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davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7976
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 5:05 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 5:14 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7979
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 5:24 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks Michael! Clicking the post button took a very long time.
govegan
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Username: govegan

Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2008
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 5:25 pm:   Edit Post

How much are you looking to get for it?
57basstra
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Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 903
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 5:51 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: mkazaria

Post Number: 34
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 6:01 pm:   Edit Post

Nice bass. What is the sking price.
mkazaria
Junior
Username: mkazaria

Post Number: 35
Registered: 10-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 6:01 pm:   Edit Post

Nice bass. What is the asking price.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7984
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 7:07 pm:   Edit Post

David, you're very close. It's the first two numbers in the subject line. Hee hee !!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7985
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 7:19 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 904
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 8:04 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7987
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 8:07 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: enzo

Post Number: 24
Registered: 4-2009
Posted on Thursday, April 30, 2009 - 9:38 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful and unique. I'm not even good with frets, imagine without ! Good luck with the sale Dave.
hankster
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Username: hankster

Post Number: 202
Registered: 6-2004
Posted on Saturday, May 02, 2009 - 4:07 pm:   Edit Post

I think that is a stunning bass. Dave, that gots to hurt.

Rick
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8224
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 9:05 am:   Edit Post

Bump
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8225
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 - 9:49 am:   Edit Post

Mike; email sent.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8623
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, August 22, 2009 - 8:10 am:   Edit Post

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88persuader
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Username: 88persuader

Post Number: 329
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Wednesday, October 07, 2009 - 10:05 pm:   Edit Post

Is it still available? And how much do you want for it?
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8845
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, October 08, 2009 - 7:46 am:   Edit Post

Raymond; it is still available. If you are interested, please email me.
88persuader
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Username: 88persuader

Post Number: 339
Registered: 5-2004
Posted on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 - 9:17 pm:   Edit Post

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
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8969
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, November 29, 2009 - 6:04 pm:   Edit Post

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mike1762
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Username: mike1762

Post Number: 390
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Monday, November 30, 2009 - 5:19 am:   Edit Post

Email sent...
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8977
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Monday, November 30, 2009 - 4:27 pm:   Edit Post

Email response sent ...
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8980
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 3:56 pm:   Edit Post

I've had lots of inquiries, but this bass is still available. $4,200 plus shipping and any related costs.
gerarddem
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Username: gerarddem

Post Number: 14
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 4:07 pm:   Edit Post

Beautiful instrument Dave...
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8981
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, December 06, 2009 - 4:10 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks; I think so too!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9105
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, January 22, 2010 - 5:46 pm:   Edit Post

bump
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9117
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, February 18, 2010 - 6:04 pm:   Edit Post

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mike1762
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Username: mike1762

Post Number: 478
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010 - 5:17 am:   Edit Post

Hey Dave, my standing offer... Stands!!! That being said, I hope you get what you're asking.
krystoof
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Username: krystoof

Post Number: 75
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Friday, February 19, 2010 - 1:20 pm:   Edit Post

Nice top!
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9121
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 8:56 am:   Edit Post

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
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Username: mike1762

Post Number: 480
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 10:13 am:   Edit Post

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!!!

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