| lmiwa
Junior Username: lmiwa Post Number: 44 Registered: 2-2008 |
Eric, Enjoy that Elan 6! I was hoping to get it but haven't been able to get the finances in place yet (have to sell some non-Alembics!). Please post some pics and your impressions in the Showcase once you receive it. I'd be interested in yet another perspective! Loch | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 223 Registered: 3-2003 |
Woohoo, Samooray is here! Dzień dobry panie Jerzy :-) | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 852 Registered: 3-2004 |
Samooray has spoken for the Epic 5. I will clean, polish, put in some goodies, pack and weigh it for shipment. Basstard, perhaps you could walk him through the Western Union process for me. I'm running out of non black basses! | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 224 Registered: 3-2003 |
No problem Danno - Samooray is my pal from Wojtek Pilichowski's Polish bass message board :-) | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 853 Registered: 3-2004 |
Thank you very much! | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 855 Registered: 3-2004 |
Samooray! Your bass is in the UPS system and will be motoring on Monday. Enjoy. Hopefully Basstard's bass will turn up and you will both be picking yours up in Poland soon. | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 227 Registered: 3-2003 |
Me, I'm losing my hope. I'll be extatic if the Essence is recovered but now I just wish they'll pay a full refund immediately if it isn't. 12 years of dreaming. Samooray - jak będę na Wybrzeżu to chyba trzeba będzie zapobiec rozeschnięciu się drewna... ;-) | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 863 Registered: 3-2004 |
Samooray, package delivered and signed for in Chicago. Delivery Date / Time: 24-September-2008 / 9:38 AM Delivery Location: DOCK Signed by: SUSEL Shipment Detail Ship To: MICHAEL KIMITA POLAMER CARGO #247 5480 N NORTHWEST HWY CHICAGO IL 60630 US UPS Service: GROUND Weight: 42.8 LBS Tracking Number: 1Z4AR6510308293938 Reference Number 1: 0 Merchandise Description: BASS GUITAR IN CASE | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 244 Registered: 3-2003 |
I wish I had been so lucky too... | ||
| samooray
New Username: samooray Post Number: 2 Registered: 9-2008 |
Yup Danno- now just 8 weeks of waiting. Thank you! And Basstard's bass got stolen.. What a shame on the UPS :| | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 245 Registered: 3-2003 |
If I don't get a refund from UPS it may force me to quit playing as I'll have to sell my gear to pay my debts... | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 866 Registered: 3-2004 |
You need to be patient. If you had the bass you'd still have the bills unless you planned to sell it and make a profit. If it did get there you'd still be waiting for the ship to cross over to Poland. I lent a bass to a guy who sold it and took off. I was left without it, my investment and I had to buy a new bass. I helped a guy out by charging gear on my Sam Ash for his recording project. He defaulted, I had to pay the bill, he moved away and I haven't seen him in almost 10 years. He still owes me $2000. I have other experiences of being a nice guy and getting screwed. You were insured so as soon as the claim is settled I will wire you the money. Be upset with the thief and the driver who allowed his truck to be compromised. | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 246 Registered: 3-2003 |
Danno - it was to be my main bass for years to come. I was supposed to pay the debt by selling my current main bass (or 2)... And yes, I'm angry at the thoughtlessness of the driver and I hope the thief eventually gets caught. As for you - I trust you completely, please don't take personally what I'm saying here! I'm just upset with the situation... Very upset. But as for UPS - I don't trust them at all and won't be calm until they pay the insurance. I've heard many horror stories about them finding reasons not to pay... | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 247 Registered: 3-2003 |
And one more thing: since UPS were more than happy to accept extra payment for insurance of the package thus accepting the responisibility for it it's their UNDISPUTABLE DUTY to refund the full insured value (plus the shipping costs, as the parcel was never delivered) immediately, no questions asked. | ||
| lmiwa
Member Username: lmiwa Post Number: 56 Registered: 2-2008 |
Having had UPS "lose" a VERY expensive bicycle, I can tell you that it will take quite some time for them to resolve this. In my case, they finally found the bike intact in its case after almost a month! I was very happy to get it back. It takes quite some time for them to get "misplaced" packages to a central lost-and-found. Then they have to go through them and try to figure out whose package it is. Unfortunately, it is NOT a fast process. However, there is the very real possibility that in the end you will get your bass. | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 251 Registered: 3-2003 |
No info from UPS so far. They happily took extra charge for insurance and now they're doing NOTHING. I consider it a theft on their side. | ||
| mike1762
Intermediate Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 124 Registered: 1-2008 |
What a NIGHTMARE!!! Did the package get left at your door and then stolen, or is it just missing? If it's just missing it will probably show up at some point. If it was stolen from your house, it will probably appear on Ebay. A lot of us surf Ebay pretty regularly and can keep an eye out for it. Does Danno have any other pics of the bass? I've had some VERY expensive equipment left at my door over the years. Thankfully I've not "lost" any of it, but some of it did sit there unnoticed for several days (who even uses their front door?). It amazes me that they continue to do business that way... it's not "delivered" until I sign for it (in my opinion). My condolences to all involved.  | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 252 Registered: 3-2003 |
Mike - the worst thing is I was't officialy involved in the shipment, i.e. it was picked up by UPS (United Pathethic S**teaters) from Danno in NJ and sent to Chicago, where it was supposed to be delivered to Polamer company which would then send the bass to me via ship (several weeks of waiting but so much cheaper - everyone in Poland seems to be importing gear from USA this way nowadays). UPS managed to get the bass to Chicago where it disappeared. I presume it was stolen from the truck. If they don't pay the claim... well, I might as well call it a day as far as my attempts to go pro are concerned. I'll have to sell out most of my gear to pay the debts. I would have to do it anyway but I would have an Alembic as my main bass and that's more than enough... | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 871 Registered: 3-2004 |
They are working on it. | ||
| pacificshine
Junior Username: pacificshine Post Number: 11 Registered: 7-2008 |
The question now is: Was the package not insured through this freight forwarder (Palomar)? Then they are not responsible for the insured value, as I see the UPS proof of delivery clearly showing receipt in Chicago, ending UPS's liability, unless there was a different arrangement with UPS where they use Palomar as an agent (or sub-contractor) and UPS is responsible through the destination point. I ship a lot of equipment internationally and always make sure that all freight terms are clearly defined prior to actual pickup. If there is no specific UPS liability beyond Chicago and there was no declared value with Palomar, then they are only liable for $100 or $20 per Kilo whichever is higher (according to the 1929 Warsaw Convention which applies to air freight, but ocean freight also has some minimum liability). I’ve done this for too long, got burned a few times but managed to learn the rules of the game. I'd like to offer my help in resolving this if you'd like, as this should never happen and really angers me as I've seen freight companies try to get out of paying claims if they think the customer may not know enough about freight forwarding, freight terms, etc. Hopefully that’s not the case here. | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 872 Registered: 3-2004 |
It never made it off the truck in an official manner. It was not signed for by Palomer. It was insured for the amount specified and Mica sent me a letter of replacement value which was sent to UPS with the documents they requested. They are working on this claim. | ||
| pacificshine
Junior Username: pacificshine Post Number: 12 Registered: 7-2008 |
UPS does show a delivery and a person's name next to: Signed by. However, they will need to provide proof of delivery and copy of a valid signature, and if they are the carrier through the ultimate destination, then they are liable for the lost value. I'm still not clear on the freight terms. | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 873 Registered: 3-2004 |
We are talking about 2 different shipments to the same Polish Freight carrier in Chicago. The first did not get there (5 string Essence) . The second did (5 string Epic). Samooray's bass got there. Basstards did not. I insured the bass. I am the one who will receive the funds from UPS and I will wire the money to Poland to compensate the buyer. The bass in question never made it off the truck officially. You are basing your judgments on the bass that was signed for and the report I posted here to reinforce the message to Samooray. You have not seen the delivery report for the first bass, it was last recorded as on the truck out for delivery. Never made it to the destination in Chicago. So if anyone in Chicago is offered a Vermillion 5 string Alembic in a tweed case. It was stolen off a UPS truck or in a more sinister scenario, bargained for by someone who knew the contents of the package. Some locales have a higher incidence of items falling off of the back of trucks than others. Hence, insurance. | ||
| lmiwa
Member Username: lmiwa Post Number: 63 Registered: 2-2008 |
Danno, I assume the missing bass is the one in the center of the picture at the beginning of this thread. Do you want to post the serial number so people checking the stolen Alembics list will see it? I'm in the Chicago area, so I'll keep an eye out for it as well. Loch | ||
| boulderopal
Junior Username: boulderopal Post Number: 12 Registered: 11-2003 |
I was Wondering about what a coco bolo triple omega John paul jones bass went for bout 2 yrs Ago, new of course .. saw one on ebay.. check it out , I think it just went on ... peace | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 883 Registered: 3-2004 |
Good news, UPS finally paid the claim on Basstard's lost Essence. So as soon as I get the ID info the money will be wired to him in Poland. | ||
| samooray
New Username: samooray Post Number: 3 Registered: 9-2008 |
My AL is in Poland. It's a matter of days till it gets to my hands. (Message edited by Samooray on November 09, 2008) | ||
| mike1762
Intermediate Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 164 Registered: 1-2008 |
I'm glad this all worked out... bummer about the "lost" bass. I wonder if whoever has it even knows what he's got??? Some kid may be routing it out for EMGs. I hope Basstard can find another Alembic that will suit his needs. | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 264 Registered: 3-2003 |
Hi folks, This is a great thing UPS finally did the right thing (they should have done this immediately though). I hope I'll be able to find something soon... | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 906 Registered: 3-2004 |
I have an Excel 5 with fretfx leds available if you are looking for an Excel. Dual fatboys, almost black finish with case. | ||
| boulderopal
Junior Username: boulderopal Post Number: 14 Registered: 11-2003 |
I was looking for an older 4 string. At a reasonable clip .. but The economy is too depressing! have A good recession everybody!lol (Message edited by boulderopal on November 19, 2008) | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 907 Registered: 3-2004 |
Must be someone else. I never solicit outside of the board. | ||
| jacko
Senior Member Username: jacko Post Number: 1994 Registered: 10-2002 |
Chris - Boulderopal - do you have your forum preferences set up to email you when a thread you've posted on is updated? that's the most likely reason you're seeing Mails that look like they're from Danno (and everyone else who's posted since you joined the thread). Graeme | ||
| boulderopal
Junior Username: boulderopal Post Number: 15 Registered: 11-2003 |
yeah Graeme, that must be it , I did have A box checked as of notification... newby mistake .. Thanks! Chris | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7175 Registered: 5-2002 |
Nice catch Graeme! | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 266 Registered: 3-2003 |
Danno - I'd love an Excel since I like good ash-bodied basses. That combined with Alembic's unparalelled quality and one-of-a-kind electronics must be the best of both worlds. Unfortunatelly, I had to use most of the claim money to pay my debts, and now the US dollar is getting more and more expensive... Plus, my job contract ends at the end of the month and I doubt it gets prolonged. Which means I can shove my dreams of an Alembic bass... well, anywhere. :-( But, just out of couriosity, do tell: how much would you like for it? I guess much more than $2000 as it was custom-made for you... | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 910 Registered: 3-2004 |
Nope. $1600 plus shipping. I try to be a nice guy most of the time. | ||
| basstard
Advanced Member Username: basstard Post Number: 268 Registered: 3-2003 |
That is a ridiculously low price for that beauty! I'd jump on this opportunity in a heartbeat if I could... | ||
| samooray
New Username: samooray Post Number: 4 Registered: 9-2008 |
Ok Ladies & Gentleman! Hats off! Today I received a heavy wooden case, inside which was my precious Epic. It took so long because shipping to Poland (by sea freight) took 6 weeks, and it was for almost a month in a Custom Office (did I tell you how much I hate such offices?), but finally it's in my home. A+ for Danno- this package was almost a bullet- proof one ;) THANK YOU Pictures soon :] | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 918 Registered: 3-2004 |
Glad you finally received it. Play it in good heath. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7225 Registered: 5-2002 |
Congrats!! | ||
| samooray
New Username: samooray Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2008 |
I'd like just to tell you guys how much care Danno had put into packing this Epic: http://img168.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1009906ic8.jpg This is a case that Danno built around cardboard box inside which was an skb case with bas knowing, that this package is going to be shipped by sea freight. And my face with it: http://img371.imageshack.us/my.php?image=1009905uy3.jpg | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 919 Registered: 3-2004 |
As much as I would like to take credit, that amazing job was done by the Club Member I bought the bass from. I was merely passing along the fine craftsmanship he created. I never discard great bass boxes. |
