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oggydoggy
Intermediate Member
Username: oggydoggy

Post Number: 190
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 4:56 pm:   Edit Post

Hi everybody,

I'm trying to raise funds for another Alembic, so unfortunately I need to sell this one. This is the bass that was owned by Mark O'conner of the Dixie Dregs. Here's a vid of Mark playing a mean fiddle:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rkNYcmxKNA


This bass is definately one of the most unique older series you'll see, with it's crazy walnut top and back and the Padauk fretboard.

It sounds and plays amazing. It is just a great bass.

It is in excellent condition with some light finish checking, and a few small cracks around the output jack and near the back electronics cover (they are stable, and could easily be repaired). Neck and playability are flawless.

More pics here:

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/Bluplirst/edenalembic.jpg

I'm asking $3700 shipped.




artswork99
Moderator
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1142
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 5:08 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Edward and good luck with your sale.
I think the most sought after information here will be... What is the scale length? Is the DS5 power supply and cable included? Is there any provenance to the ownership that you mention?
Thanks, Art
oggydoggy
Intermediate Member
Username: oggydoggy

Post Number: 191
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 5:13 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Art,

Its a 34" scale. No power supply or cable. Click this link to see a pic of Mark holding this bass:

http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/20318.html?1124160100

Thanks,
Ed
artswork99
Moderator
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1143
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 5:21 pm:   Edit Post

Great information, thanks!
You mentioned another Alembic... are you funding a custom built?
Best, Art
oggydoggy
Intermediate Member
Username: oggydoggy

Post Number: 192
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 5:24 pm:   Edit Post

Here are a few more pics.

http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/Bluplirst/edenalembic017.jpg
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/Bluplirst/edenalembic018.jpg
http://i377.photobucket.com/albums/oo216/Bluplirst/edenalembic025.jpg
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 1185
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 5:44 pm:   Edit Post

I nearly bought this bass from you several years ago.... here I am again, wishing I had the cash to do it now.

Good luck with the sale.

Toby
gerarddem
Member
Username: gerarddem

Post Number: 51
Registered: 12-2009
Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 10:58 am:   Edit Post

beautiful instrument!
ursusaltered
New
Username: ursusaltered

Post Number: 5
Registered: 5-2010
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 5:35 pm:   Edit Post

Would you consider a trade for my 79 ct lined fretless
severi777
New
Username: severi777

Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2010
Posted on Saturday, June 05, 2010 - 11:24 am:   Edit Post

Is there any possibility that you gould ship it to Finland? Does all the electronics work?
oggydoggy
Intermediate Member
Username: oggydoggy

Post Number: 194
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 9:28 am:   Edit Post

$3000 to a club member before we go to auction.
thanks
-Ed
tbrannon
Senior Member
Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 1187
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Saturday, June 12, 2010 - 1:29 pm:   Edit Post

Best of luck with the sale Ed. I really wish I had the bucks to take it off your hands.

Care to share the details of the 'other Alembic' you're raising funds for?
oggydoggy
Intermediate Member
Username: oggydoggy

Post Number: 197
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 1:01 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Toby! This bass still calls to you, and to me... alas,I have a deal going for a 2002 Six-string Series II.
oggydoggy
Intermediate Member
Username: oggydoggy

Post Number: 198
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Sunday, June 13, 2010 - 8:32 pm:   Edit Post

Update:

This is now on Ebay-

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170499790520&category=4713&_trksid=p5197.c0.m619&_trkparms=1876%3A1

Thanks,
Ed
eligilam
Advanced Member
Username: eligilam

Post Number: 268
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 7:33 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Ed,

Would it be too much trouble to post a pic showing the inside of the control cavity either here on this thread or on the ebay listing? That whole Kuon Orthros thread made me a little skittish about prior "monkeyings" on these older basses' electronics.

Thanks,
Will
oggydoggy
Advanced Member
Username: oggydoggy

Post Number: 205
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Monday, June 21, 2010 - 8:29 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Will,

The electronics are all original. No monkey business guaranteed.

Thanks,
Ed
rumple4skin
New
Username: rumple4skin

Post Number: 1
Registered: 7-2010
Posted on Saturday, July 10, 2010 - 3:58 pm:   Edit Post

Still for sale?. I'm interested.
alfiespeaker229
New
Username: alfiespeaker229

Post Number: 1
Registered: 9-2010
Posted on Monday, September 13, 2010 - 8:01 pm:   Edit Post

Is this still for sale?
zemog59
Junior
Username: zemog59

Post Number: 31
Registered: 7-2010
Posted on Friday, October 22, 2010 - 7:45 am:   Edit Post

Is this bass still available?
interested in a trade?

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