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bbernard
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Username: bbernard

Post Number: 9
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 9:06 pm:   Edit Post

Selling my main playing bass of the past 30 years. With two kids to get through college it is too much of a luxury to have this bass when I only play occasionally.

Super rare bird and in excellent condition: $10,000 firm.

Bob(at)acacia1031(dot)com

This bass was orginally presented to Dennis Erokan (editor of BAM magazine) by Rick Turner. Per Dennis he felt the bass was too live and presnet for his ears. (Thats what I love about it!). I bought it used in 1980 and have used on many, many gigs over the years. I don't play much anymore and this beauty deserves to be played to as many ears as possible.

Pickups replaced by Alembic in the late 1980s (originals went microphonic).

1/4" jack is mono (done by Alembic)

Refin is by Michael Dolan in Santa Rosa.

Original power supply works fine. I have at least one functioning cord although it was not made by Alembic. I have another working cord and one broken one that I am trying to locate.

Original Anvil road case.

I am about 20 minutes away from the Alembic factory. Perhaps you out of the area folks could arrange for an inspection to put your mind at ease.

Pictures follow in next couple of messages.
bbernard
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Username: bbernard

Post Number: 10
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 9:20 pm:   Edit Post

here are a few pictures:





bbernard
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Username: bbernard

Post Number: 11
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 9:24 pm:   Edit Post

Case, cord and power supply:







bbernard
Junior
Username: bbernard

Post Number: 13
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 10:31 pm:   Edit Post

Body close up...looking good at age 32:

enzo
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Username: enzo

Post Number: 224
Registered: 4-2009
Posted on Friday, June 25, 2010 - 11:07 pm:   Edit Post

Stunning, good luck with the sale.
jazzyvee
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Username: jazzyvee

Post Number: 2003
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 12:07 am:   Edit Post

There was some lively conversations recently about graphite necked alembics so I think there should be some interest in this bass.

It looks a beauty. I hope you manage to find a buyer for it.
Jazzyvee
afrobeat_fool
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Username: afrobeat_fool

Post Number: 218
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 1:51 pm:   Edit Post

Looking for serial #, build card, Documentation as per Dennis, and a reasonable price. No used series 1 has ever sold for 10,000. Standard S1's go for 3,000-4,000. Unless a lot of work has been done by the mothership, post production. Good luck.


Nick
2400wattman
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Username: 2400wattman

Post Number: 810
Registered: 11-2005
Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 3:46 pm:   Edit Post

dag-nabbit, goll darn shi-zizz-it, rack-a-frackin, DAMN--IT!!!!
I saw this bass in the showcase, immediately fell in love and wondered if it would ever be up for sale. Well here she is and I really can't swing it. And I love graphite necks. Good luck with her she is gorgeous.
artswork99
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Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1176
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 5:40 pm:   Edit Post

I too love the model, top and graphite neck of this bass. Good luck with your sale Bob.
bbernard
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Username: bbernard

Post Number: 14
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Saturday, June 26, 2010 - 6:38 pm:   Edit Post

The serial number is 78-1318. I don't have a build card. Since I am so close to the factory perhaps a serious buyer can have them verify the particulars? "Documentation as per Dennis" - not sure what you mean? If you are talking about the Rick Turner/Dennis Erokan info I believe I have some archived emails although I think that is merely a curiosity...doesn't really add any value. I believe the value comes from the scarcity of graphite necked Alembics in the world. Historically some of the first graphite necked instruments made and pretty unique in the Alembic world.

Its not like I don't love the bass...I've had it for 30 years! If the price doesn't work for someone I will just hold onto it. I've been checking here for the next northern CA get together so I can join in.

Thanks for the well wishes guys.
afrobeat_fool
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Username: afrobeat_fool

Post Number: 219
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 1:54 pm:   Edit Post

Quite right, bbernard! They are rare and I did not mean anything derogatory. My point was that there are some who believe everything was made by Mr Turner and up the value on their instruments on that faulty information. Good luck with your sale. Your bass is very pretty.


Nick
afrobeat_fool
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Username: afrobeat_fool

Post Number: 220
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 1:56 pm:   Edit Post

Is that a Labradoodle? or just a cool looking poodle?
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 2474
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 2:56 pm:   Edit Post

Bob,

No offense intended, but if you're so close to the factory, why don't you make arrangements to get your bass into the factory for an inspection and build verification? You're asking a premium price for a fairly unique instrument, so it would seem that it would be in your best interest to alleviate the concerns of any interested parties.
bbernard
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Username: bbernard

Post Number: 15
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 6:21 pm:   Edit Post

abfool - Thats our 12 year old portuguese water dog Rainha. As for your questions, if you are asking the question others are probably thinking the same thing so I'm glad you raised the points.

bsee - no offense taken, thats a great idea. I am going to give them a call tomorrow and see what I can work out.
bsee
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Username: bsee

Post Number: 2475
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Sunday, June 27, 2010 - 6:42 pm:   Edit Post

Bob, one other thing to check out...

My recollection is that there was a case of an older bass shipped in an original flight case that was damaged in transit. A search here should find a report of that incident. If I recall correctly, the older foam had dried out a bit and was not as protective as it should have been. That allowed the bass to scrape against the screws and what have you poking through the weak foam as it bounced around in the back of a truck.

If you haven't had the case rebuilt, you might want to get it looked at as well. The problems could have been related to the way that old case was stored, so hopefully you have no issue there, but it's better than a bass damaged in transit.

-bob
bbernard
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Username: bbernard

Post Number: 16
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Thursday, July 29, 2010 - 4:46 pm:   Edit Post

sold - thanks everyone.

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