| Author | Message | ||
| neyman
Member Username: neyman Post Number: 89 Registered: 7-2002 |
Anyone see this yet? Looks promising... http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/msg/1593562891.html | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 996 Registered: 6-2002 |
Very interesting, I wish I had some disposable income. It looks like it wouldn't be too hard to complete. Thanks for the heads up, | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4315 Registered: 7-2004 |
The seller is mistaken about the "mic jack(for PA system)". It is actually a jack for a power supply, just like on an Alembic Series instrument. Bill, tgo | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 720 Registered: 5-2009 |
Hypothetically speaking ; If I were to take possession of this instrument I would take it up to Alembic to see about installing Alembic Pic ups & electronics, perhaps even series 1 with a master volume. Alembic bridge as well. | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Intermediate Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 148 Registered: 7-2009 |
I just talked to the guy. His Granddad worked with Mr. Smith on the necks. This was the Granddad's personal piece. It would be spendy, but how could you resist putting Series electronics in it. I wish I could afford it. I would like to replace my stolen Hyak. If anyone else is selling I am looking. Nick  | ||
| dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 1022 Registered: 6-2002 |
Sonicus, That is the way to go. I wonder if they Hyak electronics are still inside. That would be a great help. I was thinking about making an offer just to save it. But, I have enough basses that need work right now. I just know that someone is going to get hold of this bass and ruin it. I can just see it showing up on ebay with a Badass bridge and Bartolinis. Michael | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 723 Registered: 5-2009 |
Hello Michael /dela217 I am pleased that there is agreement on your part on a correct process of completion or restoration for this Bass .I would like to prevent the Badass bridge plight and such as well. I am curious if I call the owner as to what monetary sum would be in the ball park for me to offer. Nick/afrobeat fool , what do you think is in the ball park from low to high $ in as is condition ? Any suggestions on this matter are welcome , perhaps we can save this instrument and put it in top form. | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4317 Registered: 7-2004 |
A Hyak in good condition should fetch around $1600, give or take a hundred or two, I believe. Adjust accordingly considering the condition. Bill, tgo | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 725 Registered: 5-2009 |
Hi Bill, thanks for your post. I will call the seller later to inquire about what would be an acceptable transaction for him.I think the first thing it needs is an Alembic adjustable string nut and bridge.If the electronics are in tact I might try some old prototype HI-A pickups that I have that might fit (specs permitting)before I jump for the full series 1 conversion . I will have to see about power supply requirements and adaptation,Any suggestions are always welcome of course. I am thinking out loud here and speculating as is my propensity _ LOL ! | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 467 Registered: 1-2008 |
Bill, what do you think this "project bass" is worth? Would SI electronics "fit" in the bass? It looks like Signature electronics wouldn't be a problem if not. What do you think about the idea of changing out the Fingerboard and making it fretless? | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 726 Registered: 5-2009 |
HI mike1762, The frets could be pulled and slots inlayed without "changing out' the entire finger board to convert it to be fretless . (Message edited by sonicus on February 11, 2010) | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Intermediate Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 149 Registered: 7-2009 |
I talked with the owner and posted last night as I was walking on the bandstand. Here is what I know, Wolf. The owner is a young man and is very proud of his G-dads bass. Rightfully so. It is a beautiful axe.Purpleheart, maple, bubinga neck. There are NO ELECTRONICS in the body. No knobs for the controlls. Light hand finish, no polyeurathane. He is talking to people to try to get the best price. His current # is 1,000. I think it's a little high and informed him what it would cost to put Alembic activaters, p-ups, filters, controlls, bridge, nut, and knobs. He did not believe me at first till I told him what new basses cost from the mothership. It became very quiet on the other end of the phone. He is a good kid, and wants someone to have this bass and restore it to as close as possible. I believe a guy could put Series electronics in the body cavity. I remember my stolen HYAK had a big cavity well and it seems the same size as my S1. I hope someone here gets it. BTW, I told him I would give $800 and he didn't budge. That's all I can remember as I was playing moments after the conversation. Oh yeah, it is a 34in scale.I had him measure from the nut to the middle if the brass plate that the bridge sits on. And the condition is New. Never finished/never played. Nick | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 470 Registered: 1-2008 |
To get an idea of the possibilities with this bass, see this thread: http://www.alembic.com/cgi-bin/alembic-club/discus.cgi?pg=prev&topic=631&page=11578 Just keep it away from UPS!!! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 727 Registered: 5-2009 |
HI Nick. Thanks for passing on the information to me , I called the seller earlier today and left a message reflecting my interest. You have answered the basic questions concerning such particulars .I thought that the situation concerning his Grand Fathers work would be as you have described as well. To finish this Bass in the form as per the thread link that Mike1762 has dug up for us(thanks mike ) would indeed be a costly but worth while affair. I will explain to the good Lad as well about the cost involved to bring his Grand Father's bass to it's fullest potential.NIck, if you want this Bass go for it, your Hyak was taken from from you in the most hideous way . I already have other Bass" projects "that I am involved in. You live closer to him then me and might even be able to" pick up and pay "in person ,that's always my preference to avoid UPS ! or other brutal shippers . Good luck on the acquisition of your new Hyak . Sonic regards , Wolf | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 728 Registered: 5-2009 |
MIke _ Thanks for the link . I have had MANY a battle with UPS as well about their destructive tendencies. I usually get financial restitution even after they have denied a damage claim but you have to be prepared to really put MASSIVE pressure on them . In some circumstances their damage just can not be replaced by the money . | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Intermediate Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 151 Registered: 7-2009 |
Wow, that is the first thread I ever commented on. Right after the guy who stole my bass. D!(. I hope Karma is listening | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 729 Registered: 5-2009 |
Hi Nick, I just spoke with the owner. He seems like a decent Lad as you say We talked about the Bass and the perils of shipping. I think this Bass might be for you my friend ! This might be the Universe offering you something for your earlier loss . Karma offers a prize perhaps ?Take it if it feels right . Wolf | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Intermediate Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 152 Registered: 7-2009 |
Thank you, sir. I talked to the owner this evening and he had a lot of nice things to say about you, Wolf. I think this one is in the bag. I will know tomorrow if we firmly agree on a price. Wish me luck. Nick | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 731 Registered: 5-2009 |
(((((( LUCK FOR NICK ))))))) !!!!! I hope you get it too . | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4319 Registered: 7-2004 |
Good luck Nick. I have a Hyak guitar. Very nice instrument. You'll enjoy it. Bill, tgo | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Intermediate Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 153 Registered: 7-2009 |
Thank you all for the good wishes!!! I pick up the "lost Hyak" on Sunday. Now for the hard part, Giving Mica my credit card. Anyone have parts they are willing to let go of? Spare bridge? Thank all the Dieties the pre amps are still intact and useable. I think I will be looking at those odd colored pic-ups again. Gotta go make the money, more Sublime, and Marley covers await! | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 733 Registered: 5-2009 |
CONGRATULATIONS NICK !!!!!!!! | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1002 Registered: 6-2002 |
Great news Nick. All these years she was waiting to be in your hands...pretty cool | ||
| gtrguy
Advanced Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 281 Registered: 9-2004 |
I also had an email conversation with him, but hate the old, "you tell me what you think it's worth to you" thing, so I dropped it. I can tell you I am in the middle of restoring a series one fretless and I had a very hard time finding parts and original electronics for it. New electronics are expensive, too. However, it will be cool when you are done with it. Alembic can still cast new pickups in the old molds. Also, Bartolini might make drop in pickups and electronics that might work well and still look good. Good luck, Dave | ||
| fc_spoiler
Senior Member Username: fc_spoiler Post Number: 1065 Registered: 5-2006 |
Anxious to see your fretless finished, how are the electronics? Sorry for the off topic... | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 471 Registered: 1-2008 |
Good for you Nick!!! Be sure to do a FTC thread. | ||
| afrobeat_fool
Intermediate Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 154 Registered: 7-2009 |
Thanks all for the good wishes! I will be sure to share all my love and frustrations with you with a FTC. I pick it up Tomorrow! It has been a long circle for me to get another Hyak. I had given up on my old one and "let it go". Go figure, only then was I able to have another one manifest itself. I am feeling VERY LUCKY, to have a Series 1, and a Hyak come to me in less than 9 months. I am blessed. Nick |
