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danomats
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Username: danomats

Post Number: 1
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 5:27 pm:   Edit Post

I have a 1974/#147 short scale bass that has been under my parents bed for 35 years. Does anyone know what it is worth today? In excellent condition. Would love to sell it..
artswork99
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Username: artswork99

Post Number: 901
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Monday, November 02, 2009 - 5:55 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Dane and welcome to the forum. Sounds like a very nice bass and very desirable. Can you post some pictures of it?
All the best, Art
danomats
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Username: danomats

Post Number: 2
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 8:59 am:   Edit Post

Hey Art, I don't have any pictures of it. I'm so out of touch/ super old school guy. I don't even have a digital cam. I'm not in any rush to sell it but I will get around to taking some pics eventually. In fact, I forgot that I still had this bass.I was just curious what it may be worth, ball park figure. It is in great condition....I may have some old pics (somewhere) with me playing it back in the day.
tbrannon
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Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 1113
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 9:22 am:   Edit Post

Dane,

A '74 Series I shorty is certainly a high demand item. Do you know if the body is the large standard body or is it the smaller one? Do you have the DS5 (blue box) and the cable? Case?

All of those things will factor into the equation in terms of price and certainly any interested buyer would want to know about the condition of the bass- any non-local buyer is going to need pictures at some point probably.

In terms of price- Series basses in good condition are almost always above the $3000 mark and with the power supply, case and cable, that number definitely goes up. The fact that it's an early serial number would certainly make it more desirable for some buyers. There will be others who chime in here shortly, but I'm guessing you will certainly be at or above the $4000 mark if the bass is in good condition- possibly much higher depending on the buyer and demand.

Pictures would definitely help.
danomats
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Username: danomats

Post Number: 3
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:15 am:   Edit Post

Yes,I have the case, box and cable. Alembic bass.jpg
tbrannon
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Username: tbrannon

Post Number: 1114
Registered: 11-2004
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 10:52 am:   Edit Post

Lovely...

Like I said, I'm sure there will be a few others along shortly who will be able to give you a more accurate idea of where you'll end up price wise.

I'd LOVE to get my hands on an early Series I and a shorty would be even sweeter. If I had the funds, I'd be all over it. Good luck.
mike1762
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Username: mike1762

Post Number: 375
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 12:17 pm:   Edit Post

NICE!!! There's really not a "Vintage" market for Alembics. But like Toby said, the shorties are sought after (no matter when it was made). However, it's a tough economic time to try and get "top-dollar".
pauldo
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Username: pauldo

Post Number: 324
Registered: 6-2006
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 4:44 pm:   Edit Post

mmm yeah I would guess around $200 - but since your a good friend I'll give ya $250 for it.

Just Kidding!

Dane - you should ask yourself really seriously if getting rid of it is the right thing to do - your profile says you are a freelance bassist - couldn't you use this tool?
danomats
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Username: danomats

Post Number: 4
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 5:55 pm:   Edit Post

Hey Guys, thx for for all of the input and info. I really appreciate it. Hopefully it won't sit for another 35 years...........
artswork99
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Username: artswork99

Post Number: 902
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 9:00 pm:   Edit Post

Very nice Dane. I can only imagine its "excellent" condition. Great looking combination of woods. Wish I were in LA so that I could check this bass out. And to hear you play live. Regards
danomats
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Username: danomats

Post Number: 5
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 7:59 am:   Edit Post

It is a beautiful instrument.It would be very rare to find one this old - in this condition.
toma_hawk01
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Username: toma_hawk01

Post Number: 267
Registered: 9-2009
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 8:55 am:   Edit Post

I would like to see "a more" current picture(s).
danomats
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Username: danomats

Post Number: 6
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 9:36 am:   Edit Post

I just dug out the bass and it is a 1975/#147 not a 1974. Sorry about that. I haven't seen it in such a long time. Will get some new recent pics within a few weeks.
mike1762
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Username: mike1762

Post Number: 380
Registered: 1-2008
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 5:34 pm:   Edit Post

The only time I "forgot" I had something like that was when I forgot (seriously) that I sold a guy a set of drums (on a payment plan). I didn't remember this "transaction" until a year later. He (and my drums) were of course long gone. Is there anything else under that bed???
afrobeat_fool
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Username: afrobeat_fool

Post Number: 131
Registered: 7-2009
Posted on Thursday, November 05, 2009 - 7:01 pm:   Edit Post

Here is the link to 75-150. a similar yet quite different looking bass. http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/13368.html?1165501171
artswork99
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Username: artswork99

Post Number: 906
Registered: 7-2007
Posted on Saturday, November 07, 2009 - 4:20 pm:   Edit Post

Here are 4 pictures that Dane sent along... enjoy the eyecandy, it's sweet.

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didi
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Username: didi

Post Number: 7
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Monday, November 09, 2009 - 8:18 am:   Edit Post

Very nice indeed.
davehouck
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Username: davehouck

Post Number: 8943
Registered: 5-2002
Posted on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 8:03 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Dane, welcome to the board! Beautiful bass!
danomats
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Username: danomats

Post Number: 7
Registered: 11-2009
Posted on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 8:07 am:   Edit Post

FYI this bass was set up by John Carruthers who also sets up Stanley Clarke's basses. It feels and plays great and is FOR SALE NOW!!
toddharris
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Username: toddharris

Post Number: 117
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Thursday, November 12, 2009 - 3:52 pm:   Edit Post

Hi Dane,
Sent you an e-mail - send my your number or call me. Thanks, Todd
bassman10096
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Username: bassman10096

Post Number: 1236
Registered: 7-2003
Posted on Saturday, November 14, 2009 - 7:58 am:   Edit Post

Yow. Beautiful. Looks like a series 1 BB just walked out of the 1974 showroom.
toddharris
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Username: toddharris

Post Number: 137
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Friday, December 25, 2009 - 4:02 pm:   Edit Post

Merry Christmas Dane - anxiously awaiting shipment - Best regards, Todd
toddharris
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Username: toddharris

Post Number: 171
Registered: 7-2008
Posted on Tuesday, January 05, 2010 - 6:29 pm:   Edit Post

Dane,
Bass arrived in perfect shape - great packing job! I'm loving it - it's amazing - thanks so much, Todd

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