| Author | Message | ||
| danomats
New Username: danomats Post Number: 1 Registered: 11-2009 |
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
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 901 Registered: 7-2007 |
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
New Username: danomats Post Number: 2 Registered: 11-2009 |
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
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1113 Registered: 11-2004 |
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
New Username: danomats Post Number: 3 Registered: 11-2009 |
Yes,I have the case, box and cable. | ||
| tbrannon
Senior Member Username: tbrannon Post Number: 1114 Registered: 11-2004 |
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
Advanced Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 375 Registered: 1-2008 |
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
Advanced Member Username: pauldo Post Number: 324 Registered: 6-2006 |
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
New Username: danomats Post Number: 4 Registered: 11-2009 |
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
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 902 Registered: 7-2007 |
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
New Username: danomats Post Number: 5 Registered: 11-2009 |
It is a beautiful instrument.It would be very rare to find one this old - in this condition. | ||
| toma_hawk01
Advanced Member Username: toma_hawk01 Post Number: 267 Registered: 9-2009 |
I would like to see "a more" current picture(s). | ||
| danomats
New Username: danomats Post Number: 6 Registered: 11-2009 |
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
Advanced Member Username: mike1762 Post Number: 380 Registered: 1-2008 |
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
Intermediate Member Username: afrobeat_fool Post Number: 131 Registered: 7-2009 |
Here is the link to 75-150. a similar yet quite different looking bass. http://alembic.com/club/messages/411/13368.html?1165501171 | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 906 Registered: 7-2007 |
Here are 4 pictures that Dane sent along... enjoy the eyecandy, it's sweet.     | ||
| didi
New Username: didi Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2009 |
Very nice indeed. | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 8943 Registered: 5-2002 |
Hi Dane, welcome to the board! Beautiful bass! | ||
| danomats
New Username: danomats Post Number: 7 Registered: 11-2009 |
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
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 117 Registered: 7-2008 |
Hi Dane, Sent you an e-mail - send my your number or call me. Thanks, Todd | ||
| bassman10096
Senior Member Username: bassman10096 Post Number: 1236 Registered: 7-2003 |
Yow. Beautiful. Looks like a series 1 BB just walked out of the 1974 showroom. | ||
| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 137 Registered: 7-2008 |
Merry Christmas Dane - anxiously awaiting shipment - Best regards, Todd | ||
| toddharris
Intermediate Member Username: toddharris Post Number: 171 Registered: 7-2008 |
Dane, Bass arrived in perfect shape - great packing job! I'm loving it - it's amazing - thanks so much, Todd |
