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hgregs
Junior
Username: hgregs

Post Number: 11
Registered: 4-2010
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 - 1:37 pm:   Edit Post

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170559289073&item=170559289073
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 9784
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 - 2:04 pm:   Edit Post

It's not much of a picture.
mica
Moderator
Username: mica

Post Number: 7010
Registered: 6-2000
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 - 3:08 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 - 3:09 pm:   Edit Post

A new breed of BS?
pace
Senior Member
Username: pace

Post Number: 643
Registered: 4-2004
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 - 3:12 pm:   Edit Post

Graphite necks????
elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 1121
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 - 3:52 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 - 4:34 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, October 29, 2010 - 6:55 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 6:32 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 7:13 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 7:34 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 8:05 am:   Edit Post

Yeah! Mica, any input/thoughts/feedback??
bsee
Senior Member
Username: bsee

Post Number: 2510
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 11:05 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 11:14 am:   Edit Post

I can't find out if this posting IS legit.
elwoodblue
Senior Member
Username: elwoodblue

Post Number: 1123
Registered: 6-2002
Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 11:36 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 11:57 am:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Saturday, October 30, 2010 - 12:09 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, December 03, 2010 - 12:53 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, December 03, 2010 - 1:00 pm:   Edit Post

Rich, Congratulations! Glad to hear they've found a good home! Art
5stringfreak
Junior
Username: 5stringfreak

Post Number: 37
Registered: 6-2010
Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 5:17 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Tuesday, March 01, 2011 - 7:33 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 7:46 am:   Edit Post

I am interested in the 6 string if you want to sell
5stringfreak
Junior
Username: 5stringfreak

Post Number: 38
Registered: 6-2010
Posted on Friday, March 11, 2011 - 12:28 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, March 25, 2011 - 3:14 pm:   Edit Post

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
Posted on Friday, March 25, 2011 - 5:45 pm:   Edit Post

Yes, I have put the 6 up. Check it-
kenner
Junior
Username: kenner

Post Number: 14
Registered: 4-2010
Posted on Sunday, April 10, 2011 - 5:43 pm:   Edit Post

<---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
Posted on Monday, April 11, 2011 - 1:01 pm:   Edit Post

Thanks! I'm KEEPING the 5.......sorry, fellow Alembicans.

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