| Author | Message | ||
| aguregyahoocom
New Username: aguregyahoocom Post Number: 1 Registered: 2-2009 |
Hello fellow Alembics! I am selling my special custom Alembic Distillate. I has only been played approx.10 hours since it's super customization- it is totally and absolutely in new condition. No scratch's or dings or marks. Please email me for pictures- the file size of my pictures are 561kb- which are too big to upload to this site. Email: agureg@yahoo.com Phone: 310-487-2026 Description: Quilted Maple front and back* LEDS along the Neck** Chrome Hardware*** Side Mounted Jack instead of the traditional front mount. Original Distillate Horn. New Condition Alembic Case. Price: $5800 Firm. Thanks! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7590 Registered: 5-2002 |
If you email the pictures to me, I'll resize and post them for you. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7596 Registered: 5-2002 |
Here are some pictures that Ara asked that I post.    | ||
| jedisan
Junior Username: jedisan Post Number: 44 Registered: 3-2008 |
Hi, here are some pic's of Ara's Distillate. I met Ara late last year and purchased an absolutely pristine Distillate with a Koa top from him. Dave, since I had these pics, I thought I would go ahead and post them. Ara is a stand up, honest guy. I can't be more pleased with the Koa Distillate I got from him.    | ||
| jedisan
Junior Username: jedisan Post Number: 45 Registered: 3-2008 |
Well Dave, you beat me by 7 min., how about that! (Message edited by jedisan on February 18, 2009) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7598 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hee hee!! | ||
| jazzyvee
Senior Member Username: jazzyvee Post Number: 1352 Registered: 6-2002 |
Is that Control Cavity backplate Gold Plated? The one on my Europa is Gold Plated even though the hardware is not. Jazzyvee | ||
| aguregyahoocom
New Username: aguregyahoocom Post Number: 2 Registered: 2-2009 |
Hello Jazzyvee- The control cavity backplate is chrome- perhaps the picture or room lighting has made the backplate appear gold. | ||
| ulf
Junior Username: ulf Post Number: 40 Registered: 5-2008 |
This is a very nice bass. Is it a shortscale bass? | ||
| pas
Intermediate Member Username: pas Post Number: 164 Registered: 3-2003 |
Standard scale for a distillate is medium. It's certainly a very nice distillate, but at $5800...well, that's about double what a distillate in nice shape - such as this one - seems to be going for currently. (Message edited by pas on February 22, 2009) | ||
| ulf
Junior Username: ulf Post Number: 41 Registered: 5-2008 |
yes, its too expansive, I think.... agureg, for the half price I will buy it :-) | ||
| jphilauren
Junior Username: jphilauren Post Number: 37 Registered: 5-2008 |
For $2750 I'd consider it too. Nice bass. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2182 Registered: 3-2004 |
While Paul is generally right about the going price for Distillate basses, this is like none of those. The hardware is plated and there are side LEDs, neither of which is on the typical $2K Distillate. Additionally, this bass looks like it is either a lot newer than the early 80s, or has been back to the factory for a refinish job, though the year of manufacture wasn't specified. The seller says there isn't a scratch on it, and it certainly appears to be like new in the pics. I think a lot of us have some level of sticker shock on used Persuader/Spoiler/Distillate basses. If you look back just two or three years, Persuaders and Spoilers were available for under $1000 up to maybe $1200, and Distillates would regularly trade for $1000 up to $1500 for a minty one. The used Alembic economy has changed since then and a Distillate under $2K is a rarity, though I can't remember one ever being sold in a private transaction for more than $3K in the US. -bob | ||
| pas
Intermediate Member Username: pas Post Number: 165 Registered: 3-2003 |
Your honor, I rest my case. | ||
| jphilauren
Junior Username: jphilauren Post Number: 38 Registered: 5-2008 |
I bought my Distillate this past fall from fellow member $2000. Occasionally one shows up on ebay for $2200 to $2800 no bids | ||
| juggernaught
Advanced Member Username: juggernaught Post Number: 262 Registered: 3-2007 |
I sold mine for $2,600, 5 string w/LEDs, no back wood. Went in about 2 weeks from sale posting. May have been able to get more if I had really tried. Not nearly as good condition as this one if it's pristine. Just a concern of mine, but it's there internet etiquette against hijacking someone's for sale threads. I mean, I know you guys are trying to be informative and helpful, but I feel some unspoken rule is being violated here. | ||
| dannobasso
Senior Member Username: dannobasso Post Number: 960 Registered: 3-2004 |
Isold a mint Distillate 5 to a member for $2900. No led's, if mine had em' I would have kept it. But there is a buyer for every level. Try the quote generator for a new one with these options and see what it runs. | ||
| j_gary
Advanced Member Username: j_gary Post Number: 272 Registered: 6-2005 |
Beautiful bass. Looks like it's worth every penny. | ||
| ulf
Junior Username: ulf Post Number: 47 Registered: 5-2008 |
Is it sold? | ||
| smokinbear
New Username: smokinbear Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2008 |
Thanks Danno for the fiver she's the nicest playing 5 string i've ever put my hands on and i used to have a series 2 fiver! Price was more than reasonable, in fact i would have paid double since this is the perfect bass for me, like an extension of my body. Plus led's have a way of leaving "trails" in my vision.(too much kool-aid at dead shows over the years.) Thanx again Danno!!!!! | ||
| aguregyahoocom
New Username: aguregyahoocom Post Number: 3 Registered: 2-2009 |
Hi everyone! The bass is still for sale- I've been away and unable to focus on selling it. If you are interested, please send me an email: ) Kind Regards, Ara agureg@yahoo.com | ||
| briant
Advanced Member Username: briant Post Number: 288 Registered: 12-2004 |
No one in their right mind is going to pay that much for that bass. Sorry to rain on your parade, man. Cut the price in half and you'll probably start to get some serious inquiries. Not hatin'. Just being honest. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2251 Registered: 3-2004 |
I would propose that, in spite of the poster's claim that the price is firm, anyone interested should make reasonable offers direct to him. The seller isn't a regular here and probably doesn't have a handle on the market the way most of us do. I think that almost everyone would agree that $5800 isn't likely to happen, but the only opinions that really matter are the ones of the people willing to shell out hard cash for this bass. I would also suggest that Ara search the site here a bit for sales of other Distillate basses and Alembics in general for a fact-based view of the market. -bob | ||
| aguregyahoocom
New Username: aguregyahoocom Post Number: 4 Registered: 2-2009 |
Ara here! Once again, I've been away- I do apologize if I've inadvertently ruffled anyone's sensabilities regarding what I've asked for my bass. I really do not keep up with these matters and for that I sincerely apologize. Simply, the bass is really in a new/unused condition. I will consider selling my Alembic for $4000 to the right party. But not for less. Who ever ends up with this special bass will be very happy. I do not need to sell this instrument, but it's a shame because I don't use it. If anyone is interested, please feel free to contact me with any inquiry. Have a wonderful week * Ara | ||
| southpaw
Advanced Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 214 Registered: 12-2004 |
That is a beautiful bass Ara, as a Distillate owner myself, I am in awe of it. I believe you have the right to ask whatever price you wish for it. The value of any item is determined between the seller & the purchaser. If it is too expensive, well, then move on to the next item for sale. It is up to Ara to lower the price, accept a reasonable offer or not sell it at all. Please let the free market run it's course... Of course I am a lefty and do not have $5800 or even $4000 at this time for any bass, just my humble opinion, but I hope someone keeps it in the Club. Thanks for sharing it with us and welcome aboard. | ||
| southpaw
Advanced Member Username: southpaw Post Number: 215 Registered: 12-2004 |
By the way Ara, what year is this Distillate? I have never seen an early 80's model so clean. Has it been in the case for 25 years or is it recent construction using the old Distillate template? Beautiful either way. Thanks Ara. | ||
| keith_h
Senior Member Username: keith_h Post Number: 1266 Registered: 2-2005 |
I don't believe it is recent construction as it has what appears to be the old power LED on the front. I'm not sure when they dropped this feature but the bass was most likely built before then. Keith | ||
| aguregyahoocom
New Username: aguregyahoocom Post Number: 5 Registered: 2-2009 |
Hello everyone! Ara here* This bass is a 1981 Alembic Distillate that after many many years of my playing had to be spruced up! I sent if back to Alembic (and paid alot $$$ for the revamp) and they did it just right- but then I have never picked it up again- for some reason, it's just too nice - I don't want to scratch the bass or accidently bump it. In a way, it's not the same instrument for me. If you are looking for a special cream-puff Alembic Distillate, then here it is! I don't need the money - but I'm not going to give the bass away either. I just feel annoyed that it sits and goes unused. Someone, somewhere will be very grateful to own this bass. However, if Karma has it, that it stays with me, then I accept that : ) Ara | ||
| goop
Member Username: goop Post Number: 52 Registered: 7-2008 |
Ara Did you have new pickups installed? My 81 Distillate's pickups do not have Alembic on them, nor do others I've seen. Just wondering if these are newer versions of the original pups, or if they are different. Colin |
