| Author | Message | ||
| 8teven
New Username: 8teven Post Number: 1 Registered: 1-2010 |
for an alembic! man does anyone have an oppourtunity for me to get one? im 17 and dont have a lot of money but i would trade everything in my posession just to own one! ill use the alembic as my cloths!!! | ||
| 8teven
New Username: 8teven Post Number: 2 Registered: 1-2010 |
preferably a stanley clarke model but it doesnt matter much to me | ||
| otis
Intermediate Member Username: otis Post Number: 143 Registered: 10-2008 |
Steven, Welcome to the Club! How long have you been playing bass? Good luck in your search. Here are a few tips- look in the For Sale section of the Club, here- people are always selling and trading Alembics, there, which is how I ended up with my dream bass- a Series II Six String Bass!!! Another suggestion is ebay, bass central, planet bass, and Alembic themselves- you never know what they might have, hanging around in the shop! Most likely, you're not going to be able to score a Stanley Clarke model for very cheap, but you probably could score a Distillate (very like a SC model in shape, scale, basic features) for far less (unless it's a super custom Distillate!). Also there are Persuaders, Spoilers, Epics, Orions, Essences, and tons of other good used Alembics out there. Here's another thing to check out that might help in your search- it's called site mash, for Craig's List, and will allow you to search the entire USA & Canada far more quickly: http://www2.jaxed.com/cgi-bin/mash.cgi?cat=mus&itm=alembic&loc=XCA&fil=&ys=&ye=&ps=&pe=&pgs=50&submit=++++go++++ Good luck in your search, and let us all know your progress, from time to time!!! Peace;) Frank ps- check out my dream Alembic in the Showcase section under Series II, Otisduo 95 9100 Six String | ||
| otis
Intermediate Member Username: otis Post Number: 144 Registered: 10-2008 |
Brian from the Low End definitely scores some nice Alembics, from time to time- so check him out, too! Peace;) Frank | ||
| otis
Intermediate Member Username: otis Post Number: 145 Registered: 10-2008 |
Steve, Here's one of the best prices I've seen, lately, especially for what you're getting. Alot of Club Members really speak highly of the Spoilers and Alembic FX1's. Here's the link: http://bend.en.craigslist.org/msg/1547610767.html Check it out! $1500 for the Spoiler (4 string neck thru Alembic) or $1800 for both the bass & FX1. Peace;) Frank | ||
| tmoney61092
Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 325 Registered: 9-2008 |
thats actually a persuader, does not have a pickup selector or a q-switch, still a good deal though ~Taylor p.s.- you are the only other person i've seen in there teens on here(i'm 17 also) | ||
| tmoney61092
Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 326 Registered: 9-2008 |
good deal if your getting the package, seems a tad overpriced for a persuader imho ~Taylor | ||
| otis
Intermediate Member Username: otis Post Number: 146 Registered: 10-2008 |
Steve, Here's another place worth looking: http://www.bassnw.com/usedbass.htm There are several nice Alembics on there- they look like they're priced pretty fair, too. Peace;) Frank | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 669 Registered: 5-2009 |
That craigslist deal might be your CUE ! if you want ALEMBIC ! Almost LOOKs like some one is answering your request ? Both for $1800 is really decent ! IT MIGHT BE WORTH CHECKING IT OUT IN PERSON . Or make sure you talk and get it all packed really well AND GET SHIPPING INSURANCE __________________ looks good ! GOOD LUCK______! (Message edited by sonicus on January 12, 2010) | ||
| 8teven
New Username: 8teven Post Number: 3 Registered: 1-2010 |
Thanks for all your help. And i have been playing for almost three years now addicted to playing everyday. I know i probably dont deserve an alembic but tha doesnt mean i cant appreciate them right? I got into alembics when i found out one of my idols used one and have been in love with them ever since i discovered the name :D I know i will get one in my lifetime nomatter what im just a little impatient especially seeing all these perfect ones being made recently | ||
| briant
Senior Member Username: briant Post Number: 401 Registered: 12-2004 |
Get a job. You can earn enough in a summer to buy a used one. When I was your age I did exactly that to pay for my musical instruments, amps, etc... I started working part time when I was 15 years old to start funding my musical adventures. | ||
| tmoney61092
Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 328 Registered: 9-2008 |
might i ask who the artist is? for me it was when i was watching a Jason Newsted bass solo and noticed that his bass had a crap load of knobs and switches, did a little research and found Alembic, been chyming in on here ever since ~Taylor | ||
| 8teven
New Username: 8teven Post Number: 4 Registered: 1-2010 |
yea i really have been trying to find a job. but i live in a pretty crowded city and being 17 with no experience and still in highschool lowers my chances horribly but i am trying haha. i do have two other instruments like a trumpet and flute that would definately help me towards it. does anyone know the best way to sell that though? im thinking cragslist, cause idk if a music shop would give me a good price...? and the bass player is Armistead Burwell Smith IV from a band Pinback. i always wondered how his bass sounded so sick and then when i saw it i was even more impressed and became fascinated. | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 675 Registered: 5-2009 |
What is the manufacturer of the Trumpet ? Don't sell your stuff too cheap.What kind of condition is it in ? I have been a Trumpet player since I was 10 and a Bass player since I was 16. | ||
| 8teven
New Username: 8teven Post Number: 5 Registered: 1-2010 |
its a yamaha...the flute is a selmer bundy. do you have any idea how much its worth? its pretty much in mint condition i dont even think there is a scratch on it. i looked up the serial number for the flute and it was made in 1956 idk if that adds any value?? its in pretty good condition too there is only one blemish on it. as far as the trumpet goes im not really sure i cant find a serial number search for that i think its just a beginner one though | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 676 Registered: 5-2009 |
Yamaha Brass instruments usually are decent in quality, even the student models are decent. The Yamaha top of the line ZENO Trumpets sell for over $2,000 new. There are identifying numbers and letters some where on the horn tell will reveal it's identity. When you find out look up completed sales on ebay, The same for the Flute or any other item that you want to sell. Ebay has become a good indication of what price the market will bare( what used prices that people are paying for something in the current economy) VERY IMPORTANT___ GET PERMISSION FROM YOUR PARENTS BEFORE YOU DO ANY OF THIS ! Please Talk to them about it first . Good luck with your musical pursuits | ||
| 8teven
New Username: 8teven Post Number: 7 Registered: 1-2010 |
http://cgi.ebay.com/Selmer-Flute-Vintage-1947-SOLID-STERLING-SILVER_W0QQitemZ200420891542QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item2eaa041b96 there is a link for a flute that is exactly the same but maybe like 10 years older...do you think its worth that much? it looks exactly the same as the one in the add same case and everything | ||
| elwoodblue
Senior Member Username: elwoodblue Post Number: 967 Registered: 6-2002 |
I don't know flutes...but I see the seller hasn't sold any of the other woodwinds he had listed so I imagine that he is asking more than what that flute is worth. A search of completed listings for selmer bundy flutes show most sales at under 100 dollars. completed listings | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 677 Registered: 5-2009 |
There have been several incarnations of "SELMER". Selmer " Bundy "was for the most part a good student instrument. The HIGH END "Selmer" would be SELMER PARIS ____ Yes made in France! I have a few Selmer Paris Trumpets . Louis Armstrong favoured the Selmer Paris Trumpet through much of his life time (model 19A balanced). Now there is also SELMER U.S.A. BACH , it is very popular; which I also like . (Message edited by sonicus on January 14, 2010) | ||
| 8teven
New Username: 8teven Post Number: 8 Registered: 1-2010 |
Haha oh well i guess i can still just dream...for now | ||
| tmoney61092
Advanced Member Username: tmoney61092 Post Number: 329 Registered: 9-2008 |
Steven, keep your eye on this one for the next couple days, some extra stuff has been done to it, but that can be made to look real nice anyways http://cgi.ebay.com/ALEMBIC-BASS-4_W0QQitemZ320477369766QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGuitar?hash=item4a9df095a6 ~Taylor | ||
| 8teven
Junior Username: 8teven Post Number: 11 Registered: 1-2010 |
hahah it went up past 800 in a night i think i had a chance around 350 but idk about 8. thanks thought that was a really good deal i was excited for it! | ||
| adriaan
Senior Member Username: adriaan Post Number: 2401 Registered: 6-2002 |
They rarely go for 800. This is an early one (1983) with the koa body wings. Needs some love and attention, but as it appears nothing major. | ||
| the_jester
Intermediate Member Username: the_jester Post Number: 122 Registered: 12-2009 |
Never give up hope. I was 18 years old when I purchased my first Alembic Series 1 at San Francisco Guitar Centers. It taken me months to pay it off. I put $300.00 down on it, and the store agent put the bass in the back room, and slapped a sold tag on it. Sometimes I would enter the store with money, and I would play it for a while, and other times I would just play it and leave the store. But on the day I had the last payment, I was so excited, and to this day, I loved every moment of that purchase. So, my best of luck goes to you, and I would love to read your fish tales, on how you caught that great "MARLIN"! Peace and Love, Hal- | ||
| sonicus
Senior Member Username: sonicus Post Number: 691 Registered: 5-2009 |
That's a cool story Hal. | ||
| jcdlc72
Junior Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 43 Registered: 11-2009 |
And... as Phil Collins once said.. "Something happened in the way to heaven", since 8teven's profile has been deleted from the system. Seems to me like the "I'd do anything" statement does not involves perseverance...  | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9139 Registered: 5-2002 |
His account may have been deleted by a bug in the software. I'll post a quick note on the AB&G page. | ||
| 8teven
New Username: 8teven Post Number: 1 Registered: 3-2010 |
yea it did get deleted but i made a new one because i DO have intentions on persuing an alembic! thats funny though comparing alembics to heaven hahah its kinda true | ||
| jcdlc72
Junior Username: jcdlc72 Post Number: 44 Registered: 11-2009 |
Comparing Alembics to Heaven... What's the difference? ;) | ||
| davehouck
Moderator Username: davehouck Post Number: 9155 Registered: 5-2002 |
Welcome back Steven! | ||
| artswork99
Senior Member Username: artswork99 Post Number: 1012 Registered: 7-2007 |
Steven, It's a fun quest! Enjoy and welcome. Art |
