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sixway
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Username: sixway

Post Number: 8
Registered: 3-2007
Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 4:49 am:   Edit Post

This is up on eBay:

http://tinyurl.com/mz6kmd

starting bid is $310. This bass has been treat badly, even though it is in some ways in surprisingly good condition. The case looks like it was pried open. Wondering if this bass was once stolen...
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8439
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 7:09 am:   Edit Post

It does look to be in pretty good condition. Anybody have any suggestions for removing the ink marks without damaging the finish?

The case doesn't look original, and may have suffered its damage previous to this bass. There is no left handed '98 Epic listed on the stolen list.

The headstock appears to be crammed up against the end of the case. When boxed for shipping, that end of the outside of the case should be well protected to prevent damage.
kimberly
Advanced Member
Username: kimberly

Post Number: 333
Registered: 1-2007
Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 10:56 am:   Edit Post

Hi Guys, :-)

Good thing I'm not looking for a four string. ;)

Anyway, on a related note. :-)

I just 'dotted' a wooden business card holder, (with an unknown shiney finish), with a sharpie marking pen. After drying I applied some isopropyl alcohol and rubbed gently. The alcohol removed the dot with no apparent damage to the finish. Too many variables though for this to be conclusive with the 'fret markers' on the bass. YMMV etc, etc. :-)

Best Regards,

Kimberly :-) <---rechecks her wallet and shakes her head. 'Maybe' some other time. ;)
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8440
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, July 26, 2009 - 12:41 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks for running the test Kimberly! Hey, the current bid is only $305!
eugene
Junior
Username: eugene

Post Number: 22
Registered: 8-2007
Posted on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 - 3:04 am:   Edit Post

I don't like much the Epic bass, but the price makes it pretty interesting.
longhorncat
Advanced Member
Username: longhorncat

Post Number: 332
Registered: 8-2005
Posted on Monday, August 03, 2009 - 7:28 pm:   Edit Post

From $565.02 to $1,314.89 in the last 20 second.
For a while there, I thought it really might go cheap.
eugene
Junior
Username: eugene

Post Number: 29
Registered: 8-2007
Posted on Monday, August 03, 2009 - 11:30 pm:   Edit Post

Well, I believe Alembic basses are not made to be cheap.

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