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elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 1059
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 8:03 pm:   Edit Post

I hope this doesn't end up on a bolt-on from Texas.
afrobeat_fool
Advanced Member
Username: afrobeat_fool

Post Number: 216
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Tuesday, June 01, 2010 - 8:53 pm:   Edit Post

I will keep my eye on this one.


Nick
jcdlc72
Member
Username: jcdlc72

Post Number: 51
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 8:14 am:   Edit Post

At $777 "buy it now", I severely doubt it... those Texas bolt-ons we've seen barely reach the $250 line, I severely doubt somebody would be fool enough to spend $777 just on the logo. Or at least I want to think so...

How come is this guy so sure it comes from a Series 1?

However... I'd like to have it as a necklace indeed. :P
oggydoggy
Intermediate Member
Username: oggydoggy

Post Number: 193
Registered: 3-2003
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 3:00 pm:   Edit Post

He says the encounter took place over 35 years ago, thus Series 1.
Mica and the gang should buy this up, to prevent that "Deal" on E-bay for a fake Alembic, "The logo looks real, guess I'll buy"
jix
Member
Username: jix

Post Number: 52
Registered: 1-2009
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 3:02 pm:   Edit Post

Guessing he may be thinking that as his story goes, he got this in '75 and there weren't many other types of Alembic in production really at that time, perhaps?

Will certainly be interested to see what it goes for in the end. :-)
dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 1038
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 6:49 pm:   Edit Post

That logo is not from 1975. That is a cast logo. In 1975 they were hand cut sterling silver. The cast logos did not appear until mid to late 1977 if my memory seves me.

Also, if he had it on a chain I would think it would be quite uncomfortable. There should be three mounting posts on the back of the logo that should secure it to the instrument. If those posts were removed to make a pendant of it then it is ruined in my opinion. I guess it could be put back on an instrument without the posts, but securing it would be tricky.

Just my thoughts FWIW.
slammin
Junior
Username: slammin

Post Number: 41
Registered: 10-2009
Posted on Wednesday, June 02, 2010 - 9:24 pm:   Edit Post

Looks like $77.00, not $777.00. I could see it as being a worthy purchase as jewelry. If buying it as an Alembic enthusiast, you would certainly recognize it being off-placed on a non-Alembic instrument.

I mean, who would pay $777.00 for a piece of silver that weighs less than a small (diamond-less) wedding ring? Not even a Series emblem warrants that.

Let the man sell his stuff and quit sounding too much like a bunch of paranoid fanbois.

Sorry for the rant here, but sheeze!
keith_h
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Username: keith_h

Post Number: 1623
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 5:23 am:   Edit Post

The picture on the black background appears to have an area that looks like it used to have a ring soldered to it. This makes me suspect it is a broken Alembic pendant.

Keith
hydrargyrum
Senior Member
Username: hydrargyrum

Post Number: 803
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 6:50 am:   Edit Post

I believe Mica stated that Alembic previously sold these pendants as jewelry, which is what I am more inclined to believe is what we are seeing here.

As for the paranoia, there were some pretty deliberate copies of Alembic's made by Kawai, and there have always been fears that someone will get scammed into buying a $750 dollar instrument for several thousand dollars. No one wants to see that happen.
dela217
Senior Member
Username: dela217

Post Number: 1039
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 2:38 pm:   Edit Post

Hydrargyrum - That is exactly right. I know for a fact that there is a Fernandes copy of a Series 1 with an Alembic logo on it here in New Orleans.
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 6781
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 4:23 pm:   Edit Post

There are obviously some inconsistencies in the story presented by the seller.

It's hard to see the pendant ring, but I feel you can almost see it too. We used to sell them until they wound up on many a Fernandes. Now we sell them only directly mounted by us if your own logo is stolen.

The buy it now price was $777, but that went away after the first bid was placed.
slammin
Junior
Username: slammin

Post Number: 42
Registered: 10-2009
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 8:04 pm:   Edit Post

Inconsistencies is probably an understatement :-) 'Woke up with Sunshine, from Roxy Club, on Sunset in Malibu - and after breakfast .....'. The seller, not being a musician, was told by a musician that what he had on his neck was not a STD, but in fact an emblem from an Alembic Series I instrument!

What a great story, and perhaps 'Sunshine' gave it to him because it really didnt't fit into any of her wardrobe.

I guess I always see things from a slightly skewed viewpoint and rarely take anything at face value.

I actually have an inclination to ask the seller for Sunshine's number to see if she has any more Alembic stuffs :-)
bluplirst
Member
Username: bluplirst

Post Number: 87
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Thursday, June 03, 2010 - 9:39 pm:   Edit Post

"Let the man sell his stuff and quit sounding too much like a bunch of paranoid fanbois."

Yes, sir.

Would somebody really make up a BS story like that to sell something? And on Ebay no less?
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 820
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 3:18 pm:   Edit Post

I was the high bidder on this item. The seller explains that it is, indeed, a logo and not a pendant. If that is the case, I'll be returning it to Santa Rosa where it won't be able to cause any trouble. If it can be worn as a pendant, I will do so proudly. Either way, no Fernandes or Kawai will be able to masquerade as an Alembic with this thing!
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9371
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 5:14 pm:   Edit Post

Very good outcome!
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 4455
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 5:59 pm:   Edit Post

Good move, Jonathan. You are, indeed, a gentleman and a scholar.

Bill, tgo
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 821
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 6:13 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks guys. Hope to be able to wear it. But, as Danno mentioned, I don't think this will be possible.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1034
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Sunday, June 06, 2010 - 8:52 pm:   Edit Post

An Exemplary deed , if there ever was !

Three cheers !
jalevinemd
Senior Member
Username: jalevinemd

Post Number: 822
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 6:08 pm:   Edit Post

Got the logo today. It was definitely from a guitar/bass...not originally a piece of jewelry. The posts on the back have been completely ground down. Otherwise, it's pristine. So I'm going to try and fashion a decent necklace out of it.
bluplirst
Member
Username: bluplirst

Post Number: 90
Registered: 12-2004
Posted on Wednesday, June 09, 2010 - 9:04 pm:   Edit Post

You rock that funky medallion!
hydrargyrum
Senior Member
Username: hydrargyrum

Post Number: 808
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Thursday, June 10, 2010 - 8:03 am:   Edit Post

Hmm, well now I'm backing to wondering who "Sunshine" stole it from. :-)
paulman
Senior Member
Username: paulman

Post Number: 438
Registered: 2-2005
Posted on Friday, June 11, 2010 - 7:52 am:   Edit Post

That's cool Jonanthan! Congrats and good save!

You might be able to mount it on a hat too. Being a Doctor I'm sure you've thought of the possibility of skin irritation. Anyway, nice bling!!

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