| Author | Message | ||
| juggernaught
Intermediate Member Username: juggernaught Post Number: 182 Registered: 3-2007 |
Sad to do this, but I decided to cut my basses to one and the Brown Bass is staying. This is a pretty rare bass IMO: Coco bolo, medium scale, 5 string. It even has the maple layer between the cocobolo and mahogany. Here are some specs: Build Date: 8/30/90 Model: DMSB5B-Distillate Serial: 90D6097 Top: Cocobolo w/Maple Back: Mahogany Core: Mahogany Scale: 32" (Medium) Neck: Maple/Purple Heart (7 Piece) Veneers: Cocobolo Finish: High Gloss Tuners: Gold Gotoh Inlays: Ovals - Side LED's Electronics: DSI Custom Features: 5 String - Cocobolo Top -Side LED's 15 mm spacing at bridge Two Cases: Custom Calzone Flight Case & Original Alembic Hard Shell Case The pointer knob is missing. However, I am including custom THG knobs: cocobolo sides, maple lams, and ebony tops. Awesome condition for its age. I mean really really awesome. A few minute dings and a bump on the butt. A slightly risen fret at the 19th fret that buzzes at the G string only, 18th fret when you have really low action. I am a bit hesitant about selling it, so I'm aiming a little high maybe. I'm asking for $2,800 + shipping. Distillate pics are here: http://evil-wire.org/~erroneus/Bass%20Pics/ I'll have pics up of the ATA case later. (Message edited by juggernaught on September 27, 2008) | ||
| raynbass
New Username: raynbass Post Number: 1 Registered: 9-2008 |
hello this is my first time using this posting so I am fumbling my way through things. I am interested in the distillate bass is it still available? | ||
| juggernaught
Intermediate Member Username: juggernaught Post Number: 195 Registered: 3-2007 |
yes it is, and you can inquire further through my email: erroneus@gmail.com | ||
| juggernaught
Intermediate Member Username: juggernaught Post Number: 198 Registered: 3-2007 |
or not... | ||
| juggernaught
Advanced Member Username: juggernaught Post Number: 220 Registered: 3-2007 |
sold, though on a side note: USPS is very slow for delivering oversized items... | ||
| poor_nigel
Senior Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 578 Registered: 7-2003 |
What about Bob?! | ||
| juggernaught
Advanced Member Username: juggernaught Post Number: 221 Registered: 3-2007 |
bob? | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2060 Registered: 3-2004 |
Me, Devon. poor_nigel and I go back a few years and he knew I was interested in something like this bass, so he was wondering if I had seen the listing and purchased it. | ||
| juggernaught
Advanced Member Username: juggernaught Post Number: 222 Registered: 3-2007 |
(the infamous double-post) (Message edited by juggernaught on October 26, 2008) | ||
| juggernaught
Advanced Member Username: juggernaught Post Number: 223 Registered: 3-2007 |
You! Well I wouldn't have sold it to you, even if you were interested! Just joking of course ;) The bass was sold to Ray, but has been in USPS limbo since the Tuesday before last... | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2061 Registered: 3-2004 |
Well, that's good anyway. If Ray doesn't dig it, he can do a deal with me and I'll just drive down and pick it up. At least it will be in the right corner of the country. -bob | ||
| raynbass
New Username: raynbass Post Number: 2 Registered: 9-2008 |
I've very much enjoyed following postings here in alembic land ,and feel a little guilty about not joining in. I was waiting for the bass to arrive to make my grand entrance. But that that happy day is waiting on the US mail. This bass should compliment my SC; brown bass, nicely. Up in till this year I've been playing fenders and regret waiting so long to upgrade. Hopefully it's only a matter of a few more days for the distillate to arrive. Devon has been great to work with. I'll shout when it shows up. Ray. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2062 Registered: 3-2004 |
Well, Ray, here's hoping that it fits in perfectly and gets good use! | ||
| raynbass
New Username: raynbass Post Number: 4 Registered: 9-2008 |
It did! It finally arrived! 17 days ,and in good shape. barely out of the box not pluged in yet, and I can here the lows allready.the sun's shining and the birds are singing. oh! do I sound releived? it will take a little time to feel at home with with the exta string , but oh poor me, it will be such punishment to have to practice on an instrument, such as this! Ray. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7181 Registered: 5-2002 |
Congrats! | ||
| raynbass
New Username: raynbass Post Number: 5 Registered: 9-2008 |
Thanks ; for the good words from every one that posted on this thread. the five string is becoming comfortable and second nature in my hands. I'm using it during gigs more and more as I find where it fits in. the 32"scale and narrow string spaceing is working good for how I'm useing it.In the future I will be looking for an eight string , but two alembics in as meny monhts will do for a wile Be talking else where. thanks again. Ray | ||
| raynbass
New Username: raynbass Post Number: 6 Registered: 9-2008 |
thanks all, for the good words. the bass is working out nicely . In the future I will be looking for an eight string; but two in two months will do for a wile. be talking again; thanks again. Ray | ||
| raynbass
New Username: raynbass Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2008 |
oops. ohwell; anything worth saying once is worth saying twice |
