1977 Alembic Series I

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Author Message oggydoggy Intermediate Member Username: oggydoggy Post Number: 190 Registered: 3-2003 Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 4:56 pm:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    beautiful instrument! ursusaltered New Username: ursusaltered Post Number: 5 Registered: 5-2010 Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 5:35 pm:    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:    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:    $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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    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:    Is this still for sale? zemog59 Junior Username: zemog59 Post Number: 31 Registered: 7-2010 Posted on Friday, October 22, 2010 - 7:45 am:    Is this bass still available? interested in a trade?