| Author | Message | ||
| hgregs
Junior Username: hgregs Post Number: 11 Registered: 4-2010 |
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170559289073&item=170559289073 | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9784 Registered: 5-2002 |
It's not much of a picture. | ||
| mica
Moderator Username: mica Post Number: 7010 Registered: 6-2000 |
It's pretty badly underexposed, but I coaxed out enough to see they are Exploiter body shapes:  Maybe a Spoiler in the rack on the right? I dunno. | ||
| bluplirst
Intermediate Member Username: bluplirst Post Number: 106 Registered: 12-2004 |
A new breed of BS? | ||
| pace
Senior Member Username: pace Post Number: 643 Registered: 4-2004 |
Graphite necks???? | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1121 Registered: 6-2002 |
Thanks Mica, Definitely a bizarre listing...I'd love to have three exploiters but I think I'll just have to settle for the one I own and love for now. | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2509 Registered: 3-2004 |
If the five is a 32" bass, I'll go in with anyone who wants the other two for an even third... | ||
| 5stringfreak
New Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 7 Registered: 6-2010 |
Yeah, bizarre listing, and the description given makes little sense. I think if I put up 3 Exploiters in one listing, I'd put up better pics! | ||
| tmoney61092
Senior Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 572 Registered: 9-2008 |
if it is legit, 6K for 3 exploiters is not a bad price at all. Bob, i would totally go in with you if i didn't want the 5 string also ;-), though the 6 string would be really nice also, but no money :-( ~Taylor | ||
| 5stringfreak
New Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 8 Registered: 6-2010 |
Well, I contacted the seller twice for a better description and more pics. No response. 100% + feedback, but STILL, put up better pics, darnit. Who am I kidding, I'll probably get 'em anyways. I allready got a Dragonwing and a 5 string Series 1, might as well add to the herd. Yep, I am NUTZ. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1253 Registered: 11-2004 |
Rich, If it's a legit posting and you can get all 3 for that price, you can probably flip the other two (assuming you only want the 5) and recoup a good deal of the cash you spend up front. Especially if these actually have graphite necks (?).... something about that seems odd to me- the timeline seems wrong. We need some David Fung or Mica input here on the possibility of graphite necks on these basses. | ||
| 5stringfreak
New Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 9 Registered: 6-2010 |
Yeah! Mica, any input/thoughts/feedback?? | ||
| bsee
Senior Member Username: bsee Post Number: 2510 Registered: 3-2004 |
Well, standing offer of $2K for the five if anyone wants to buy these but doesn't want them all. This assumes a 32" scale length and reasonable condition but a few dings are just fine... -bob | ||
| 5stringfreak
Junior Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 12 Registered: 6-2010 |
I can't find out if this posting IS legit. | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1123 Registered: 6-2002 |
Maybe his senior management laid down an ultimatum that entailed him having to list some instruments, ...and he complied with an auction few would take seriously . ( just a guess ) He probably didn't count on Mica's mad skills in working with digital images. I'll admit looking at three Exploiters , ( with or without graphite necks) has got me drooling . | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1124 Registered: 6-2002 |
Weird...ended with 2 bids, but now it's not available for viewing and says the listing has been removed.(edit: I guess its viewable with the above link.) ...from fishy to fishier . (Message edited by elwoodblue on October 30, 2010) | ||
| hgregs
Junior Username: hgregs Post Number: 12 Registered: 4-2010 |
you can still can see the ad under completed listings. i copied his text just to have the reference here in the future. definitely an odd one - looks like the 2 bids were from the same person - sold for $5995.99 - would love to know how this turns out if someone here knows. "cases and shipping included, 4k is half count new, includes the 3 bass guitars see a 4 string 5 string and 6 string same style jet black. gold hardware, bat/tab string clever, 2 hum pickups, truss rod, solid body, graphite neck, inlays, active electronics give it the undead sound. paid 2500.each to hollywood ca, made in usa, a one night sale, iff yyou see thiss thesse are passed from hell to hottie!!!" | ||
| 5stringfreak
Junior Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 35 Registered: 6-2010 |
I picked 'em up. All are actual Alembics, all function. They needed some BAD TLC as they were strung bottom to top, loose volume pots, loose tuners, loose p/ups, minor fret buzz on the 4. All sound killer vintage Alembic. The 5 and the 6 especially are heavier than F%$*. NON graphite necks. All were recently refretted before sale and needed the frets smoothed down and beveled as they stuck out of the fingerboards slightly. All were neglected and covered w/ grime and goo and every point on all the bodies had at least a scuff. Some minor chips here and there. Bottom line, these babies were neglected!! Chips Music in Jacksonille FL has finished the repair work on the 4 and 5. | ||
| artswork99
Moderator Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1337 Registered: 7-2007 |
Rich, Congratulations! Glad to hear they've found a good home! Art | ||
| 5stringfreak
Junior Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 37 Registered: 6-2010 |
Thanks. I've played the five at a few gigs. It balances nicely, and once it was set up properly, it plays and sounds killer. Fast bass for a five. HEAVY but well balanced. The 6 string MAY go back on Ebay if I need the cash....too much of a beast for gigs. I'd hate to break up the set though. | ||
| genstormbringer
Junior Username: genstormbringer Post Number: 28 Registered: 1-2009 |
U have the 4 ? R u keeping it ? If not how much r u willing to part w it for? | ||
| klemtone
New Username: klemtone Post Number: 4 Registered: 7-2010 |
I am interested in the 6 string if you want to sell | ||
| 5stringfreak
Junior Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 38 Registered: 6-2010 |
I may sell the 4 and the 6. If I do, they'll go on ebay and I'll post the link here. | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 1215 Registered: 6-2002 |
I see the 6 is up for bidding, it's nice to see some clear pictures...I might have to see what I can sell quickly to make a bid. cheers | ||
| 5stringfreak
Junior Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 39 Registered: 6-2010 |
Yes, I have put the 6 up. Check it- | ||
| kenner
Junior Username: kenner Post Number: 14 Registered: 4-2010 |
<---just saw the 4-string on ebay....total want for that bass....good luck on the sale! | ||
| 5stringfreak
Junior Username: 5stringfreak Post Number: 43 Registered: 6-2010 |
Thanks! I'm KEEPING the 5.......sorry, fellow Alembicans. |
