| Author | Message | ||
| poor_nigel
Intermediate Member Username: poor_nigel Post Number: 106 Registered: 11-2009 |
http://cgi.ebay.com/1976-Alembic-Series-1-long-Scale-Bass-Maple-/180560737224?pt=Guitar&hash=item2a0a4233c8 Something wrong with this bass that I am not seeing? If I was not moving in two weeks to California, I would not be posting this, and would swoop it at the end of action. It certainly looks like a good deal at under $3K. Seller has good feedback, too. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1299 Registered: 5-2009 |
Yes, I saw that . I was asking my self the same question ? There do seem to be a few dings and dents , etc. I say go for it ! It looks inviting. I wonder how the electronics are holding out and if there is an RF/noise issue? | ||
| lbpesq
Senior Member Username: lbpesq Post Number: 4580 Registered: 7-2004 |
And it belonged to the guy from Black Oak Arkansas! Go Jim Dandy, Go! As for the RF/noise issue, I have a '76 Series I guitar and a '77 Series I 12 string guitar that have not had the upgrade and have no RF/noise problems. Thomas: Welcome to the left coast. So whereabouts are you heading? Bill, tgo | ||
| mike1762
Senior Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 640 Registered: 1-2008 |
There was a SI for sale recently that had a repaired "decapitation". I can't remember if it was this one or not. | ||
| longhorncat
Advanced Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 381 Registered: 8-2005 |
I do remember pictures of this bass were used by scammers a few month back. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9618 Registered: 5-2002 |
There was a thread here discussing a Series I on Ebay back in June which was also owned by George Hughen. I'm guessing it's the same bass; must not have sold last time. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1300 Registered: 5-2009 |
Since there seem to be concerns about this instrument then perhaps it would be prudent to ask for a phone discussion with the seller before bidding if any one here is planing on "going for it . I would ask for the FULL serial number for sure ! You could also discuss shipping and packing and insurance arrangements or pick up in person as the listing mentions. (Message edited by sonicus on September 19, 2010) | ||
| gtrguy
Advanced Member Username: gtrguy Post Number: 307 Registered: 9-2004 |
You can see the number is 76 504. I do remember seeing the photo of this bass somewhere before. It looks nice. Dave | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9620 Registered: 5-2002 |
It's finally received a couple of bids. A little more than an hour left. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 1301 Registered: 5-2009 |
Perhaps, in the final minutes or so the bidding frenzy begins . I send my congratulations to the winner if they are an Alembic Club /Forum participant . I am not bidding . Auctions can be adrenaline producing experiences . | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9622 Registered: 5-2002 |
$2,850 | ||
| longhorncat
Advanced Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 382 Registered: 8-2005 |
Add in shipping and that's only $100 less than they've been selling for recently. Long scale Series are a tough sell. | ||
| briant
Senior Member Username: briant Post Number: 467 Registered: 12-2004 |
"Long scale Series are a tough sell." They are? That's exactly what I'd want. | ||
| longhorncat
Advanced Member Username: longhorncat Post Number: 383 Registered: 8-2005 |
Then you're in luck, they sell for several hundred below a comparable medium scale. Short scales bring even more. |
