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olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2702
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 6:18 pm:   Edit Post

Hi guys remember me?! LOL
It's been an unusual last couple years for me.

Looks like I may be selling a couple of my MK basses. Both are 5 string but totally different. You can see them here.
2005 MK Quilted Maple $4000
1998 MK Burl Maple $3500

Both basses now have THG custom knobs.

I just don't play them any more, I stick almost entirely to my Custom Series II and my Spalted Maple MK.
The Burl maple is a 35" scale and has the best low B I've ever heard (even better than my S-2 5 string).
The Quilted maple I purchased new from Beaver Felton at Bass Central. This one has LEDs on the top of the fret board.

Anyone interested I can send current pix to just shoot me an email.

Thanks,
OO

PS. I've also toyed with selling This Series II but am not 100% sure about that yet. Will entertain any offers though.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 4729
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 9:13 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Olie, long time no hear. How you doin'? Beautiful instruments but they seem to be missing a string! hehehehe

Bill, tgo
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2703
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 8:35 am:   Edit Post

WILD BILL!! whaazzz up. Yea long time no hear from me.... I've been just so slammed for time the past year. I've never worked so hard for so little in my entire life.
Hope it gets better in 2011. LOL

OO
artswork99
Moderator
Username: artswork99

Post Number: 1387
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 12:03 pm:   Edit Post

Good to have you stop by Olie! Great to hear from you again. Best, Art
groovelines
Senior Member
Username: groovelines

Post Number: 660
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 12:13 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Olie, best of luck with the sales.

I'm going to miss your basses, lol. Still keeping the Spalted? Must be lovin' the 3/4 scale body.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2704
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 1:15 pm:   Edit Post

Mike-EEE, howdy stranger! Yea I play the 3/4 bodys the most, especially that one with fancy Sunday go to meeting neck! LOL.

I hadn't even picked up the 2 MK 5's in at least 6 months. I just hate to see them set there and go to waste.

OO

Thanks Art, I MISS YOU GUYS! LOL
groovelines
Senior Member
Username: groovelines

Post Number: 661
Registered: 4-2003
Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 2:57 pm:   Edit Post

Yup, that's some expensive paneling. Making me think that I need to play the fretless this Sunday. Sure way to make the sound guy's eyes cross.

To anyone that's looking, Olie takes great care with his gear. The MK5 is in pristine condition.
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1565
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 3:05 pm:   Edit Post

The new owner will be a lucky person. Such Beautiful instruments.
thumbsup
Intermediate Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 185
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 6:46 pm:   Edit Post

e mail sent

Steve
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 10066
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 - 7:02 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Olie!
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2706
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 12:12 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Dave, how is everything?
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 10068
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 4:16 pm:   Edit Post

Everything is good. Each day continues to be quite fascinating. And I'm still learning how to play a six string bass. Hope everything is good with you as well.
thumbsup
Intermediate Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 187
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 4:30 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Olie,
Check your e mail..and give me a call.
Didn't realize you lived that close.
Yes I can pick er up at your place tomorrow.

Hello Dave,
Got the alembic bug again :-)

Steve
davehouck
Moderator
Username: davehouck

Post Number: 10070
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 4:35 pm:   Edit Post

Alembic bug is a good bug to have.
lttleal
Junior
Username: lttleal

Post Number: 12
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Thursday, January 27, 2011 - 9:45 pm:   Edit Post

That quilted maple is gorgeous, I have a lovely wal 6 fretless to trade if you're interested?

Al
manbass7
New
Username: manbass7

Post Number: 10
Registered: 10-2010
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2011 - 5:47 am:   Edit Post

e mail sent
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2707
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2011 - 6:49 am:   Edit Post

Looks like Steve is picking up the Quilted Maple bass today guys.

The Burl Maple is still available if intrested though.

Thanks, OO
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1332
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2011 - 8:30 am:   Edit Post

Alas Sir Olie, the fates laugh at me again. If I didn't have 2 new basses about to arrive, I would have gone for it. I always loved that bass. Perhaps I'll get another shot at it again. Perhaps in another life?
thumbsup
Intermediate Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 188
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2011 - 7:54 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Olie!
Nice meeting you and I enjoyed our visit.
It was even nicer leaving with that simply gougeous Quilted Maple! Soon as I got home I ofcourse plugged her in and slapped her silly.
After a while I realized how easy playing this bass is. Almost effortlessly. You did such a good job on the set up I'm not sure if I even need to tweek it.
I love my Rouge and Essence but I beleive this one just moved into first place!

Steve
thumbsup
Intermediate Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 189
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Friday, January 28, 2011 - 8:07 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Danno,

Perhaps in another life?

Well perhaps in the next life but hopefully not in this life :-)

Hum ....next life..... Heaven with Alembics!

Steve
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1333
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 3:39 am:   Edit Post

They do bring a bit of heaven to us every time we play them. I've been extremely blessed with these instruments. Some may say too much. Olie's gear has tempted me before but I couldn't take advantage despite his gracious and generous terms. Timing is all they say. So hopefully a person's dream can come true and benefit from these beautiful creations.
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2708
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 7:59 am:   Edit Post

Whazz-up! Danno, the "Heavy-Metal- Mentor" (I assume you're still teaching). Yea that Burl is a cool bass and very different than what you have. Perhaps one day....

Thanks for the kind words Steve it was very cool meeting you too. Glad you like the bass, needless to say it was a bitter-sweet moment for me, but I am glad it now resides with someone who'll make good use of it. You'll deffinately need to make it to the next North-Texas gathering.

OO

(Message edited by olieoliver on January 29, 2011)
thumbsup
Intermediate Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 190
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 8:37 am:   Edit Post

I have been especially blessed.
An Alembic MK with this build sheet was my dream! I am so high right now I feel like I am IN HEAVEN !

Steve
thumbsup
Intermediate Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 191
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 8:44 am:   Edit Post

Hey,
Sounds good....guess it would be ok to bring along a guitar player.

Steve
thumbsup
Intermediate Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 192
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 8:53 am:   Edit Post

Hey Danno
I thought you were talking about the quilted in your earlier comment.
My comments was just an attempt at comedy and were not mean't derogatory. I really hope you get one in this life:-)
Steve
sonicus
Senior Member
Username: sonicus

Post Number: 1574
Registered: 5-2009
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post

Congratulations!
dannobasso
Senior Member
Username: dannobasso

Post Number: 1334
Registered: 3-2004
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post

No ill taken. Benn lustin' after that burl job o' Olie's fer a while now.
Sum sonsahbiach should snap that pretty lil' gal up en be happy as Danno at a black bass convensheeon!
thumbsup
Intermediate Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 193
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 10:35 pm:   Edit Post

thanks Wolf.
just got home from my first 3 hour jam with the MK. I just tweeked the neck a little over an eight a turn and found my sweet spot.
This bass fits me just right and is balanced almost perfect! i think I'll be playing this one as my main squeeze for a while.
Steve
thumbsup
Intermediate Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 194
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 10:43 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Danno,
The photo doesn't do the Burl justice.
It is even more beautiful up close!
I wish I could've walked out with both of em!

Steve
thumbsup
Intermediate Member
Username: thumbsup

Post Number: 195
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2011 - 10:43 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Danno,
The photo doesn't do the Burl justice.
It is even more beautiful up close!
I wish I could've walked out with both of em!

Steve
billostech
Junior
Username: billostech

Post Number: 40
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 4:10 pm:   Edit Post

Nice....Real Nice
billostech
Junior
Username: billostech

Post Number: 41
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 4:22 pm:   Edit Post

Nice....Real Nice
billostech
Intermediate Member
Username: billostech

Post Number: 138
Registered: 1-2011
Posted on Saturday, May 07, 2011 - 4:25 pm:   Edit Post

Olie,
Is the MK Burl still up for sale?
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2709
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 4:43 am:   Edit Post

Possibley, if you're interested shoot me an email.
lbpesq
Senior Member
Username: lbpesq

Post Number: 4865
Registered: 7-2004
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 10:59 am:   Edit Post

Hey Olie, we miss you around here! Hope life is good for you.

Bill, tgo
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2710
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 11:46 am:   Edit Post

Thanks Bill, all is good just don't seem to get on the internet much anymore.

OO
rustyg61
Intermediate Member
Username: rustyg61

Post Number: 199
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 6:46 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Olie, isn't Texas overdue for a gathering? :-)
olieoliver
Senior Member
Username: olieoliver

Post Number: 2711
Registered: 2-2006
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 6:50 pm:   Edit Post

As matter of fact, the guys have been talking about that very thing.
rustyg61
Intermediate Member
Username: rustyg61

Post Number: 200
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 7:06 pm:   Edit Post

Great! I've been emailing Mike (Groovelines) about getting one together. I'm new to the club, just got my SC Signature Deluxe in February, so I would love to meet some fellow Alembicans in Texas! I listened to the recording y'all did at the last Dallas gathering, & Mike said he thought that was you doing the solo, good stuff!
rustyg61
Advanced Member
Username: rustyg61

Post Number: 201
Registered: 2-2011
Posted on Sunday, May 08, 2011 - 7:11 pm:   Edit Post

By the way....as well as being a fellow Alembican, I ride Harleys too! I have a 2002 Wide Glide & 1997 Softail Custom. Kinda hard to tote the bass on the scooter though!
benson_murrensun
Senior Member
Username: benson_murrensun

Post Number: 450
Registered: 5-2007
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 1:50 pm:   Edit Post

Warning - thread being hijacked.

I get my Steinberger on my Harley with ease (which is the only reason I got that bass). Two weeks ago I bought a Gibson Lucille and got that one on my ElectraGlide with some creative bungeeing. But a full-scale bass with a hard case would be a mite challenging on a bike...

OK, now back to the regularly-scheduled thread.
smuprof
Intermediate Member
Username: smuprof

Post Number: 130
Registered: 12-2003
Posted on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 6:58 pm:   Edit Post

I'm going to hijack it for one more post - all this talk about bikes and basses. Back when I was at Ga. Tech, I jammed with a buddy in North Atlanta regularly on the weekends. Had an Ibanez Musician then, and no wheels, so Hutch used to pick me up on his bike Friday afternoon. The only way to transport me and the bass was to sandwich it crossways between us with me hanging on the back . . . then north through Friday afternoon traffic in Atlanta. I'm sure the wind drag of that big bass case cut the bike's mileage in half . . . and one good headwind and I'd have been sailing across I-85!

Man - to be young and dumb again. :-) (okay, maybe still dumb, just to be young again)
zemog59
Member
Username: zemog59

Post Number: 52
Registered: 7-2010
Posted on Friday, July 08, 2011 - 7:42 am:   Edit Post

IS THE 98 MK DELUXE STILL AVAILABLE?

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