| Author | Message | ||
| hankster
New Username: hankster Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2004 |
A few weeks ago a guitar purporting to be an early short scale Series 1 - serial #49 - appeared on Ebay. It had tan pickup covers and the tuning heads weren't stock (they were Grovers i think). It was in great shape and the price was $2000.00 U.S. Nobody bid on it at all, though the price was great. Does anybody know why? Was it a fake? | ||
| northlight
Junior Username: northlight Post Number: 11 Registered: 5-2004 |
The old #49 has been discussed in a separate thread: http://alembic.com/club/messages/395/9513.html?1083427103 I tried reaching the new owner via email, as he indicated that he is considering to sell the bass again - but never got a response back. Christian | ||
| dela217
Advanced Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 399 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hankster - That bass used to be mine. It is owned now by a club member on this site. If you want, I can get you in touch with him. I sold it to him, then he thought it was not for him and immediately tried to sell it. I think it was a good bass and don't understand why no one bid. No, it was not a fake. Maybe no one bid because the bass is in England right now. I live in the states, and I shipped it to him. I owned it for about 10 years, maybe more. Michael | ||
| mrben
New Username: mrben Post Number: 1 Registered: 6-2004 |
Hi there - I can put you all out of your misery I think. I'm the new owner of #49, which is most definitely not a fake! I bought it directly from Paul in London, not long after it had been shipped over here by Michael. It may not have been right for Paul but it's perfect for me! It's the sweetest, most characterful bass you could imagine, and is a great complement to my other basses. Being 30 years old it's full of soul in a way that new basses frequently aren't. I've sorted out most of the hum problems Michael mentioned in the original thread relating to #49, leaving only a slightly raised fret (number 21 I think) to deal with sometime. None of which stops it from being a delight to play and hear. I've been meaning to say hello to the Alembic club for some time so... Hello! Ben | ||
| davehouck
Senior Member Username: davehouck Post Number: 651 Registered: 5-2002 |
Welcome Ben, and congratulations! It's a beautiful bass and it appears to have found a good home! | ||
| mrben
New Username: mrben Post Number: 2 Registered: 6-2004 |
Thank you! It's a real keeper this bass, you could look for years before finding anything comparable, at least on this side of the Atlantic. I had an Epic 5 string before this (amongst uncountable other basses) but I feel that #49, as my first Series bass could be the beginning of a worrying addiction... Just as well they don't turn up all that often in England! Why no-one bid on it on Ebay I have no idea, although frequently the serious bidders wait until the end. I count myself lucky to have been able to buy it. Ben | ||
| dadabass2001
Intermediate Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 172 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hello Ben, You are indeed a lucky man. That was a great price for an intrument with, as you say, so much soul and song inside. I've only played a series bass once (Thanks Kev). So count your blessings every time you open the case! Mike | ||
| dadabass2001
Intermediate Member Username: dadabass2001 Post Number: 173 Registered: 6-2002 |
Double post ... sorry Mike (Message edited by dadabass2001 on June 14, 2004) | ||
| mrben
New Username: mrben Post Number: 3 Registered: 6-2004 |
Hi Mike Not only do I count my blessings, but also my chickens (whether or not they've hatched) and my lucky stars.... The bass is a treat, a delight and er, loads of other good things too. Ben | ||
| hankster
New Username: hankster Post Number: 3 Registered: 6-2004 |
Thanks all! I now know more than I wanted to about #49 - most particularly, I now know I should have bought it while I had the chance. Michael, Paul, and Mr. Ben - no offense intended by my question about the authenticity - I just couldn't understand the low price and the fact that no one bid on it. Thanks again! | ||
| dela217
Senior Member Username: dela217 Post Number: 405 Registered: 6-2002 |
Hankster - I am running out the door right now, but I will email you in the next couple of days with the history of that instrument. It's a good one! Michael | ||
| hankster
New Username: hankster Post Number: 4 Registered: 6-2004 |
Michael, Thanks for your kind offer of more info on #49 - I'd love to hear about it when you can spare the time. As you might have guessed, I am keeping my eyes open for similar instruments - early if possible, short scale Stanley Clarke style, bells and whistles (ie LED's) optional. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks again for the info so far! Richard |
