| Author | Message | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7976 Registered: 5-2002 |
I'm not a collector; and this bass is not getting played. It's been in the closet for quite a while now; and my economic situation is such that it doesn't make sense to hold on to this bass any longer. It just seems unlikely that I'm going to be playing fretless; so I'm letting it go. I don't have the build info, but I believe the top and back are Rosewood, offset from the Mahogany body by Maple laminates. The medium scale neck is Maple and Purpleheart. The front and back headstock laminates appear to be the same as the body laminates. The nut appears to be bone. There are a few minor nicks along the bottom edge, and the truss rod cover has some tarnishing, and the brass plates on the back have only a few minor scratches; but overall this bass is in excellent condition. The case is in good condition; and I've got a power supply and cable around here somewhere. Personally, I think it's a beautiful bass. I love the grain of the top and back lams. The body shape looks like the later version of the Distillate; however, it looks to me to actually be bigger than a Distillate body. I think it's the same size as a Standard Point, but with the extended Distillate horn and flat bottom. The extended horn gives improved balance and first position reach. And of course, it looks better in person that in the pictures. Personally, I think the tarnishing on the truss rod cover detracts from the beauty of the bass. On my Essence, I solved a similar problem by sanding the plating off and applying brass polish. The preferred alternative however would be to simply get it replated. A fretless Series I with these woods and with the extended horn is a bit hard to come by; and if I ever decided I wanted to play fretless, I doubt I would find another like it. But at the moment I don't see myself playing fretless; and I do want to reduce the number of basses in the house. The only trade I would consider is for a backup for my six string; that's all I'm playing right now, and if something were to happen to it, I would be in a bit of a jam. If you follow Ebay regularly, and know what Series basses like this one go for, and know how relatively unique this particular one is, then you probably have an idea of what it would go for on Ebay. I know that we get a lot of non-member visitors on this site; my first preference is to sell this bass to a fellow club member. I guess at some point I have to actually press the Post button. Enjoy the pics.      | ||
| dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 958 Registered: 6-2002 |
Very nice! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7979 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks Michael! Clicking the post button took a very long time. | ||
| govegan
New Username: govegan Post Number: 7 Registered: 9-2008 |
How much are you looking to get for it? | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 903 Registered: 4-2005 |
Very nice! Dave, do you know the year or thereabouts? It has the extended upper horn. I'd say mid-80s. Am I close? | ||
| mkazaria
Junior Username: mkazaria Post Number: 34 Registered: 10-2002 |
Nice bass. What is the sking price. | ||
| mkazaria
Junior Username: mkazaria Post Number: 35 Registered: 10-2002 |
Nice bass. What is the asking price. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7984 Registered: 5-2002 |
David, you're very close. It's the first two numbers in the subject line. Hee hee !! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7985 Registered: 5-2002 |
I've given a lot of thought to the "asking price" and have not yet reached a determination. In the meantime, helpful emailed suggestions as to what this bass would sell for on Ebay, and reasoned alternatives, plus shipping and paypal fees, would be appreciated. | ||
| 57basstra
Senior Member Username: 57basstra Post Number: 904 Registered: 4-2005 |
Sorry, Dave (and everyone else). I'm trying to work on some other stuff tonight and I keep hopping over here .... not paying enough attention to either I'm afraid.. .there's an old sayin' 'round my neck of the woods: "If it'd been a snake it'd bit me." | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 7987 Registered: 5-2002 |
David, I miss the stuff in the subject line often too. That's why I did remember to put that it was medium scale in the text as well as the title. | ||
| enzo
Junior Username: enzo Post Number: 24 Registered: 4-2009 |
Beautiful and unique. I'm not even good with frets, imagine without ! Good luck with the sale Dave. | ||
| hankster
Advanced Member Username: hankster Post Number: 202 Registered: 6-2004 |
I think that is a stunning bass. Dave, that gots to hurt. Rick | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8224 Registered: 5-2002 |
Bump | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8225 Registered: 5-2002 |
Mike; email sent. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8623 Registered: 5-2002 |
Bump | ||
| 88persuader
Advanced Member Username: 88persuader Post Number: 329 Registered: 5-2004 |
Is it still available? And how much do you want for it? | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8845 Registered: 5-2002 |
Raymond; it is still available. If you are interested, please email me. | ||
| 88persuader
Advanced Member Username: 88persuader Post Number: 339 Registered: 5-2004 |
Dave it's a beautiful bass, exactly what i want. AND unfortunately I posted the question before I had clearity of mind and realized there is no way I'll be able to aford buying it from you even if you're offering it at a very reasonable price for what it is. So unfortuntely I have to pass. It IS my dream Alembic though! If i win the lottery I'll contact you! :-) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8969 Registered: 5-2002 |
Bump | ||
| mike1762
Advanced Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 390 Registered: 1-2008 |
Email sent... | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8977 Registered: 5-2002 |
Email response sent ... | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8980 Registered: 5-2002 |
I've had lots of inquiries, but this bass is still available. $4,200 plus shipping and any related costs. | ||
| gerarddem
Junior Username: gerarddem Post Number: 14 Registered: 12-2009 |
Beautiful instrument Dave... | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8981 Registered: 5-2002 |
Thanks; I think so too! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9105 Registered: 5-2002 |
bump | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9117 Registered: 5-2002 |
bump | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 478 Registered: 1-2008 |
Hey Dave, my standing offer... Stands!!! That being said, I hope you get what you're asking. | ||
| krystoof
Member Username: krystoof Post Number: 75 Registered: 1-2009 |
Nice top! | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9121 Registered: 5-2002 |
Mike; I can't find that in my email records, I think that was in our phone conversation. Can you email that to me so that I'll have it? Thanks! And thanks Christophe! | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 480 Registered: 1-2008 |
Email sent. If anyone else is interested in this bass, please make Dave an offer. This instrument would only get occasional use from me. While I would be proud to own it, I would rather see someone get it and PLAY it!!! |
