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tdukes
Intermediate Member
Username: tdukes

Post Number: 106
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 11:08 am:   Edit Post

I wish I could consider this, but I just bought a Series I. Dragon magic is being offered for $7249.

I thought others might miss that this is available. It looks like a really nice guitar.

Todd.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 3783
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 11:42 am:   Edit Post

I feel a karmic connection to this particular instrument. A few years ago I won it for a very cheap price on a fraudulent ebay auction. Just after the auction closed I received an email from Mica warning me of the fraud. Thus began my friendship with the Wickershams, Alembic elves, and denizens of this forum. Anyone have a spare $7k to donate? lol

Bill, tgo
tdukes
Intermediate Member
Username: tdukes

Post Number: 107
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 11:45 am:   Edit Post

I wonder how much lighter this one is than the one I have. Mine is a monster, but it's wonderful.

Todd.
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 2326
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 11:51 am:   Edit Post

It sure looks heavy to me. Cocobolo top and back plus brass plates is a lot of weight to start with. My similar construction SC bass weighs about 13 lbs, though there is a stripe of ebony down the neck.
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 7998
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:07 pm:   Edit Post

That's an amazing guitar.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2341
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 12:17 pm:   Edit Post

Sure Bill, but I'll need it back by next Tuesday. (Family night and they like to play Monopoly).

OO
hydrargyrum
Senior Member
Username: hydrargyrum

Post Number: 531
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 1:40 pm:   Edit Post

I love that Coco Bolo. Elaborate inlays aren't usually my cup of tea, but I could possibly make an exception. (Oh wait, I don't have a spare $7k, nevermind). :-)
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1447
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 5:31 pm:   Edit Post

That guitar has been firmly fixed in my mind since I saw it on the featured custom years ago. It is just the thing I have in mind for basing my my 50th birthday custom build on subject to finances. But that would be a fantastic alternative purchase.

I wonder why it's being sold.
Jazzyvee
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1034
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Tuesday, May 05, 2009 - 7:57 pm:   Edit Post

You can get the inlay in mop without the different materials for a bit of savings.
http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/12244.html?1187021788
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1448
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, May 07, 2009 - 5:30 am:   Edit Post

Elaborate inlays like that are not my thing either. One or two elegantly placed inlays are fine. The inlays on that guitar and Stan's bass are incredible pieces of artwork but a bit ostentatious for my simple tastes. It does set the guitar off nicely though. That said if I had the cash to buy that guitar as a used instrument, the inlays wouldn't really put me off.
If I was having a custom build from scratch, the price of having them put in ( $6000 as per quote generator) would scare me as they are not sound improving items. I guess you could always get a new fretboard installed and frame the existing one for display.


It is incredibly close to my dream guitar that my credit card is getting scared.....!!!
tdukes
Intermediate Member
Username: tdukes

Post Number: 108
Registered: 4-2008
Posted on Saturday, May 09, 2009 - 5:49 am:   Edit Post

Already on hold! Was it someone here?

Todd.
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1453
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 - 3:41 am:   Edit Post

At least the photo is still there to drool over.

Jazzyvee
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1563
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 2:43 am:   Edit Post

Just to complete the thread. This guitar is now mine and over in England. :-)




Jazzyvee
pas
Intermediate Member
Username: pas

Post Number: 193
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 5:25 am:   Edit Post

Congrats...absolutely gorgeous! Nice to see the weak dollar benefitting somebody, eh?

(Message edited by PAS on July 01, 2009)
57basstra
Senior Member
Username: 57basstra

Post Number: 1022
Registered: 4-2005
Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 5:26 am:   Edit Post

Not complete without proper congratulations!


Congrats on a great Alembic. Play it with enjoyment for many decades to come.
artswork99
Senior Member
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 701
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 5:30 am:   Edit Post

Jazzyvee,
That is really beautiful. Congratulations!
Play it Healthy!
Art
jazzyvee
Senior Member
Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 1564
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 7:29 am:   Edit Post

Thanks guys. Pas, the dollar may have been weak but the UK Revenue and Customs tax man is very strong. I got stung very heavily on the Import taxes.

:-(

Jazzyvee
georgie_boy
Senior Member
Username: georgie_boy

Post Number: 828
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 8:34 am:   Edit Post

But worth every penny Jazzy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
She's gorgeous.
sonicus
Intermediate Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 153
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, July 01, 2009 - 9:09 am:   Edit Post

My congratulations to you________

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